Depression Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Suyapa Ulloa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! Hola! I am a bi-lingual Spanish-English therapist based in CA & FL. I am passionate about therapy and the healing that can take place. I work with adults who are experiencing trauma related symptoms, stress, anxiety,
depression
, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I work best with people who are curious about learning more about themselves, discovering how one’s past and/or current traumas affect their present and willingness to embark on a healing journey. I utilize a collaboration and a holistic lens, viewing the mind-body-spirit connection as an important piece to understanding who you are as a whole person.
Child Wellness Consulting Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
We offer treatment for OCD, Anxiety,
depression
, ADHD, opposition, behavioral difficulties, Autism Spectrum and more.
Child Wellness is a mental health clinic that focuses on solutions to complex childhood diagnosis, parent management training and sever Anxieties such as OCD. We have coaches on staff that are willing to go the extra mile in teach and coaching parents and their children how to have a more meaningful and peaceful life.
Kristen Ackerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (114822) in California. I provide comprehensive therapeutic services to preteens, adolescents, and young adults. I am committed to supporting individuals in their journey through various life transitions, managing stress & overwhelm, and overcoming challenges encountered in the academic and work setting. My scope of practice extends to addressing issues related to peer relationships, academic pressure, and peer pressure, as well as facilitating the exploration of identity, managing anxiety and
depression
, and promoting personal growth and self-esteem. I also work with the HSP population.
Teri Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you tired of having your past experience or past traumas interfere with your ability to have the life you want? Interfere with your ability to have the relationships you want? I specialize in helping adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma and are having an especially hard time coping and experiencing symptoms of
depression
and anxiety. I am a Christian and enjoy integrating faith into my treatment approach when requested.
Sol Durso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals, couples and families from different cultural backgrounds dealing with a wide range of challenges including
depression
, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, substance abuse and life transitions.
My treatment approach is collaborative working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to talk about and solve their problems. I employ a Narrative and Solution Focus approach where the client is the expert on their experiences and my role is to guide through questions, suggestions and specific practices. The goal is to support you as you reconnect to your values, skills and preferences in life including people you consider family and community. We will decide if individual, couples or family therapy is best for you. You can invite others to treatment. I also collaborate with other professionals to support you and your family.
Brenda G Leon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My training and experience include treating anxiety,
depression
, trauma, and improving relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or sad? Perhaps you’ve experienced an event that you haven’t been able to forget and it’s preventing you from moving on? Are you not feeling fulfilled with your everyday life even though nothing really bad is going on? You’re not alone and you can begin to experience relief. I have over 10 years in the field and can help you find practical solutions to everyday issues with skills that you’ll be able to utilize in a various environments. Finding a therapist can be very difficult and I understand that challenge. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Molly Paris
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also have experience with individuals facing
depression
, anxiety, life transitions, relational issues, OCD, and attachment struggles.
Sharing our inner experiences with someone can often feel frightening, which is exactly why I place such an importance on connection and acceptance in the therapeutic process. I aim to create a safe environment that will invite my clients to delve deeper into their personal narrative, as I truly believe we are not built to process emotions alone. As humans, we all have a propensity to grow and become our true selves, unfortunately we aren’t always gifted with the circumstances to allow it. I am passionate about creating a space for not only self-discovery and self acceptance, but to allow clients to feel seen, heard, and valued.
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Lanza Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Individual therapy for adults:
Depression
, Anxiety, women's issues, life transitions (divorce, college, career), grief, relationships, family/parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-esteem, social-skills, and weight loss.
I know how difficult making changes in your life can be. Asking for help and support is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength and commitment to improving your life. I am here to help you on your personal journey to achieve a life filled with peace, happiness, and emotional well-being. My goal is to empower you to find personal strategies to discover your full potential. Using therapeutic approaches with proven results, I am able to help identify behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back from living a meaningful and happy life. To make an appointment, please visit my website and choose "Initial Assessment.”
Christina L Gietzen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I specialize in helping you navigate through transitional times in your life; explore how addictions may be interfering in your quality of life; assess for and treat symptoms of
depression
and anxiety; explore how your family history impacts current relationships; and help create an action plan to regain control of your life and have hope for the future. Therapy is an investment in yourself, and YOU ARE WORTH IT! Take the action today to get a jump on the rest of your life. For more information please consult www.SanDiegoPsychCare.com.
Purpose Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Whether you are challenged with relationships, growing pains, grief, trauma,
depression
, or anxiety PURPOSE has a diverse group of skilled practitioners that will enable you to find the best fit for you needs.
PURPOSE THERAPY GROUP is a place you can come to support any counseling need you have – physically, mentally, and emotionally. We at PURPOSE have specific skills that allow you find a practitioner that matches your unique and whole self. Our mission is to support you with finding Purpose where you are currently blocked. Whether it is for your body, heart, mind, or relationship – when you find Purpose, you get CLARITY on your WHY, the blockage clears leading you to trust, grow, and thrive. We consider all aspects: type of therapy, availability, finances, and overall counseling needs, including holistic and alternative approaches.
Matt Whitmore
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the past several years I have specialized in treating a variety of issues such as
depression
, anxiety, family dynamics, anger management, and shame.
What I find to be meaningful about my work is the chance to sit with others, hear their unique stories, and collaboratively create long term goals that are in alignment with my client’s life’s purpose. As a therapist that specializes in positive psychology (the science of happiness), I enjoy exploring and reviewing my client's inner strengths and seeing how these strengths can be applied in their personal and professional lives. I use a unique combination of active listening, collaborating, and educating clients on some of the most important findings in the field of psychology today.
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Anthony Matthews
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that people are remarkably resilient and have an innate capacity for self-healing. Psychotherapy can be a rewarding experience that generates self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. The therapy I offer helps alleviate painful experiences like
depression
, anxiety, loneliness and relationship conflict. I value my relationship and rapport with my clients and know that the therapeutic relationship is the backbone of transformation.
Salvatore Dinovo
Psychologist, PhD, MPHS
Verified
Verified
Stress is an inevitable part of life and aspect of the human condition which, in its unhealthy and extreme forms, can manifest as clinical anxiety,
depression
, and other problems in living (e.g., substance abuse). Perhaps you have experienced the attendant extremes in thought, behavior, and emotion that are brought about by struggles in modern living but you, like many, have hesitated to ask for help or, after trying various forms of therapy, have not made the progress you expected and you’re questioning whether therapy is right for you. This is where I come into play.
Christin Laufik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Therapy is more than fixing what is broken. It is healing from past wounds and fostering what is best within so you can be the healthiest version of yourself. Working with a therapist can lead to life altering changes. It can shift how you think, feel, and behave. We all have challenges, whether it be the loss of a loved one, relationship struggles, job stress, loneliness, navigating infertility or parenting. I can support you through anxiety,
depression
, stress, transitions, and relationship turmoil.
Dr. Marcie I Goldman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist with 25 years of experience. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals live a healthier and happier life. Additionally, I feel that it is important to learn more effective tools to help manage anxiety, panic attacks,
depression
, and navigate life's stressors.
Jesse Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety,
depression
, identity, relationship challenges, societal stressors (including racism and sexism), trauma, and life transitions.
Do you feel like you can never be who you really are? Dealing with challenges and complex issues can become difficult to navigate by yourself. You are not alone; I am here to offer help and support, and to join you as you move toward a more fulfilling and joyful life. As your therapeutic partner, I facilitate the conversations that are important to achieving your hopes and desires. You are the expert and the author of your own story, and my presence is a thoughtful and encouraging influence to help you discover, develop, and trust your innate power, abilities, and sense of self.
Andra Coulter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My specialty is helping people with
depression
, anxiety, personal growth, adjustments, relationship issues, grief and spirituality.
I conduct individual, family and relationship therapy for adolescents, adults and families. Therapy can mean venting your thoughts and feelings so that you actually are and feel heard. It could mean having an objective person to help you process your thoughts and feelings and/or while challenging that process at times to allow insight on how to see things another way. Furthermore, it could mean facilitating a plan to help you change a behavior, a relationship, yourself, situation or even your life.
Lisa @ Mental Wealth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I feel most effective with clients experiencing complex trauma or PTSD, as well as self-esteem challenges and anxiety/
depression
.
I see you over there, checking me out. Hi! My name is Lisa. My passion for helping people kicked into high gear after experiencing Alzheimer’s of a grandparent and meeting families with ill children when volunteering at Children’s Hospital of L.A. We all need a little help now and then and nobody should feel ashamed to ask for it. I love meeting clients’ “furry children” since pets are a wonderful emotional support – I have two. I enjoy sweets (guilty pleasure – we all have one), I believe in self-care (yoga, meditation, walks outside and playing music) and love comedy since laughter helps!
Kirstie Arvizu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I am EMDR trained and specialize in treating anxiety,
depression
, trauma, substance use disorders, self-esteem and mood disorders.
When I was a junior in high school, I began to struggle with severe anxiety and panic attacks. Even with a great support system, trying to “take a deep breathe” when panicking was just not cutting it. I needed to go deeper than that. It wasn’t until I found a counselor that allowed me to feel comfortable sharing my insecurities and fears, that I learned to take control of my worries. I instantly felt more at ease when I knew I was going to see my counselor. That is when I realized: I want to be that sense of warmth and guidance for others.
Eva Michelle Belanger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SEP
Verified
Verified
Specialties include PTSD, identity issues,
depression
, anxiety, military, & grief/bereavement.
Human beings have an innate capacity towards healing and are unconsciously driven to be better psychologically, even when we think we are at our worst. In other words, we already have all we need to get better, we just need to access it. Naturally, our bodies, minds, and hearts seek equilibrium, peace and ultimately joy; a fully embodied human coherence. Together, in a safe, compassionate, and non judgmental environment we can create positive change for you. My personal goal is to be a safe container for you to explore your internal self, while ultimately helping you reach the goals you aim to achieve in therapy. I truly believe in people and their ability to self actualize, heal, and to live life with happiness and satisfaction.
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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.