Depression Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Erick Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Has trauma, anxiety, or
depression
interfered with the potential to become the best version of yourself? We often feel defined by traumatic or emotionally difficult experiences then often leave us feeling stuck in place rather than moving forward towards our goals. I’m here to provide a safe, affirming space for you to develop an understanding of yourself to overcome past experiences or fears that define you. Our work together will be met with unconditional acceptance, creative approaches, and the utmost compassion.

Diana Samardzic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people gain clarity, balance, and peace in a warm and compassionate space. I use evidenced-based practices, incorporating the mind and body to find a way to heal from past challenges or traumas. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety,
depression
, substance abuse, interpersonal/relationship issues, grief, and complex trauma.

Samantha Arreola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Samantha provides treatment for adults dealing with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety,
depression
, issues with attachment, childhood trauma, and relational issues. Samantha Arreola is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in supporting clients through past trauma, specifically childhood trauma in order to foster healthier romantic, social, and familial relationships. I help people get unstuck from their negative thought patterns and behaviors, and work toward unapologetically loving themselves and their lives.

Monica Misuraca Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I am a California Indigenous (Ohlone) and third generation Mexican- and Sicilian-American Psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently providing therapeutic services online. I specialize in supporting teens and adults that are struggling with issues of anxiety and
depression
, low self-esteem, negative thinking, self criticism, difficulties with life transitions and postpartum issues.

Rachel Connett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MSc, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients! I work with adolescents and adults that have issues with anxiety,
depression
, substance abuse, self-esteem, trauma-related disorders, career changes, life transitions, and women's issues with the collaborative goal to significantly improve functioning and quality of life.
Rachel's passion is to meet each client where they are in their life struggle, self, relationships, work, guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence so that they can return to their full functioning. Rachel uses a tailored therapeutic approach and utilizes an evidence-based approach (CBT, DBT, ACT) and addresses specific problem areas - cognitive distortion, distress tolerance, acceptance, self-compassion, and behaviors that hinder people from moving forward in their lives, thus achieving positive and fulfilling outcomes, and ultimately improve functioning and imbalance.
Not accepting new clients

Rosemary A Lutus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We can explore: conflict resolution; how to discover and speak your truth with kindness; how to listen with your heart; methods to decrease sadness/
depression
and anxiety; help to ease the pain of infidelity, grief and Life Transitions (graduation, empty nest, divorce, death, unexpected life changes and rites of passage.
Life changes constantly! Even with "good" change, we have a grief response! I work well with those experiencing sadness, worry and/or grief. I see Individuals and Couples who are in a "State of Adjustment" and having some difficulty. It may be an adjustment to the loss of a loved one through death or divorce, to hearing a painful truth, to a betrayal or to our "ideal" not being met. Couples, especially those with children, experience great adjustments in their relationship to their own Being as well as to each other. I work collaboratively and with great sensitivity.

Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.

Access Mental Health, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Thus, we offer expansive specialties and modalities that provide the most effective treatment for each individual, including
depression
, anxiety, stress management, relationship conflict, family challenges, mood disorders.
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.

Angelita M. Pabros
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is a challenge and may be overwhelming at times for you as you are suffering from
depression
. Even the brave step in finding emotional support through therapy may be difficult to initiate for some people. My goal is to assist clients in helping them understand that there is a process of recovery of
depression
and to raise their awareness that they are not alone.

Rebecca Souza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over ten years of experience as a therapist specializing in anxiety,
depression
, and substance use.
Hi, and welcome to my page. First and foremost, I want to say how important it is to choose a therapist that feels right for you. A little about how I work .....I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of our work together. I want to hear and encourage you to tell me your needs, what works best for you, and what is most vital for you to work on.

Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
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Yessica Islas McLenegan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialities include working with
depression
, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress. I have experience working with adults and young adults. I provide Individual therapy.

Eriko Timbers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working and addressing issues including
depression
, anxiety, phase of life issues, relationships, pregnancy, parenting challenges and trauma.
Accepting Clients( In-person & via Telehealth) My ideal client is someone who is seeking a calm and comfortable atmosphere where they can fully express themselves. Part of the process is working together to identify their individual issues and expand upon them as needed. Clients can expect a confidential and safe space where they can be heard, treated with respect, and a receive a professional therapeutic approach to address their individual need

Laura Plottier-Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty areas include high-acuity trauma,
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, substance use/dependency, foster-care and adoption, & probation.
I am a LMFT, first-generation immigrant, single mother of two beautiful biracial children, an artist, food lover, & a senior leader at a nonprofit organization. I moved to the U.S from France at 12 years old, and struggled as a teenage to maneuver a new culture. I have experienced many times throughout my life how difficult it can be to feel something is missing in your life, and the frustration that comes with being unable to identify what that puzzle piece is. Throughout my personal experiences, I learned how instrumental others can be in the process of self-discovery & developed a passion for helping others heal.
Not accepting new clients

Jo Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, the effects of trauma, or the crises of divorce or caregiving aging parents, there are many paths for working through your difficulties.
When you are under stress, you can loose sight of your power to change your life. Collaboratively we work together to discover what feeds your intense feelings, relationship conflict, or what hinders your healing loss or trauma. As these discoveries unfold, I help you develop hands on tools to calm and release overwhelming emotions, correct self-limiting beliefs, and repair relationships with yourself and others.
Not accepting new clients

Rachael Wegener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC, CIMHP
Verified
Verified
I primarily use SFT and CBT as treatment methods for anxiety and
depression
.
I support clients with finding clarity, strength, and balance in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space. I use traditional evidenced-based treatment methods in addition to an integrative and holistic whole person approach. I welcome clients who are experiencing
depression
, anxiety, stress and overwhelm, and relationship/interpersonal issues. With children and youth, I offer support for anxiety,
depression
, behavioral issues, and socialization issues. Additionally, I provide support to mothers who have children with disabilities who are struggling emotionally, physically and mentally with caring for a special needs child.

Linda Nastari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 30 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/
depression
, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also am part of a collaborative team of estate attorneys, financial planners, and therapists to help families with Trust and Estate issues.

Cynthia Yu
FNP-BC
Verified
Verified
I can do ADHD,
Depression
, Anxiety, and Insomnia. I will get to know my client on my first visit. Then we can discuss treatment options and titrate meds until he/she is satisfied with the outcome. I have practice requirements such as EKG for stimulants and a regular BP/HR check for stimulants.

Anahita Mazdiyassni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you feel overwhelmed, lost, lonely,
depressed
or anxious, you are not alone. In our world today, many people experience these feelings. I have dedicated the past 12 years of my life working with and helping individuals, couples, families, children and older adults facing different challenges in their lives, such as grief, relationship issues and mental illnesses. I use therapeutic approaches & techniques such as, family system, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy and mindfulness. In addition, I have trainings in Emotion-focused therapy (EFT & EFIT) a useful therapeutic approach for couples and individuals.
Waitlist for new clients

Maya Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LEP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with feeling stuck and need a supportive space to commit to better understanding themselves and what they want to make of this journey. I have extensive experience in working with anxiety,
depression
and anger. Together, we can work on goals of developing self compassion, healing from pain, and clarifying your values to better assert your ideal communication in relationships or business.
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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.