Depression Therapists in 91765

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Veronica J. Camacho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling to get through your day, wondering if things are ever going to get better? Wondering how did I get here, what happened that I am no longer in control of my life? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma that seems to be affecting your life in ways you never imagined. I am here to help you discover and overcome "the thing" that got you where you are today.
Do you find yourself struggling to get through your day, wondering if things are ever going to get better? Wondering how did I get here, what happened that I am no longer in control of my life? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma that seems to be affecting your life in ways you never imagined. I am here to help you discover and overcome "the thing" that got you where you are today.
(909) 906-3253 View (909) 906-3253
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Michelle Hernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
My background is in Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have extensive experience working with clients with severe mental illness, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and developmental delays. My life’s work is about helping others improve their lives and making lasting changes toward wellness. My specialty areas include working with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, family dynamics, and stress management.
My background is in Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Trauma Informed Therapy. I have extensive experience working with clients with severe mental illness, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and developmental delays. My life’s work is about helping others improve their lives and making lasting changes toward wellness. My specialty areas include working with symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, family dynamics, and stress management.
(510) 726-1385 View (510) 726-1385
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Saadia McLeod
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I work with adults, adolescents, and children across a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, learning/attention, and relational problems.
I respect and appreciate my clients' courage ito seek help and create change in their lives. I view the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the establishment of trust as essential to healing. My treatment plans integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches and is customized to each clients' unique needs. My initial focus tends to be to reduce the debilitating symptoms using evidence-based treatment. I see it as essential that therapy not only improve insight and understanding, but also help to improve my client's quality of life, with healthier relationships and more effective coping skills.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children across a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, learning/attention, and relational problems.
I respect and appreciate my clients' courage ito seek help and create change in their lives. I view the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the establishment of trust as essential to healing. My treatment plans integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches and is customized to each clients' unique needs. My initial focus tends to be to reduce the debilitating symptoms using evidence-based treatment. I see it as essential that therapy not only improve insight and understanding, but also help to improve my client's quality of life, with healthier relationships and more effective coping skills.
(909) 274-9950 View (909) 274-9950
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Destinee Gannuscio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Sometimes life throws a curveball. Other times, it feels like life's been one giant curveball from the start. You may have found yourself feeling stuck, losing hope, and struggling to talk to your people about what's going on. Whatever it is that led you to this point, I'm here to offer support and a helping hand to navigate these stressors and help you find peace. My experience consists primarily of working with trauma (including physical/sexual abuse and first responder work stress), depression, anxiety, and substance use, and my ideal client is simply someone that's willing to take that leap of faith and is ready to do the work!
Sometimes life throws a curveball. Other times, it feels like life's been one giant curveball from the start. You may have found yourself feeling stuck, losing hope, and struggling to talk to your people about what's going on. Whatever it is that led you to this point, I'm here to offer support and a helping hand to navigate these stressors and help you find peace. My experience consists primarily of working with trauma (including physical/sexual abuse and first responder work stress), depression, anxiety, and substance use, and my ideal client is simply someone that's willing to take that leap of faith and is ready to do the work!
(909) 962-7119 View (909) 962-7119
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John C Park
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Do you experience uncontrolled anxiety or depression? Is your doctor unable to help you? I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy which empowers you to take control of your life. I am a psychologist and professor who has been trained to treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, chronic pain, and other medical conditions. My goal is to help you to regain control of your life. I conduct mainly audio and video sessions.
Do you experience uncontrolled anxiety or depression? Is your doctor unable to help you? I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy which empowers you to take control of your life. I am a psychologist and professor who has been trained to treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, chronic pain, and other medical conditions. My goal is to help you to regain control of your life. I conduct mainly audio and video sessions.
(909) 274-9119 View (909) 274-9119
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Deane Henryson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Deane (Dean) Henryson is the author of the self-help book, Be Yourself (at Amazon.com), and the creator of the popular app TIC-Therapy AI Coping (at Google play). With over 26 years of clinical experience, he has worked with most psychological dilemmas and the steps to overcome them. In particular, people struggling with anxiety, fears, worry, depression, and stress have found more peace with Deane. He has spent an extended amount of time understanding fear and emotion, with endless hours writing horror novels. He works well with artists, as he has studied the creative process and participated in it in depth.
Deane (Dean) Henryson is the author of the self-help book, Be Yourself (at Amazon.com), and the creator of the popular app TIC-Therapy AI Coping (at Google play). With over 26 years of clinical experience, he has worked with most psychological dilemmas and the steps to overcome them. In particular, people struggling with anxiety, fears, worry, depression, and stress have found more peace with Deane. He has spent an extended amount of time understanding fear and emotion, with endless hours writing horror novels. He works well with artists, as he has studied the creative process and participated in it in depth.
(909) 296-4540 View (909) 296-4540
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Erika Banuelos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I am comfortable treating a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, and crisis intervention.
Hello, I'm Erika Banuelos, a licensed clinical therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from California State University of Dominguez Hills. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English, I specialize in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds overcome emotional and psychological challenges. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, adjusting to change/life transition, grief, crisis intervention, and working with autistic children.
I am comfortable treating a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, and crisis intervention.
Hello, I'm Erika Banuelos, a licensed clinical therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from California State University of Dominguez Hills. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English, I specialize in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds overcome emotional and psychological challenges. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, adjusting to change/life transition, grief, crisis intervention, and working with autistic children.
(909) 588-1365 View (909) 588-1365
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Verenice Torres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
I value mental health and believe in the importance of getting the necessary care to manage life stressors. In my practice, I utilize a strength-based approach, focused on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to build resilience and empower the BIPOC community. My practice focuses on treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transition, and trauma.
I value mental health and believe in the importance of getting the necessary care to manage life stressors. In my practice, I utilize a strength-based approach, focused on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to build resilience and empower the BIPOC community. My practice focuses on treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transition, and trauma.
(510) 288-2864 View (510) 288-2864
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Lori Drozd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Self-Esteem, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles? I can help you identify and address your underlying or root issues in order to create an opportunity to move beyond just "coping" to creating a successful life.
Have you come to believe that you may never feel truly happy? Do you often feel invalidated and unappreciated? Are these feelings getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life? Sometimes we hang onto unconscious resentment from decades ago. These resentments can be part of our current mindsets, shaping who we are and affecting our level of well-being. I can help you take inventory of yourself and explore healthy ways to be happier and move forward in your life. I'm a compassionate, mature professional who will create a safe space for you to explore ways to feel better about who you are and how to feel happier with your life.
Anxiety, Stress, Grief, Self-Esteem, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Struggles? I can help you identify and address your underlying or root issues in order to create an opportunity to move beyond just "coping" to creating a successful life.
Have you come to believe that you may never feel truly happy? Do you often feel invalidated and unappreciated? Are these feelings getting in the way of your ability to enjoy life? Sometimes we hang onto unconscious resentment from decades ago. These resentments can be part of our current mindsets, shaping who we are and affecting our level of well-being. I can help you take inventory of yourself and explore healthy ways to be happier and move forward in your life. I'm a compassionate, mature professional who will create a safe space for you to explore ways to feel better about who you are and how to feel happier with your life.
(909) 345-8769 View (909) 345-8769
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Kenneth K Lyn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I specialize in treatment of couples, families and individuals. If you want to learn how to relate, communicate and experience a better relationship, come and find out and discover the potential you have. I help you to achieve a healthier and better communication style and lead you to see potential rather than deficits. I work with families to improve relationships between children and parents. I work with individual on issues ranging from grief/loss to abuse and from depression/anxiety/anger to faith/trust. Just come in and see what you can do for you. It matters to you.
I specialize in treatment of couples, families and individuals. If you want to learn how to relate, communicate and experience a better relationship, come and find out and discover the potential you have. I help you to achieve a healthier and better communication style and lead you to see potential rather than deficits. I work with families to improve relationships between children and parents. I work with individual on issues ranging from grief/loss to abuse and from depression/anxiety/anger to faith/trust. Just come in and see what you can do for you. It matters to you.
(626) 230-7281 View (626) 230-7281
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Veronica Gonzalez Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, trauma victims, bipolar disorders, conduct disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD, relational problems, and bereavement.
Congratulations...you have taken the first step to making positive change in your life. Do you find yourself stuck, feeling unhappy at work, school, or in a relationship. Are you having difficulty relating with your teenager? Is your child having problems with disruptive behavior or attention? Do you feel you can't move forward because issues from your past are weighing you down? In seeking therapy, you have decided you want change. I provide a safe environment to process issues, learn coping strategies, and enhance relationships. Feelings and behavior will be strongly impacted when making positive change in your thoughts.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, trauma victims, bipolar disorders, conduct disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD, relational problems, and bereavement.
Congratulations...you have taken the first step to making positive change in your life. Do you find yourself stuck, feeling unhappy at work, school, or in a relationship. Are you having difficulty relating with your teenager? Is your child having problems with disruptive behavior or attention? Do you feel you can't move forward because issues from your past are weighing you down? In seeking therapy, you have decided you want change. I provide a safe environment to process issues, learn coping strategies, and enhance relationships. Feelings and behavior will be strongly impacted when making positive change in your thoughts.
(909) 907-9929 View (909) 907-9929
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Tayler Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
As an EMDR and DBT therapist, I help adults who experience anxiety, depression and/or a trauma.
I have over 9 years of experience working with children, parents and families of various backgrounds. I strive to create a safe place for you to express your concerns, to feel heard and understood. My approach is very individualized based on your current needs. I am interested in the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) and help facilitate an environment conducive to collaboration and understanding. I strive to provide you with the tools and strategies you need in order to help you achieve your goals. I believe therapy can be the most important form of self-care.
As an EMDR and DBT therapist, I help adults who experience anxiety, depression and/or a trauma.
I have over 9 years of experience working with children, parents and families of various backgrounds. I strive to create a safe place for you to express your concerns, to feel heard and understood. My approach is very individualized based on your current needs. I am interested in the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) and help facilitate an environment conducive to collaboration and understanding. I strive to provide you with the tools and strategies you need in order to help you achieve your goals. I believe therapy can be the most important form of self-care.
(510) 588-7471 View (510) 588-7471
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Robin Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
When I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate my feelings and felt frustrated by potential mischaracterization. After I had my first child, I had a difficult time navigating through postpartum depression. I started asking questions and researching mental health while finding virtual support groups. Through this process, I realized that I had s never been alone in my personal issues. When I was pregnant with my second child, I went back to school for social work to become a mental health professional to serve people in my community to help navigate through anxiety, depression, grief, and intergenerational traumas.
When I was younger, I didn’t know how to communicate my feelings and felt frustrated by potential mischaracterization. After I had my first child, I had a difficult time navigating through postpartum depression. I started asking questions and researching mental health while finding virtual support groups. Through this process, I realized that I had s never been alone in my personal issues. When I was pregnant with my second child, I went back to school for social work to become a mental health professional to serve people in my community to help navigate through anxiety, depression, grief, and intergenerational traumas.
(650) 910-6318 View (650) 910-6318
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Efren Urbina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
Not feeling like yourself lately? Struggling with managing life’s day-to-day challenges? You are not alone! Millions of people, from all walks of life, struggle with managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, insomnia, and many other common mental health issues. Acknowledging that you need professional help is the first step towards getting your life back. Working together, I can help you identify the root of the problem, develop a client-centered treatment plan, and start implementing evidence-based practices to meet your individualized treatment goals.
Not feeling like yourself lately? Struggling with managing life’s day-to-day challenges? You are not alone! Millions of people, from all walks of life, struggle with managing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, insomnia, and many other common mental health issues. Acknowledging that you need professional help is the first step towards getting your life back. Working together, I can help you identify the root of the problem, develop a client-centered treatment plan, and start implementing evidence-based practices to meet your individualized treatment goals.
(510) 455-7898 View (510) 455-7898
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Mayra Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and life transitions. My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives. My purpose in therapy is to strengthen confidence and resilience, bringing harmony and a sense of balance to the self. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I integrate various therapy modalities with individualization to your own unique needs.
I provide individual therapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and life transitions. My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives. My purpose in therapy is to strengthen confidence and resilience, bringing harmony and a sense of balance to the self. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I integrate various therapy modalities with individualization to your own unique needs.
(424) 799-1475 View (424) 799-1475
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Mimi DeGennaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Hello, my name is Mimi DeGennaro. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work remotely with clients statewide via tele-health. I serve adults of all ages and specialize in life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. My intention is to help people find relief from unwanted symptoms, while fostering meaning, balance and joyful resilience in their lives.
Hello, my name is Mimi DeGennaro. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work remotely with clients statewide via tele-health. I serve adults of all ages and specialize in life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. My intention is to help people find relief from unwanted symptoms, while fostering meaning, balance and joyful resilience in their lives.
(831) 432-3277 View (831) 432-3277
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Linda W Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
I have experience, working with CULTURALLY DIVERSE individuals, couples, children and families; clients diagnosed with variety of presenting problems including marital issues, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, , Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
I have experience, working with CULTURALLY DIVERSE individuals, couples, children and families; clients diagnosed with variety of presenting problems including marital issues, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, , Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
My philosophy is that every client deserves personalized care, respect, and responsiveness. This attitude helps clients feel safe enough to consider new ways of approaching life's challenges.
(626) 498-8843 View (626) 498-8843
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May-Ling Chang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Diamond Bar, CA 91765  (Online Only)
I am licensed therapist who is skilled in helping people move through anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression can appear at any time in a person's life. Sometimes, it can feel like these feelings come out of nowhere, while at other times it may come from life transitions or trauma. My goal as your therapist is to partner with you and help you increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression as well as empower you with tools to manage these feelings, harnessing your own inner resiliency to navigate life's challenges.
I am licensed therapist who is skilled in helping people move through anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression can appear at any time in a person's life. Sometimes, it can feel like these feelings come out of nowhere, while at other times it may come from life transitions or trauma. My goal as your therapist is to partner with you and help you increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression as well as empower you with tools to manage these feelings, harnessing your own inner resiliency to navigate life's challenges.
(909) 637-4038 View (909) 637-4038
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Judy Riggan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFCC
Verified Verified
Pomona, CA 91765
I can help. Sometimes life can be difficult. You may need someone on your side. I have been educated and trained to come beside you while you work through your difficulties. I look forward to meeting you and am honored to work with you. With my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, I have been given the educational background that allows me to have the opportunity to counsel with amazing people like you. It is my greatest reward in life to meet and talk with those in pain, chaos, and depression over their life circumstances.
I can help. Sometimes life can be difficult. You may need someone on your side. I have been educated and trained to come beside you while you work through your difficulties. I look forward to meeting you and am honored to work with you. With my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University, I have been given the educational background that allows me to have the opportunity to counsel with amazing people like you. It is my greatest reward in life to meet and talk with those in pain, chaos, and depression over their life circumstances.
(909) 584-5439 View (909) 584-5439
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Dr. Allen E. Lipscomb, PsyD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pomona, CA 91765
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Lipscomb has his doctorate in psychology with a clinical emphasis in marriage, family and child psychotherapy. Dr. Lipscomb is a licensed clinical social worker who provides psychotherapy, counseling and coaching services. He provides services to individuals, couples, children/youth and families. He specializes in areas such as: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, and Trauma. Ultimately, he provides an affirming, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive therapeutic environment for individuals to grow and thrive.
Dr. Lipscomb has his doctorate in psychology with a clinical emphasis in marriage, family and child psychotherapy. Dr. Lipscomb is a licensed clinical social worker who provides psychotherapy, counseling and coaching services. He provides services to individuals, couples, children/youth and families. He specializes in areas such as: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Relationship Issues, and Trauma. Ultimately, he provides an affirming, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive therapeutic environment for individuals to grow and thrive.
(909) 340-3458 View (909) 340-3458
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.