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Nurture and Be Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APC, CRC
Verified Verified
Our specialties include adolescent counseling, life transitions, mental health counseling for men, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, self-worth, couples counseling and chronic illness/caregiver support.
At Nurture and Be Therapy Services our mission is to empower individuals and their families to live joyful lives. Our approach involves creating a safe and supportive environment to encourage vulnerability, curiosity, and lasting change. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing therapy and connecting them with other wellness professionals because treating the whole person matters (body, mind and soul).
Our specialties include adolescent counseling, life transitions, mental health counseling for men, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, self-worth, couples counseling and chronic illness/caregiver support.
At Nurture and Be Therapy Services our mission is to empower individuals and their families to live joyful lives. Our approach involves creating a safe and supportive environment to encourage vulnerability, curiosity, and lasting change. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing therapy and connecting them with other wellness professionals because treating the whole person matters (body, mind and soul).
(770) 750-4254 View (770) 750-4254
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N. Radha Tilghman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
I work with adults addressing life issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, stress, sleep issues, depression, life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma, and chronic illness.
Anxious, stressed, or worried? On a scale from 1 to 10, how often do these feelings dominate your day? If this sounds like you, I am happy to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and encouraging space for growth and discovery. I am honored to help individuals learn how to move through their lives with awareness, self-compassion, and safety. I utilize a holistic approach with each client. If you are ready to enjoy your life and not live day to day in a state of panic and fear, let's connect.
I work with adults addressing life issues such as anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, stress, sleep issues, depression, life changes, relationship difficulties, trauma, and chronic illness.
Anxious, stressed, or worried? On a scale from 1 to 10, how often do these feelings dominate your day? If this sounds like you, I am happy to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental, and encouraging space for growth and discovery. I am honored to help individuals learn how to move through their lives with awareness, self-compassion, and safety. I utilize a holistic approach with each client. If you are ready to enjoy your life and not live day to day in a state of panic and fear, let's connect.
(678) 430-8652 View (678) 430-8652
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Susan L Keenan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
You don't know why, but you just don't feel like yourself anymore. You feel depressed, you can't focus, you are anxious or wanting to isolate yourself. You don't know when it started but something is not right and your life is not like it used to be. What would your life be like if you had a greater understanding and better tools for coping with and managing your emotions? What would your relationships be like if you had a deeper awareness of yourself and improved strategies for communicating with your loved ones?
You don't know why, but you just don't feel like yourself anymore. You feel depressed, you can't focus, you are anxious or wanting to isolate yourself. You don't know when it started but something is not right and your life is not like it used to be. What would your life be like if you had a greater understanding and better tools for coping with and managing your emotions? What would your relationships be like if you had a deeper awareness of yourself and improved strategies for communicating with your loved ones?
(470) 748-6533 View (470) 748-6533
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Becky Wofford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
(678) 820-6781 View (678) 820-6781
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Joanne Kinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
I provide counseling in the state of Georgia (in office and online) as well as Florida (online only). I offer a warm and relatable approach and especially enjoy working with adults, couples, children (10+), and teens. I have many years experience helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, social/relational/family conflict, academic and workplace difficulties, as well as life transitions - big and small.
I provide counseling in the state of Georgia (in office and online) as well as Florida (online only). I offer a warm and relatable approach and especially enjoy working with adults, couples, children (10+), and teens. I have many years experience helping individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, social/relational/family conflict, academic and workplace difficulties, as well as life transitions - big and small.
(770) 824-3503 View (770) 824-3503
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Amekia Lawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, addiction, and marital, family, self-esteem, and behavior issues.
Hello! My name is Amekia, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters's degree in Professional Counseling. I believe in using a client-centered approach and feel that it is important to establish a great rapport and relationship with each client and that we can learn from one another. I also feel that it is my job to be a support system and guide for you as you journey along the path of finding yourself again or growing.
I specialize in working with clients experiencing depression, addiction, and marital, family, self-esteem, and behavior issues.
Hello! My name is Amekia, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters's degree in Professional Counseling. I believe in using a client-centered approach and feel that it is important to establish a great rapport and relationship with each client and that we can learn from one another. I also feel that it is my job to be a support system and guide for you as you journey along the path of finding yourself again or growing.
(229) 518-6296 View (229) 518-6296
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Kim Boykin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conyers, GA 30012
My clinical experience includes working with clients regarding relationship conflict; depression; anxiety; parenting; teen concerns (i.e., Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder; Oppositional Defiant Disorder; suicidal ideation; abuse and neglect) and intervention services related to domestic violence, substance abuse, parenting, and anger management. I look forward to discussing how I can assist you and your family towards meaningful growth.
My clinical experience includes working with clients regarding relationship conflict; depression; anxiety; parenting; teen concerns (i.e., Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder; Oppositional Defiant Disorder; suicidal ideation; abuse and neglect) and intervention services related to domestic violence, substance abuse, parenting, and anger management. I look forward to discussing how I can assist you and your family towards meaningful growth.
(404) 238-7639 View (404) 238-7639
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Jeremy Bryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005  (Online Only)
I work with clients from adolescence through adulthood on topics including anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship conflict, and identity exploration. My mission as your therapist is to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story, develop insight and understanding, and work toward accomplishing your personal goals. I see therapy as a team effort to help you build the life you want for yourself.
I work with clients from adolescence through adulthood on topics including anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship conflict, and identity exploration. My mission as your therapist is to create an environment in which you feel safe to share your story, develop insight and understanding, and work toward accomplishing your personal goals. I see therapy as a team effort to help you build the life you want for yourself.
(678) 932-0298 View (678) 932-0298
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Annie R Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Norcross, GA 30071  (Online Only)
My specialty areas include: anger, depression, PTSD, anxiety, life transition issues, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, coping skills, women unique issues, family crisis, stressors related to caring for aging parents, and much more.
Have the challenges of daily living caused you to become emotionally, mentally, spiritually and/or physically overwhelmed? Don't despair, there is hope! Rather than being content with the dysfunctional effects of life's challenges, I believe a more viable solution is to work towards identifying the source of the struggle and define ways to eradicate or lessen the pain or brokenness. You are not destined to remain hurt or broken; together, in a caring, trusting, and compassionate environment, we will explore a life path that can lead to your good health and wholeness in spirit, mind, and body.
My specialty areas include: anger, depression, PTSD, anxiety, life transition issues, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, coping skills, women unique issues, family crisis, stressors related to caring for aging parents, and much more.
Have the challenges of daily living caused you to become emotionally, mentally, spiritually and/or physically overwhelmed? Don't despair, there is hope! Rather than being content with the dysfunctional effects of life's challenges, I believe a more viable solution is to work towards identifying the source of the struggle and define ways to eradicate or lessen the pain or brokenness. You are not destined to remain hurt or broken; together, in a caring, trusting, and compassionate environment, we will explore a life path that can lead to your good health and wholeness in spirit, mind, and body.
(678) 515-5670 View (678) 515-5670
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Damaris Claudio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Snellville, GA 30078
Have you been struggling with debilitating anxiety and depression? Do you feel intense emotions daily? Do you feel like you can't breathe? I totally understand how this can impact your daily life to the point that you may not have any motivation to leave the house, get out of bed. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I'm here to let you know that you are not "crazy". Your symptoms are real and I'm here to listen without judgement. I will ensure that you have a safe place where you matter and where you are part of your healing journey.
Have you been struggling with debilitating anxiety and depression? Do you feel intense emotions daily? Do you feel like you can't breathe? I totally understand how this can impact your daily life to the point that you may not have any motivation to leave the house, get out of bed. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I'm here to let you know that you are not "crazy". Your symptoms are real and I'm here to listen without judgement. I will ensure that you have a safe place where you matter and where you are part of your healing journey.
(404) 737-9008 View (404) 737-9008
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Mel Bruce-Flitcraft
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Do you feel weighed down by stress, your past, negative thoughts, and unhealthy patterns? Have your relationships with others and yourself suffered? Are you ready to reconnect, gain confidence, and start truly living? I know personally how impactful trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress can be and am passionate about helping you process and cope with these concerns. It is often easy to put our own well-being on the backburner due to family, work, and other responsibilities. You deserve an open, comfortable, and non-judgmental space in which you can take time to fully focus on yourself and invest in your wellness.
Do you feel weighed down by stress, your past, negative thoughts, and unhealthy patterns? Have your relationships with others and yourself suffered? Are you ready to reconnect, gain confidence, and start truly living? I know personally how impactful trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress can be and am passionate about helping you process and cope with these concerns. It is often easy to put our own well-being on the backburner due to family, work, and other responsibilities. You deserve an open, comfortable, and non-judgmental space in which you can take time to fully focus on yourself and invest in your wellness.
(404) 635-6084 View (404) 635-6084
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Angie M. Eells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monroe, GA 30655
I enjoy working with people who believe they are at their breaking point and don't know what else to do. Whether it be "mid-life crisis", going off to college, school and work demands, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, stress, depression, anxiety or ADD. Do you look in the mirror and not recognize yourself? Does your teen appear to be struggling? Do you often wonder if there is something more? Have your friends or family told you that counseling might help you? If you are wondering if you would benefit from counseling then you would benefit from counseling. Life doesn't have to be this hard for you or someone you love.
I enjoy working with people who believe they are at their breaking point and don't know what else to do. Whether it be "mid-life crisis", going off to college, school and work demands, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, stress, depression, anxiety or ADD. Do you look in the mirror and not recognize yourself? Does your teen appear to be struggling? Do you often wonder if there is something more? Have your friends or family told you that counseling might help you? If you are wondering if you would benefit from counseling then you would benefit from counseling. Life doesn't have to be this hard for you or someone you love.
(706) 901-9966 View (706) 901-9966
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Nichola Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31221  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Nichola Smith and I am the owner of Tranquility Counseling and Consulting LLC. I have over 15 years of counseling experience. I have worked with diverse clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem issues, problems adjusting to change/life transitions, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse and grief and loss.
Hi! My name is Nichola Smith and I am the owner of Tranquility Counseling and Consulting LLC. I have over 15 years of counseling experience. I have worked with diverse clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem issues, problems adjusting to change/life transitions, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse and grief and loss.
(478) 223-4402 View (478) 223-4402
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Coryn Cynthia Murphy
Counselor, MS, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
Coryn believes that empathy and compassion are the catalyst for growth and change whether you are working through sexuality concerns or general anxiety, depression, and life events. Coryn believes in creating a safe space to help clients better understand themselves and improve their relationships. She works from a sex-positive and non-judgemental standpoint and will work with clients to understand all the parts of themselves as sexual beings. Coryn also has experience working with clients who have trauma and want to work through this to help them move forward in their life. Coryn is an ally to the LGBTQ, kink, and poly clients.
Coryn believes that empathy and compassion are the catalyst for growth and change whether you are working through sexuality concerns or general anxiety, depression, and life events. Coryn believes in creating a safe space to help clients better understand themselves and improve their relationships. She works from a sex-positive and non-judgemental standpoint and will work with clients to understand all the parts of themselves as sexual beings. Coryn also has experience working with clients who have trauma and want to work through this to help them move forward in their life. Coryn is an ally to the LGBTQ, kink, and poly clients.
(470) 842-3276 View (470) 842-3276
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Kim Valdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
(404) 975-1145 View (404) 975-1145
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Alexa Nicole Thayer
MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Does everything feel stressful and unmanageable? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed at home, work, or school? If so, you have found the right counselor! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and relationships.
Does everything feel stressful and unmanageable? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed at home, work, or school? If so, you have found the right counselor! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and relationships.
(678) 647-9618 View (678) 647-9618
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Mariangela Falcon
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mariangela offers support with self-harming behaviors, self-esteem & self-image, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, ADHD, PTSD, and more.
Mariangela holds a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the coming years. With a passion for working with underserved communities, she is currently a Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist at a local nonprofit.
Mariangela offers support with self-harming behaviors, self-esteem & self-image, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, ADHD, PTSD, and more.
Mariangela holds a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the coming years. With a passion for working with underserved communities, she is currently a Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist at a local nonprofit.
(470) 310-2207 View (470) 310-2207
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Shelley Lynn Burke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and up, and I can support you as you recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and/or abuse.
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
I enjoy working with adults ages 18 and up, and I can support you as you recover from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and/or abuse.
Are you looking for support during a difficult time in your life? Are you trying to make changes, yet find that you are having difficulty maintaining motivation? I can assist you. Whether you want a deeper understanding of yourself and others, recovery support with addiction issues, or just to learn new skills to manage or change symptoms or behavior, I can help. Sometimes we just need time set aside to contemplate our lives and our direction to get back on track. I look forward to meeting you and lending my assistance.
(470) 281-3119 View (470) 281-3119
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Sunflower Counseling Center
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281
We specialize in: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Chronic Pain/Illness, Faith-Based, Anger Management, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Personality Disorder, Parenting, Religion, Bipolar, Postpartum Depression, Career, Immigrants/Refugees and more.
Sunflower Counseling exists so that people seeking the highest quality of mental health services, at an affordable rate, can be counseled by professionals who train and specialize in multiple areas of mental health healing. Sunflower Counseling is committed to strengthening every individual, couple, child, and family in our community by providing care and therapeutic services to break the chains of mental and behavioral health stigmas.
We specialize in: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, PTSD, Grief, Chronic Pain/Illness, Faith-Based, Anger Management, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Personality Disorder, Parenting, Religion, Bipolar, Postpartum Depression, Career, Immigrants/Refugees and more.
Sunflower Counseling exists so that people seeking the highest quality of mental health services, at an affordable rate, can be counseled by professionals who train and specialize in multiple areas of mental health healing. Sunflower Counseling is committed to strengthening every individual, couple, child, and family in our community by providing care and therapeutic services to break the chains of mental and behavioral health stigmas.
(770) 746-6784 View (770) 746-6784
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Eliana Gross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I have experience with the LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders.
I believe therapy works best when the therapist and client work together to identify, understand, and work through the issues in their lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who studied at Brenau University. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I'm passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. I believe in partnering with my clients to assist them in understanding their emotions and behaviors. I am trained in cognitive behavioral techniques, and I like to use creative interventions in addition to open dialogues in session to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of my clients.
I have experience with the LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders.
I believe therapy works best when the therapist and client work together to identify, understand, and work through the issues in their lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who studied at Brenau University. I work with adolescents, teenagers, and young adults. I'm passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. I believe in partnering with my clients to assist them in understanding their emotions and behaviors. I am trained in cognitive behavioral techniques, and I like to use creative interventions in addition to open dialogues in session to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of my clients.
(678) 722-8956 View (678) 722-8956
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.