Depression Therapists in Southeastern Denver, Denver, CO
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Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center
PhD, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We work with eating disorders, anxiety,
depression
, relationships, trauma, and more.
CTAC is Denver's premier outpatient treatment center for eating disorders and mental health. Founded by Director, Dr. Janean Anderson, author and host of the acclaimed Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, CTAC provides compassionate, personalized care for a wide variety of concerns. Our team is comprised of dedicated, caring psychologists who are highly-skilled experts in their areas of specialization. At CTAC, we deliver only the highest quality services tailored to your unique needs.

Cathryn Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I take a holistic and integrative approach to support clients struggling with
depression
, identity development, relational trauma and issues, meaning-making, boundaries, anxiety, and spiritual integration.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others, longing to feel known, safe, and whole? Relationships with ourselves and others hold the power to wound us, heal us, and move us toward the abundant life we imagine. Through our work together I hope to co-create a space of authenticity, connection, and safety. My goal is to partner alongside you to support you toward empowerment, healing, and self-trust as your reclaim your story.

Peggy Henninger
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I can help you conquer your personal struggles, anxiety,
depression
, trauma and difficulties. I use individual therapy and EMDR to help us find solutions together. I work with children, young people, adults, and anyone that has disabilities. I was a special education teacher for over twenty years and will do whatever it takes to assist you in living your best life.

Meredith M. Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Depression
& anxiety occur when a person believes their options are limited.
Therapy can help everyone, not just those with a "diagnosis." In everyday life, challenges are thrown at us that we can't always work out on our own. I help people process these challenges as they occur. Death of a loved one, relationship issues, work stressors, life transitions, etc - can be upsetting, distracting and decrease overall happiness and quality of life. Evidence has shown that people who have an unbiased, safe space to process these events move through them more quickly, gain clarity, improve productivity and ultimately thrive in their lives.

Erin O'Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in mental health for 13 years and have found my passion counseling adolescents and young adults. For the past 11 years, I have had the privilege of working at Children's Hospital where I specialized in crisis work, as well as outpatient and inpatient behavioral services. My experience includes a wide range of mood and personality disorders, suicidal tendencies, self-harming behaviors, anxiety,
depression
, psychosis, aggression, emotional distress, trauma and abuse. My areas of focus include anxiety,
depression
, emotional support and the LGBTQ community.

Dr. Irina Banfi-Mare
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
The most common concerns I work with are stress, anxiety,
depression
, anger, grief, and relationship problems.
I want you to not just feel better, but to GET better...and in a way that makes sense, addresses what is important to you, and is effective and empowering. Good therapy is not a temporary Band-Aid, but will help you develop knowledge and skills that last a lifetime. Real change means becoming better at understanding yourself and others, more skilled in managing and expressing your emotions, and more effective in communicating in your relationships. We will clarify your main concerns and goals, identify the barriers to change, and then use your strengths and new tools to find solutions that fit your personality and lifestyle.

CoreVita Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, EMDR, LPC
Verified
Verified
If you find it difficult to make friends and experience loneliness regularly as a result, come talk to me. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connection. Eve, is a LPC seeing clients in Colorado working with adults as well as veterans. Eve's specialties include
Depression
, Anxiety, PTSD, Self Esteem and Life Transitions. Eve uses a number of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Solution focused, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Melanie S. Weitzenfeld
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
I also address
depression
, anxiety, grief, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and phase of life issues.
I specialize in work with those who have been diagnosed with chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and other medical problems. I am dedicated to promoting emotional health in the face of physical adversity. In order to accomplish this primary goal, I offer a variety of services which clients may participate in and benefit from including individual & group psychotherapy, education, and skills training. Clients play an important role in achieving their goals in therapy, and I expect them to commit to actively participate in the therapeutic process.

Deborah Kay Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CAC, III
Verified
Verified
With clients of all ages the issues presented often include
depression
, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions.
What I like most about what I do is having the opportunity to share in the process of people accomplishing their therapeutic goals and seeing them make positive changes in their lives. I strive to create an environment which feels safe and supportive to my clients. I often use a cognitive behavioral approach. However, my approach is dependent on what is most effective for the client.

Cheyenne Mullan
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Person-centered and trauma-informed counseling of children, adolescents, and adults; trauma, anxiety,
depression
, identity and resilience, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, justice-involved youth, and problematic sexual behaviors in youth.
I believe the power of therapy starts with the therapeutic relationship. This connection prompts fuller connections in other areas of your life - to yourself, to others, and to the world around you. Therapy helps you to find yourself, to discover your patterns, to uncover and utilize your strengths, and to take steps towards achieving your dreams.

Jill Atkinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
She has experience treating
depression
, anxiety, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and more.
Jill Atkinson is a clinical psychologist.he believes a patient’s voice and choice should be at the center of all treatment. Her approach is based on listening to every patient’s needs so she can help them achieve their goals. Jill sees her job as helping her patients find healthy ways to deal with life’s stresses and difficulties so they can free themselves from suffering.We all deserve to be happy and healthy, and her goal is to help her patients find happiness.

Christine Rowe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
At times, we all develop ineffective patterns of behavior, some of which are unconscious & keep us from solving problems & being the best we can be. I believe emotional flexibility is the key to a happier, healthier more complete life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing Psychotherapy since 1997. My specialties include: family & couples therapy, individuals of all ages), grief & loss,
depression
, anxiety & personal growth. I use a variety of theories & techniques looking for the right fit for you. My goal is to help you resolve whatever difficulties are keeping you from living a more authentic, joyful & fulfilled life

Marta Oko-Riebau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with people struggling with difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, cultural transitions,
depression
, anxiety, life changes, and loss.
If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be? If that change is within your control, what's preventing you from making it? What may be keeping you trapped in the familiar, but far from optimal status quo? Do you want to continue to live this way? Or maybe you are ready to shake things up, abandon what's not working, and try new solutions?

Allie Laber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to be themselves and share their unique stories. I utilize a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach in practice to connect with clients and support them as they navigate life’s highs and lows. As a Licensed Social Worker, I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing trauma, anxiety,
depression
, relational and identity challenges, and grief.

Shirley J Asher
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My specialties include trauma,
depression
(including bi-polar disorder), anxiety, and the impact of physical illness on psychological well-being.
For the past 25 years, I have helped people heal from the emotional pain that frequently results from divorce, trauma, abuse, the death of loved ones, and physical illness. I have helped people make changes so that they can lead happier and more rewarding lives. In my practice, the focus of therapy is on YOU, so that together we can increase your awareness about YOUR life patterns, build on YOUR strengths, and help YOU develop new coping strategies. I believe that problems can be solved when we learn to focus on our strengths while appreciating and dealing with our past.
Not accepting new clients

Shiva Jenkins
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Specialty in life transitions, anxiety and
depression
/mood disorders.
Each of us is on a journey. At times on this journey we may feel lost, alone, overwhelmed or inadequate. In our work together, I help you find light for your path, the space to heal and learn from past adventures, and courage to move forward. We forget that we are immensely powerful and wise, and as a witness in your journey, I will help guide you to your heart where your power and wisdom dwell.

Pamela Brody
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a founding partner of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Associates of Denver (CBT Denver), which is dedicated to providing cutting edge treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. I practice evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavior therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am passionate about helping people with
depression
and anxiety and have many years of experience, including teaching and supervising others in the field. I provide compassionate treatment of the highest quality with a warm and engaging approach. I have extensive experience with panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, insomnia, relationship problems, and depressive disorders.

Caela Day
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating clients with trauma, anxiety, and
depression
. Therapy can help with navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, family of origin issues, and aspects of one's identity. I have specialized training and experience working with adoptees and adoptive families, BIPOC, and college students. In addition to practicing in Colorado, I offer teletherapy to clients in several other states via the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).

Amy V Patinella
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a postdoctoral resident offering individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns including eating disorders,
depression
, anxiety, women’s issues, chronic pain, life transitions and grief. Through a foundation of trust, safety and respect, I help individuals find alignment within their lives, and develop a greater, more compassionate sense of self.

Binta Cross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Although trained as a generalist, my areas of expertise include trauma and
depression
.
Effective treatment happens in the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. I am a relationship driven therapist who uses a blend of modalities including psychodynamic, mindfulness, DBT and EMDR. Whether your goal is to live a life that feels more meaningful, to experience more joy, or to cope with life's difficulties in healthier ways, I will create a non-judgmental space in order to support and challenge you to reach your goals.
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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.