Depression Therapists in 80302

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Daniel Warsaw Minerva
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Right Psychologist for You! I am the right psychologist for you because we are going to do everything in our power to make your therapy a success. You and I achieve what you need and want now and in the future. We integrate your social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Your treatment equips you with the required training to overcome current and unfolding adversity when encountered. Evidence-based clinical practice enables you to repel anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship, and trauma issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Descriptive Psychology remove your remaining concerns.
Right Psychologist for You! I am the right psychologist for you because we are going to do everything in our power to make your therapy a success. You and I achieve what you need and want now and in the future. We integrate your social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Your treatment equips you with the required training to overcome current and unfolding adversity when encountered. Evidence-based clinical practice enables you to repel anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship, and trauma issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Descriptive Psychology remove your remaining concerns.
(720) 796-4547 View (720) 796-4547
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Cyndi Rutledge
Psychologist, EdD, CACIII
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I can help you with any trauma-related problems, having training in EMDR and hypnosis, to assist with feelings of unhappiness, confusion and depression along with chronic stress and anxiety management.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad or hopeless? Having trouble with substance abuse? My practice focuses on helping adults of all ages struggling with substance abuse, relationship problems, trauma, depression and anxiety. Providing a safe, stress-free, accepting environment, I will help guide you toward relief and success in your daily life. I have experience working with young men and women in college and men and women of all ages on their personal struggles. I hope you will allow me help you take control of your life and become the happy, content and motivated person you are meant to be.
I can help you with any trauma-related problems, having training in EMDR and hypnosis, to assist with feelings of unhappiness, confusion and depression along with chronic stress and anxiety management.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad or hopeless? Having trouble with substance abuse? My practice focuses on helping adults of all ages struggling with substance abuse, relationship problems, trauma, depression and anxiety. Providing a safe, stress-free, accepting environment, I will help guide you toward relief and success in your daily life. I have experience working with young men and women in college and men and women of all ages on their personal struggles. I hope you will allow me help you take control of your life and become the happy, content and motivated person you are meant to be.
(720) 213-5748 View (720) 213-5748
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Jay S Weinberg
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CAGS
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
My training and education has concentrated on cognitive behavioral interventions (ACT, CBT, REBT, DBT) and Mindfulness modalities, with a focus on anxiety, depression, parent support, work, school, marital and situational stress, and life transition challenges.
I strive to empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's many challenges. My approach is active, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a parent, a spouse, a young adult, a business professional or senior, my goal is to help you live a rewarding and meaningful life, living authentically, and becoming the person you aspire to be. Please vist my website for more information about my work and how I might be of help.
My training and education has concentrated on cognitive behavioral interventions (ACT, CBT, REBT, DBT) and Mindfulness modalities, with a focus on anxiety, depression, parent support, work, school, marital and situational stress, and life transition challenges.
I strive to empower and enable my clients to successfully navigate life's many challenges. My approach is active, experiential and educational in nature. Rather than trying to control, eliminate or avoid painful thoughts and emotions, I work with my clients in learning new ways to relate to life's difficult and often painful experiences. Whether you are a parent, a spouse, a young adult, a business professional or senior, my goal is to help you live a rewarding and meaningful life, living authentically, and becoming the person you aspire to be. Please vist my website for more information about my work and how I might be of help.
(720) 605-6749 View (720) 605-6749
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Erica Brann, LCSW, Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
(720) 782-1142 View (720) 782-1142
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Gardiner Turner
Counselor, BA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
The passion for the work that I do comes from my deep conviction that everyone can benefit from, and in fact deserves, a safe space to be truly heard, seen, and understood. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience/ training in supporting clients struggling with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, shame, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I do not ascribe to a one size fits all model of therapy and believe every client to be unique both in terms of there personal goals for therapy and the best way to help them reach these goals
The passion for the work that I do comes from my deep conviction that everyone can benefit from, and in fact deserves, a safe space to be truly heard, seen, and understood. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and have experience/ training in supporting clients struggling with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, shame, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. I do not ascribe to a one size fits all model of therapy and believe every client to be unique both in terms of there personal goals for therapy and the best way to help them reach these goals
(970) 533-2923 View (970) 533-2923
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Moana Kruschwitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I believe that there is great power in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, your strengths and weakness, and how your brain functions and adapts-and applying this information to develop ways to manage and communicate your emotions and needs to the important people in your life. I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families for the last 15 years, and find it very meaningful and rewarding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, attachment and neurodevelopmental disorders, using cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, solution-oriented and family systems based approaches.
I believe that there is great power in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, your strengths and weakness, and how your brain functions and adapts-and applying this information to develop ways to manage and communicate your emotions and needs to the important people in your life. I have been working with kids, teens, adults and families for the last 15 years, and find it very meaningful and rewarding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, attachment and neurodevelopmental disorders, using cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, solution-oriented and family systems based approaches.
(303) 951-4779 View (303) 951-4779
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Ryan Babineaux
Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life purpose, and marital and couples counseling.
Drawing from practices in innovation, positive psychology, and behavioral science, I’ve developed simple yet powerful techniques to help people change and grow. I’m the creator of the Stanford University class “Do It Anyway! Creating a life of passionate action” and the author of the book “Fail Fast, Fail Often: how losing can help you win”, an Oprah editor's choice selection. My work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and The Atlantic. As a therapist, I’m compassionate, warm and practical. I enjoy taking the time to understand and appreciate my clients, while empowering them with modern tools to promote rapid change.
My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life purpose, and marital and couples counseling.
Drawing from practices in innovation, positive psychology, and behavioral science, I’ve developed simple yet powerful techniques to help people change and grow. I’m the creator of the Stanford University class “Do It Anyway! Creating a life of passionate action” and the author of the book “Fail Fast, Fail Often: how losing can help you win”, an Oprah editor's choice selection. My work has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, and The Atlantic. As a therapist, I’m compassionate, warm and practical. I enjoy taking the time to understand and appreciate my clients, while empowering them with modern tools to promote rapid change.
(720) 868-9232 View (720) 868-9232
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Victoria Marks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I use traditional research-based treatment strategies as well as mindfulness, breath-work, meditation and Reiki to help clients overcome depression, anxiety, and stress, and manage difficult transitions.
I believe that every person has the capacity to be happy. When I work with individuals and couples, I get to know each unique person and circumstance. My treatment approach considers the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of each person. The non-judgmental relationship of trust and acceptance creates an environment that is conducive to the self-discovery that is necessary for achieving and maintaining optimal mental health and happiness. Helping others is my life's purpose, and I am honored to join people on their quest for a happy life.
I use traditional research-based treatment strategies as well as mindfulness, breath-work, meditation and Reiki to help clients overcome depression, anxiety, and stress, and manage difficult transitions.
I believe that every person has the capacity to be happy. When I work with individuals and couples, I get to know each unique person and circumstance. My treatment approach considers the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of each person. The non-judgmental relationship of trust and acceptance creates an environment that is conducive to the self-discovery that is necessary for achieving and maintaining optimal mental health and happiness. Helping others is my life's purpose, and I am honored to join people on their quest for a happy life.
(630) 447-8271 View (630) 447-8271
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Christy Weller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Hello, I'm so glad you found me! I am a licensed psychologist with over 13 years of experience working with college students, adults and couples who are facing various challenges, ranging from anxiety and depression to life transitions and relationship stress. To put it simply, my goal is to help you better understand yourself so that your experiences and your relationships are meaningful and fulfilling. This process of self-understanding is one of the great gifts of therapy. Whether I'm working with you individually or as a couple, I emphasize the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.
Hello, I'm so glad you found me! I am a licensed psychologist with over 13 years of experience working with college students, adults and couples who are facing various challenges, ranging from anxiety and depression to life transitions and relationship stress. To put it simply, my goal is to help you better understand yourself so that your experiences and your relationships are meaningful and fulfilling. This process of self-understanding is one of the great gifts of therapy. Whether I'm working with you individually or as a couple, I emphasize the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.
(720) 608-4084 View (720) 608-4084
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Phoebe Bass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
If you are ready to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression, please contact me for a free consultation.
Hello, and welcome. You are probably reading this because you are looking for someone who will get you—someone who can understand your struggles, offer a fresh perspective, and help you to move forward, letting go of the heaviness that you have been carrying. Maybe you have tried therapy before, or perhaps this is all brand new. Either way, finding the right therapist can be stressful. You are not alone. You can heal. You can experience joy and feel loved in your relationships and within yourself.
If you are ready to heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression, please contact me for a free consultation.
Hello, and welcome. You are probably reading this because you are looking for someone who will get you—someone who can understand your struggles, offer a fresh perspective, and help you to move forward, letting go of the heaviness that you have been carrying. Maybe you have tried therapy before, or perhaps this is all brand new. Either way, finding the right therapist can be stressful. You are not alone. You can heal. You can experience joy and feel loved in your relationships and within yourself.
(720) 477-6691 View (720) 477-6691
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Piper Murray
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I believe that much of our suffering begins with a lost connection. When we're depressed, we've lost touch with our own vitality, even our own reasons for living. When we're grieving, we've lost an essential part of our world--and, with it, a part of ourselves. When we're operating from a place of shame or fear, we've lost the internal sense of security and belonging that reminds us we're okay. I believe that psychotherapy works by restoring these vital connections--to ourselves, and to the people and pursuits that give our lives meaning--so that we can live our lives more authentically, creatively, and fully.
I believe that much of our suffering begins with a lost connection. When we're depressed, we've lost touch with our own vitality, even our own reasons for living. When we're grieving, we've lost an essential part of our world--and, with it, a part of ourselves. When we're operating from a place of shame or fear, we've lost the internal sense of security and belonging that reminds us we're okay. I believe that psychotherapy works by restoring these vital connections--to ourselves, and to the people and pursuits that give our lives meaning--so that we can live our lives more authentically, creatively, and fully.
(720) 924-4606 View (720) 924-4606
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Rachelle R Schieffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I believe therapy can help you find the solutions to be present and move forward in your life. I will work with you to develop a trusting, grounded relationship so you have a safe place to examine what is personally challenging or no longer working in your life. Having a supportive base allows you to develop and successfully practice the skills, abilities, and perspectives that may feel too overwhelming to do so on your own. My hope is for clients to gain a sense of personal empowerment to successfully manage life's challenges.
Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, I believe therapy can help you find the solutions to be present and move forward in your life. I will work with you to develop a trusting, grounded relationship so you have a safe place to examine what is personally challenging or no longer working in your life. Having a supportive base allows you to develop and successfully practice the skills, abilities, and perspectives that may feel too overwhelming to do so on your own. My hope is for clients to gain a sense of personal empowerment to successfully manage life's challenges.
(720) 410-6872 View (720) 410-6872
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Erin R Whitney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
Only the strongest and most courageous know when it is time to get help. Together we can work through nearly any difficulty. I personalize my counseling and coaching practices based on your or your family's needs, using effective, yet gentle and powerful, proven methods. With 25+ years in practice working with people who have depression, anxiety, OCD, childhood/teen behavioral concerns, ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, and adjustments to significant life changes, I have the experience to meet your needs . Not sure if counseling or coaching is right for you? Please call me for a free consultation. Warmest regards, Erin
(832) 850-2262 View (832) 850-2262
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Kate Josephson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MELP, RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative, especially when working with shame, depression, or painful memories.
Are you wanting a specific approach to working with trauma, PTSD and the nervous system? Are you looking for a mindfulness-based psychotherapist with extensive trauma trainings and experience? Are you looking for a somatic/nervous system approach to healing trauma? I specialize in working with Trauma, Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, anxiety and depression. I’ve been studying trauma/PTSD for the past 9 years, and have helped clients work through hard/shameful memories, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and Eating Disorders/disordered eating. I use a HAES/anti-diet approach to working with Eating Disorders.
My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative, especially when working with shame, depression, or painful memories.
Are you wanting a specific approach to working with trauma, PTSD and the nervous system? Are you looking for a mindfulness-based psychotherapist with extensive trauma trainings and experience? Are you looking for a somatic/nervous system approach to healing trauma? I specialize in working with Trauma, Eating Disorders, Domestic Violence/IPV, anxiety and depression. I’ve been studying trauma/PTSD for the past 9 years, and have helped clients work through hard/shameful memories, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and Eating Disorders/disordered eating. I use a HAES/anti-diet approach to working with Eating Disorders.
(720) 419-1458 View (720) 419-1458
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Taylor Baird
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
I am a mindfulness and body-oriented therapist who specializes in challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, and developmental trauma.
I help people move through the stuckness that is blocking their full potential. Together, we will navigate pain and trauma from your past, unearth the parts of yourself that are no longer serving you, and create positive change and movement in your life from this point forward. I work to highlight the strength and wisdom you already possess that have helped carry you to this present moment. We will practice patience with the parts of you that are still growing while infusing new habits and self-care routines into your life to create forward momentum and help you rise into the highest version of yourself.
I am a mindfulness and body-oriented therapist who specializes in challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, and developmental trauma.
I help people move through the stuckness that is blocking their full potential. Together, we will navigate pain and trauma from your past, unearth the parts of yourself that are no longer serving you, and create positive change and movement in your life from this point forward. I work to highlight the strength and wisdom you already possess that have helped carry you to this present moment. We will practice patience with the parts of you that are still growing while infusing new habits and self-care routines into your life to create forward momentum and help you rise into the highest version of yourself.
(720) 712-1496 View (720) 712-1496
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Patrick Ross Vann
Psychologist, Ed, D
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
I assume serious intent to address whatever brought the patient to my office in the first place. It is my hope to form the most positive therapeutic alliance possible. The first step is to acknowledge the courage it took to make the call. I have been practicing as a licensed Clinical Psychologist for thirty years. I have also served as a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder for over twenty years. I mostly see chronic depressed and anxious patients I .have worked across the spectrum from imminently suicidial to the broader existential issues concerning a more meaningful life.
I assume serious intent to address whatever brought the patient to my office in the first place. It is my hope to form the most positive therapeutic alliance possible. The first step is to acknowledge the courage it took to make the call. I have been practicing as a licensed Clinical Psychologist for thirty years. I have also served as a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder for over twenty years. I mostly see chronic depressed and anxious patients I .have worked across the spectrum from imminently suicidial to the broader existential issues concerning a more meaningful life.
(303) 835-6786 View (303) 835-6786
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Renew PLLC Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, PAT-P, KAP, CCTP
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
Renew is a mental health and integrative medicine practice that provides mind and body-focused approaches in treatment. Renew works to educate clients about nutrition, supplements, types of exercise, and the impact on mental health. Treatment services include an assessment of mental health issues, current eating habits, bodily function, exercise, and health practices. Assessment results inform treatment recommendations and planning, highlighting an array of possible interventions to improve anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues, including whether psychedelic-assisted therapy may be an option for clients.
Renew is a mental health and integrative medicine practice that provides mind and body-focused approaches in treatment. Renew works to educate clients about nutrition, supplements, types of exercise, and the impact on mental health. Treatment services include an assessment of mental health issues, current eating habits, bodily function, exercise, and health practices. Assessment results inform treatment recommendations and planning, highlighting an array of possible interventions to improve anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues, including whether psychedelic-assisted therapy may be an option for clients.
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Stephanie Gold
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
When people begin to understand themselves, they develop the capacity to make positive changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety begin to lift.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. It could be because they are feeling sad or anxious, lacking in motivation, feeling unfulfilled, or having relationship problems. Maybe you are going through a life transition such as the loss of a loved one, an illness, or a divorce. There are many bumps and curves on the road of life.
When people begin to understand themselves, they develop the capacity to make positive changes and symptoms of depression and anxiety begin to lift.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons. It could be because they are feeling sad or anxious, lacking in motivation, feeling unfulfilled, or having relationship problems. Maybe you are going through a life transition such as the loss of a loved one, an illness, or a divorce. There are many bumps and curves on the road of life.
(720) 792-7076 View (720) 792-7076
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Cristina Arias
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302  (Online Only)
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and integrating trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
I offer a unique and dynamic approach to psychotherapy. I work with healing and integrating trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and life transitions. I specialize in working with people ready to take the deep dive to create healing and changes that lead to feelings and experiences of vitality, enjoyment, self love and clarity.
(720) 897-0514 View (720) 897-0514
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Jyoti Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AASW
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302
You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, like ketamine assisted therapy, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
You should be SO proud of yourself for taking steps towards change in your life! You may be here because you're exhausted from doing it all on your own. Maybe you feel life transitions and changes are causing overwhelming symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you seeking a professional to help you with integrating radical healing and medicines, like ketamine assisted therapy, in a safe manner? You need a space for you to honor and process the experiences that have made you into the person you are today. Let me help you navigate the changes to come and the behaviors that no longer serve your genuine self.
(720) 463-0753 View (720) 463-0753
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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.