Depression Therapists in San Diego, CA
I'm here to support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma and abuse.
Hello, I’m Shay Ross, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California with over five years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.
At the heart of my work is cultural humility — a deep commitment to honoring each person’s unique background, values, and lived experience. This perspective has allowed me to connect with people from many different walks of life and to create an affirming space for healing and growth.
I'm here to support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma and abuse.
Hello, I’m Shay Ross, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California with over five years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families.
At the heart of my work is cultural humility — a deep commitment to honoring each person’s unique background, values, and lived experience. This perspective has allowed me to connect with people from many different walks of life and to create an affirming space for healing and growth.
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
Matthew has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with numerous issues such as: oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety, anger, grief/loss, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, relationship conflicts, severe mental illness, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, military family matters, and school related concerns. Matthew is comfortable assisting those with all types of backgrounds and utilizes a client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approach.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating times of anxiety, depression, life transitions, and overall stress.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing virtual therapy in California. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, helping you reconnect with your values, rediscover your strengths, and move toward the life you want to live.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating times of anxiety, depression, life transitions, and overall stress.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist providing virtual therapy in California. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, helping you reconnect with your values, rediscover your strengths, and move toward the life you want to live.
Mike utilizes a Family Systems approach that looks at how we all are affected by and deal with relationships, and how our lives make better sense when we look at ourselves in the context of our experience. He also borrows from the best of Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Strategic therapies to craft customized treatment plans tailored to the uniqueness of each client. Mike is committed to collaboration with his clients to reach their goals in therapy.
Mike utilizes a Family Systems approach that looks at how we all are affected by and deal with relationships, and how our lives make better sense when we look at ourselves in the context of our experience. He also borrows from the best of Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Strategic therapies to craft customized treatment plans tailored to the uniqueness of each client. Mike is committed to collaboration with his clients to reach their goals in therapy.
I work collaboratively with clients to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance while encouraging and supporting them to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, encouraging clients to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental space. I am committed to helping instill hope and build resiliency in those that I am supporting.
I work collaboratively with clients to increase self-compassion and self-acceptance while encouraging and supporting them to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, encouraging clients to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental space. I am committed to helping instill hope and build resiliency in those that I am supporting.
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, grief, adjustment issues, autism spectrum disorder, academic underachievement, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship distress, and improving peoples' career and personal success.
Have you been feeling unhappy, unsatisfied, not good enough, or anxious? Is it hard for you to parent your child or communicate with your partner? Do you feel stuck? I am here to give you the space that you need and help you make a significant and long lasting positive change towards success. Contact me today to get started on a better path for you and your loved ones!
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral issues, grief, adjustment issues, autism spectrum disorder, academic underachievement, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship distress, and improving peoples' career and personal success.
Have you been feeling unhappy, unsatisfied, not good enough, or anxious? Is it hard for you to parent your child or communicate with your partner? Do you feel stuck? I am here to give you the space that you need and help you make a significant and long lasting positive change towards success. Contact me today to get started on a better path for you and your loved ones!
Valerie Christian is a licensed Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1997. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Scripps Clinic: Division of Mental Health. Dr. Christian has experience in the treatment of childhood abuse and trauma. Having completed a pre-doctoral internship with San Diego Court Child Protective Services' Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, she is well versed at treating complex and difficult cases. Dr. Christian also has expertise in treating children, adolescents, teens, and adults who suffer from chronic illness.
Valerie Christian is a licensed Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1997. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Scripps Clinic: Division of Mental Health. Dr. Christian has experience in the treatment of childhood abuse and trauma. Having completed a pre-doctoral internship with San Diego Court Child Protective Services' Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, she is well versed at treating complex and difficult cases. Dr. Christian also has expertise in treating children, adolescents, teens, and adults who suffer from chronic illness.
Therapy offers a safe space away from the responsibilities of your daily life, where you can process, recalibrate, and practice new skills. One of my specialties is assisting people in difficult life transitions such as divorce, career change, death of a loved one, or a phase of life transition to name a few. Together, I can help you find some acceptance of the new condition, grieve losses, and find some hope for the new. With couples & families, my goal is to create space for us to slow down, understand the negative cycle you might be stuck in and build in ways of communicating where everyone can feel heard.
Therapy offers a safe space away from the responsibilities of your daily life, where you can process, recalibrate, and practice new skills. One of my specialties is assisting people in difficult life transitions such as divorce, career change, death of a loved one, or a phase of life transition to name a few. Together, I can help you find some acceptance of the new condition, grieve losses, and find some hope for the new. With couples & families, my goal is to create space for us to slow down, understand the negative cycle you might be stuck in and build in ways of communicating where everyone can feel heard.
Navigating life with ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or Depression can feel overwhelming, leaving you frustrated, unfocused, or disconnected.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation skills, and mindfulness approaches to cultivate presence and peace. Each session is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
Navigating life with ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or Depression can feel overwhelming, leaving you frustrated, unfocused, or disconnected.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation skills, and mindfulness approaches to cultivate presence and peace. Each session is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
Welcome! My name is Christina Thomas. I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I consider my role as a therapist as one who comes alongside couples, families, and individuals in the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and healing. I work with individuals, couples, and families extensively in assisting through some of life’s most challenging seasons. I also work alongside those who are working through grief/loss, trauma, relationship dynamics, life transitions, illness, chronic illness, and parental and intra-personal challenges.
Welcome! My name is Christina Thomas. I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I consider my role as a therapist as one who comes alongside couples, families, and individuals in the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and healing. I work with individuals, couples, and families extensively in assisting through some of life’s most challenging seasons. I also work alongside those who are working through grief/loss, trauma, relationship dynamics, life transitions, illness, chronic illness, and parental and intra-personal challenges.
I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, marital/relationship issues, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, and trauma.
I utilize evidence-based therapies to help people gain insight and mend any residual grief from previous painful events that may be impacting current thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior. I integrate a variety of approaches such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques. I strive to help you improve relationships with yourself and others.
I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, marital/relationship issues, addiction, eating disorders, grief and loss, and trauma.
I utilize evidence-based therapies to help people gain insight and mend any residual grief from previous painful events that may be impacting current thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior. I integrate a variety of approaches such as CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques. I strive to help you improve relationships with yourself and others.
As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping clients navigate their daily challenges and supporting them in developing healthy interpersonal relationships. My goal is to guide clients in finding their own path, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives, function effectively within their communities, and become self-reliant. Together, we’ll transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping clients navigate their daily challenges and supporting them in developing healthy interpersonal relationships. My goal is to guide clients in finding their own path, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives, function effectively within their communities, and become self-reliant. Together, we’ll transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
Welcome! As a San Diego-based therapist - originally from the Bay Area - I’ve dedicated over six years to supporting teens and adults as they navigate life’s stressors, transitions, and healing journeys. My practice is rooted in empathy, trust, and a belief in each person's capacity for growth and resilience. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach grounded in evidence-based practices like EMDR, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. I see therapy as a partnership that honors your voice, values your story, and adapts to your evolving needs.
Welcome! As a San Diego-based therapist - originally from the Bay Area - I’ve dedicated over six years to supporting teens and adults as they navigate life’s stressors, transitions, and healing journeys. My practice is rooted in empathy, trust, and a belief in each person's capacity for growth and resilience. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach grounded in evidence-based practices like EMDR, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. I see therapy as a partnership that honors your voice, values your story, and adapts to your evolving needs.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, have a history of trauma and clients who are wanting support with different life challenges or transitions.
Hi! I am Kelley Flanagan I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) in the beautiful state of California. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and being an LPCC allows me to integrate evidence-based practices to help guide individuals, couples, and families looking for their own path to self-fulfillment.
I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, have a history of trauma and clients who are wanting support with different life challenges or transitions.
Hi! I am Kelley Flanagan I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) in the beautiful state of California. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and being an LPCC allows me to integrate evidence-based practices to help guide individuals, couples, and families looking for their own path to self-fulfillment.
My experience includes treating clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-identity/esteem issues, and ADHD.
Welcome to viewing my profile! I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I received training and focused on the following modes of treatment: attachment theory, play therapy, strength-based, and trauma-informed, among other evidence-based models. Additionally, I have experience working in multidisciplinary settings providing collaborative quality care and psychotherapeutic treatment.
My experience includes treating clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, self-identity/esteem issues, and ADHD.
Welcome to viewing my profile! I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I received training and focused on the following modes of treatment: attachment theory, play therapy, strength-based, and trauma-informed, among other evidence-based models. Additionally, I have experience working in multidisciplinary settings providing collaborative quality care and psychotherapeutic treatment.
I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas.
I am one of the few therapists in the area that offers TEXTING, email and VIDEO therapy sessions. Call me for more details, or check my website at www.juliamendozalmft.com
I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas.
I am one of the few therapists in the area that offers TEXTING, email and VIDEO therapy sessions. Call me for more details, or check my website at www.juliamendozalmft.com
Sometimes, life can seem unbearable, especially when difficult events like trauma, loss, or relationship conflicts happen and lead to depression and anxiety.
I specialize in helping people reduce emotional suffering by addressing the problem in a strategic way. I utilize CBT tools, somatic therapy concepts including HRV biofeedback, and Gottman relationship to tools help you cope with life. I have spent many years developing these skills in competitive training programs and through my extensive work in hospitals.
Sometimes, life can seem unbearable, especially when difficult events like trauma, loss, or relationship conflicts happen and lead to depression and anxiety.
I specialize in helping people reduce emotional suffering by addressing the problem in a strategic way. I utilize CBT tools, somatic therapy concepts including HRV biofeedback, and Gottman relationship to tools help you cope with life. I have spent many years developing these skills in competitive training programs and through my extensive work in hospitals.
With 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of men, women, and children in the California area to address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, irritability, and stress. I incorporate a collaborative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, client-centered, and Dialectical modalities. I meet my clients where they are and tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual and unique needs.
With 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of men, women, and children in the California area to address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, irritability, and stress. I incorporate a collaborative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, client-centered, and Dialectical modalities. I meet my clients where they are and tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual and unique needs.
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
I am Sergio Ibanez, LCSW. My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5 +) using client-center approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches including, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc.). I am bilingual, English and Spanish. My client focus is ages 5 years and up. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy.
We treat a wide-range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, trauma, self-esteem, & stress.
Now more than ever, it seems that so many of us are facing circumstances that make life stressful, confusing, and painful at times. The purpose of our work together is to help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Whether you want to be a happier person, to have better relationships, or to simply understand yourself better, we can help you achieve this. We combine support, insight, and direction to help you have the skills to better manage your life and obtain greater peace and joy. There is no greater privilege than helping a person improve their life, and we appreciate the opportunity to help you!
We treat a wide-range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, trauma, self-esteem, & stress.
Now more than ever, it seems that so many of us are facing circumstances that make life stressful, confusing, and painful at times. The purpose of our work together is to help you live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Whether you want to be a happier person, to have better relationships, or to simply understand yourself better, we can help you achieve this. We combine support, insight, and direction to help you have the skills to better manage your life and obtain greater peace and joy. There is no greater privilege than helping a person improve their life, and we appreciate the opportunity to help you!
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.