Depression Therapists in Santa Ana, CA
I am Alexandra Sanchez, and I am committed to facilitating your healing journey by providing guidance and support. As a devoted bilingual therapist, I bring over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in diverse settings including hospitals and community environments. My areas of specialization encompass a range of conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorder), trauma, ADHD, and bereavement.
I am Alexandra Sanchez, and I am committed to facilitating your healing journey by providing guidance and support. As a devoted bilingual therapist, I bring over 7 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in diverse settings including hospitals and community environments. My areas of specialization encompass a range of conditions, including anxiety, mood disorders (such as depression and bipolar disorder), trauma, ADHD, and bereavement.
I have extensive experience with a broad range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems and anger management issues.
I believe each individual is unique. My greatest strength is helping people make positive choices in their lives. I would like to assist you in navagating a course of success in relationships, improve communication and learn to feel better about yourself.
I have extensive experience with a broad range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems and anger management issues.
I believe each individual is unique. My greatest strength is helping people make positive choices in their lives. I would like to assist you in navagating a course of success in relationships, improve communication and learn to feel better about yourself.
These therapeutic approaches are commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addictions, depression, anxiety, shame, guilt and other difficult emotions through honest self-evaluation.
Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your inner life as well as to identify habits as areas of behavior for change. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds as being bilingual and bi-cultural I relate well to diverse experiences and life transitions. My approach to therapy is based mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Psychotherapy. The goal of cognitive behavior therapy is to teach individuals that while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with positive and negative situations in their environment.
These therapeutic approaches are commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders, including phobias, addictions, depression, anxiety, shame, guilt and other difficult emotions through honest self-evaluation.
Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your inner life as well as to identify habits as areas of behavior for change. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds as being bilingual and bi-cultural I relate well to diverse experiences and life transitions. My approach to therapy is based mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Psychotherapy. The goal of cognitive behavior therapy is to teach individuals that while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with positive and negative situations in their environment.
I focus on treating anxiety and depression.
Hello, I'm Felicia Kelley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Do you feel that your life needs more balance? Do you question your self-worth and identity? Are you realizing that you do so much for others and the various systems in your life that you forgot about you? I motivate children, teens, young adults, women and parents to build their self-esteem and overcome the hardship of living with anxiety and depression. Working together, we can build on healthy ways of coping with life stressors and find ways achieve your emotional goals.
I focus on treating anxiety and depression.
Hello, I'm Felicia Kelley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Do you feel that your life needs more balance? Do you question your self-worth and identity? Are you realizing that you do so much for others and the various systems in your life that you forgot about you? I motivate children, teens, young adults, women and parents to build their self-esteem and overcome the hardship of living with anxiety and depression. Working together, we can build on healthy ways of coping with life stressors and find ways achieve your emotional goals.
How are you today? My name is Mi Joung Park, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about hearing what you have been through and supporting you to become comfortable with yourself and your environment. I possess extensive experience spanning diverse age groups, from 4 years old to individuals aged 70 and beyond with a focus on addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, anger management, and various relationship challenges. I operate from the belief that inherent goodness resides within every individual.
How are you today? My name is Mi Joung Park, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about hearing what you have been through and supporting you to become comfortable with yourself and your environment. I possess extensive experience spanning diverse age groups, from 4 years old to individuals aged 70 and beyond with a focus on addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, anger management, and various relationship challenges. I operate from the belief that inherent goodness resides within every individual.
My practice has evolved to working with teen issues, men's issues, building/maintaining relationships, and anxiety/ depression symptoms.
Hello, I am Greg Ragle, LMFT. I believe in positive psychology and focus on what is going well for the client. What are the exception moments for the client. What is working we do more of, what is not working is where more solutions will come forward in the work together. Together we can identify protective factors and strengths to build upon. We can use myth, personal narrative, mindfulness, and somatic exercises to address mind, body, and soul. You may be nervous seeking therapy, but you deserve a guide in your healing journey. Let’s work together to walk the path.
My practice has evolved to working with teen issues, men's issues, building/maintaining relationships, and anxiety/ depression symptoms.
Hello, I am Greg Ragle, LMFT. I believe in positive psychology and focus on what is going well for the client. What are the exception moments for the client. What is working we do more of, what is not working is where more solutions will come forward in the work together. Together we can identify protective factors and strengths to build upon. We can use myth, personal narrative, mindfulness, and somatic exercises to address mind, body, and soul. You may be nervous seeking therapy, but you deserve a guide in your healing journey. Let’s work together to walk the path.
I work with individuals and couples and have a passion for helping those struggling anxiety, depression, and relational concerns, among many others.
If you find yourself stuck and repeating familiar relational or emotional patterns, together we can work through them to help you grow and thrive. I use a trauma informed perspective and specialize in helping people get to the root of their issues to help them understand and work through patterns that have caused them to become stuck in life.
I work with individuals and couples and have a passion for helping those struggling anxiety, depression, and relational concerns, among many others.
If you find yourself stuck and repeating familiar relational or emotional patterns, together we can work through them to help you grow and thrive. I use a trauma informed perspective and specialize in helping people get to the root of their issues to help them understand and work through patterns that have caused them to become stuck in life.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
My name is Lauren “Cory” Goldstein, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I utilize a combination of therapeutic styles in my work with adults. I specialize in chronic pain/illness, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My work focuses on adults going through periods of transition or hardship, either physical or mental. I specialize in working with clients who are suffering from chronic pain or illness.
These stressors create depression, anxiety, and the inability of parents to help children navigate life.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
These stressors create depression, anxiety, and the inability of parents to help children navigate life.
My name is Laura Melendez and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Carlsbad, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals, teens, and children/parenting. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and parent coaching to help my clients meet their goals. Each individual is unique, therefore I get to know my client and based on their need I will match them with the best therapeutic approach. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
I have 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting issues, marital/premarital issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and trauma.
I have 10 years of experience working with individuals and families that struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, behavioral issues, life transitions, communication issues, family conflict, parenting issues, marital/premarital issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and trauma.
Ruya Urso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults and families. I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an M.A. in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Irvine, California. Throughout my carrier, I have worked with clients with a variety of issues and from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. My experience in College Hospital, a mental health facility, trained me to understand how different mental health issues can be compounded by trauma and substance abuse, as well as preparing me for dealing with clients with variety of mental health problems. I have extensive experience with children, adolescents and adults who had experienced different traumas. Among my areas of experience are anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's issues, adolescents' issues and family problems. I utilize many different treatment modalities and treatment techniques depending on the client's needs.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering supportive, strength-based therapy to adults and families. I have a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and an M.A. in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Webster University in Irvine, California. Throughout my carrier, I have worked with clients with a variety of issues and from all socio-economic, cultural and religious backgrounds. My experience in College Hospital, a mental health facility, trained me to understand how different mental health issues can be compounded by trauma and substance abuse, as well as preparing me for dealing with clients with variety of mental health problems. I have extensive experience with children, adolescents and adults who had experienced different traumas. Among my areas of experience are anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's issues, adolescents' issues and family problems. I utilize many different treatment modalities and treatment techniques depending on the client's needs.
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I have typically worked with clients in the areas of grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, self-care, coping with life changes, anger management, workplace issues, racial injustice, relationship problems, marriage and family problems, and self-esteem.
My name is Alan Wong, and I am an LCSW having experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I am a certified therapist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy as certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies. I am also a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and am available to provide Christian-based counseling. I have experience working with a wide age range of clients (both children and adults). I also have experience working with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
I have typically worked with clients in the areas of grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, self-care, coping with life changes, anger management, workplace issues, racial injustice, relationship problems, marriage and family problems, and self-esteem.
My name is Alan Wong, and I am an LCSW having experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I am a certified therapist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy as certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavior Therapies. I am also a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and am available to provide Christian-based counseling. I have experience working with a wide age range of clients (both children and adults). I also have experience working with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
I do well with those who are experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Somatic Mind-Body connection issues.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live self-punishingly. I believe individuals have the ability to process past traumas and issues, resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion; I believe your past does not define your future.
I do well with those who are experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Somatic Mind-Body connection issues.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live self-punishingly. I believe individuals have the ability to process past traumas and issues, resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion; I believe your past does not define your future.
Tabitha Winesberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Most of my clients present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma.
You may want to work on relationship issues, boost self-esteem, find freedom from being "stuck", or simply want someone to join the process of understanding yourself better. Whatever might bring you into therapy, the clinical approaches I use are strength-based (focusing on your strengths) and are proven to be effective for both short and long-term therapy. I believe starting with a clear understanding of a client's past experiences, current issues, and therapist and client working together in a safe environment are key ingredients for therapeutic progress.
Most of my clients present with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or trauma.
You may want to work on relationship issues, boost self-esteem, find freedom from being "stuck", or simply want someone to join the process of understanding yourself better. Whatever might bring you into therapy, the clinical approaches I use are strength-based (focusing on your strengths) and are proven to be effective for both short and long-term therapy. I believe starting with a clear understanding of a client's past experiences, current issues, and therapist and client working together in a safe environment are key ingredients for therapeutic progress.
I have helped people with marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, trauma, spirituality, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-esteem, personal growth, anger, and more.
Life poses many challenges and seasons for us all and most of the time we are able to take control of these situations in a healthy manner and move forward. However, sometimes we are unexpectedly troubled by our experiences and need help navigating beyond them. It is with these moments that therapy can offer insight into the cause, objective feedback, and treatment that will help you to move forward in a happy and healthy way.
I have helped people with marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, loss/bereavement, trauma, spirituality, physical/sexual/emotional abuse, self-esteem, personal growth, anger, and more.
Life poses many challenges and seasons for us all and most of the time we are able to take control of these situations in a healthy manner and move forward. However, sometimes we are unexpectedly troubled by our experiences and need help navigating beyond them. It is with these moments that therapy can offer insight into the cause, objective feedback, and treatment that will help you to move forward in a happy and healthy way.
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
Most of my clinical expertise is in the field of trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Taking the first step toward improving one's mental health is the most difficult. Individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety and depression need the support of a professional who can help guide them through the uncertainties of life. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process that promotes growth and the potential for success. I believe that with the right support, individuals can go on to live fulfilling lives.
Most of my clinical expertise is in the field of trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Taking the first step toward improving one's mental health is the most difficult. Individuals suffering from trauma, anxiety and depression need the support of a professional who can help guide them through the uncertainties of life. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process that promotes growth and the potential for success. I believe that with the right support, individuals can go on to live fulfilling lives.
Jennifer Velazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Women in midlife transitions face increased anxiety, depression, and biological changes.
Are you a woman struggling with your identity, maybe you wake up each day wondering what version of yourself you will be? Does your mood shift so suddenly you practically feel whiplashed? You often feel exhausted, which makes sense given your restless nights. Why does this feel so different? The changes women experience as we mature can be confusing and frustrating. Your sense of self shifts, “What is wrong with me?” You feel overwhelmed, stressed, and confused. Let me guide you through processing, exploring and healing. I offer EMDR as in-depth way of processing memories and discover your sense of self as you navigate life changes.
Women in midlife transitions face increased anxiety, depression, and biological changes.
Are you a woman struggling with your identity, maybe you wake up each day wondering what version of yourself you will be? Does your mood shift so suddenly you practically feel whiplashed? You often feel exhausted, which makes sense given your restless nights. Why does this feel so different? The changes women experience as we mature can be confusing and frustrating. Your sense of self shifts, “What is wrong with me?” You feel overwhelmed, stressed, and confused. Let me guide you through processing, exploring and healing. I offer EMDR as in-depth way of processing memories and discover your sense of self as you navigate life changes.
Hello! My name is Nameeta Bringham, I also go by by nickname Nimmi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children and their families, grieving adults and adolescents, anxiety disorders, and depression. I also have some experience working with pregnant women and postpartum parents. When it comes to my approach to therapy, I use motivational interviewing as I believe therapy is successful when it is client-led. Systems theory is important to me so I can understand the whole picture of where you are coming from.
Hello! My name is Nameeta Bringham, I also go by by nickname Nimmi. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with children and their families, grieving adults and adolescents, anxiety disorders, and depression. I also have some experience working with pregnant women and postpartum parents. When it comes to my approach to therapy, I use motivational interviewing as I believe therapy is successful when it is client-led. Systems theory is important to me so I can understand the whole picture of where you are coming from.
Priscila Zuniga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92704 (Online Only)
I have been providing services to those who have been experiencing obstacles in their life due to relational difficulties, life transitions, symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, and other life stressors.
Feeling stressed, sad, overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges in day-to-day activities? Are you trying to figure out how to improve managing your life? Are you simply wanting to enhance your overall well-being?
I have been providing services to those who have been experiencing obstacles in their life due to relational difficulties, life transitions, symptoms of depression and/or anxiety, and other life stressors.
Feeling stressed, sad, overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges in day-to-day activities? Are you trying to figure out how to improve managing your life? Are you simply wanting to enhance your overall well-being?
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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.