Depression Therapists in Vista, CA
Hi there, I'm Kate! Welcome! For the past five years, I have specialized in working with first responders and their families, understanding the unique challenges that come with the job and its impact on loved ones. I believe therapy should be a space where you can unload your concerns without judgment—a place to acknowledge the strengths you already have while developing new skills to support your growth. My goal is to help you navigate life’s stressors and build a healthier, more resilient version of yourself.
Hi there, I'm Kate! Welcome! For the past five years, I have specialized in working with first responders and their families, understanding the unique challenges that come with the job and its impact on loved ones. I believe therapy should be a space where you can unload your concerns without judgment—a place to acknowledge the strengths you already have while developing new skills to support your growth. My goal is to help you navigate life’s stressors and build a healthier, more resilient version of yourself.
I believe you already have strengths within you—sometimes you just need support in uncovering them. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I offer a safe space where we can work together to build on what's working and develop practical strategies tailored to you. You don't have to navigate this alone. Let's move forward together.
I believe you already have strengths within you—sometimes you just need support in uncovering them. If you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I offer a safe space where we can work together to build on what's working and develop practical strategies tailored to you. You don't have to navigate this alone. Let's move forward together.
Hi there, I'm Cirrena! Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgment-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Hi there, I'm Cirrena! Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgment-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Hi, I’m Leah Yeshnik, LMFT.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is honest, direct, and grounded in presence. I listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and bring compassion, respect, consistency, humor, and accountability into the therapeutic space. My work is especially attuned to the emotional and relational experiences of women.
I incorporate a range of modalities to meet different learning styles and needs, including expressive arts, journaling, self-reflection, skill building, and somatic practices
Hi, I’m Leah Yeshnik, LMFT.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My approach is honest, direct, and grounded in presence. I listen deeply, reflect thoughtfully, and bring compassion, respect, consistency, humor, and accountability into the therapeutic space. My work is especially attuned to the emotional and relational experiences of women.
I incorporate a range of modalities to meet different learning styles and needs, including expressive arts, journaling, self-reflection, skill building, and somatic practices
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm/suicidal ideation, developmental disabilities, and more.
My name is Araseli Hernandez, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in social work from California State University San Marcos. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish and I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, I collaborate with each client to create their own personal treatment plan. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing to help clients process and reach their full potential.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm/suicidal ideation, developmental disabilities, and more.
My name is Araseli Hernandez, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s degree in social work from California State University San Marcos. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish and I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. As a therapist, I collaborate with each client to create their own personal treatment plan. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing to help clients process and reach their full potential.
My specialties include anger management, anxiety, bipolar disorder, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic violence, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, job stress, life transitions, and more.
I focus on healing the wounds that have created internal negative "stories" about ourselves and the world to help people reconnect with their original creative, powerful, loving selves. Clients learn stress reduction and self-nurturing techniques to support themselves on the journey through processing trauma and throughout their lives. As clients heal from the past, they then learn new ways to communicate and interact effectively with others and to create the lives they wish to live.
My specialties include anger management, anxiety, bipolar disorder, codependency, coping skills, depression, divorce, domestic violence, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, job stress, life transitions, and more.
I focus on healing the wounds that have created internal negative "stories" about ourselves and the world to help people reconnect with their original creative, powerful, loving selves. Clients learn stress reduction and self-nurturing techniques to support themselves on the journey through processing trauma and throughout their lives. As clients heal from the past, they then learn new ways to communicate and interact effectively with others and to create the lives they wish to live.
Emily is currently accepting new clients. Throughout our lives, we all encounter many defining moments that have lasting imprints on who we are and who we become. Although this is a universal lived experience, not everyone has social support or a plan for how to navigate this process. Therapy is an effective method of providing additional support to help these life transitions seem less daunting and more doable. Emily is committed to working alongside clients to understand their lived experiences, while improving quality of life.
Emily is currently accepting new clients. Throughout our lives, we all encounter many defining moments that have lasting imprints on who we are and who we become. Although this is a universal lived experience, not everyone has social support or a plan for how to navigate this process. Therapy is an effective method of providing additional support to help these life transitions seem less daunting and more doable. Emily is committed to working alongside clients to understand their lived experiences, while improving quality of life.
For depression, we uncover relational patterns keeping you stuck so you can reconnect with yourself and others.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
For depression, we uncover relational patterns keeping you stuck so you can reconnect with yourself and others.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world. I'm Dr. Lisette Montañez, a licensed psychologist at Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad and Vista. I help teens, adults, and couples untangle the emotional threads that weave through their past and present. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, processing trauma, or exploring your identity, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore your feelings at your own pace. I am actively taking new patients 4/1/2026.
I understand that trauma and stress can affect every part of your life from your relationships and sense of safety to your ability to trust yourself. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing interpersonal conflict, or struggling to find direction in your life, you are not alone. Together, we will explore the root causes of current struggles, develop practical tools for coping, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Helping you shift away from patterns that may have once protected you, but are now limiting your ability to fully connect with yourself and others.
I understand that trauma and stress can affect every part of your life from your relationships and sense of safety to your ability to trust yourself. Whether you’re navigating the effects of past trauma, facing interpersonal conflict, or struggling to find direction in your life, you are not alone. Together, we will explore the root causes of current struggles, develop practical tools for coping, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Helping you shift away from patterns that may have once protected you, but are now limiting your ability to fully connect with yourself and others.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing individual therapy to individuals navigating substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and daily stressors.
I provide individual therapy using evidence‑based approaches including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma‑informed care. My style is compassionate, grounded, and collaborative. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, build practical coping skills, and create a plan that feels realistic and sustainable for your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing individual therapy to individuals navigating substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal challenges, and daily stressors.
I provide individual therapy using evidence‑based approaches including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma‑informed care. My style is compassionate, grounded, and collaborative. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, build practical coping skills, and create a plan that feels realistic and sustainable for your life.
Do you feel like you’re navigating life on autopilot, with anxiety or depression making it difficult to show up for your work, your relationships, or yourself?
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed Brainspotting. Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals, helping you create real shifts in how you think, feel, and relate to others.
Do you feel like you’re navigating life on autopilot, with anxiety or depression making it difficult to show up for your work, your relationships, or yourself?
I use an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed Brainspotting. Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals, helping you create real shifts in how you think, feel, and relate to others.
I have an understanding of how anxiety, trauma, depression, or one's experience from being in a marginalized background can present through the provision of individual, family, and couples counseling to adults.
Hi! My name is Liliana Cerrillo but go by Lily. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 7 years and in the mental health field for 11 years. I identify as bicultural and bilingual – fluent in Spanish. My goal as a therapist is to enhance the quality of life of every individual by providing client-centered and culturally responsive counseling customized to their needs. I received a certificate in Geriatrics from the Academy of Professional Excellence at San Diego State University and through my master’s program a Certificate in Latin American Family Therapy.
I have an understanding of how anxiety, trauma, depression, or one's experience from being in a marginalized background can present through the provision of individual, family, and couples counseling to adults.
Hi! My name is Liliana Cerrillo but go by Lily. I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 7 years and in the mental health field for 11 years. I identify as bicultural and bilingual – fluent in Spanish. My goal as a therapist is to enhance the quality of life of every individual by providing client-centered and culturally responsive counseling customized to their needs. I received a certificate in Geriatrics from the Academy of Professional Excellence at San Diego State University and through my master’s program a Certificate in Latin American Family Therapy.
Hi, my name is Liza Castro, LMFT, and I am the therapist who will be your best coach and teach you how to win. I am not your ordinary therapist, as I am very genuine, empathetic, and also direct. You need honesty, to be challenged, insight, and awareness, and I am here to help you obtain what you need. I love working with diverse clients with a variety of issues. I especially love to work with clients who have experienced trauma, attachment or abandonment issues, childhood issues, and relationship issues.
Hi, my name is Liza Castro, LMFT, and I am the therapist who will be your best coach and teach you how to win. I am not your ordinary therapist, as I am very genuine, empathetic, and also direct. You need honesty, to be challenged, insight, and awareness, and I am here to help you obtain what you need. I love working with diverse clients with a variety of issues. I especially love to work with clients who have experienced trauma, attachment or abandonment issues, childhood issues, and relationship issues.
Personally, I have struggled with anxiety and depression at various times in my life and have used many different modalities to affect change in my life.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
Personally, I have struggled with anxiety and depression at various times in my life and have used many different modalities to affect change in my life.
I take a client-centered approach to work with all my clients, as each person is unique, and a specific treatment plan will accommodate healing. I have extensive experience with trauma, and I am EMDR-trained.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we’ll identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on improving relationships, building self-esteem, or another personal objective. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time to ensure it’s always meaningful and relevant to you.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we’ll identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on improving relationships, building self-esteem, or another personal objective. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time to ensure it’s always meaningful and relevant to you.
I am currently working with telehealth patients to address a varied range of mental health issues, including adjustment disorders, phase of life issues, work/life stressors, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and addiction/recovery issues.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
I am currently working with telehealth patients to address a varied range of mental health issues, including adjustment disorders, phase of life issues, work/life stressors, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and addiction/recovery issues.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2008. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I spent the majority of my adult life in Southern California. I received my Masters's Degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles in 2005. In 2006, I relocated to the Coachella Valley and spent a decade in county mental health services while establishing a small private practice from 2008 to 2016.
My experience is with adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hi, my name is Quetzalli (ket-saw-lee) Avilez (feel free to ask me how to pronounce my name). I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in this field for 7 years. Some approaches you will see with me are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, strength-based perspective, and client-centered approach. In my approach to therapy, I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and respected. My goal is to empower you to grow and heal in a way that feels true to who you are.
My experience is with adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hi, my name is Quetzalli (ket-saw-lee) Avilez (feel free to ask me how to pronounce my name). I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been working in this field for 7 years. Some approaches you will see with me are cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR, strength-based perspective, and client-centered approach. In my approach to therapy, I focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and respected. My goal is to empower you to grow and heal in a way that feels true to who you are.
I work with adults, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy to help my clients make progress, grow, and start feeling better.
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. I help my clients navigate challenging periods in their life by helping them to build strong coping skills, leading to confidence and resiliency.
I work with adults, and I specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strengths-Based Therapy to help my clients make progress, grow, and start feeling better.
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. I help my clients navigate challenging periods in their life by helping them to build strong coping skills, leading to confidence and resiliency.
If you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship struggles, or just feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, EMDR Therapy can help.
Easy self booking and instant insurance verification using my website care.headway.co/providers/emily-eyerly. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need support to navigate stress, relationships, or past experiences. You deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I’m a Licensed Therapist with 9 years of experience, and I believe therapy should be as unique as you are. Together, we’ll create a plan that respects your experiences, your beliefs, and your goals. If you’re ready to feel understood, empowered, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges, I’m prepared to walk alongside you.
If you’ve experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship struggles, or just feel stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, EMDR Therapy can help.
Easy self booking and instant insurance verification using my website care.headway.co/providers/emily-eyerly. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need support to navigate stress, relationships, or past experiences. You deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I’m a Licensed Therapist with 9 years of experience, and I believe therapy should be as unique as you are. Together, we’ll create a plan that respects your experiences, your beliefs, and your goals. If you’re ready to feel understood, empowered, and supported as you navigate life’s challenges, I’m prepared to walk alongside you.
I typically work with people who have experienced trauma which can lead to a number of other conditions such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, family problems, identity concerns, and more.
I focus on the client's needs and reasons for seeking therapy. I view each person/couple as a whole unique individual/unit - who they are in all areas of their life, and what are all the things that have shaped them.
I typically work with people who have experienced trauma which can lead to a number of other conditions such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, family problems, identity concerns, and more.
I focus on the client's needs and reasons for seeking therapy. I view each person/couple as a whole unique individual/unit - who they are in all areas of their life, and what are all the things that have shaped them.
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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.