Photo of Deborah Elzea, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Deborah Elzea
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockbridge, GA 30281  (Online Only)
If you have come to this website, I imagine you already know that something is bothering you. That something may be an uncomfortable feeling like depression, anger or anxiety, or it may be a desired goal that you have been unable to reach, like sobriety or a good marriage. I have been working with individuals and couples for over 30 years, trying to figure out what makes folks tick, and walking the journey with them as they look for new directions, new strengths and new ways to live life.
If you have come to this website, I imagine you already know that something is bothering you. That something may be an uncomfortable feeling like depression, anger or anxiety, or it may be a desired goal that you have been unable to reach, like sobriety or a good marriage. I have been working with individuals and couples for over 30 years, trying to figure out what makes folks tick, and walking the journey with them as they look for new directions, new strengths and new ways to live life.
(770) 450-5209 View (770) 450-5209
Photo of Donna Elizabeth McDowell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Donna Elizabeth McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, attention and hyperactivity, trauma, marriage issues, relationships , codependency, grief, loss, conflict, spiritual issues, adjustment disorders and sex therapy.
I endeavor to create a warm and safe environment in which my clients can feel comfortable opening up and sharing their thoughts, feelings, concerns and challenges. I value my clients input and enjoy our ability to collaborate as we work toward your mental health goals. I believe it is very important for every individual to be able to find a clinician they can connect with and feel supported by, while at the same time can challenge you, the client and encourage you to challenge yourself.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, attention and hyperactivity, trauma, marriage issues, relationships , codependency, grief, loss, conflict, spiritual issues, adjustment disorders and sex therapy.
I endeavor to create a warm and safe environment in which my clients can feel comfortable opening up and sharing their thoughts, feelings, concerns and challenges. I value my clients input and enjoy our ability to collaborate as we work toward your mental health goals. I believe it is very important for every individual to be able to find a clinician they can connect with and feel supported by, while at the same time can challenge you, the client and encourage you to challenge yourself.
(678) 255-8764 View (678) 255-8764
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Reynolds Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281  (Online Only)
I have over 8 years of professional counseling experience, working with clients’ presenting issues including depression, anxiety, family issues, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma.
Clients' have unique issues and are interested to discuss their concerns with a therapist listens, and demonstrates congruence, empathizes, makes clients feel valued and cared for.
I have over 8 years of professional counseling experience, working with clients’ presenting issues including depression, anxiety, family issues, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma.
Clients' have unique issues and are interested to discuss their concerns with a therapist listens, and demonstrates congruence, empathizes, makes clients feel valued and cared for.
(678) 990-1429 View (678) 990-1429
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Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LPC, LAPC, MFT, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Are you living with anxiety or depression? Are you having relationship issues with your significant other or family members? Do you need help adjusting to major life changes? Are you ready to make changes to your life that will result in health, happiness, and healing in all areas of your life? Today is the day to schedule an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching McDonough to address these issues and more. Located just south of Atlanta, GA, Thriveworks McDonough therapists, counselors, and life coaches are closer than you think to get you through the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visit us at www.thriveworks.com/mcdonough to see what we are all about. At Thriveworks You Can Thrive. We Can Help.
Are you living with anxiety or depression? Are you having relationship issues with your significant other or family members? Do you need help adjusting to major life changes? Are you ready to make changes to your life that will result in health, happiness, and healing in all areas of your life? Today is the day to schedule an appointment with Thriveworks Counseling and Coaching McDonough to address these issues and more. Located just south of Atlanta, GA, Thriveworks McDonough therapists, counselors, and life coaches are closer than you think to get you through the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visit us at www.thriveworks.com/mcdonough to see what we are all about. At Thriveworks You Can Thrive. We Can Help.
(404) 998-5102 View (404) 998-5102
Photo of Lotus Center for Counseling & Wellness, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Lotus Center for Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281  (Online Only)
Here at the Lotus Center we practice holistic healing that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Our Clinicians and Wellness Coaches utilize a person centered approach to treatment and strategically tailor interventions to meet the needs of each individual. We implement evidenced based modalities to encourage and empower long lasting life changes. Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth we offer both therapy and coaching to help meet your goals.
Here at the Lotus Center we practice holistic healing that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Our Clinicians and Wellness Coaches utilize a person centered approach to treatment and strategically tailor interventions to meet the needs of each individual. We implement evidenced based modalities to encourage and empower long lasting life changes. Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth we offer both therapy and coaching to help meet your goals.
(770) 501-7732 View (770) 501-7732
Photo of Melissa Oden, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Stockbridge, GA
Melissa Oden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with individuals and the therapeutic healing process. My area of focus is adverse life events and trauma or in other terms psychological wounds. At the core, Trauma overwhelms our coping abilities. There are multiple long-term impacts of our wounds that can create an imbalance in our daily functioning. Sometimes after time, the way we coped and continue to cope becomes destructive. Overall, our psychological wounds impact every single aspect of our life, subconsciously, in deep unknown ways to us. To schedule go to: practice.kareo.com/wholemind
I have a passion for working with individuals and the therapeutic healing process. My area of focus is adverse life events and trauma or in other terms psychological wounds. At the core, Trauma overwhelms our coping abilities. There are multiple long-term impacts of our wounds that can create an imbalance in our daily functioning. Sometimes after time, the way we coped and continue to cope becomes destructive. Overall, our psychological wounds impact every single aspect of our life, subconsciously, in deep unknown ways to us. To schedule go to: practice.kareo.com/wholemind
(678) 688-3491 View (678) 688-3491
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Recovery & Consulting Through A Different Lens LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CTP, CAADC, CCDPD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stockbridge, GA 30281  (Online Only)
Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." The ideal clients are individuals who recognize that they want to experience life differently so that they feel more connected to society. They are the individuals that pick up the phone, face their fears, and reach out for help and support. For Susanah, those are individuals who are thinking about sobriety and been released from the entrapment of substance use, others want to deal with trauma in their lives, and couples want to deal with the struggles in their relationship/marriage. Susanah's goal is to support your journey.
Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." The ideal clients are individuals who recognize that they want to experience life differently so that they feel more connected to society. They are the individuals that pick up the phone, face their fears, and reach out for help and support. For Susanah, those are individuals who are thinking about sobriety and been released from the entrapment of substance use, others want to deal with trauma in their lives, and couples want to deal with the struggles in their relationship/marriage. Susanah's goal is to support your journey.
(678) 338-8610 View (678) 338-8610
Robert Marchant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC, SAP, CPCS
Verified Verified
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Established in 2013 Stockbridge,as a private practice that offered Behavioral Health Services in Stockbridge Georgia. Marchant & Associates has grown in services offered and client served over the years. Robert Marchant, founder of Marchant & Associates shared that he wanted to provide services in a manner that anyone in need of services would be able to seek services and receive services in a respectful manner which instill hope and diminish any negative thoughts associated with the stigma of behavioral health.
Established in 2013 Stockbridge,as a private practice that offered Behavioral Health Services in Stockbridge Georgia. Marchant & Associates has grown in services offered and client served over the years. Robert Marchant, founder of Marchant & Associates shared that he wanted to provide services in a manner that anyone in need of services would be able to seek services and receive services in a respectful manner which instill hope and diminish any negative thoughts associated with the stigma of behavioral health.
(678) 264-6449 View (678) 264-6449

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Photo of Dr. Terry Samuels, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Dr. Terry Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, CDBT, CPCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30236
He has experience dealing with domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
He has experience dealing with domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
(678) 944-8120 View (678) 944-8120
Photo of Trakeeta Patterson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Stockbridge, GA
Trakeeta Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30034
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
(404) 777-4478 View (404) 777-4478
Photo of Glenda Carter, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Glenda Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCCTP, ASDCS, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253
Are you ready to embrace a life of fulfillment and break free from the shackles of past hurts and failures? I believe that true transformation is possible, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages on their journey towards healing and growth. With a wealth of experience in diverse settings. I have had the privilege of working with couples, families, and individuals facing various challenges. Whether you are dealing with issues of abuse, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, poor communication skills or anger, I am here to support you.
Are you ready to embrace a life of fulfillment and break free from the shackles of past hurts and failures? I believe that true transformation is possible, and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to guiding individuals of all ages on their journey towards healing and growth. With a wealth of experience in diverse settings. I have had the privilege of working with couples, families, and individuals facing various challenges. Whether you are dealing with issues of abuse, infidelity, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, poor communication skills or anger, I am here to support you.
(678) 839-7216 View (678) 839-7216
Photo of Lakeicha Birdsong-Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Lakeicha Birdsong-Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30236
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.
(678) 824-7907 View (678) 824-7907
Photo of Elizabeth (Lizz) Toledo, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Stockbridge, GA
Elizabeth (Lizz) Toledo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, II
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30236  (Online Only)
Providing multicultural mental health and addiction treatment. Especializing in trauma, anxiety and depression. Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Providing multicultural mental health and addiction treatment. Especializing in trauma, anxiety and depression. Bilingual (Spanish/English).
(404) 724-5855 View (404) 724-5855
Photo of Deanna C Granger, Licensed Professional Counselor in Stockbridge, GA
Deanna C Granger
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LPC-S, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30238  (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad or anxious most of the time? Do you feel you like you are "stuck" or "trapped" with no solutions on how to improve the situation? Are you tired of feeling down? Well, you have come to the RIGHT PLACE!!! DEVOTED TO CHANGE GRADUALLY, LLC can assist you in getting there GRADUALLY by supporting you in taking "one step" at a time.
Are you feeling sad or anxious most of the time? Do you feel you like you are "stuck" or "trapped" with no solutions on how to improve the situation? Are you tired of feeling down? Well, you have come to the RIGHT PLACE!!! DEVOTED TO CHANGE GRADUALLY, LLC can assist you in getting there GRADUALLY by supporting you in taking "one step" at a time.
(504) 285-2229 View (504) 285-2229
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Ascending Solutions, LLC
PhD, MFT, RMT
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253
Life transitions are everywhere. Relationships, family, career, and life send us in new directions. Have you been feeling disconnected from the world and yourself? Are you having difficulty coping with the demands of life? While we can't change the past, we can work together to understand better and resolve challenges in life. Greetings, my name is Dr. Tawanda Spaulding, and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, a Reiki Master/Teacher, and a Holistic/Intuitive Coach. I take pride in helping others release, heal, and manifest their true desires through exploration, creation, and transformation.
Life transitions are everywhere. Relationships, family, career, and life send us in new directions. Have you been feeling disconnected from the world and yourself? Are you having difficulty coping with the demands of life? While we can't change the past, we can work together to understand better and resolve challenges in life. Greetings, my name is Dr. Tawanda Spaulding, and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, a Reiki Master/Teacher, and a Holistic/Intuitive Coach. I take pride in helping others release, heal, and manifest their true desires through exploration, creation, and transformation.
(754) 240-8525 View (754) 240-8525
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Mental Health Evaluations
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, GA 30236  (Online Only)
My ideal client lives in Georgia or South Carolina and needs a mental health evaluation, psychological evaluation, immigration evaluation, brief therapy, or brief life coaching. My client may need an assessment for court due to legal charges, for divorce litigation, or for administrative immigration proceedings. I provide evaluations and life coaching via private pay. For my therapy clients, I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford insurances. All services are provided via telehealth.
My ideal client lives in Georgia or South Carolina and needs a mental health evaluation, psychological evaluation, immigration evaluation, brief therapy, or brief life coaching. My client may need an assessment for court due to legal charges, for divorce litigation, or for administrative immigration proceedings. I provide evaluations and life coaching via private pay. For my therapy clients, I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford insurances. All services are provided via telehealth.
(678) 786-2382 View (678) 786-2382
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Begin Again Counseling Coaching & Consultant Serv
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30038
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
(678) 270-2289 View (678) 270-2289

Online Therapists

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Carla Burran
Pastoral Counselor, MAPC, M&F, CCTS2
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
New Clients Welcome (Vickery Village Office) Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or relationship problems? You may simply be looking for better coping skills for these uncertain times, or new ways to improve the quality of your life. Whatever your situation may be, I am here to help. I understand your need for a safe, private, non-judgmental place to explore whatever is happening in your life that prompted you to seek counseling.
New Clients Welcome (Vickery Village Office) Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or relationship problems? You may simply be looking for better coping skills for these uncertain times, or new ways to improve the quality of your life. Whatever your situation may be, I am here to help. I understand your need for a safe, private, non-judgmental place to explore whatever is happening in your life that prompted you to seek counseling.
(404) 999-0488 View (404) 999-0488
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Ena Melton-Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30310
I find myself often drawn to work with people who are, recovering from trauma, managing overwhelm, anxiety, or depression, struggling with a sense of self or redefining their identity, having relationship difficulty or difficulty understanding why they behave as they do in certain situations, and frustrated with feeling as though they don't fit.
My name is Ena (pronounced ee-nah) Melton-Myers. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. For me, therapy is about growth for you in whatever way is going to have the most positive impact on you at this time. In some phases of our life, growth is in small steps that help break down the things that seem overwhelming. In other phases of our life, we are ready for growth that feels like leaps and bounds. Our time together should focus on what you need at this moment to be better tomorrow. I've been very fortunate to work with a wide array of clients and am comfortable treating most conditions.
I find myself often drawn to work with people who are, recovering from trauma, managing overwhelm, anxiety, or depression, struggling with a sense of self or redefining their identity, having relationship difficulty or difficulty understanding why they behave as they do in certain situations, and frustrated with feeling as though they don't fit.
My name is Ena (pronounced ee-nah) Melton-Myers. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. For me, therapy is about growth for you in whatever way is going to have the most positive impact on you at this time. In some phases of our life, growth is in small steps that help break down the things that seem overwhelming. In other phases of our life, we are ready for growth that feels like leaps and bounds. Our time together should focus on what you need at this moment to be better tomorrow. I've been very fortunate to work with a wide array of clients and am comfortable treating most conditions.
(470) 450-4877 View (470) 450-4877
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Renewed You Counseling - Sharon Burtzlaff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Do you want to feel Renewed? Are you currently feeling anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, getting angry easily, having issues with communication in your relationships, concerns about your kid's behavior, or just feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Would you prefer to feel less anxiety and stress in daily life and more peace and confidence instead? I am Sharon, with Renewed You, and I would love to help! My mission is to come alongside you to give the tools needed to help change difficult experiences into opportunities for your personal growth so you can become an improved and Renewed You through the process!
Do you want to feel Renewed? Are you currently feeling anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, getting angry easily, having issues with communication in your relationships, concerns about your kid's behavior, or just feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Would you prefer to feel less anxiety and stress in daily life and more peace and confidence instead? I am Sharon, with Renewed You, and I would love to help! My mission is to come alongside you to give the tools needed to help change difficult experiences into opportunities for your personal growth so you can become an improved and Renewed You through the process!
(678) 661-2896 View (678) 661-2896

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.