Therapists in California
Gunilla A. David
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Psychotherapy is a conjoint effort between therapist and client to bring issues and behaviors up to the surface, to clarify, where and how everything from depression to anxiety plays a part in your life. First then will symptoms like self-injury, substance abuse, anger and pain subside so you can become more in control over your life and feel harmony.
Psychotherapy is a conjoint effort between therapist and client to bring issues and behaviors up to the surface, to clarify, where and how everything from depression to anxiety plays a part in your life. First then will symptoms like self-injury, substance abuse, anger and pain subside so you can become more in control over your life and feel harmony.
Kendra Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
Are you struggling to cope with depression, abuse or painful life events? Are the effects of life weighing you down? Are you trying to find the path to well-being and joy? My name is Kendra Davis and I am here to help you find that path. I believe in making every day in our lives count! Join me in an individual therapy experience that will help you regain excitement about your life.
Are you struggling to cope with depression, abuse or painful life events? Are the effects of life weighing you down? Are you trying to find the path to well-being and joy? My name is Kendra Davis and I am here to help you find that path. I believe in making every day in our lives count! Join me in an individual therapy experience that will help you regain excitement about your life.
Enrique Botello
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Solana Beach, CA 92075 (Online Only)
Weather you are feeling stressed overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or other serious mental health symptoms there is always hope.
Hello, my name is Enrique Botello. Glad you are seeking support. Life is not all about sunshine and rainbows but a good thing that they do exist right. Often, life will confront us with emotional obstacles that will make us feel stuck or that there is no hope. I help people to reach their best version of themselves even when life throws rocks at them.
Weather you are feeling stressed overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or other serious mental health symptoms there is always hope.
Hello, my name is Enrique Botello. Glad you are seeking support. Life is not all about sunshine and rainbows but a good thing that they do exist right. Often, life will confront us with emotional obstacles that will make us feel stuck or that there is no hope. I help people to reach their best version of themselves even when life throws rocks at them.
James E. Larsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Placerville, CA 95667
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
Marie O'Meara Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95409 (Online Only)
If you are on this page, you are struggling with some kind of emotional issue such as stress, anxiety, or depression. I am here to help. I am particularly dedicated to helping people experiencing depression and trauma. I enjoy helping women strengthen their self esteem and assertiveness skills. Over the years clients have told me that they appreciate my relaxed style, and that I am easy to talk to. I also think that there is room for humor, as well as tears in therapy.
If you are on this page, you are struggling with some kind of emotional issue such as stress, anxiety, or depression. I am here to help. I am particularly dedicated to helping people experiencing depression and trauma. I enjoy helping women strengthen their self esteem and assertiveness skills. Over the years clients have told me that they appreciate my relaxed style, and that I am easy to talk to. I also think that there is room for humor, as well as tears in therapy.
Mitra H Elmi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I have experience working with those who have a specific presenting issues such as: depression, bereavement, anxiety, elderly (Immigration), relationship problems, marital problems as well as premarital consultation.
Being in the helping field is where I belong, and helping others is my priority. I initially began my career as a teacher, and then decided to pursue a deeper role in helping others learn, grow, and become their best self. During the past 8 years of being a clinical therapist, I have worked in both a clinic and school setting. I've worked with a diverse population, including people of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I welcome anyone who is willing to work with me, together, to improve relationships, self, family, and/or overall well-being.
I have experience working with those who have a specific presenting issues such as: depression, bereavement, anxiety, elderly (Immigration), relationship problems, marital problems as well as premarital consultation.
Being in the helping field is where I belong, and helping others is my priority. I initially began my career as a teacher, and then decided to pursue a deeper role in helping others learn, grow, and become their best self. During the past 8 years of being a clinical therapist, I have worked in both a clinic and school setting. I've worked with a diverse population, including people of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I welcome anyone who is willing to work with me, together, to improve relationships, self, family, and/or overall well-being.
Nicole Barbeau
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618
Throughout my education and experience, I have received special training and certifications in Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
It is my belief that everyone should confidently hold the pen that writes the story of their life. I understand that many of us were not taught the skills to respond to life’s challenges in an honest, assertive and healthy way. As a result, our stories are often told through the lens of events, traumatic experiences, or the people who surround us. My goal is to help empower each individual, couple, or family to take charge of their own unique story.
Throughout my education and experience, I have received special training and certifications in Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety, and trauma.
It is my belief that everyone should confidently hold the pen that writes the story of their life. I understand that many of us were not taught the skills to respond to life’s challenges in an honest, assertive and healthy way. As a result, our stories are often told through the lens of events, traumatic experiences, or the people who surround us. My goal is to help empower each individual, couple, or family to take charge of their own unique story.
Kelly Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults who are experiencing struggles with identity development, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, challenging family dynamics and/or symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals explore all aspects of what makes them who they are. Many people come to therapy with mixed feelings and assumptions about the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a warm and nurturing space for individuals to explore themselves, build insight, and incorporate positive change in their lives.
I specialize in working with children, teens and young adults who are experiencing struggles with identity development, low self-esteem, difficult life transitions, challenging family dynamics and/or symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals explore all aspects of what makes them who they are. Many people come to therapy with mixed feelings and assumptions about the therapeutic process. My goal is to create a warm and nurturing space for individuals to explore themselves, build insight, and incorporate positive change in their lives.
Jessica Hernandez Hablo Español
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96003 (Online Only)
I have experience in trauma informed techniques, evidence-based therapy, grief, depression, anxiety, and more.
Suffering in silence is more common than most think, feeling that we are alone and no one is going to understand. Please give yourself an opportunity to heal your wounds; I can help you. My goal as a therapist is to help you heal and empower you.
I have experience in trauma informed techniques, evidence-based therapy, grief, depression, anxiety, and more.
Suffering in silence is more common than most think, feeling that we are alone and no one is going to understand. Please give yourself an opportunity to heal your wounds; I can help you. My goal as a therapist is to help you heal and empower you.
Trisha Church, Child and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
As a mental health therapist, I provide support and guidance to my clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents during times that may be impacting their mental health and overall well-being. Therapy is a process of self-discovery, growth, and transformation that requires acceptance and a belief that recovery and healing are possible. I commit to building trust, listening, and providing supportive direction.
As a mental health therapist, I provide support and guidance to my clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, children, and adolescents during times that may be impacting their mental health and overall well-being. Therapy is a process of self-discovery, growth, and transformation that requires acceptance and a belief that recovery and healing are possible. I commit to building trust, listening, and providing supportive direction.
Lukas Jaeggi
Psychologist, PhD, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91106
I frequently work with individuals that deal with challenges like: Feeling depressed or finding it hard to enjoy your life? Struggling in your relationship or can't find a soulmate or have experienced a recent breakup? Having difficulties with being in the present moment due to traumatic events?.
Reach out now, I have some valued in-person appointments available. I understand that healing takes courage, and requires trust in the person from whom you are seeking help. I value integrity, wisdom, creativity, and empathic connection. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative and empowering. I enjoy helping you make sense of your past experience, live fully in the present moment, and dream about the future.
I frequently work with individuals that deal with challenges like: Feeling depressed or finding it hard to enjoy your life? Struggling in your relationship or can't find a soulmate or have experienced a recent breakup? Having difficulties with being in the present moment due to traumatic events?.
Reach out now, I have some valued in-person appointments available. I understand that healing takes courage, and requires trust in the person from whom you are seeking help. I value integrity, wisdom, creativity, and empathic connection. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative and empowering. I enjoy helping you make sense of your past experience, live fully in the present moment, and dream about the future.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salinas, CA 93901
I have many years of experience working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD and/or trauma-related symptoms.
“Therapy, yeah that’s not for me”, may have been a thought that has crossed your mind once, twice or many times. So look at this as a huge step in the right direction for you, as you look at profiles and possibly make a decision to invest in yourself. I've been in your shoes and looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating. Your story is for you to share when you’re ready and with someone that you trust . You may be at a point in your journey in which you are experiencing difficult and unexpected feelings and emotions that you are trying to make sense of or find answers to. That is where I hope to help you.
I have many years of experience working with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD and/or trauma-related symptoms.
“Therapy, yeah that’s not for me”, may have been a thought that has crossed your mind once, twice or many times. So look at this as a huge step in the right direction for you, as you look at profiles and possibly make a decision to invest in yourself. I've been in your shoes and looking for a therapist can be scary and intimidating. Your story is for you to share when you’re ready and with someone that you trust . You may be at a point in your journey in which you are experiencing difficult and unexpected feelings and emotions that you are trying to make sense of or find answers to. That is where I hope to help you.
Pacific Counseling & Trauma Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
Noma P. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
I specialize in trauma and grief and loss, along with the many issues that follow those specialities including anxiety, depression, and dual diagnosis.
Hello, welcome to my profile. I'd like to introduce myself and give you a sense of who I am as a clinician. If you prefer not to read, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a phone consultation. My aim is to help you help yourself. You are both the expert on yourself and you also know what you want more than anyone else. As your therapist I develop an authentic bond to support you in this process of change that you wish to make. I am an advocate for your voice, and your needs at any point along the healing journey. While my job is to guide you through the process, at the end of the day true recovery is your journey.
I specialize in trauma and grief and loss, along with the many issues that follow those specialities including anxiety, depression, and dual diagnosis.
Hello, welcome to my profile. I'd like to introduce myself and give you a sense of who I am as a clinician. If you prefer not to read, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a phone consultation. My aim is to help you help yourself. You are both the expert on yourself and you also know what you want more than anyone else. As your therapist I develop an authentic bond to support you in this process of change that you wish to make. I am an advocate for your voice, and your needs at any point along the healing journey. While my job is to guide you through the process, at the end of the day true recovery is your journey.
Dr. Cheryl Meier
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hello! Great to meet you here! I am a clinical psychologist! I am also an author, musician, and former co-host of a national “call-in” psychology radio show. — I've been practicing psychology for 20+ years. One of my main strengths is facilitating you to SEE your core issues quickly, so that you can heal right away. You ought to be able to recognize these after our first session! — Contact me if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or you wish for sincere spiritual growth. — I facilitate your connection with your own intuition and authentic self (the part of us that was often rejected in childhood.)
Hello! Great to meet you here! I am a clinical psychologist! I am also an author, musician, and former co-host of a national “call-in” psychology radio show. — I've been practicing psychology for 20+ years. One of my main strengths is facilitating you to SEE your core issues quickly, so that you can heal right away. You ought to be able to recognize these after our first session! — Contact me if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or you wish for sincere spiritual growth. — I facilitate your connection with your own intuition and authentic self (the part of us that was often rejected in childhood.)
Patricia O'Laughlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
In my 15 years of practicing I have evolved 2 specialties: 1. I focus on interpersonal connections - your relationship to your sibling, parents, child, spouse, partner, co-worker, and/or self that may be causing anxiety and depression; 2. I help adults and children who have educational, relational, and work challenges due to neurological differences (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, impulse & emotional regulation challenges); as well as parents of children who are neurologically atypical. Having these differences and parenting a child with these differences causes isolation, frustration, and feelings of being stuck.
In my 15 years of practicing I have evolved 2 specialties: 1. I focus on interpersonal connections - your relationship to your sibling, parents, child, spouse, partner, co-worker, and/or self that may be causing anxiety and depression; 2. I help adults and children who have educational, relational, and work challenges due to neurological differences (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, impulse & emotional regulation challenges); as well as parents of children who are neurologically atypical. Having these differences and parenting a child with these differences causes isolation, frustration, and feelings of being stuck.
Victorville Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Victorville, CA 92392
Our therapists are trained in a wide range of modalities that are able to help those going through Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment, Life Transitions, and more.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Victorville Counseling! Our clinic provides a wide variety of services all throughout California. Our mission is to ensure you are provided with quality care as you embark on your therapeutic journey. We have providers who can provide services in Arabic and Spanish. We also provide Court Ordered/CFS Requested Therapy, Mental Health Evaluations, Short Term Therapy, and much more. To see if we are able to provide a certain service please give us a call.
Our therapists are trained in a wide range of modalities that are able to help those going through Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment, Life Transitions, and more.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Victorville Counseling! Our clinic provides a wide variety of services all throughout California. Our mission is to ensure you are provided with quality care as you embark on your therapeutic journey. We have providers who can provide services in Arabic and Spanish. We also provide Court Ordered/CFS Requested Therapy, Mental Health Evaluations, Short Term Therapy, and much more. To see if we are able to provide a certain service please give us a call.
Deana R. Straus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CAMF
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Taking the First Step is the Hardest...it is also the Most COURAGEOUS. I provide Counseling, Anger Management & Parenting. I work with adults, children, individuals, couples & families. I help those having difficulties in life to improve relationships & communication and to deal with STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, GRIEF and LOSS in healthy ways. I can help change negative thinking and unhealthy behavior, improve self-esteem AND move past TRAUMA.
Taking the First Step is the Hardest...it is also the Most COURAGEOUS. I provide Counseling, Anger Management & Parenting. I work with adults, children, individuals, couples & families. I help those having difficulties in life to improve relationships & communication and to deal with STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, GRIEF and LOSS in healthy ways. I can help change negative thinking and unhealthy behavior, improve self-esteem AND move past TRAUMA.
Miyuki F Coirin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stockton, CA 95203
I'll provide counseling for adults, individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, anger control, self-esteem building, trauma, life transition issues, family issues, and relationship issues.
Often in life we are faced with challenges, and no matter how small or how large, we feel absolutely stuck. Trapped in a place where you either can't seem to find the right solution or being able to see the change you need to make but can't quite get there. I believe that we all have the inner strength to overcome anything and I am here to be your helping hand. My job is to provide you a safe and comfortable environment in the process of uncovering your internal strengths and face these challenges head on.
I'll provide counseling for adults, individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families with a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, anger control, self-esteem building, trauma, life transition issues, family issues, and relationship issues.
Often in life we are faced with challenges, and no matter how small or how large, we feel absolutely stuck. Trapped in a place where you either can't seem to find the right solution or being able to see the change you need to make but can't quite get there. I believe that we all have the inner strength to overcome anything and I am here to be your helping hand. My job is to provide you a safe and comfortable environment in the process of uncovering your internal strengths and face these challenges head on.
Patricia De La Torre, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whittier, CA 90605
I work with adults, youth, and children struggling to overcome traumatic experience, anxiety, and depression. I provide a safe and positive environment. I do NOT work with Eating Disorders.
I work with adults, youth, and children struggling to overcome traumatic experience, anxiety, and depression. I provide a safe and positive environment. I do NOT work with Eating Disorders.
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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.