Depression Therapists in Cochise County, AZ

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Yolanda A Liriano-Kimbrough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bisbee, AZ 85603
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 25 years of experience in providing therapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents and families. In addition to my clinical experiences in private practice, I have conducted individual, group and family therapy to individuals with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and chronic health conditions. In recent years, I have been focusing on the impact of trauma, losses, life transitions, and providing guidance and coping skills for when life feels too overwhelming to manage. I hold the belief that everyone wants to be the best version of themselves.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 25 years of experience in providing therapy and counseling services to adults, adolescents and families. In addition to my clinical experiences in private practice, I have conducted individual, group and family therapy to individuals with depression, anxiety, complex trauma and chronic health conditions. In recent years, I have been focusing on the impact of trauma, losses, life transitions, and providing guidance and coping skills for when life feels too overwhelming to manage. I hold the belief that everyone wants to be the best version of themselves.
(520) 502-5040 View (520) 502-5040
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Toni Leo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
I also offer treatment of anxiety, depression, life issues, relationship issues, and resolution of past issues that hold you back.
Are you ready for change, or maybe you feel lost? Feeling sad, worried, having relationship/work/life issues? Maybe you have a chronic health condition or pain, and are seeking ways to cope and feel better. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a supportive person who listens and works with you to enact change in your life?
I also offer treatment of anxiety, depression, life issues, relationship issues, and resolution of past issues that hold you back.
Are you ready for change, or maybe you feel lost? Feeling sad, worried, having relationship/work/life issues? Maybe you have a chronic health condition or pain, and are seeking ways to cope and feel better. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a supportive person who listens and works with you to enact change in your life?
(520) 636-6569 View (520) 636-6569
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Carlton F. Perk Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85613  (Online Only)
I am an expert in healthy relationships and couples; depression and anxiety; men; spiritual and religious concerns; substance abuse; and workplace difficulties.
You are on the right track: seeking out assistants, allies. Kind of depressed? Anxious? Troubles in your relationship? Feeling alienated or a loss of direction? There are lots of ways to describe it, and initially that's all I'll ask you to do. You'll have the freedom of a confidential discussion and a trained professional to help illuminate issues, set goals, and pursue your concerns. You may want insight into your situation. You may want tools. You certainly want results, and to develop some capacities that you haven't seen for a while. That works for me. And I offer clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
I am an expert in healthy relationships and couples; depression and anxiety; men; spiritual and religious concerns; substance abuse; and workplace difficulties.
You are on the right track: seeking out assistants, allies. Kind of depressed? Anxious? Troubles in your relationship? Feeling alienated or a loss of direction? There are lots of ways to describe it, and initially that's all I'll ask you to do. You'll have the freedom of a confidential discussion and a trained professional to help illuminate issues, set goals, and pursue your concerns. You may want insight into your situation. You may want tools. You certainly want results, and to develop some capacities that you haven't seen for a while. That works for me. And I offer clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
(520) 433-9132 View (520) 433-9132
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Insight Counseling & Wellness Arizona LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613  (Online Only)
Imagine your ideal self, free from the burdens of depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Are sleepless nights, irritability, or trauma holding you back? In therapy, you can discover effective coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. Together, we'll harness your strengths to create actionable solutions, utilizing proven, evidence-based approaches that align with your goals. This journey will empower you with lifelong skills for a better life and help you understand the roots of your challenges. Let’s unlock your potential and pave the way for lasting change. You deserve to thrive.
Imagine your ideal self, free from the burdens of depression, anxiety, or relationship struggles. Are sleepless nights, irritability, or trauma holding you back? In therapy, you can discover effective coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. Together, we'll harness your strengths to create actionable solutions, utilizing proven, evidence-based approaches that align with your goals. This journey will empower you with lifelong skills for a better life and help you understand the roots of your challenges. Let’s unlock your potential and pave the way for lasting change. You deserve to thrive.
(623) 294-8834 View (623) 294-8834
Patricia McMillan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635  (Online Only)
I'm licensed in Arizona with over 25 years working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy with adults (early 20's -70+) since 2017 using a combination of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I focus on the here and now since the past can't be changed to help clients learn to cope with/manage stress, anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, grief/loss, family issues, and general mental health conditions with the use
I'm licensed in Arizona with over 25 years working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual therapy with adults (early 20's -70+) since 2017 using a combination of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I focus on the here and now since the past can't be changed to help clients learn to cope with/manage stress, anxiety, depression, life changes/transitions, grief/loss, family issues, and general mental health conditions with the use
(928) 764-0241 View (928) 764-0241
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Heidi K Bruder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85613
My areas of specialty are teen issues, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Hi, I'm Heidi. Thanks for stopping by! If you are here, you are likely seeking out a therapist that would be the right fit for you. If you are looking for someone who is authentic, empathetic, and often funny, then I just might be the one. My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a safe environment and building trust with my clients. With this foundation true healing through psychotherapy can occur. I am humbled to have the honor and privilege to come alongside my clients and support them in their healing journey.
My areas of specialty are teen issues, depression, anxiety, and grief.
Hi, I'm Heidi. Thanks for stopping by! If you are here, you are likely seeking out a therapist that would be the right fit for you. If you are looking for someone who is authentic, empathetic, and often funny, then I just might be the one. My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a safe environment and building trust with my clients. With this foundation true healing through psychotherapy can occur. I am humbled to have the honor and privilege to come alongside my clients and support them in their healing journey.
(520) 422-7308 View (520) 422-7308
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Myndi Brooks
Counselor
Verified Verified
Willcox, AZ 85643
I am a substance abuse counselor who works with those who use substances (e.g. drugs and alcohol) as well as those who use other addictive behaviors (e.g. gambling, sex, internet, self-harm, etc.) to cope with their anxiety, depression, and past trauma. I have experience working with adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorders, and personality disorders along with substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. I give strength to my clients by helping them to learn about their addiction, their emotions, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to use them to begin recovery and have long term sobriety.
I am a substance abuse counselor who works with those who use substances (e.g. drugs and alcohol) as well as those who use other addictive behaviors (e.g. gambling, sex, internet, self-harm, etc.) to cope with their anxiety, depression, and past trauma. I have experience working with adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorders, and personality disorders along with substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. I give strength to my clients by helping them to learn about their addiction, their emotions, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to use them to begin recovery and have long term sobriety.
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Dwayne Kruse -Attainable Family Solutions Llc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Intern needed! - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and Master Certified Life Coaching available for Individual, Couple, Child, and Family Counseling. I offer real solutions for Communication, Anger, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD. When we stress our reactivity leads to regressive and unhealthy coping behaviors. The mental health field often uses diagnoses to label behavior. You are not your diagnosis. We provide counseling around attachment, communication and various coping skills. Our therapeutic process includes removing or reducing stress and establishing a healthy, constructive coping strategies that feel better.
Intern needed! - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy and Master Certified Life Coaching available for Individual, Couple, Child, and Family Counseling. I offer real solutions for Communication, Anger, Depression, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD. When we stress our reactivity leads to regressive and unhealthy coping behaviors. The mental health field often uses diagnoses to label behavior. You are not your diagnosis. We provide counseling around attachment, communication and various coping skills. Our therapeutic process includes removing or reducing stress and establishing a healthy, constructive coping strategies that feel better.
(520) 678-1115 View (520) 678-1115
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Robert Dale Labrum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. Do you feel like anxiety, stress, depression or anger are your constant unwanted companions? Keeping these emotions in check is like holding a beach ball underwater all day. It will leave you emotionally and physically drained. I'm here to walk along side of you and bring Help and Hope back into your life! My specialties include treating PTSD/CPTSD (trauma), and ADHD in children or adults. Parents will also find parenting tools to raise their ADHD children! I am "person centered. I teach life skills and have a holistic approach to managing mental health: Body, Soul, and Spirit.
I am a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. Do you feel like anxiety, stress, depression or anger are your constant unwanted companions? Keeping these emotions in check is like holding a beach ball underwater all day. It will leave you emotionally and physically drained. I'm here to walk along side of you and bring Help and Hope back into your life! My specialties include treating PTSD/CPTSD (trauma), and ADHD in children or adults. Parents will also find parenting tools to raise their ADHD children! I am "person centered. I teach life skills and have a holistic approach to managing mental health: Body, Soul, and Spirit.
(602) 536-9493 View (602) 536-9493
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Sandra jo Fletcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85613
You may be struggling with a specific issue, PTSD, truama, relationship issues, feeling depressed, anxious, angry or just not feeling like yourself.
My practice encompasses Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and many other forms of traditional therapy. EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has consistently demonstrated incredible benefits to individuals. youth, families and groups. Having practiced for over 17 years, I continue to enjoy sharing the passion and success of my work with others. Using my training and personal experiences with horses enables me to help clients move beyond fear and limitations to a life of freedom, inner peace and healing. I practice at my ranch in Elgin, Arizona located in the foothills of the Hauchuca mountain range.
You may be struggling with a specific issue, PTSD, truama, relationship issues, feeling depressed, anxious, angry or just not feeling like yourself.
My practice encompasses Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and many other forms of traditional therapy. EAP is a powerful and effective therapeutic approach that has consistently demonstrated incredible benefits to individuals. youth, families and groups. Having practiced for over 17 years, I continue to enjoy sharing the passion and success of my work with others. Using my training and personal experiences with horses enables me to help clients move beyond fear and limitations to a life of freedom, inner peace and healing. I practice at my ranch in Elgin, Arizona located in the foothills of the Hauchuca mountain range.
(844) 919-0326 View (844) 919-0326
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Sage Knapp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
I use evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness to help clients of all ages work through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
I am currently accepting new clients. You can schedule a consult meeting using my Calendly (under the website tab). I work with teens, college students, and older adults, offering a safe and affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ clients. I have experience with ADHD, brain injuries, grief, and anxiety, and I’m committed to helping you navigate these challenges. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I’m here to support you at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you. My role is to provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
I use evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness to help clients of all ages work through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
I am currently accepting new clients. You can schedule a consult meeting using my Calendly (under the website tab). I work with teens, college students, and older adults, offering a safe and affirming space, especially for LGBTQ+ clients. I have experience with ADHD, brain injuries, grief, and anxiety, and I’m committed to helping you navigate these challenges. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I’m here to support you at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you. My role is to provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
(520) 344-4412 View (520) 344-4412
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Your Style Therapy (Kayla Raker)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635  (Online Only)
I believe in each individual's potential for healthy growth and change. At times, we all feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression. We all face loss or difficulties in work or relationships. I have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families to work through distress, deepen self awareness and achieve changes to lead more fulfilling emotional, relational and professional lives.
I believe in each individual's potential for healthy growth and change. At times, we all feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression. We all face loss or difficulties in work or relationships. I have successfully worked with individuals, couples and families to work through distress, deepen self awareness and achieve changes to lead more fulfilling emotional, relational and professional lives.
(520) 277-9912 View (520) 277-9912
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Tanya Fuentes
Counselor, LAC-T, MA
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Hi! I’m Tanya, and I and a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. I am here to listen. Having been on my own personal journey towards healing, from a young age I was curious about how to help people live their best lives. I love to meet people where they are in their journey and walk alongside them to where they want to be. Deep down, we are all looking for connection and understanding. As we move through life, we inevitably encounter situations and events that make us feel isolated and alone. My purpose is to cultivate a therapeutic experience in-person or via telehealth that is collaborative, comfortable, and offers hope.
Hi! I’m Tanya, and I and a part of the Help and Hope Counseling team. I am here to listen. Having been on my own personal journey towards healing, from a young age I was curious about how to help people live their best lives. I love to meet people where they are in their journey and walk alongside them to where they want to be. Deep down, we are all looking for connection and understanding. As we move through life, we inevitably encounter situations and events that make us feel isolated and alone. My purpose is to cultivate a therapeutic experience in-person or via telehealth that is collaborative, comfortable, and offers hope.
(520) 597-7936 View (520) 597-7936
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Josephine Anne Ellsworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Benson, AZ 85602  (Online Only)
I have been a behavioral health counselor for over 20 years. My start in this profession came from my career as an educator in middle and high schools. The need for therapeutic counseling was great and I extended my education to earn an MA in Educational Counseling and then completed supervised therapy to get my Licensed Professional Counselor license. My experience is therapy and in raising our family, is that individuals generally know what they need to do to make significant behavior changes.
I have been a behavioral health counselor for over 20 years. My start in this profession came from my career as an educator in middle and high schools. The need for therapeutic counseling was great and I extended my education to earn an MA in Educational Counseling and then completed supervised therapy to get my Licensed Professional Counselor license. My experience is therapy and in raising our family, is that individuals generally know what they need to do to make significant behavior changes.
(520) 597-7401 View (520) 597-7401
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Lindsay Rothschild
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, TCYM, SAP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pearce, AZ 85625  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My mission is to support you in activating your own inner healing wisdom as you move towards experiencing wholeness, expansion and transformation. I utilize a combination of body-based interventions from ancient wisdom traditions and traditional psychotherapy methods to address the psychological, spiritual, emotional and physiological needs of each individual, creating a more integrative, effective, and holistic approach to healing.
My mission is to support you in activating your own inner healing wisdom as you move towards experiencing wholeness, expansion and transformation. I utilize a combination of body-based interventions from ancient wisdom traditions and traditional psychotherapy methods to address the psychological, spiritual, emotional and physiological needs of each individual, creating a more integrative, effective, and holistic approach to healing.
(480) 210-5969 View (480) 210-5969
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The Place of Healing | E Jean DuBose, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85613  (Online Only)
Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life. Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level. Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.
Psychotherapy, from its Greek origin, means to tend or render service to the soul or life spirit. My goal is to assist you to find that quiet place within you, your soul or life spirit, where your healing begins. From this source, you have the opportunity to transform your life. Couples can learn to truly know and accept one another and take their relationship to a higher level. Many of my clients describe me as warm and intuitive and believe that I am able to get to the core of their issues in a relatively short time.
(520) 254-4970 View (520) 254-4970
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Elizabeth Parchoc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635  (Online Only)
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, seniors, and families to address their mental health concerns and improve their overall well-being. She uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach and understands that we are all affected by the systems that we live in (family, friends, significant others, community, work/school, etc.) She has said that "relationships are the most important things in life, but they are the most difficult things in life." Elizabeth believes that every person is unique and "each of us has value and purpose in this life.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, seniors, and families to address their mental health concerns and improve their overall well-being. She uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach and understands that we are all affected by the systems that we live in (family, friends, significant others, community, work/school, etc.) She has said that "relationships are the most important things in life, but they are the most difficult things in life." Elizabeth believes that every person is unique and "each of us has value and purpose in this life.
(623) 343-5738 View (623) 343-5738
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LifeCare Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Benson, AZ 85602
Life's obstacles can be tough. Have you found yourself struggling with them lately? Don't do it alone anymore. You need wisdom, experience, and a safe place to seek out solutions to life's challenges. Therapy is work and you can count of LifeCare Counseling to partner with you to meet your expectations. You need to have someone in your corner whose experience can guide you, and whose experience you can trust to bring about the results you need. With over 24 years of counseling experience with hundreds of people of all ages, help is near. I will listen, understand, and journey together with you to find hope and healing.
Life's obstacles can be tough. Have you found yourself struggling with them lately? Don't do it alone anymore. You need wisdom, experience, and a safe place to seek out solutions to life's challenges. Therapy is work and you can count of LifeCare Counseling to partner with you to meet your expectations. You need to have someone in your corner whose experience can guide you, and whose experience you can trust to bring about the results you need. With over 24 years of counseling experience with hundreds of people of all ages, help is near. I will listen, understand, and journey together with you to find hope and healing.
(520) 335-9282 View (520) 335-9282
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Deena Hitzke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bisbee, AZ 85603  (Online Only)
Dr. Deena has been in the behavioral health field for over 35 years, helping people to sort through troubling thoughts and settle turbulent emotional patterns for enhanced communication, social and occupational functioning, and satisfaction with life and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapies that increase insight, mindfulness, and the ability to be grounded in purpose and self-positive understanding. Dr. Deena is Certified in Complicated Greif Therapy, Reminiscence and Life Review Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Dr. Deena has been in the behavioral health field for over 35 years, helping people to sort through troubling thoughts and settle turbulent emotional patterns for enhanced communication, social and occupational functioning, and satisfaction with life and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapies that increase insight, mindfulness, and the ability to be grounded in purpose and self-positive understanding. Dr. Deena is Certified in Complicated Greif Therapy, Reminiscence and Life Review Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
(866) 738-3081 View (866) 738-3081
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Patricia Hart
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified Verified
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635  (Online Only)
Seeking help is a courageous step forward, and it can begin a vital journey of recognition, goal setting, motivation, and action toward living the way you prefer. I completed MA in Counseling in 2003, with a focus on Family Systems. I'm licensed in Addiction Counseling and Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and also trained in CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I've been in the Behavioral Health Field for 19 years.
Seeking help is a courageous step forward, and it can begin a vital journey of recognition, goal setting, motivation, and action toward living the way you prefer. I completed MA in Counseling in 2003, with a focus on Family Systems. I'm licensed in Addiction Counseling and Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and also trained in CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I've been in the Behavioral Health Field for 19 years.
(480) 573-6934 View (480) 573-6934
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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.