Depression Therapists in Arlington, MA
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Sivon Irvings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, EdM
Verified
Verified
Specialties include, anxiety/
depression
, ADD/ADHD, Executive Functioning, Special Education/Learning Differences.
Sivon provides evidence-based psychological treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in CBT, DBT, IFS, mindfulness, and trauma sensitive care. Sivon is oriented towards preventive care and future new narrative creation through the cultivation of self-compassion, self-leadership, and behavioral capacity building. Sivon received his clinical training at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work.
Not accepting new clients

Alexandra DeWitt
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
“Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, going through a transition or needing support resolving a particular issue you need to feel heard and understood. I feel that healing and change are most readily achieved in a compassionate, non-judgmental and supportive environment. I have worked extensively with individuals who struggle with
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and trauma. My emphasis is on identifying strengths and working collaboratively to increase awareness, coping ability and well being."
Not accepting new clients

Esmé Blackburn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Pease note that I am not accepting new clients at this time. It takes a lot of courage to enter into therapy as it means acknowledging that something isn't working in your life. Everyone who comes into therapy is a unique individual whose problems are different eventhough they may fall under the same category,e.g."
depressed
." Sometimes people enter into therapy with specific problems while for others there is a need to understand old, negative patterns of behaviors.

Emily E Manove
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I welcome your courage in sharing your challenges with me and believe that we can work together using evidence-based therapy to create change. Our relationship matters to me and I will check in with you frequently about our work. I bring respect, empathy, humor, and authenticity (I'm a real person!) to the therapy room. I often work with substance use problems, shame, perfectionism, body image, eating issues, anxiety, insomnia,
depression
, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues and parenting. I am a certified couples' therapist. I am an experienced IFS and AEDP therapist. I also use mindfulness, ACT, CBT and DBT heavily in my practice.

Michael R Goldstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Alongside foundational training and clinical experience with
depression
, anxiety, life transitions, stress/burnout, and relationships, I am able to offer unique expertise in behavioral sleep medicine, mindfulness, and breathing-based practices.
I am a clinical psychologist and have been involved in mental health care & research for over 10 years in various settings including a teen & family counseling center, college health clinic, VA hospital, and academic medical centers. Prior to joining Cambridge Psychology Group, I completed a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School and was Clinical Director & Staff Psychologist for the Division of Digital Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Whether you prefer tech-based tools and data visuals to optimize therapy, or a more open-ended exploration of your life experiences, I'd be honored to work with you!
Waitlist for new clients

Leza M. Sarrouf, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Healing from difficult life circumstances can and does happen. For 20 years I have worked with adolescents, adults and families to help them heal from traumatic stress, transform their lives, and become their best selves. Utilizing creative and holistic interventions from an array of therapeutic modalities, such as IFS, EMDR, Solution Focused & TF-CBT, I work with individuals suffering from PTSD,
depression
, anxiety, adjustment disorders, poor self-esteem, behavioral disruptions and interpersonal conflict. I believe that everyone has the capacity and strength to overcome their past and live to their fullest potential.
Not accepting new clients

Center Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Neesi is an LCSW and a therapist. She works predominantly with adults and a few teens. Neesi is currently focused on serving BIPOC/non-white clients of all ages. Some of the typical concerns she works with folx on are romantic relationships, stress management, anxiety,
depression
, trauma, ADHD, spirituality, and communicating boundaries with one's parents. LGBTQ+ folx of all colors (white/BIPOC/etc) are welcome to request therapy, including those who are "questioning." Please mention any RELEVANt identities you have when messaging her. Thank you!

Alicia Bartosik
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We can often catch ourselves feeling overwhelmed by this ever-changing world. Maybe we even notice unhealthy habits popping up as we try to find ways to relieve our stress. By facing our challenges head on we can start to create healthier coping patterns and more meaningful connections with the world around us. My experience includes working with adolescents and adults. I focus on a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety,
depression
, trauma and relationship issues.

Susan E Gottlieb
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Traditional/Holistic, East/West, Mind/Body. What helps? What heals? Different traditions and orientations present different answers. Whether your issue is troubling emotions, like anxiety or
depression
, negative self-beliefs, difficulty with relationships or work or another pressing matter, I believe in working together to tailor an approach that best fits your issues and preferences.

Janet Zimmern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Depression
, anxiety, life transitions, divorce, relationships, work and self esteem issues are some of the concerns clients have transformed in therapy into an improved satisfaction in life.
A safe, empathic therapeutic space for clients to make meaningful changes in their lives,"
"I help clients make meaningful and necessary changes for overall increased life satisfaction.
I do this by providing a safe, non threatening and supportive setting for clients to "do their work" and create a therapeutic space where humor is allowed. If appropriate, a client's sense of their own spirituality is acknowledged and integrated as a resource of empowerment, to sort through feelings, thoughts and behaviors that either help or hinder them in achieving identified goals.
Arlington, MA 02474
Not accepting new clients

Francine Lorimer
Psychologist, PsyD, IAAP
Verified
Verified
I am a Jungian analyst and a clinical psychologist. I do psychotherapy with adults who have anxiety,
depression
, relationship problems or problems of self-acceptance. As a Jungian analyst, I work with adults who want to further their self-understanding, and possibly work on dreams, spirituality and find more fulfillment in their lives and relationships.

Dal Hucknall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , CNC
My typical client is someone who is looking for an alternative, holistic approach to modern- day problems. These problems may include conditions such as anxiety,
depression
, past trauma, or relationship issues. Also, many people seek therapy and support to transition through major life changes and losses. In all cases, people are seeking to become a better, or even best, version of themselves. Many wish to build optimal daily habits in order to achieve this. Thus they appreciate my combined approach of counseling and life -coaching, as well as the multiple and varied resources ,"tools", and strategies used for concrete change.

Dr. Steve Marshall
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy providing evidence-based psychotherapy for adults and youth with anxiety, OCD,
depression
, and ADHD, among other mental health conditions. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University, and I completed my predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowships at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. I also currently consult at The Pavilion at McLean Hospital and am a Lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School.
Not accepting new clients

Aleksandra Pezel
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
In my practice, I often meet with adults, children, families, and couples who struggle with their feelings, partner or family relationships, finding their place in the society, or just feeling too overwhelmed to deal with everyday life. Inability to cope with these kind of issues over a period of time often results in
depression
, anxiety or another mental disorder that disrupts healthy lives.
Waitlist for new clients

Jasmine Mote
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy should be a life-affirming experience, a place where you can share your struggles and hopes with someone who makes you feel heard, valued, and supported. I provide individual psychotherapy to adults living with anxiety,
depression
, psychosis-spectrum disorders, and those going through major life transitions. I especially love helping new parents with the difficulties and stress that can accompany the pregnancy and postpartum periods. As a former tenure-track professor, I also enjoy working with people experiencing similar high-stress work environments.

Allfree Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Clients who value growth through insight,emotional awareness and creativity, do well with me. By growth I mean moving towards being more mindful. Being more present in body,mind and,sprit. I am best suited to treating
depression
, anxiety,trauma,sexual identity issues, as well as relationship issues and issues of life purpose including career and relationships. I also specialize in working with people who have been diagnosed or their child has been Diagnosed with an illness such as Type 1 diabetes.

Michelle Cresta
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, CCTP
Verified
Verified
My deep experience in the field, includes a focus on anxiety,
depression
, substance use, identity, trauma, perinatal emotional complications, and adjustment.
Welcome to my page! I wanted to start by saying, I am happy you are making active steps to better manage your mental health. I know how challenging it can be to start the process. I wanted to share some information about my background, specialties and approach to help determine if I would be a good fit as your therapist. I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.Ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Counseling. I have worked in an array of settings, including residential, inpatient and outpatient with individuals, families and groups. I also have experience with Vocational and Education Counseling and Case Management.
Waitlist for new clients

Ana Dos Santos
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
By combining extensive clinical experience and creative techniques, I offer individualized psychotherapy and art therapy to address various emotional issues. I pair empathic listening with collaborative problem-solving with adolescents and adults. I am experienced in specialized psychotherapy counseling techniques, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for
depression
and anxiety disorders, stress management and group therapy. I offer a comfortable, supportive and confidential environment for my clients, so they can utilize their strengths to overcome obstacles and achieve personal goals. Exciting news: I will be offering art therapy for teens and adults in Beverly, MA. Please contact me if you would like to learn more.

Joyce E Bloom
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist in private practice for 20 years. I work with individuals and couples, treating such issues as
depression
, anxiety, trauma, couples and family issues and relationship challenges. I offer an initial free interview that enables you to interview me and talk about why you are looking for therapy.

Alison Mamatey
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a licensed therapist with over 10-years experience in the mental health field, I treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety,
depression
, and low self-esteem.
Welcome! Do you currently struggle with any of the following: anxiety; indecisiveness; tough inner critic; difficulty saying no; feeling disconnected from others; low self-esteem; a nagging feeling you’re doing something wrong or there may be something wrong with you? The good news is, these are not inherent traits people are born with and you are not bound to eternally struggle with these things! This therapy will give you the opportunity to uncover the root causes of these struggles in order to make changes in the here-and-now. Please click on my website link for more information on the benefits of this therapy!
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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.