Depression Therapists in 91606
Jessica Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
I work with young teens and adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and peer relationship issues.
I am Jessica Perez, LCSW. My approach to therapy is compassionate, humanistic, and culturally sensitive. I focus my work on transitional-aged youth as well as young adults who are in transition in their lives. I use motivational interviewing, Cognitive behavior therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, stress management, and culturally sensitive approach. I am collaborative with my clients to make sure we are on the same page with goal setting and achievement.
I work with young teens and adults who experience stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and peer relationship issues.
I am Jessica Perez, LCSW. My approach to therapy is compassionate, humanistic, and culturally sensitive. I focus my work on transitional-aged youth as well as young adults who are in transition in their lives. I use motivational interviewing, Cognitive behavior therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, stress management, and culturally sensitive approach. I am collaborative with my clients to make sure we are on the same page with goal setting and achievement.
Valley Community Counseling Clinic
Psychologist
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Waitlist for new clients
We treat a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, addictions, and more.
Valley Community Counseling Clinic offers in-depth and affordable psychotherapy. We have provided quality treatment in the San Fernando Valley for 47 years. Our clinic serves as one of the most reputable training sites for psychotherapists in Los Angeles county. All of our therapists are working toward licensure and are under the supervision of licensed therapists, psychologists and psychoanalysts. We do not limit the number of sessions you may attend. We offer treatment on a sliding scale based on your income and your ability to pay.
We treat a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, addictions, and more.
Valley Community Counseling Clinic offers in-depth and affordable psychotherapy. We have provided quality treatment in the San Fernando Valley for 47 years. Our clinic serves as one of the most reputable training sites for psychotherapists in Los Angeles county. All of our therapists are working toward licensure and are under the supervision of licensed therapists, psychologists and psychoanalysts. We do not limit the number of sessions you may attend. We offer treatment on a sliding scale based on your income and your ability to pay.
Michelle Kurtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
I have expertise in treating depression/anxiety disorders, addiction, grief/loss, infertility, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
Hello! I'm Michelle, My name is Michelle Kurtz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Clovis, California. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have such respect and admiration for my clients because seeking therapy is very courageous. My goal for your therapy journey is to develop a relationship where you can feel trust so that you can become your authentic self. I communicate in a soft and reflective tone. I try to make the therapeutic environment warm and safe. I want you to feel comfortable to express yourself authentically.
I have expertise in treating depression/anxiety disorders, addiction, grief/loss, infertility, trauma, and relationship conflicts.
Hello! I'm Michelle, My name is Michelle Kurtz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Clovis, California. I am working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have such respect and admiration for my clients because seeking therapy is very courageous. My goal for your therapy journey is to develop a relationship where you can feel trust so that you can become your authentic self. I communicate in a soft and reflective tone. I try to make the therapeutic environment warm and safe. I want you to feel comfortable to express yourself authentically.
Gary Michael Larkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children with disabilities and their families, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, learning and behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction,adoption issues, Men's Issues, infertility, victims and perpetrators of crime and abuse, individuals, couples, families, and groups, and those with depression related to careers in Show Business.
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
I specialize in working with children with disabilities and their families, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD, learning and behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction,adoption issues, Men's Issues, infertility, victims and perpetrators of crime and abuse, individuals, couples, families, and groups, and those with depression related to careers in Show Business.
I have been licensed for 18 years, and have worked with various populations. I am a client-centered behaviorist; meaning I help people change behaviors by presenting them with coping strategies and communication skills to help deal with life on life's terms. I use my experience, as well as professional life as a special education teacher for the last 22 years, a 48 year marriage, and 35 years of a personal 12-Step Program to guide my theoretical orientation to help change distorted thinking into positive choices. I listen with empathy, and offer suggestions for hope and change. .
Francine Verrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
I believe we are born with an inherent bodily wisdom, our "bones of knowing" which helps us to distinguish which experiences allow us to expand or cause us to shrink. We are born with basic primal emotional needs for love, safety and acceptance. For many of us these needs were not met. We often come out of childhood with unmourned losses and a false self or persona. Together we can explore those deeper needs which often underlie symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and learn to fulfill these needs as they occur in the present, taking responsibility for our own happiness.
I believe we are born with an inherent bodily wisdom, our "bones of knowing" which helps us to distinguish which experiences allow us to expand or cause us to shrink. We are born with basic primal emotional needs for love, safety and acceptance. For many of us these needs were not met. We often come out of childhood with unmourned losses and a false self or persona. Together we can explore those deeper needs which often underlie symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and learn to fulfill these needs as they occur in the present, taking responsibility for our own happiness.
Anita Leilani Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Waitlist for new clients
When this happens, we can feel depressed, anxious, angry or even ashamed that we can't handle "it" whatever "it" is on our own.
You can change. I believe this because in my twenty years as a therapist, I've been inspired by the work of my clients to overcome grief, trauma and abuse. My years as a therapist have taught me that we are all resilient, we all have strengths and coping skills. My years as a therapist have also taught me that when we go through a crisis, or a series of crises, our coping skills can get overwhelmed.
When this happens, we can feel depressed, anxious, angry or even ashamed that we can't handle "it" whatever "it" is on our own.
You can change. I believe this because in my twenty years as a therapist, I've been inspired by the work of my clients to overcome grief, trauma and abuse. My years as a therapist have taught me that we are all resilient, we all have strengths and coping skills. My years as a therapist have also taught me that when we go through a crisis, or a series of crises, our coping skills can get overwhelmed.
Alyssa Marie Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
I strongly believe in the power of compassion and human connection. I have a special interest in treating those suffering from trauma, and struggling with issues of self- esteem, body image, depression, and anxiety. While I utilize a combination of psychodynamic modalities and CBT, my treatment is tailored to each individual person. I believe in the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, fears, and beliefs.
I strongly believe in the power of compassion and human connection. I have a special interest in treating those suffering from trauma, and struggling with issues of self- esteem, body image, depression, and anxiety. While I utilize a combination of psychodynamic modalities and CBT, my treatment is tailored to each individual person. I believe in the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe, non judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, fears, and beliefs.
Deborah Lakeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
We all live in a world of stories...The meaning we attach to these stories become a template of how we feel about ourselves. The emotional outcome of this thinking can be depression, anxiety and at other times, happiness. What is the meaning of these stories? I believe facts bring us to knowledge, but stories lead us to wisdom. Therapy is a creative and supportive process of getting to know your true self, of re-authoring the old story and writing a new one. Discover who you are... apart from the problem, and find an unexpected path to build inner strength and resources.
We all live in a world of stories...The meaning we attach to these stories become a template of how we feel about ourselves. The emotional outcome of this thinking can be depression, anxiety and at other times, happiness. What is the meaning of these stories? I believe facts bring us to knowledge, but stories lead us to wisdom. Therapy is a creative and supportive process of getting to know your true self, of re-authoring the old story and writing a new one. Discover who you are... apart from the problem, and find an unexpected path to build inner strength and resources.
Michelle MacElvaine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
I have worked with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or loss issues, sexual assault victims, domestic violence, and separation issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing services to clients within the State of California. I have over 19 years of experience providing services to adults, children, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients while using a combination of client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral modalities. The most common approaches used will include but not be limited to client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
I have worked with clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or loss issues, sexual assault victims, domestic violence, and separation issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing services to clients within the State of California. I have over 19 years of experience providing services to adults, children, couples, families, and groups in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for clients while using a combination of client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral modalities. The most common approaches used will include but not be limited to client-centered, solution-focused, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Alejandro Soria
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Waitlist for new clients
My practice includes treating trauma, partner relational issues, parent & child/adolescent issues, school problems, behavioral issues, dealing and working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Making the decision to see a therapist can be difficult and confusing. Therapy might be new to you, or asking for help is not what you do, but then we find ourselves overwhelmed by our work, relationships, and/or current climate. Then the thought of therapy comes into place. Together can can identify a unique approach to therapy and process that can help provide you with strategies, skills, and hope.
My practice includes treating trauma, partner relational issues, parent & child/adolescent issues, school problems, behavioral issues, dealing and working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Making the decision to see a therapist can be difficult and confusing. Therapy might be new to you, or asking for help is not what you do, but then we find ourselves overwhelmed by our work, relationships, and/or current climate. Then the thought of therapy comes into place. Together can can identify a unique approach to therapy and process that can help provide you with strategies, skills, and hope.
Matthew Fava
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Hello, my name is Matthew Fava, Psy.D, LMFT , license 47392. My approach to therapy is helping improve the client's ability to both establish, maintain, and improve relationships. Helping the client develop and utilize positive coping skills that best fit their lifestyle. Helping promote the decision-making process while facilitating client potential. My areas of focus are Anxiety disorders, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For the past 27 years I have been working with clients that struggle with Depression, Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Hello, my name is Matthew Fava, Psy.D, LMFT , license 47392. My approach to therapy is helping improve the client's ability to both establish, maintain, and improve relationships. Helping the client develop and utilize positive coping skills that best fit their lifestyle. Helping promote the decision-making process while facilitating client potential. My areas of focus are Anxiety disorders, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For the past 27 years I have been working with clients that struggle with Depression, Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Nikita Urs
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Nikita Urs is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, PTSD, suicidality, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She also specializes in working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence—hoping to help survivors overcome difficult times in their life. She believes that, although it might seem like an impossible task when experiencing such immense trauma, every person deserves to take control of their life and become the happiest and healthiest version of themselves.
Nikita Urs is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, PTSD, suicidality, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. She also specializes in working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence—hoping to help survivors overcome difficult times in their life. She believes that, although it might seem like an impossible task when experiencing such immense trauma, every person deserves to take control of their life and become the happiest and healthiest version of themselves.
Jessica Aikens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
Hi, my name is Jessi Aikens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is to guide you in developing the skills to manage stress and difficult emotions. My goal is to provide help, hope, and understanding in a warm and accepting environment. I have experience working with families and individuals of all ages and diverse populations. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, familial/relationship issues, life stressors, trauma-related issues, and parenting.
Yashwanthi Mirji
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
Hello, my name is Yashwanthi “Yash” Mirji. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice based in Simi Valley, California. I provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy via Telehealth, In office and hybrid. My areas of specialty are grief/loss, trauma, and disorders such as ADD, Bi-polar, OCD, Depression and Anxiety. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma, complex grief, chronic stress, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar, relationship issues and symptoms that overlap this like depression, anxiety.
Hello, my name is Yashwanthi “Yash” Mirji. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice based in Simi Valley, California. I provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy via Telehealth, In office and hybrid. My areas of specialty are grief/loss, trauma, and disorders such as ADD, Bi-polar, OCD, Depression and Anxiety. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma, complex grief, chronic stress, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar, relationship issues and symptoms that overlap this like depression, anxiety.
Darrin Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
This can take the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
This can take the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).
Ramona Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606
My name is Ramona Taylor. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in both Hawaii and California. I specialize in brief therapy and experiential therapies. I approach therapy with the goal that each session is meaningful and that clients are able to experience noticeable changes in a relatively short time. I work with adult individuals who are suffering from depression, relational problems, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Additionally, I am a Christian therapist with additional training to work with individuals who prefer therapy to integrate their Christian perspective.
My name is Ramona Taylor. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in both Hawaii and California. I specialize in brief therapy and experiential therapies. I approach therapy with the goal that each session is meaningful and that clients are able to experience noticeable changes in a relatively short time. I work with adult individuals who are suffering from depression, relational problems, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Additionally, I am a Christian therapist with additional training to work with individuals who prefer therapy to integrate their Christian perspective.
Cindy Sordo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
I provide services for people dealing with anxiety, depression, body image issues, attachment and adjustment disorders, relationship challenges, emotional disturbance and/or trauma, and sexuality or sex-related challenges.
I understand that everyone needs and deserves a safe, trusting space to process the human experience. I believe that each individual experience is unique, while also understanding that no one should feel alone or that what they feel or need is wrong or abnormal. I help my clients feel empowered and capable of making decisions to live a most fulfilling life, as well as able to handle stressors while meeting their needs. I help process the multiple factors that contribute to one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health and life choices, as well as uncover the underlying fears that can impact our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
I provide services for people dealing with anxiety, depression, body image issues, attachment and adjustment disorders, relationship challenges, emotional disturbance and/or trauma, and sexuality or sex-related challenges.
I understand that everyone needs and deserves a safe, trusting space to process the human experience. I believe that each individual experience is unique, while also understanding that no one should feel alone or that what they feel or need is wrong or abnormal. I help my clients feel empowered and capable of making decisions to live a most fulfilling life, as well as able to handle stressors while meeting their needs. I help process the multiple factors that contribute to one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health and life choices, as well as uncover the underlying fears that can impact our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Jacquie Talesnick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
I specialize in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am a licensed psychologist who has trained in both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist, pulling from different methodologies and theories to tailor treatment to each individual. I enjoy working interpersonally and collaboratively, taking into account such factors as individual history, subjective experiences, and family/cultural dynamics. I often work with folks who identify feeling stuck, lost, alone, misunderstood, angry, frustrated, and sad.
I specialize in addressing relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, and anxiety.
I am a licensed psychologist who has trained in both cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. I consider myself to be an integrative therapist, pulling from different methodologies and theories to tailor treatment to each individual. I enjoy working interpersonally and collaboratively, taking into account such factors as individual history, subjective experiences, and family/cultural dynamics. I often work with folks who identify feeling stuck, lost, alone, misunderstood, angry, frustrated, and sad.
Ani Harutyunyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having earned my Master of Social Work Degree from University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge. Psychotherapy is both a helping relationship and a process of change, which overcomes problems and increases happiness. I provide psychotherapy to adults with concerns related to depression, anxiety, adjustments/life transitions, relational problems, school/work difficulties, women’s issues, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties, and family conflict.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having earned my Master of Social Work Degree from University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge. Psychotherapy is both a helping relationship and a process of change, which overcomes problems and increases happiness. I provide psychotherapy to adults with concerns related to depression, anxiety, adjustments/life transitions, relational problems, school/work difficulties, women’s issues, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, parenting difficulties, and family conflict.
Armine Vardanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Online Only)
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, etc.
Hi! Welcome to my small online practice, and congratulations on taking the step in looking into therapy - I know it can be challenging! My primary goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space where you can be yourself and open up about things that you may be struggling with, or things that are causing you stress. Our sessions will not be a one-sided conversation, nor will they be mundane (trust me!), but rather there will be a lot of conversation and interaction, and together we can work on the things you want to change. I want you to find the peace and healing that you desire.
My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, etc.
Hi! Welcome to my small online practice, and congratulations on taking the step in looking into therapy - I know it can be challenging! My primary goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and comfortable space where you can be yourself and open up about things that you may be struggling with, or things that are causing you stress. Our sessions will not be a one-sided conversation, nor will they be mundane (trust me!), but rather there will be a lot of conversation and interaction, and together we can work on the things you want to change. I want you to find the peace and healing that you desire.
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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.