Depression Therapists in Anchorage, KY

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Lisa Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
My clients generally feel hopeful almost as soon as making contact with me. It's reassuring to know that your therapist has 30 yrs' experience and can help! I am warm yet direct, creative yet informative, engaged yet objective. My expertise includes: family therapy, individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy. I am very skilled in counseling adolescents and adults. Through psychotherapy, my clients have enjoyed success in replacing destructive communication patterns in the family with effective skills, overcoming anxiety and depression, connecting with others-intimately or otherwise, and increasing self-esteem.
(502) 225-3835 View (502) 225-3835
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Eli Karam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
I specialize in treating the follow issues: Anxiety, Depression, Coflictual Couples, Conflict Avoidant Couples, Low Intimacy Couples, Couples struggling with Infertility, Recovering from Infidelity, Family Boundaries and Communication, Blended Families, Co-parenting Techniques, Difficult Adolescents, and Adolescents with Academic and Social Pressures.
As an integrative therapist, my treatment approach is to provide direction, support and practical feedback to help individuals, couples and families address current life challenges. With compassion, understanding and clinical expertise, I help clients find resolution to a wide range of interpersonal issues. I draw from a variety of proven methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to cultivate strengths and achieve relationship goals.
I specialize in treating the follow issues: Anxiety, Depression, Coflictual Couples, Conflict Avoidant Couples, Low Intimacy Couples, Couples struggling with Infertility, Recovering from Infidelity, Family Boundaries and Communication, Blended Families, Co-parenting Techniques, Difficult Adolescents, and Adolescents with Academic and Social Pressures.
As an integrative therapist, my treatment approach is to provide direction, support and practical feedback to help individuals, couples and families address current life challenges. With compassion, understanding and clinical expertise, I help clients find resolution to a wide range of interpersonal issues. I draw from a variety of proven methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. Together with each client, I work to cultivate strengths and achieve relationship goals.
(502) 233-2841 View (502) 233-2841
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Helen Alvey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, KY 40223
I help couples and individuals have better marriages and relationships. I am a specialist in working with those who have a history of trauma. As a psychologist, I am dedicated to empowering you to live happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationship. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which was designed to help you recover from previous trauma and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. I'm also trained in other evidence-based therapies that help with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting difficulties, and relationship issues.
I help couples and individuals have better marriages and relationships. I am a specialist in working with those who have a history of trauma. As a psychologist, I am dedicated to empowering you to live happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationship. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy which was designed to help you recover from previous trauma and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. I'm also trained in other evidence-based therapies that help with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting difficulties, and relationship issues.
(502) 383-0795 View (502) 383-0795
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Grace Conway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisville, Kentucky. I received my Masters from the University of Kentucky and have been practicing for 2.5 years. I help adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life stressors and trauma.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisville, Kentucky. I received my Masters from the University of Kentucky and have been practicing for 2.5 years. I help adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life stressors and trauma.
(502) 547-0410 View (502) 547-0410
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Elizabeth Scott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
I have practice working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, other life transitions.
You are welcome here- Navigating this crazy rollercoaster of life comes with unexpected twist and turns. Do you find yourself giving and taking care of others often times neglecting your own needs? Feeling stressed, confused, and overwhelmed in your current situation? I offer a supportive place to process and sort things out- change and growth opportunities can come from some of our most challenging times. My hope is to offer guidance and support to find the solution within you. This is a compassionate judgement free zone. I believe BLM & Love is Love.
I have practice working with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, other life transitions.
You are welcome here- Navigating this crazy rollercoaster of life comes with unexpected twist and turns. Do you find yourself giving and taking care of others often times neglecting your own needs? Feeling stressed, confused, and overwhelmed in your current situation? I offer a supportive place to process and sort things out- change and growth opportunities can come from some of our most challenging times. My hope is to offer guidance and support to find the solution within you. This is a compassionate judgement free zone. I believe BLM & Love is Love.
(502) 208-5596 View (502) 208-5596
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Megan Meeks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
Whether you’re dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, a traumatic past, increased substance use, cycles of anxiety and depression, I’m here to help.
Hello! I’m Megan. Are you having trouble finding balance in life? Do you find it difficult to make your actions and intentions align? Are you struggling to connect to people in meaningful ways? I help people find more calm, peace and headspace in life. I will always meet you right where you are. As our starting point, we will identify what is keeping you from being the best version of you. I am passionate about integrating mindfulness, yoga and education about our nervous system to develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
Whether you’re dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, a traumatic past, increased substance use, cycles of anxiety and depression, I’m here to help.
Hello! I’m Megan. Are you having trouble finding balance in life? Do you find it difficult to make your actions and intentions align? Are you struggling to connect to people in meaningful ways? I help people find more calm, peace and headspace in life. I will always meet you right where you are. As our starting point, we will identify what is keeping you from being the best version of you. I am passionate about integrating mindfulness, yoga and education about our nervous system to develop a stronger relationship with yourself.
(859) 484-8343 View (859) 484-8343
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Dave Payne
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
Given my own experience with ADHD, anxiety, & depression, I truly understand many of the thoughts and feelings you may be having with these conditions and I know how much of a challenge it can be.
Hi, I’m Dave! I am passionate about helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, & depression learn to lead more fulfilling lives. I know first-hand how it feels to live with these conditions, which means I can help you learn realistic and attainable ways to improve your quality of life. I offer sincere empathy for your situation while also helping you challenge yourself to make improvements in your day-to-day living. While simply talking about your problems can help decrease the intensity of your anxiety and depression in many circumstances, what’s even more helpful is to learn about how your mind works and how to handle tough issues
Given my own experience with ADHD, anxiety, & depression, I truly understand many of the thoughts and feelings you may be having with these conditions and I know how much of a challenge it can be.
Hi, I’m Dave! I am passionate about helping adults with ADHD, anxiety, & depression learn to lead more fulfilling lives. I know first-hand how it feels to live with these conditions, which means I can help you learn realistic and attainable ways to improve your quality of life. I offer sincere empathy for your situation while also helping you challenge yourself to make improvements in your day-to-day living. While simply talking about your problems can help decrease the intensity of your anxiety and depression in many circumstances, what’s even more helpful is to learn about how your mind works and how to handle tough issues
(859) 696-6197 View (859) 696-6197
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Adam Thompson Berry
LPCC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, disordered eating, PTSD, personality disorders, panic attacks, and others.
People are often held captive by their emotions and thoughts, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. My practice is informed by blending mindfulness with other modalities to alleviate this state of distraction and fully experience the present moment. To best treat my clients, I use an integrative approach that draws from many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, and existential modalities. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, disordered eating, PTSD, personality disorders, panic attacks, and others.
People are often held captive by their emotions and thoughts, which prevents them from reaching their full potential. My practice is informed by blending mindfulness with other modalities to alleviate this state of distraction and fully experience the present moment. To best treat my clients, I use an integrative approach that draws from many different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, and existential modalities. I am also trained and experienced in EMDR.
(502) 747-9149 View (502) 747-9149
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Joseph Mull
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LCADC, NCC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
My areas of experience include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Acquired Brain Injury, as well as other behavior and mood disorders. I help individuals overcome personal or interpersonal difficulties affecting mental health.
My areas of experience include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Acquired Brain Injury, as well as other behavior and mood disorders. I help individuals overcome personal or interpersonal difficulties affecting mental health.
(502) 200-1934 View (502) 200-1934
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Jade Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I help teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma to overcome these challenges.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in Kentucky. I received my Masters from the University of Kentucky and have been practicing for 11 years.
I help teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma to overcome these challenges.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, based in Kentucky. I received my Masters from the University of Kentucky and have been practicing for 11 years.
(502) 628-3975 View (502) 628-3975
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Ann Catherine Holloway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
I facilitate Ups & Downs, a grief/ depression/anxiety support group in person at 9107 Taylorsville Rd.
Your life is a story that is continuously being written. Together we will work to resolve individual, couples, marital, or family issues in a safe and comfortable atmosphere to help you become happier with your life. I have 35 yrs. experience with kids, couples, & families. A retired teacher & LMFT therapist doing systems therapy & trauma work. Facilitator for Prepare/Enrich & do couple evaluations for our local churches. I also work with medical professionals in a confidential setting. I’m NL Certified in equine therapy & offer this as an addition to regular therapy. Here to support & guide you. Reach out… you'll be glad you did!
I facilitate Ups & Downs, a grief/ depression/anxiety support group in person at 9107 Taylorsville Rd.
Your life is a story that is continuously being written. Together we will work to resolve individual, couples, marital, or family issues in a safe and comfortable atmosphere to help you become happier with your life. I have 35 yrs. experience with kids, couples, & families. A retired teacher & LMFT therapist doing systems therapy & trauma work. Facilitator for Prepare/Enrich & do couple evaluations for our local churches. I also work with medical professionals in a confidential setting. I’m NL Certified in equine therapy & offer this as an addition to regular therapy. Here to support & guide you. Reach out… you'll be glad you did!
(502) 287-0837 View (502) 287-0837
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Nathaniel Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed independent social worker and I have been in the field for six years. I obtained my Bachelors and masters degree in social work from Asbury University. Over the course of my career I have worked with a range of mental health diagnosis such as PTSD, anxiety, depression as well as many other behavioral and emotional challenges. I strive to create a compassionate and reflective environment to assist client's in identifying and working towards their goals.
I am a Licensed independent social worker and I have been in the field for six years. I obtained my Bachelors and masters degree in social work from Asbury University. Over the course of my career I have worked with a range of mental health diagnosis such as PTSD, anxiety, depression as well as many other behavioral and emotional challenges. I strive to create a compassionate and reflective environment to assist client's in identifying and working towards their goals.
(502) 878-7197 View (502) 878-7197
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Felisha Danielle Babb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I am Smart Recovery Certified and skilled at working with individuals who are battling addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Indiana. I am skilled at creating a nonjudgmental, supportive, environment while collaboratively working with my patients as team to assist them with gaining and maintaining emotional stability. I am a client centered therapist with 7 years experience in mental health counseling. I have been successful in using my expertise to understand, assist, and guide clients to learn components of emotional intelligence that they can use to assist them with meeting their behavioral health goals.
I am Smart Recovery Certified and skilled at working with individuals who are battling addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Indiana. I am skilled at creating a nonjudgmental, supportive, environment while collaboratively working with my patients as team to assist them with gaining and maintaining emotional stability. I am a client centered therapist with 7 years experience in mental health counseling. I have been successful in using my expertise to understand, assist, and guide clients to learn components of emotional intelligence that they can use to assist them with meeting their behavioral health goals.
(270) 279-8183 View (270) 279-8183
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HopeWell Heights Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMHNP, LCSW, MSW, M Div
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
Our experienced Clinicians can help with the following: Communication, Infidelity, Emotional & Sexual intimacy, Anxiety, Depression, Conflict Resolution, Establishing Healthy Boundaries, Past Abuse/Neglect, Grief, Faith Crisis/Struggles, Parenting, and Childhood Anxiety.
At HopeWell Heights Counseling, our goal is to guide you towards lasting personal, relational, and spiritual transformation. Our experienced staff provides a safe and compassionate environment where you can find healing and hope. HopeWell has 2 licensed therapists (Don Delafield and Christina Gaspar) and 4 Marriage and Family Therapy Associates (Melanie, Jason, Kayla, and Ethan). HopeWell also has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Angela Keane) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MaryLynn Crenshaw). Our team has various specialties to serve you. HopeWell offers services with student counselors at reduced rate.
Our experienced Clinicians can help with the following: Communication, Infidelity, Emotional & Sexual intimacy, Anxiety, Depression, Conflict Resolution, Establishing Healthy Boundaries, Past Abuse/Neglect, Grief, Faith Crisis/Struggles, Parenting, and Childhood Anxiety.
At HopeWell Heights Counseling, our goal is to guide you towards lasting personal, relational, and spiritual transformation. Our experienced staff provides a safe and compassionate environment where you can find healing and hope. HopeWell has 2 licensed therapists (Don Delafield and Christina Gaspar) and 4 Marriage and Family Therapy Associates (Melanie, Jason, Kayla, and Ethan). HopeWell also has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Angela Keane) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MaryLynn Crenshaw). Our team has various specialties to serve you. HopeWell offers services with student counselors at reduced rate.
(502) 912-1243 View (502) 912-1243
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Jodi Hatzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been serving the Louisville community since 1994. I work with adults that have been faced with daily stressors or life challenges. Beginning counseling can be difficult and challenging. Recognizing this, I offer a supportive and comfortable environment to begin your counseling journey. I enjoy working with my clients to create new coping skills, new ways of thinking, along with building better communication skills.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been serving the Louisville community since 1994. I work with adults that have been faced with daily stressors or life challenges. Beginning counseling can be difficult and challenging. Recognizing this, I offer a supportive and comfortable environment to begin your counseling journey. I enjoy working with my clients to create new coping skills, new ways of thinking, along with building better communication skills.
(502) 215-3894 View (502) 215-3894
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Jami Coyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
Accepting evening and Saturday appointments! Hello! I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience committed to helping individuals navigate life challenges. I am licensed in both Illinois and Kentucky, and I have provided compassionate care to diverse populations in a variety of healthcare settings.
Accepting evening and Saturday appointments! Hello! I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience committed to helping individuals navigate life challenges. I am licensed in both Illinois and Kentucky, and I have provided compassionate care to diverse populations in a variety of healthcare settings.
(859) 470-3536 View (859) 470-3536
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Gary Matthew Cusick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I would like to help you find a new path and behaviors that will help you thrive. Chances are other’s expectations of you have either been too much or too little. You may be having difficulty helping yourself. My work involves creating a safe, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where my clients can process their experiences and explore their emotions and thoughts.
I would like to help you find a new path and behaviors that will help you thrive. Chances are other’s expectations of you have either been too much or too little. You may be having difficulty helping yourself. My work involves creating a safe, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where my clients can process their experiences and explore their emotions and thoughts.
(502) 251-8494 View (502) 251-8494
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Carolyn (Cece) Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, KY 40223
Life is a series of transitions - some peaks and some valleys. I find these valleys often are a result of internal conflict and external events or pressure. I believe that we all have an authentic self and much of the internal conflict comes from living inauthentically, which develops into maladaptive behaviors. There’s “the way it seems” and “the way it is,” and sometimes we all need someone to remind us of “the way it is.” That’s where I come in - my goals are to work TOGETHER with you to navigate a new path toward living your most authentic life and finding inner peace and confidence to be that person.
Life is a series of transitions - some peaks and some valleys. I find these valleys often are a result of internal conflict and external events or pressure. I believe that we all have an authentic self and much of the internal conflict comes from living inauthentically, which develops into maladaptive behaviors. There’s “the way it seems” and “the way it is,” and sometimes we all need someone to remind us of “the way it is.” That’s where I come in - my goals are to work TOGETHER with you to navigate a new path toward living your most authentic life and finding inner peace and confidence to be that person.
(502) 236-9338 View (502) 236-9338
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Zoe Prowell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
I am a therapist specializing in adult mental health and addiction disorders. I have 10 years of experience providing individual, family, group, and couples therapy. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient environments. My mission is to be used by God to help others reach their highest potential and purpose in life; to represent and teach tolerance, respect, and harmony; and to promote social and economic justice. I believe that all people regardless of race, culture, age, gender, religion, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation are entitled to basic rights and fair, humane treatment.
I am a therapist specializing in adult mental health and addiction disorders. I have 10 years of experience providing individual, family, group, and couples therapy. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient environments. My mission is to be used by God to help others reach their highest potential and purpose in life; to represent and teach tolerance, respect, and harmony; and to promote social and economic justice. I believe that all people regardless of race, culture, age, gender, religion, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation are entitled to basic rights and fair, humane treatment.
(502) 706-4508 View (502) 706-4508
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Christopher Ellison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Anchorage, KY 40223  (Online Only)
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southeastern Kentucky. I received my master’s degree from Campbellsville University and have practiced for four years. I have several years of experience working with clients across their lifespans, specializing in adolescents and young adults ages 10-21.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southeastern Kentucky. I received my master’s degree from Campbellsville University and have practiced for four years. I have several years of experience working with clients across their lifespans, specializing in adolescents and young adults ages 10-21.
(606) 249-9031 View (606) 249-9031
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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.