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Alexandra Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hume, VA 22639
Waitlist for new clients
I have advanced training in the treatment of trauma, substance-use disorders, anxiety, and depression.
I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and taking time to create a deeper connection with yourself. I believe humans are beautifully flawed and complicated, and that by learning to appreciate our imperfections, we can gain a sense of peace and compassion for ourselves and others. New research in the field of neuroscience is providing evidence to support what many clinicians empirically knew: people are forever growing and changing. Interpersonal connection is the access-point to creating meaningful change in our lives from a place of kindness, compassion and free from judgement.
I have advanced training in the treatment of trauma, substance-use disorders, anxiety, and depression.
I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and taking time to create a deeper connection with yourself. I believe humans are beautifully flawed and complicated, and that by learning to appreciate our imperfections, we can gain a sense of peace and compassion for ourselves and others. New research in the field of neuroscience is providing evidence to support what many clinicians empirically knew: people are forever growing and changing. Interpersonal connection is the access-point to creating meaningful change in our lives from a place of kindness, compassion and free from judgement.
(540) 253-1613 View (540) 253-1613
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Holly S. Morash Msw Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Linden, VA 22642  (Online Only)
Any Virginia resident, regardless of location, can now securely connect with me through video tele-therapy. My goal is to provide easy, private, effective, enriching and accessible mental health tele-therapy. I try hard to individualize sessions according to needs. I have previously worked with individuals, families, and groups addressing anxiety, depression, self-harm, communication problems, advocacy, LGBTQIA2S+ and minority struggles, outreach, domestic violence/sexual assault, court appointed programs, incarceration, mental health crisis safety, substance abuse, grief processing, the military, and health related mood management.
Any Virginia resident, regardless of location, can now securely connect with me through video tele-therapy. My goal is to provide easy, private, effective, enriching and accessible mental health tele-therapy. I try hard to individualize sessions according to needs. I have previously worked with individuals, families, and groups addressing anxiety, depression, self-harm, communication problems, advocacy, LGBTQIA2S+ and minority struggles, outreach, domestic violence/sexual assault, court appointed programs, incarceration, mental health crisis safety, substance abuse, grief processing, the military, and health related mood management.
(540) 340-9083 View (540) 340-9083
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Indelible Changes, LLC (Nick Williams)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Dumfries, VA 22025
Our services focus on social, mental, emotional, and behavioral problems including depression, anxiety, disruptive/conduct, and trauma/stress/adjustment.
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
Our services focus on social, mental, emotional, and behavioral problems including depression, anxiety, disruptive/conduct, and trauma/stress/adjustment.
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
(571) 458-1989 View (571) 458-1989
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Melanie Wert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22025
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
Do you feel stuck and uncertain about the future, desiring to become the best version of yourself? I specialize in utilizing a strengths-based approach to treatment providing freedom from negative self-talk and past trauma. Anxiety, depression, life transition, and day to day stress can be hard to manage. Feelings of isolation and loneliness can become cumbersome and create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. I utilize integrative strategies and a holistic model to develop self-acceptance and freedom from painful thoughts and feelings.
(540) 306-4477 View (540) 306-4477
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Shannon Dufour
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marshall, VA 20115
My expertise is in working with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, perinatal challenges, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family and phase-of-life transitions, divorce, school and workplace difficulties, and anger management.
In-person sessions available in Springfield, VA. Virtual sessions available in Virginia. Each person has a story filled with obstacles and challenges that make them who they are. Sometimes, those challenges and obstacles become too much to clearly think through. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement-free zone to help you process your story and come out stronger and happier at the end. Through our work together, we can challenge who you are, and make you who you want to be, by understanding your foundation as an individual and how your thoughts, feelings, and environment impact you.
My expertise is in working with adults with issues such as depression, anxiety, perinatal challenges, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family and phase-of-life transitions, divorce, school and workplace difficulties, and anger management.
In-person sessions available in Springfield, VA. Virtual sessions available in Virginia. Each person has a story filled with obstacles and challenges that make them who they are. Sometimes, those challenges and obstacles become too much to clearly think through. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, judgement-free zone to help you process your story and come out stronger and happier at the end. Through our work together, we can challenge who you are, and make you who you want to be, by understanding your foundation as an individual and how your thoughts, feelings, and environment impact you.
(571) 200-4970 View (571) 200-4970
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Roxianna Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hume, VA 22639
Hi, I’m Roxi, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m a compassionate and approachable human and social services professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience supporting folks with disabilities including, mental health, substance abuse, social difficulties, and people in other special needs populations. I’ve assisted individuals, families, and couples as they navigate through trauma, depression, anxiety, and homelessness to a more functional way of life. I understand that we are all unique and experience life’s challenges in our own unique ways.
Hi, I’m Roxi, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I’m a compassionate and approachable human and social services professional with more than thirty (30) years of experience supporting folks with disabilities including, mental health, substance abuse, social difficulties, and people in other special needs populations. I’ve assisted individuals, families, and couples as they navigate through trauma, depression, anxiety, and homelessness to a more functional way of life. I understand that we are all unique and experience life’s challenges in our own unique ways.
(571) 487-7761 View (571) 487-7761
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Cristina Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Upperville, VA 20184
I have specialized in working with trauma and see clients dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relational, marital, and phase of life issues.
I care deeply and believe people can adapt to their life circumstances if given the necessary tools. It is not for lack of will but for lack of skill that people are not thriving. Therefore, my focus in therapy is to equip and empower individuals, couples and families to achieve healing. Having worked as a missionary for two decades and lived in three different continents, I possess a rich multicultural background, a love for diversity as well as the languages to communicate.
I have specialized in working with trauma and see clients dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relational, marital, and phase of life issues.
I care deeply and believe people can adapt to their life circumstances if given the necessary tools. It is not for lack of will but for lack of skill that people are not thriving. Therefore, my focus in therapy is to equip and empower individuals, couples and families to achieve healing. Having worked as a missionary for two decades and lived in three different continents, I possess a rich multicultural background, a love for diversity as well as the languages to communicate.
(703) 596-3651 View (703) 596-3651
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Steven Milgrim
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22025
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
In mental health since 1987, I have been in private practice since 2000. I offer competence and caring in a supportive, safe, inclusive and confidential environment. My varied experience offers me insight into a wide range of areas. I custom craft a growth and learning experience for each individual, family and intimate relationship. Special training in the areas of substance abuse and couples counseling allows me to work with challenging and difficult issues with skill and caring. I promise to provide each client with the maximum potential for growth and healing. Please call me at (703) 499-9889 to speak to me directly.
(540) 315-3448 View (540) 315-3448
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Allison Williams - Transitions Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marshall, VA 20115
Welcome! Dealing with unexpected challenges, change, and the difficulties that life presents us can make it hard to deepen relationships and make decisions. Whether you are a parent struggling with the stress of child-rearing or a young adult dealing with a loss, I believe that every individual has their own unique strengths to propel them toward a better life. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. When working with families, my goal is to help you understand yourself better as a parent and provide sound parenting skills to pave the way towards improved behaviors and a solid connection with your child.
Welcome! Dealing with unexpected challenges, change, and the difficulties that life presents us can make it hard to deepen relationships and make decisions. Whether you are a parent struggling with the stress of child-rearing or a young adult dealing with a loss, I believe that every individual has their own unique strengths to propel them toward a better life. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. When working with families, my goal is to help you understand yourself better as a parent and provide sound parenting skills to pave the way towards improved behaviors and a solid connection with your child.
(540) 680-3595 View (540) 680-3595
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Tiffany Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22025
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.
Counseling is my calling and passion. It’s so important to me that you feel seen, heard and understood and that you learn to understand how to care for and nurture your own heart. I will be there to help you and guide you on that journey until you are ready to do so on your own.
(434) 830-5265 View (434) 830-5265
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Andrew Wynn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Dumfries, VA 22025
I wish life were as easy as the old song, "nothing but Blue Skies from now on". However, some of life's challenges are complex and we can often find ourselves stuck under gray skies. It would be my privilege to partner with you while we figure out how to get you and your loved ones unstuck.
I wish life were as easy as the old song, "nothing but Blue Skies from now on". However, some of life's challenges are complex and we can often find ourselves stuck under gray skies. It would be my privilege to partner with you while we figure out how to get you and your loved ones unstuck.
(571) 568-8163 View (571) 568-8163
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Inspired Wholeness LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Dumfries, VA 22025  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel anxious, angry, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you want to overcome your past, traumatic experience(s), or abuse? Learn to let go of the past and experience peace of mind. Enhance your self-confidence. Begin to live your best life.
Do you feel anxious, angry, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you want to overcome your past, traumatic experience(s), or abuse? Learn to let go of the past and experience peace of mind. Enhance your self-confidence. Begin to live your best life.
(703) 962-6874 View (703) 962-6874

Online Therapists

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Pearl Vitality Counseling, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304
I have a background working with those who have lived with addiction, family attachment wounds, anxiety/depression, trauma, and other various obstacles.
Hey there! My name is Emily Green, supervisee in Social Work, and I'm here to journey with you through whatever life challenges you may be facing. As your therapist, your story is important to me. I am passionate about working alongside individuals through an empowerment, motivational, strengths-based, trauma informed lens. I strongly believe in the importance of an individualized therapeutic relationship where you feel supported and your growth is nurtured. My mission is to help you uncover your own innate wisdom and knowing. This journey is yours, and I find it a privilege to be a part of it.
I have a background working with those who have lived with addiction, family attachment wounds, anxiety/depression, trauma, and other various obstacles.
Hey there! My name is Emily Green, supervisee in Social Work, and I'm here to journey with you through whatever life challenges you may be facing. As your therapist, your story is important to me. I am passionate about working alongside individuals through an empowerment, motivational, strengths-based, trauma informed lens. I strongly believe in the importance of an individualized therapeutic relationship where you feel supported and your growth is nurtured. My mission is to help you uncover your own innate wisdom and knowing. This journey is yours, and I find it a privilege to be a part of it.
(571) 506-6635 View (571) 506-6635
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Robin C Windsor
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Accepting New Clients. I offer HIPPA compliant online video counseling sessions as well as in-person sessions. Depression, anxiety and adjustment issues are areas in which I have extensive experience. Adult Children of Alcoholics and persons dealing with narcissitic abuse are specialty areas in which I work. I have a great affinity for working with clients who are suffering with grief and loss issues such as a death or loss of a relationship. I enjoy working with active duty military members, their families and veterans. I also offer supervision for LPC licensure (Board Approved). Please e-mail for appointment.
Accepting New Clients. I offer HIPPA compliant online video counseling sessions as well as in-person sessions. Depression, anxiety and adjustment issues are areas in which I have extensive experience. Adult Children of Alcoholics and persons dealing with narcissitic abuse are specialty areas in which I work. I have a great affinity for working with clients who are suffering with grief and loss issues such as a death or loss of a relationship. I enjoy working with active duty military members, their families and veterans. I also offer supervision for LPC licensure (Board Approved). Please e-mail for appointment.
(540) 426-3517 View (540) 426-3517
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Yuko C Constas
Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be challenging. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in your marital or relational issues. Maybe, you are feeling hopeless after the loss of a loved one or job. When you need help and direction most, therapy can guide you through challenges. I believe that anyone can excel with sufficient guidance and support. My areas of concentration are couples’ issues, family conflicts, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, spiritual issues, and more. Also, I use EMDR to help you with trauma and childhood experiences.
Life can be challenging. Perhaps you are feeling stuck in your marital or relational issues. Maybe, you are feeling hopeless after the loss of a loved one or job. When you need help and direction most, therapy can guide you through challenges. I believe that anyone can excel with sufficient guidance and support. My areas of concentration are couples’ issues, family conflicts, life transitions, self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional healing, spiritual issues, and more. Also, I use EMDR to help you with trauma and childhood experiences.
(571) 200-4860 View (571) 200-4860
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ZenMind Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031  (Online Only)
Do you wake up in the mornings with a feeling of dread? Does it seem like you can never fully let your guard down? I know these struggles, because I’ve helped people work through them for over 15 years. Many of my clients have dealt with traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I find they often go hand in hand. At some point it all becomes too much, and it’s time to get support. I offer treatment for those who want to overcome high stress, effects of trauma, depression, and more. As you begin this road of healing, you can find the relief and confidence to live your life with more confidence and less fear.
Do you wake up in the mornings with a feeling of dread? Does it seem like you can never fully let your guard down? I know these struggles, because I’ve helped people work through them for over 15 years. Many of my clients have dealt with traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. I find they often go hand in hand. At some point it all becomes too much, and it’s time to get support. I offer treatment for those who want to overcome high stress, effects of trauma, depression, and more. As you begin this road of healing, you can find the relief and confidence to live your life with more confidence and less fear.
(571) 520-8900 View (571) 520-8900
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Mona Latimore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Burke, VA 22015
I specialize in treating adult individuals with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity and self-acceptance issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in VA and DC over the past 12 years. I am dedicated to create a safe, caring space where you feel heard and supported. We work together to explore and identify emotional barriers that keep you from feeling and living your best, develop more helpful patterns of thoughts and behavior, improve mood, and reduce overall anxiety. My hope is that our work together will bring you insights and opportunities for new ways of relating with yourself and others.
I specialize in treating adult individuals with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity and self-acceptance issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in VA and DC over the past 12 years. I am dedicated to create a safe, caring space where you feel heard and supported. We work together to explore and identify emotional barriers that keep you from feeling and living your best, develop more helpful patterns of thoughts and behavior, improve mood, and reduce overall anxiety. My hope is that our work together will bring you insights and opportunities for new ways of relating with yourself and others.
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Daphne Ingene
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Some of the specific issues I have experience working with are adjustment, assimilation, identity, depression, anxiety, anger, depression, self esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, isolation, and self care.
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
Some of the specific issues I have experience working with are adjustment, assimilation, identity, depression, anxiety, anger, depression, self esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, isolation, and self care.
I enjoy helping people establish and maintain relationships. It could be a relationship with your significant other, colleagues, or your family where values, beliefs, expectations, or even the cultures may be different. I also help people maintain a positive relationship with themselves by achieving an internal balance and being at peace with their past experiences.
(434) 326-0527 View (434) 326-0527
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Talk Time Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Leesburg, VA 20175  (Online Only)
Since 2010, I have been in private practice helping women and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, relationship issues, trauma, chronic health issues, everyday stressors and adjustments to life’s everchanging dynamics. I am trained in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA and can provide this effectively via telehealth. Together, with the client, we work as a team to achieve their desired goals.
Since 2010, I have been in private practice helping women and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, relationship issues, trauma, chronic health issues, everyday stressors and adjustments to life’s everchanging dynamics. I am trained in EMDR therapy through EMDRIA and can provide this effectively via telehealth. Together, with the client, we work as a team to achieve their desired goals.
(571) 200-0797 View (571) 200-0797
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Dionna Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stafford, VA 22554
Do you find yourself challenged with feelings of depression, low self-esteem, stress, worry/anxiety, or loneliness? Are you finding it difficult to manage adjustments and changes in your life? Have you been experiencing barriers in your relationship(s) with others? If so, you are not alone and are not meant to do life alone. Taking next steps towards your mental health goals can feel overwhelming and sometimes difficult, but it doesn't have to be. I take pride in providing a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported in your journey!
Do you find yourself challenged with feelings of depression, low self-esteem, stress, worry/anxiety, or loneliness? Are you finding it difficult to manage adjustments and changes in your life? Have you been experiencing barriers in your relationship(s) with others? If so, you are not alone and are not meant to do life alone. Taking next steps towards your mental health goals can feel overwhelming and sometimes difficult, but it doesn't have to be. I take pride in providing a safe space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported in your journey!
(804) 993-1968 View (804) 993-1968

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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.