Depression Therapists in Van Buren County, IA
R & R Counseling Solutions
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Keosauqua, IA 52565
I help people reduce stress, anxiety, and depression through relaxation and mindfulness techniques.
I work with clients who are struggling with complicated grief, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, relationship concerns and substance abuse. Counseling works great for people who are willing to do things different so they can have a more positive outcome. Mental health is not something to be ashamed of and does not have to be a life sentence. Most people struggle at some point in their life and could use some support. There are other counselors in the practice that can also provide help. Visit us at www.rrcsmentalhealth.com We look forward to helping you with your journey.
I help people reduce stress, anxiety, and depression through relaxation and mindfulness techniques.
I work with clients who are struggling with complicated grief, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, sexual abuse, relationship concerns and substance abuse. Counseling works great for people who are willing to do things different so they can have a more positive outcome. Mental health is not something to be ashamed of and does not have to be a life sentence. Most people struggle at some point in their life and could use some support. There are other counselors in the practice that can also provide help. Visit us at www.rrcsmentalhealth.com We look forward to helping you with your journey.
Alaina Ellington
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Birmingham, IA 52535
I work with individuals who are ready to transform their mental health and wellbeing. Maybe you are trying to heal from the past, wanting to change your future, or learning to live in the present; maybe all three are true. Whatever your situation is, please know that change starts by taking the first step. I am here to help you take that step in creating the life you want and deserve! I work with individuals who are 15 years old and older.
I work with individuals who are ready to transform their mental health and wellbeing. Maybe you are trying to heal from the past, wanting to change your future, or learning to live in the present; maybe all three are true. Whatever your situation is, please know that change starts by taking the first step. I am here to help you take that step in creating the life you want and deserve! I work with individuals who are 15 years old and older.
Online Therapists
Sandy Healey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, IAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52246
Limited availability for New Clients. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations.
Limited availability for New Clients. Call/email for free consultation. I specialize in working with people with anxiety, addiction, depression and marital concerns. I have extensive training and certification in addiction counseling and offer SAP/DOT evaluations.
Michelle Hansen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317 (Online Only)
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Michelle's approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that the potential for healing and change lies within us all. She combines modern psychotherapy techniques with holistic mental health techniques to create an individual approach to healing to support client's experiencing anxiety/depression/grief and loss/trauma and life adjustments. Her goal is to provide therapeutic approaches and tools that can easily be integrated into daily life. She believes that creating a life of joy, meaning and balance are possible with the proper support and practice.
Rebecca Neff
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Davenport, IA 52807
People come to see me when they are struggling with self-defeating patterns, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, professional challenges, or seeking greater balance in their lives. I provide a warm, safe environment that fosters authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I believe in the integrity of my clients and the uniqueness of their life stories and experiences. I believe our inner dialogue and self-narrative shapes the way in which we see and interact with our world and the relationships we hold. People describe me as compassionate and someone who brings understanding and acceptance into the therapy room.
People come to see me when they are struggling with self-defeating patterns, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, professional challenges, or seeking greater balance in their lives. I provide a warm, safe environment that fosters authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationships. I believe in the integrity of my clients and the uniqueness of their life stories and experiences. I believe our inner dialogue and self-narrative shapes the way in which we see and interact with our world and the relationships we hold. People describe me as compassionate and someone who brings understanding and acceptance into the therapy room.
Elisabeth Burlingame
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52246
Having personally experienced depression and anxiety as well as grief and loss, I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard by your healthcare team.
A social worker by trade, I have spent my life and career devoted to supporting others. My experience includes everything from care coordination to my current role proving mental health therapy. Having this unique background, allows me to take a very person-centered, empowering, and holistic approach to caring for you or your loved one.
Having personally experienced depression and anxiety as well as grief and loss, I understand the importance of feeling seen and heard by your healthcare team.
A social worker by trade, I have spent my life and career devoted to supporting others. My experience includes everything from care coordination to my current role proving mental health therapy. Having this unique background, allows me to take a very person-centered, empowering, and holistic approach to caring for you or your loved one.
Jennifer L Harrington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Online Only)
Most of my clients have sought therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, and want help with stress, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD, managing chronic mental disorders.
***Teletherapy***Phone/Video Sessions and Messaging Plans Available*** I am currently accepting new clients across the state of Iowa for teletherapy. As a therapist my goal is to join you on your journey, provide support, offer tools, and empower you to meet your goals. My style is non-judgmental and exploratory. I will be direct and honest with you, challenge you when necessary, and always strive to bring out your greatest potential.
Most of my clients have sought therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, and want help with stress, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD, managing chronic mental disorders.
***Teletherapy***Phone/Video Sessions and Messaging Plans Available*** I am currently accepting new clients across the state of Iowa for teletherapy. As a therapist my goal is to join you on your journey, provide support, offer tools, and empower you to meet your goals. My style is non-judgmental and exploratory. I will be direct and honest with you, challenge you when necessary, and always strive to bring out your greatest potential.
Erin Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hiawatha, IA 52233
As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.
As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.
Michele Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with a diverse background of clients. I have a warm and positive approach that focuses on you. I strive to create a safe space by building a trusting relationship where we can work as a team. I am passionate about providing holistic care that is personalized to each individual’s unique needs. I have experiencing working with neurodiversity, grief and loss, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, the LBGTQ community, and trauma. I use an approach that examines factors of injustice and oppression on feelings of self-worth and personal development.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with a diverse background of clients. I have a warm and positive approach that focuses on you. I strive to create a safe space by building a trusting relationship where we can work as a team. I am passionate about providing holistic care that is personalized to each individual’s unique needs. I have experiencing working with neurodiversity, grief and loss, chronic illness, depression, anxiety, the LBGTQ community, and trauma. I use an approach that examines factors of injustice and oppression on feelings of self-worth and personal development.
Shannon Gier
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bettendorf, IA 52722 (Online Only)
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, faith/religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, stress management, self-esteem and self-love, attachment, spiritual concerns, and forgiveness.
My purpose and passion as a therapist exists in helping my clients face their issues head-on and reassuring them that they're not alone in their fight. I strive to build strong and trusting relationships with my clients because I firmly believe that a collaborative relationship between client and therapist is most effective. It’s important to me to show up for my clients and to be present for them because they have taken that tough first step towards finding healing, and to me, it is an honor to come alongside them on their journey.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, faith/religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, stress management, self-esteem and self-love, attachment, spiritual concerns, and forgiveness.
My purpose and passion as a therapist exists in helping my clients face their issues head-on and reassuring them that they're not alone in their fight. I strive to build strong and trusting relationships with my clients because I firmly believe that a collaborative relationship between client and therapist is most effective. It’s important to me to show up for my clients and to be present for them because they have taken that tough first step towards finding healing, and to me, it is an honor to come alongside them on their journey.
Derik Van Baale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Newton, IA 50208 (Online Only)
Therapy should help you get better. My goal is to help clients move through difficult situations and make changes in their lives that contribute positively to their health. While I am a certified complex trauma therapist and specialize in treating combat related PTSD, I have also helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and infidelity. As a coach, I help clients to achieve personal goals such as losing weight or managing anger. Some people are wary of seeing a therapist, but my straight forward approach and focus on finding solutions has been an attractive option for even the most hesitant clients.
Therapy should help you get better. My goal is to help clients move through difficult situations and make changes in their lives that contribute positively to their health. While I am a certified complex trauma therapist and specialize in treating combat related PTSD, I have also helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and infidelity. As a coach, I help clients to achieve personal goals such as losing weight or managing anger. Some people are wary of seeing a therapist, but my straight forward approach and focus on finding solutions has been an attractive option for even the most hesitant clients.
Richelle Derfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, CCTP
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery. I use a wide variety of treatment modalities to assist in overcoming difficulties. I use several treatment modalities, based on what you need. I am certified in EMDR, which is a first line treatment for helping people to overcome trauma. It is also used to treat other emotional experiences. I also assist with people struggling to cope in healthy manners, and help you to discover and implement new coping skills. You will learn new skills to assist you in having the life you want.
I assist in helping clients heal from trauma, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorder recovery and substance use recovery. I use a wide variety of treatment modalities to assist in overcoming difficulties. I use several treatment modalities, based on what you need. I am certified in EMDR, which is a first line treatment for helping people to overcome trauma. It is also used to treat other emotional experiences. I also assist with people struggling to cope in healthy manners, and help you to discover and implement new coping skills. You will learn new skills to assist you in having the life you want.
Mallory Markwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in treating grief and loss, PTSD, stress/anxiety, depression, and other problems.
It can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable to someone new. But there are times when everyone needs help and guidance through life's challenges. I understand this reluctance and I'm here to make this process as easy and as helpful as possible. People have the potential to change but sometimes they don't know what to do or what to try next. If you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or helpless, it's time to get some help. I will listen to your problems, give you encouragement and support, and teach you the skills you need to improve your life. Reach out and let's get started on getting your life back on track.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in treating grief and loss, PTSD, stress/anxiety, depression, and other problems.
It can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable to someone new. But there are times when everyone needs help and guidance through life's challenges. I understand this reluctance and I'm here to make this process as easy and as helpful as possible. People have the potential to change but sometimes they don't know what to do or what to try next. If you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or helpless, it's time to get some help. I will listen to your problems, give you encouragement and support, and teach you the skills you need to improve your life. Reach out and let's get started on getting your life back on track.
Christina Wassenhove
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Davenport, IA 52803
I currently specialize in issues with trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as issues specifically related to military or law enforcement service.
Hello! It's so nice to meet you and I really appreciate the time you took to check us out! My name is Christina, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I believe in taking an eclectic approach towards mental health recovery, and I understand that everyone is on their own unique journey. It is important not to rush the process and give yourself the time and attention you deserve.
I currently specialize in issues with trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as issues specifically related to military or law enforcement service.
Hello! It's so nice to meet you and I really appreciate the time you took to check us out! My name is Christina, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I believe in taking an eclectic approach towards mental health recovery, and I understand that everyone is on their own unique journey. It is important not to rush the process and give yourself the time and attention you deserve.
Naomi Rumbley Zepeda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Parenting a teen can be difficult; I’m here to help break down feelings and thoughts so that each party feels heard and understood. I enjoy working with families pre and post adoption, as well as teens struggling with communication issues, disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety, or depression.
Parenting a teen can be difficult; I’m here to help break down feelings and thoughts so that each party feels heard and understood. I enjoy working with families pre and post adoption, as well as teens struggling with communication issues, disordered eating, body image issues, anxiety, or depression.
Sandra Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
We all experience stressful events, but if these have started to affect daily life functioning, it is time to get help! I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have successfully used these approaches to help teens, adults and families suffering from depression, anxiety, abuse, conflict and PTSD.
We all experience stressful events, but if these have started to affect daily life functioning, it is time to get help! I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and have successfully used these approaches to help teens, adults and families suffering from depression, anxiety, abuse, conflict and PTSD.
Jennifer Lee
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing and relief. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
To sit with another and truly be present and hear them can provide healing and relief. I assist individuals looking for help and healing from various issues and concerns including loss/grief, depression, anxiety, relationship troubles and low self esteem. I can help you identify negative perceptions or behaviors that may be keeping you from living a more fulfilling and happy life.
Kari Schorer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
I have experience working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behavioral disorders, trauma, developmental disabilities, and other life stressors.
I have a great passion for working with people of all age groups, children through adults. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and often use models that include cognitive-behavioral and family-centered elements, as well as the ACT theory. Because people and situations are all unique, I also believe in the importance of collaborating with individuals and families to find a therapeutic approach that best fits with specific needs.
I have experience working with those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behavioral disorders, trauma, developmental disabilities, and other life stressors.
I have a great passion for working with people of all age groups, children through adults. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and often use models that include cognitive-behavioral and family-centered elements, as well as the ACT theory. Because people and situations are all unique, I also believe in the importance of collaborating with individuals and families to find a therapeutic approach that best fits with specific needs.
Mallory Markwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in treating grief and loss, PTSD, stress/anxiety, depression, and other problems.
Handling problems on your own can be a good decision. But when things don't improve and life becomes overwhelming, getting help might be necessary. Sometimes, people are reluctant to go to therapy because they see it as a sign of weakness. It can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable to someone new. But there are times when everyone needs help and guidance through life's challenges. I understand this relutance and I'm here to make this process as easy and as helpful as possible. I will listen to your problems, give you encouragement and support, and teach you the skills you need to improve your life.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with experience in treating grief and loss, PTSD, stress/anxiety, depression, and other problems.
Handling problems on your own can be a good decision. But when things don't improve and life becomes overwhelming, getting help might be necessary. Sometimes, people are reluctant to go to therapy because they see it as a sign of weakness. It can be difficult to open up and be vulnerable to someone new. But there are times when everyone needs help and guidance through life's challenges. I understand this relutance and I'm here to make this process as easy and as helpful as possible. I will listen to your problems, give you encouragement and support, and teach you the skills you need to improve your life.
Nicole Ito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
North Liberty, IA 52317
Working within the framework of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems Therapy, we can move through depression, anxiety, and extreme experiences, into the life you seek.
The idea of therapy for many people can be scary in a lot of different ways. You may feel like it's an impossible step to take. Or maybe you feel a wall come up at the idea of possibly trusting a therapist. Whatever the case may be, I am here to respect and meet you where you are at. If you notice a mix of feelings or just feel ready to dive right in, that's welcome too; all parts of us are welcome here!
Working within the framework of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems Therapy, we can move through depression, anxiety, and extreme experiences, into the life you seek.
The idea of therapy for many people can be scary in a lot of different ways. You may feel like it's an impossible step to take. Or maybe you feel a wall come up at the idea of possibly trusting a therapist. Whatever the case may be, I am here to respect and meet you where you are at. If you notice a mix of feelings or just feel ready to dive right in, that's welcome too; all parts of us are welcome here!
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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.