Depression Therapists in 90026
Michele Goldberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ESQ
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
We support those dealing with anxiety, depression, social phobia, trauma, patterns of unhealthy romantic entanglements, life transitions, challenging relationships, and compulsivity relating to dating, love, sex, or pornography.
We are here to help you heal and grow. We are genuine, real people, and we believe that actual, loving feedback is more useful than simply listening and repeating. That is why we partner concrete take-home skills with open, active listening. Our style incorporates humor and play. We tailor every single session to your unique needs. We want to be by your side, to listen, support, and challenge you every step of the way. You are not in this alone. Together, we will discover untapped purpose, passion, clarity, and courage.
We support those dealing with anxiety, depression, social phobia, trauma, patterns of unhealthy romantic entanglements, life transitions, challenging relationships, and compulsivity relating to dating, love, sex, or pornography.
We are here to help you heal and grow. We are genuine, real people, and we believe that actual, loving feedback is more useful than simply listening and repeating. That is why we partner concrete take-home skills with open, active listening. Our style incorporates humor and play. We tailor every single session to your unique needs. We want to be by your side, to listen, support, and challenge you every step of the way. You are not in this alone. Together, we will discover untapped purpose, passion, clarity, and courage.
Chrystina Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
Sorin Iarovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I have worked with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds and sexual orientations: adults, adolescents and couples and am comfortable working with many issues including but not limited to generalized anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship distress, lack of self-esteem and strong inner critical voice, suicidal ideation, OCD.
Therapy offers a confidential place of refuge where you can be seen and heard. Together we will explore how external pressures and feelings of self-blame, self-criticism, fear or sadness, as well as loss and past trauma, may be affecting your ability to move forward or express yourself in an authentic way. By devoting time and attention to understanding your unique story and the ways in which past relationships shape current ones, you can gain greater self-awareness and an understanding of how underlying feelings and thoughts are affecting your mood. In building a strong relationship I will help you work through core issues.
I have worked with a diverse group of clients from various backgrounds and sexual orientations: adults, adolescents and couples and am comfortable working with many issues including but not limited to generalized anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, relationship distress, lack of self-esteem and strong inner critical voice, suicidal ideation, OCD.
Therapy offers a confidential place of refuge where you can be seen and heard. Together we will explore how external pressures and feelings of self-blame, self-criticism, fear or sadness, as well as loss and past trauma, may be affecting your ability to move forward or express yourself in an authentic way. By devoting time and attention to understanding your unique story and the ways in which past relationships shape current ones, you can gain greater self-awareness and an understanding of how underlying feelings and thoughts are affecting your mood. In building a strong relationship I will help you work through core issues.
Charlos Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Welcome, my name is Dr. Charlos Thompson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in helping patients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various addictions.
Welcome, my name is Dr. Charlos Thompson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in helping patients cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, and various addictions.
Daishea Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
Angela Garbin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I spent my first in the entertainment industry and am especially understanding and successful with creative individuals dealing with loneliness/depression, life transitions, relationship issues and creative blocks.
Every client is unique and my approach varies depending on the needs of the client. At the heart of my practice is listening carefully and maintaining a stance of curiosity with the goal of trying to understand my client's unique experience in the world. I believe the most important factor of successful treatment is not theory or technique but the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. I work collaboratively with a warm, empathic, down-to-earth style that helps individuals feel comfortable, where dialogue and the process of reflection and exploration allow insight and growth to develop.
I spent my first in the entertainment industry and am especially understanding and successful with creative individuals dealing with loneliness/depression, life transitions, relationship issues and creative blocks.
Every client is unique and my approach varies depending on the needs of the client. At the heart of my practice is listening carefully and maintaining a stance of curiosity with the goal of trying to understand my client's unique experience in the world. I believe the most important factor of successful treatment is not theory or technique but the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. I work collaboratively with a warm, empathic, down-to-earth style that helps individuals feel comfortable, where dialogue and the process of reflection and exploration allow insight and growth to develop.
Jennie Nystrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Susan Hammoudeh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience treating depression and trauma with children, adolescents and adults.
As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience in the field, I believe in an individual's ability to overcome traumatic experiences. I specialize in reproductive trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. I also work with those who have suffered other types of trauma and those who are struggling with life challenges. I take into consideration the importance of an individual's early childhood experiences, including those that are preverbal. I provide a safe space in which the most painful emotions are contained and processed in order for healing to transpire.
I have extensive experience treating depression and trauma with children, adolescents and adults.
As a clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience in the field, I believe in an individual's ability to overcome traumatic experiences. I specialize in reproductive trauma, as well as perinatal and postpartum mood disorders. I also work with those who have suffered other types of trauma and those who are struggling with life challenges. I take into consideration the importance of an individual's early childhood experiences, including those that are preverbal. I provide a safe space in which the most painful emotions are contained and processed in order for healing to transpire.
Allie Clingan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I work with adults and teenagers with eating disorders, addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship conflict, depression and anxiety.
Carl Jung said, "Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." My goal is to help you understand yourself on a deeper level in order to improve your relationships and remove obstacles that are preventing you from living a meaningful life. I use a variety of modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and existential therapy. My priority is collaborating with my clients directly to provide you with what you need to move forward in your life.
I work with adults and teenagers with eating disorders, addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship conflict, depression and anxiety.
Carl Jung said, "Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." My goal is to help you understand yourself on a deeper level in order to improve your relationships and remove obstacles that are preventing you from living a meaningful life. I use a variety of modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and existential therapy. My priority is collaborating with my clients directly to provide you with what you need to move forward in your life.
Deborah Helt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 106580
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I believe that each of our lives is an ecosystem, comprised of the interconnecting forces that influence our well-being. This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies. When we are out of balance or suffer trauma, we are often left feeling anxious, depressed or lost. Could you use an ally in making the "ecosystem" of your life more healthy and vibrant? I provide therapy for adults, children, couples, intimate partners and groups.
I believe that each of our lives is an ecosystem, comprised of the interconnecting forces that influence our well-being. This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies. When we are out of balance or suffer trauma, we are often left feeling anxious, depressed or lost. Could you use an ally in making the "ecosystem" of your life more healthy and vibrant? I provide therapy for adults, children, couples, intimate partners and groups.
Jennifer Lara
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma-related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma-related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
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Los Angeles, CA 90026
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I am all about developing peace and joy in life, but that can seem beyond reach when you're going through difficult times. Current stressors could affect your sense of wellbeing. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, or some other discomfort, there might be underlying issues and remote memories, triggering you. Your relationship or career could be affected and you might be ready to do something about it. If you need to move on from problematic childhood events or heal unprocessed trauma, psychotherapy can offer relief and a (much) better life quality.
I am all about developing peace and joy in life, but that can seem beyond reach when you're going through difficult times. Current stressors could affect your sense of wellbeing. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, or some other discomfort, there might be underlying issues and remote memories, triggering you. Your relationship or career could be affected and you might be ready to do something about it. If you need to move on from problematic childhood events or heal unprocessed trauma, psychotherapy can offer relief and a (much) better life quality.
Mary Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Life throws us curve balls: we get fired, a relationship falls apart, someone we love passes away. Sometimes we endure depression, anxiety, or feeling out of sync and don't know how to move forward. Many of us have trauma or family situations that feel too overwhelming to address, wounds bandaged but unhealed. Perhaps you feel deluged by your parental, familial, or professional responsibilities. You are a busy mother, an exhausted partner, employed but unfulfilled. Through empathy, authenticity, and humor, I collaborate with clients to navigate difficult circumstances by exploring their past experiences and current motivations.
Life throws us curve balls: we get fired, a relationship falls apart, someone we love passes away. Sometimes we endure depression, anxiety, or feeling out of sync and don't know how to move forward. Many of us have trauma or family situations that feel too overwhelming to address, wounds bandaged but unhealed. Perhaps you feel deluged by your parental, familial, or professional responsibilities. You are a busy mother, an exhausted partner, employed but unfulfilled. Through empathy, authenticity, and humor, I collaborate with clients to navigate difficult circumstances by exploring their past experiences and current motivations.
Jennifer Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I have experience in and am comfortable working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use, relationship difficulties, parenting problems, adjustment, or who may just need emotional support and somebody to listen to them.
Hello, my name is Jennifer Williamson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the substance use and mental health field for 10 years. I have worked in residential treatment, outpatient and community mental health settings. I have always had a passion for getting to know other peoples' stories and enjoy traveling alongside them to reach their goals. I have worked with clients of all ages, but most enjoy working with older teens and adults.
I have experience in and am comfortable working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use, relationship difficulties, parenting problems, adjustment, or who may just need emotional support and somebody to listen to them.
Hello, my name is Jennifer Williamson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in the substance use and mental health field for 10 years. I have worked in residential treatment, outpatient and community mental health settings. I have always had a passion for getting to know other peoples' stories and enjoy traveling alongside them to reach their goals. I have worked with clients of all ages, but most enjoy working with older teens and adults.
Richard Radliff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hello, my name is Rick Radliff, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that each person deserves respect, understanding, and acknowledgment of their inherent value as human beings. To acknowledge each person’s value sets the stage for a healthful partnership that empowers your personal journey. My experience is broad, from children and adults to severe mental health issues such as Schizophrenia. My primary experience and talent lies with persons that suffer depression and particularly anxieties. This may include generalized anxiety, social phobias, or just having trouble going to the store.
Hello, my name is Rick Radliff, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that each person deserves respect, understanding, and acknowledgment of their inherent value as human beings. To acknowledge each person’s value sets the stage for a healthful partnership that empowers your personal journey. My experience is broad, from children and adults to severe mental health issues such as Schizophrenia. My primary experience and talent lies with persons that suffer depression and particularly anxieties. This may include generalized anxiety, social phobias, or just having trouble going to the store.
Luz Elena Flores
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Self development is a strength and it is something we have to constantly dedicate ourselves to do. However, It is not easy to deal with all of the issues that we encounter as being human. Allow me to guide you and help bring forth your unique strengths of resilience. I want to hear about what's important to you and what your needs are. I have worked with clients on various issues such as separation, trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, and existential crises. I am currently not accepting clients; I can connect you with my colleagues trained in treating trauma, crisis, and couples.
Self development is a strength and it is something we have to constantly dedicate ourselves to do. However, It is not easy to deal with all of the issues that we encounter as being human. Allow me to guide you and help bring forth your unique strengths of resilience. I want to hear about what's important to you and what your needs are. I have worked with clients on various issues such as separation, trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, and existential crises. I am currently not accepting clients; I can connect you with my colleagues trained in treating trauma, crisis, and couples.
Kathy Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I have over a decade of experience working with clients with trauma and crisis-related anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My primary focus is helping you to move past difficult times in your life, cope with significant changes and enjoy your life's potential. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric units, specializing with PTSD, as well as crisis stabilization, substance use and group therapy. I have worked with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues.
I have over a decade of experience working with clients with trauma and crisis-related anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My primary focus is helping you to move past difficult times in your life, cope with significant changes and enjoy your life's potential. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric units, specializing with PTSD, as well as crisis stabilization, substance use and group therapy. I have worked with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues.
Rita Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
My name is Rita Romero and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, dual diagnoses and mood disorders. I treat both adolescent and adult clients. My approach to therapy is specific to my client's needs. My person-centered approach helps clients and I build a mutual understanding of the therapeutic process that best serves them. The most common therapeutic modalities I use include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
My name is Rita Romero and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I help clients manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, dual diagnoses and mood disorders. I treat both adolescent and adult clients. My approach to therapy is specific to my client's needs. My person-centered approach helps clients and I build a mutual understanding of the therapeutic process that best serves them. The most common therapeutic modalities I use include Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Sharif Khan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
I am a nonjudgmental therapist eager to help you improve your life in whatever way you desire. I have an upbeat, inviting, and outgoing personality and as a person of color, I am passionate about working with all kinds of people. I specialize in working with young adults trying to develop their identity while moving into adulthood as well as previous athletes and people experiencing chronic illness. I am experienced in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit, relationship problems, low self esteem, adjustment issues, sports performance and those who have experienced trauma and adversity.
I am a nonjudgmental therapist eager to help you improve your life in whatever way you desire. I have an upbeat, inviting, and outgoing personality and as a person of color, I am passionate about working with all kinds of people. I specialize in working with young adults trying to develop their identity while moving into adulthood as well as previous athletes and people experiencing chronic illness. I am experienced in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit, relationship problems, low self esteem, adjustment issues, sports performance and those who have experienced trauma and adversity.
Robert Novickas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Welcome. I foster a safe space to explore areas of self-identity, self-esteem and other existential matters. With an empathetic and caring approach, I support clients experiencing grief, anxiety or depression. I also work with clients looking to heal trauma wounds, kick an addiction, navigate difficult relationships and codependency, or overcome challenging life events. I enjoy working with first-time dads, providing a space for dads to navigate this significant life transition. What's bringing you, or as a couple, to therapy is unique as is the journey we'll take to reach your therapeutic goals.
Welcome. I foster a safe space to explore areas of self-identity, self-esteem and other existential matters. With an empathetic and caring approach, I support clients experiencing grief, anxiety or depression. I also work with clients looking to heal trauma wounds, kick an addiction, navigate difficult relationships and codependency, or overcome challenging life events. I enjoy working with first-time dads, providing a space for dads to navigate this significant life transition. What's bringing you, or as a couple, to therapy is unique as is the journey we'll take to reach your therapeutic 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.