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Tanika Walker
LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21206
I specialize working with clients who have anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, PTSD, adolescents & dually diagnosed.
Hello & welcome to the first day of the new journey of your life. I am happy that you have taken the time to invest in yourself. Life can be full of many obstacles, challenges and decisions.Sometimes it is difficult to navigate past previous trauma or we just need time to sit back, breathe, think, evaluate and determine what your next step should be. Therapy is a helpful tool that can assist you with finding cooping skills, anger management skills and to heal from past traumas, abuse and neglect. My role is to help guide & navigate you through what has brought you to therapy & provide some skills to make life become more manageable
I specialize working with clients who have anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, PTSD, adolescents & dually diagnosed.
Hello & welcome to the first day of the new journey of your life. I am happy that you have taken the time to invest in yourself. Life can be full of many obstacles, challenges and decisions.Sometimes it is difficult to navigate past previous trauma or we just need time to sit back, breathe, think, evaluate and determine what your next step should be. Therapy is a helpful tool that can assist you with finding cooping skills, anger management skills and to heal from past traumas, abuse and neglect. My role is to help guide & navigate you through what has brought you to therapy & provide some skills to make life become more manageable
(410) 376-8279 View (410) 376-8279
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Bianca Lee-Ribbon In The Sky Wellness Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21216  (Online Only)
Hello there! If you are ready to explore strategies to improve your mental health as well as create a more balanced and cohesive lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for being brave. RITS Wellness Center serves children, youth, & adults in the following areas: depression, anxiety, trauma, and social/relationship challenges. Together, we will create goals and action steps catered to focus areas that you identify. The hope is that as a result of this collaboration, you will learn how to utilize the tools needed to provide growth in your area of struggle. We look forward to partnering with you on this journey.
Hello there! If you are ready to explore strategies to improve your mental health as well as create a more balanced and cohesive lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for being brave. RITS Wellness Center serves children, youth, & adults in the following areas: depression, anxiety, trauma, and social/relationship challenges. Together, we will create goals and action steps catered to focus areas that you identify. The hope is that as a result of this collaboration, you will learn how to utilize the tools needed to provide growth in your area of struggle. We look forward to partnering with you on this journey.
(410) 498-8221 View (410) 498-8221
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Erica D Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202  (Online Only)
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
Hello, there! I am a seasoned psychotherapist looking to help you balance life and figure it all out. Are you finding it difficult to manage work/life balance, trying your hardest to overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, parent-child relational issues, gender identity and looking for a caring ear to help you help yourself? To help you unveil the power of self that lies within to overcome each and every obstacle that you and/or your family faces? If this sounds like you, please feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine how we can best work together to meet your needs.
(410) 883-5341 View (410) 883-5341
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Paulette S Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and relational issues.
Welcome! Many individuals seek the support of therapy at some point in their lives. The assistance of a skilled and caring therapist can have many benefits. While these benefits may vary, just beginning the process can help ease some of the isolation we all can feel. My mission is to assist my clients with recognizing their innate strengths and build resilience through the use of integrated therapeutic approaches, which include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, goal-oriented therapy and trauma-informed care.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and relational issues.
Welcome! Many individuals seek the support of therapy at some point in their lives. The assistance of a skilled and caring therapist can have many benefits. While these benefits may vary, just beginning the process can help ease some of the isolation we all can feel. My mission is to assist my clients with recognizing their innate strengths and build resilience through the use of integrated therapeutic approaches, which include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, goal-oriented therapy and trauma-informed care.
(301) 888-5637 View (301) 888-5637
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Janet Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21211
I would first like to acknowledge the courage it takes to identify a need for change. I would be honored to assist in your seeking and healing process. You are the expert in your life and we will work together collaboratively to focus on the issues requiring action or attention. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with people suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and Trauma for over 20 years.
I would first like to acknowledge the courage it takes to identify a need for change. I would be honored to assist in your seeking and healing process. You are the expert in your life and we will work together collaboratively to focus on the issues requiring action or attention. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with people suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and Trauma for over 20 years.
(443) 232-1564 View (443) 232-1564
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Journey into Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201
Most people contemplate therapy at a point where life's stressors have become so intense that talking about these things can be very difficult and even embarrassing. However, making a decision to seek therapy is an act that reflects a great deal of humility and self-love. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief, my practice is well experienced in helping you during this healing process. Additionally, we have worked with families who were experiencing conflict due to separation, divorce, child welfare involvement, exposure to trauma, or just non-compliant/defiant behavior.
Most people contemplate therapy at a point where life's stressors have become so intense that talking about these things can be very difficult and even embarrassing. However, making a decision to seek therapy is an act that reflects a great deal of humility and self-love. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief, my practice is well experienced in helping you during this healing process. Additionally, we have worked with families who were experiencing conflict due to separation, divorce, child welfare involvement, exposure to trauma, or just non-compliant/defiant behavior.
(518) 633-4236 View (518) 633-4236
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Devora (Deborah) Stern
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
I work with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, self-harm behaviors and OCD. If you like the idea of speaking freely about your thoughts and feelings without being judged, if you like feeling completely accepted for who you are, without having to change anything about yourself, then you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity to meet with someone who will accept and support you unconditionally. It’s a space where you can actually learn to stop judging yourself and to let go of thought patterns and beliefs that have been holding you back from experiencing inner peace.
(410) 844-6586 View (410) 844-6586
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Kelly Keys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Waitlist for new clients
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
(443) 972-5862 View (443) 972-5862
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Lisa Redd
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MBA, MSPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21229  (Online Only)
I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who have suffered chronic trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder and bipolar disorder.
I work with all individuals and in particular those who are members of marginalized communities such as but not limited to, BIPOC, global majority, women, single moms, and those reentering society from incarceration who seek a safe, compassionate, environment to address their mental health needs.
I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who have suffered chronic trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder and bipolar disorder.
I work with all individuals and in particular those who are members of marginalized communities such as but not limited to, BIPOC, global majority, women, single moms, and those reentering society from incarceration who seek a safe, compassionate, environment to address their mental health needs.
(443) 233-1784 View (443) 233-1784
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Sheena N Green
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship issues? Anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with daily life? Do you feel that no one truly understands how you are feeling? Do you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Is life chaotic and you feel that it's out of control? Nothing is in order and you do not know where to start. Do you just need one day of peace? Are you looking for balance in life, self love, acceptance and personal growth?
Depressed? Anxious? Relationship issues? Anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with daily life? Do you feel that no one truly understands how you are feeling? Do you keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Is life chaotic and you feel that it's out of control? Nothing is in order and you do not know where to start. Do you just need one day of peace? Are you looking for balance in life, self love, acceptance and personal growth?
(443) 219-2999 View (443) 219-2999
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Rachel Zubek- Therapy & Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21223  (Online Only)
Well done on starting your path to therapy! Beginning therapy can be hard to do and you have done a great job in getting started on that journey. I love working with people to find peace and to support your empowerment. I specialize in working with teens, emerging adults and adults who want to work on life traumas, big and small, and life transitions and the anxiety and depression that come along with them. If people-pleasing and overworking are problem areas for you, we can work together to find freedom with boundaries and rest. We will work together to identify your goals for you to live your most authentic and joy-filled life.
Well done on starting your path to therapy! Beginning therapy can be hard to do and you have done a great job in getting started on that journey. I love working with people to find peace and to support your empowerment. I specialize in working with teens, emerging adults and adults who want to work on life traumas, big and small, and life transitions and the anxiety and depression that come along with them. If people-pleasing and overworking are problem areas for you, we can work together to find freedom with boundaries and rest. We will work together to identify your goals for you to live your most authentic and joy-filled life.
(410) 261-4151 View (410) 261-4151
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Restoration of Wellness, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21214
Life is challenging. The challenges experienced can lead to anger, anxiety, worry, grief, and/or depression. When this occurs, you need support with getting back to your best self or support with discovering a new and better self. You want to talk to someone you can trust and who listens to you.
Life is challenging. The challenges experienced can lead to anger, anxiety, worry, grief, and/or depression. When this occurs, you need support with getting back to your best self or support with discovering a new and better self. You want to talk to someone you can trust and who listens to you.
(410) 431-2163 View (410) 431-2163
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Hartwell's Wheelhouse and Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
I am motivated and committed to assisting clients in reaching their greatest and most powerful life success outcomes, by providing therapeutic and coaching services that ensure optimal mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance abuse. I work mostly with an adult population but will provide services to adolescents. I also work with public, private and faith based communities, providing life skills workshops and training. I currently accept insurances through Maryland Medicaid, Aetna and Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.
I am motivated and committed to assisting clients in reaching their greatest and most powerful life success outcomes, by providing therapeutic and coaching services that ensure optimal mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance abuse. I work mostly with an adult population but will provide services to adolescents. I also work with public, private and faith based communities, providing life skills workshops and training. I currently accept insurances through Maryland Medicaid, Aetna and Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.
(410) 286-1825 View (410) 286-1825
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Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218
We are highly effective in Anxiety Disorder, Child, Adolescent & Family therapy, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma, eating disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Led by one of the top Stress and Anxiety experts in the area Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative (CMHC) has a team of highly rated psychotherapists with the complementary skill set and approaches. Whether you are experiencing work burnout or have a severe anxiety disorder, CMHC has the right therapist for you. In addition to the clinically sound traditional approach, CMHC also offers innovative technics like Nature Informed Therapy, guided mindfulness meditation, yoga for anxiety, art therapy, online telehealth counseling.
We are highly effective in Anxiety Disorder, Child, Adolescent & Family therapy, Depression, Grief & Loss, Trauma, eating disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Led by one of the top Stress and Anxiety experts in the area Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative (CMHC) has a team of highly rated psychotherapists with the complementary skill set and approaches. Whether you are experiencing work burnout or have a severe anxiety disorder, CMHC has the right therapist for you. In addition to the clinically sound traditional approach, CMHC also offers innovative technics like Nature Informed Therapy, guided mindfulness meditation, yoga for anxiety, art therapy, online telehealth counseling.
(443) 400-7281 View (443) 400-7281
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Danica Lee Guttman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210
My expertise also includes men's and woman's issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and workplace and career issues.
From childhood through adulthood and into our golden years every stage of life presents a series of challenges. Sometimes these challenges become obstacles that prevent one from enjoying a fulfilling life. I specialize in helping courageous heterosexual, gay, and lesbian adults and couples, improve their lives, relationships, and achieve their goals by facilitating insights and new ways of thinking, to more effectively cope with the normal stressors of life. My method is patient-driven and collaborative, though psychodynamic in orientation. I utilize cognitive/behavioral, relational, inter-personal, solution-based, and mindfulness theories in my eclectic and unique approach to individual, couples, and group therapy.
My expertise also includes men's and woman's issues, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and workplace and career issues.
From childhood through adulthood and into our golden years every stage of life presents a series of challenges. Sometimes these challenges become obstacles that prevent one from enjoying a fulfilling life. I specialize in helping courageous heterosexual, gay, and lesbian adults and couples, improve their lives, relationships, and achieve their goals by facilitating insights and new ways of thinking, to more effectively cope with the normal stressors of life. My method is patient-driven and collaborative, though psychodynamic in orientation. I utilize cognitive/behavioral, relational, inter-personal, solution-based, and mindfulness theories in my eclectic and unique approach to individual, couples, and group therapy.
(410) 469-1600 View (410) 469-1600
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Amy Telep Dibos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212
My areas of specialization and expertise include women's issues, anxiety, depression and issues related to life transitions.
I have had the privilege of having a thriving private practice for the past 24 years supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. I foster authentic, trusting relationships with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan and therapeutic approach to achieve the goals of the individual. I commit to providing clients a confidential, supportive and non judgmental environment to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors, working in a solution focused manner towards attainable goals generated by you.
My areas of specialization and expertise include women's issues, anxiety, depression and issues related to life transitions.
I have had the privilege of having a thriving private practice for the past 24 years supporting individuals and families as they navigate life's challenges. I foster authentic, trusting relationships with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan and therapeutic approach to achieve the goals of the individual. I commit to providing clients a confidential, supportive and non judgmental environment to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors, working in a solution focused manner towards attainable goals generated by you.
(410) 970-6061 View (410) 970-6061
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Susan McChord Hurd
Counselor, LCPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21212
Waitlist for new clients
I have vast experience with women's issues, depression and infertility struggles; the pain and loss relating to both infertility and miscarriage.
Welcome! I am a compassionate and spiritual person. I believe the counseling experience should be a place where people can feel safe in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I have had many years of experience in both clinical and private practice. My greatest joy is helping people improve their lives and increase their happiness and success. I have a client centered approach and offer an unconditional positive relationship with all my clients. I treat women, men and children/teens/young adults using various clinical evidenced based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT strategies.
I have vast experience with women's issues, depression and infertility struggles; the pain and loss relating to both infertility and miscarriage.
Welcome! I am a compassionate and spiritual person. I believe the counseling experience should be a place where people can feel safe in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I have had many years of experience in both clinical and private practice. My greatest joy is helping people improve their lives and increase their happiness and success. I have a client centered approach and offer an unconditional positive relationship with all my clients. I treat women, men and children/teens/young adults using various clinical evidenced based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT strategies.
(410) 421-7655 View (410) 421-7655
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Erin R Birely
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
Additionally, I work with clients learning how to better deal with the daily struggles of life like, school stress, social anxiety, depression, loss, grief, and just general unhappiness.
I believe therapy is a tool that can be used by everyone to help make life more manageable. When we feel our life is out of control or we're unable to manage it, we may go to extremes to try and regain control. Most of the methods we turn to in these situations may seem to help in the beginning, but more often than not they end up hurting us in the long run. I believe this is where therapy can help to find healthy and productive ways to gain a sense of confidence and capability to handle struggles.
Additionally, I work with clients learning how to better deal with the daily struggles of life like, school stress, social anxiety, depression, loss, grief, and just general unhappiness.
I believe therapy is a tool that can be used by everyone to help make life more manageable. When we feel our life is out of control or we're unable to manage it, we may go to extremes to try and regain control. Most of the methods we turn to in these situations may seem to help in the beginning, but more often than not they end up hurting us in the long run. I believe this is where therapy can help to find healthy and productive ways to gain a sense of confidence and capability to handle struggles.
(410) 753-2532 View (410) 753-2532
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The Rice Counseling Service
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210
I specialize in treating individuals who are suffering from depression, stress and anxiety.
My ideal client would be an individual who is experiencing problems trying to cope with the daily stressors in their life. My job as a counselor would be to help this individual get to the underlying and causative factors which are causing the stress in their life and help this person overcome their stressors.
I specialize in treating individuals who are suffering from depression, stress and anxiety.
My ideal client would be an individual who is experiencing problems trying to cope with the daily stressors in their life. My job as a counselor would be to help this individual get to the underlying and causative factors which are causing the stress in their life and help this person overcome their stressors.
(410) 927-5507 View (410) 927-5507
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Serenity Helping Hands Therapy Center, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADCS, RPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218  (Online Only)
We serve individuals, couples, and families that have or are experiencing communication and relational deficits, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment issues, and transitional stressors.
Welcome to Serenity Helping Hands Therapy Center, LLC. We live in a world of constant change and increasing challenges. Sometimes the changes and challenges of life can become too overwhelming. Many times the answer to the various issues we face lies within us and we just need a safe place to express our thoughts, issues, and feelings without judgment. Whatever brings you here, our agency believes in using a holistic approach in treating a wide variety of therapeutic challenges.
We serve individuals, couples, and families that have or are experiencing communication and relational deficits, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, adjustment issues, and transitional stressors.
Welcome to Serenity Helping Hands Therapy Center, LLC. We live in a world of constant change and increasing challenges. Sometimes the changes and challenges of life can become too overwhelming. Many times the answer to the various issues we face lies within us and we just need a safe place to express our thoughts, issues, and feelings without judgment. Whatever brings you here, our agency believes in using a holistic approach in treating a wide variety of therapeutic challenges.
(443) 214-3248 View (443) 214-3248
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.