Therapists in Montgomery County, MD
Washington Psychological Wellness
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Our clinicians see individuals for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming emotions, self-esteem, academic challenges, family discord, lack of motivation as well as workplace challenges.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Our clinicians see individuals for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, unsatisfying relationships, LGBTQ issues, overwhelming emotions, self-esteem, academic challenges, family discord, lack of motivation as well as workplace challenges.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Frandi Mars Integrative And Holistic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Health , Coach
Verified Verified
Olney, MD 20832
Are you experiencing major anxiety and/or depression? Are you stuck in a place of chronic overwhelm? Do you have chronic fatigue, joint aches, pain, digestive issues no matter what you try? Is your child experiencing mental health and/or behavioral issues? As a clinical social worker for the last 25 years and a Health Coach for 11, I combine an integrative and holistic approach to emotional AND physical well-being. We all deal with daily stress, loss, and crisis, but if we feel better physically and learn tools and techniques how to handle the stress, we will be better equipped to face the challenges that are presented to us.
Are you experiencing major anxiety and/or depression? Are you stuck in a place of chronic overwhelm? Do you have chronic fatigue, joint aches, pain, digestive issues no matter what you try? Is your child experiencing mental health and/or behavioral issues? As a clinical social worker for the last 25 years and a Health Coach for 11, I combine an integrative and holistic approach to emotional AND physical well-being. We all deal with daily stress, loss, and crisis, but if we feel better physically and learn tools and techniques how to handle the stress, we will be better equipped to face the challenges that are presented to us.
Jaime Engrum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Parenting, reproductive and maternal health, life transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship difficulties, rumination, worry, persistent sadness that affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral health are my areas of specialty. I help clients process, resolve and gain coping skills. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused and motivational interviewing approaches to support clients in processing their experiences and the ways in which they inform current behavior, mood, thought and relationship patterns. We then identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and more
Parenting, reproductive and maternal health, life transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship difficulties, rumination, worry, persistent sadness that affect cognitive, emotional and behavioral health are my areas of specialty. I help clients process, resolve and gain coping skills. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused and motivational interviewing approaches to support clients in processing their experiences and the ways in which they inform current behavior, mood, thought and relationship patterns. We then identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and more
Sierra Hartsfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment, to build a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship in order to start the healing process. By working together you will explore and process feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, and identify personal goals to improve problem areas in your life. I work with adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in treating numerous presenting problems including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, life transitions and bipolar disorder.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment, to build a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship in order to start the healing process. By working together you will explore and process feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, and identify personal goals to improve problem areas in your life. I work with adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in treating numerous presenting problems including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, life transitions and bipolar disorder.
Monica Grey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Whether facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or phobias, I adapt to meet your unique needs, supporting your journey to healing and growth.
Welcome! I'm Mónica, a Latina immigrant therapist based in Maryland. Being born and raised in Colombia has offered me profound insights into the taboos surrounding mental illness, highlighting the significant barriers many face when considering therapy. My own journey—from growing up in Colombia to embracing a new life in the USA —has taught me the importance of understanding and navigating cultural contexts in mental health, as well as the power of resilience and the beauty of diverse human experiences. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping others work towards a healthy relationship with themselves and the world
Whether facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or phobias, I adapt to meet your unique needs, supporting your journey to healing and growth.
Welcome! I'm Mónica, a Latina immigrant therapist based in Maryland. Being born and raised in Colombia has offered me profound insights into the taboos surrounding mental illness, highlighting the significant barriers many face when considering therapy. My own journey—from growing up in Colombia to embracing a new life in the USA —has taught me the importance of understanding and navigating cultural contexts in mental health, as well as the power of resilience and the beauty of diverse human experiences. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping others work towards a healthy relationship with themselves and the world
Darrell Jamison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I specialize in working with busy Moms and Single-parents struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, as well as couples (dating, premarital, married) and Black men.
Do you feel life is spiraling out of control? Or you have to be everything to everyone else but feel alone when you’re in need? Are you having trouble meeting expectations? Or saying “No" then resenting saying yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Are you feeling “stuck” after giving so much, then to realize you’re not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck.
I specialize in working with busy Moms and Single-parents struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, as well as couples (dating, premarital, married) and Black men.
Do you feel life is spiraling out of control? Or you have to be everything to everyone else but feel alone when you’re in need? Are you having trouble meeting expectations? Or saying “No" then resenting saying yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Are you feeling “stuck” after giving so much, then to realize you’re not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or stuck.
Casey Frederick
Art Therapist, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
Global Psychotherapy Center of Bethesda
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
You may benefit from participating in therapy in many ways: Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values Developing skills for improving your relationships Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures Improving communication and listening skills Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence .
We are a team of professionals with clinical expertise who love working together to provide the appropriate treatment in a compassionate, therapeutic environment. We provide services to the international community. Our goal is to provide high-quality psychotherapy and counseling treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We focus on helping our clients find their inner resources to be able to make changes in their lives in a healthy and meaningful way.
You may benefit from participating in therapy in many ways: Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and values Developing skills for improving your relationships Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures Improving communication and listening skills Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence .
We are a team of professionals with clinical expertise who love working together to provide the appropriate treatment in a compassionate, therapeutic environment. We provide services to the international community. Our goal is to provide high-quality psychotherapy and counseling treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We focus on helping our clients find their inner resources to be able to make changes in their lives in a healthy and meaningful way.
Joseph C Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Holland is an internationally recognized CBT expert and author of a widely used book on empirically-supported treatments for anxiety and depression.
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
Holland is an internationally recognized CBT expert and author of a widely used book on empirically-supported treatments for anxiety and depression.
We are CBT experts. Since it was founded in 2003 by Dr. Stephen Holland, Capital Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been providing research-proven treatments and compassionate care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for a number of problems, including: depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, phobias, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, insomnia, chronic pain, personality disorders, and relationship problems. Studies find most patients in CBT have significant reduction in symptoms and distress.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 20 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 20 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
ReEvolve,LLC, Solutions for Optimum Living
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Our therapists will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issues, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.
Our therapists will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issues, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.
M.Forozmand: Jungian Psychoanalyst & Life coaching
MA,
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816
I am a Jungian analyst in training and a life coach with more than 20 years of experience in the profession. We all face problems and issues in our personal, emotional, professional and social lives that sometimes make life difficult for us. We experience these problems in the form of depression, anger, frustration, anxiety, helplessness, problematic relationships, feelings of low value and other types of dissatisfaction.
I am a Jungian analyst in training and a life coach with more than 20 years of experience in the profession. We all face problems and issues in our personal, emotional, professional and social lives that sometimes make life difficult for us. We experience these problems in the form of depression, anger, frustration, anxiety, helplessness, problematic relationships, feelings of low value and other types of dissatisfaction.
Netelege Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in helping individuals who have anxiety, depression and PTSD. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. In addition, I have specialized experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, military families and victims of abuse.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in helping individuals who have anxiety, depression and PTSD. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. In addition, I have specialized experience in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, military families and victims of abuse.
Metropolitan Family Connect PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LICSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Are you having a hard time dealing with the struggles and adversity in your life? Do you have a difficult time handling stressful situation and anxious moments? Are you in need of someone to speak one but are unable to articulate your feelings? If so, then perhaps therapy or some combination of different approaches might be right for you! We offer supportive and non - judgmental spaces to provide a client centered and strength based session. Our areas of expertise include: experiencing loss, depression, trauma, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, medical and other mental health behavioral health challenges.
Are you having a hard time dealing with the struggles and adversity in your life? Do you have a difficult time handling stressful situation and anxious moments? Are you in need of someone to speak one but are unable to articulate your feelings? If so, then perhaps therapy or some combination of different approaches might be right for you! We offer supportive and non - judgmental spaces to provide a client centered and strength based session. Our areas of expertise include: experiencing loss, depression, trauma, anger management, anxiety, low self esteem, medical and other mental health behavioral health challenges.
Santokh Singh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850
** TAKING NEW CLIENTS ** Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
** TAKING NEW CLIENTS ** Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.
Mental Health Matters, LLC.
Counselor, LCPC, CPT, MS
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20810
Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy. You deserve a safe space.
Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with children/adolescents/teens, and I also worked with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a SAFE SPACE. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy. You deserve a safe space.
Clear Minds Consulting and Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
My expertise consist of working with women and children to alleviate anxiety, overcome feelings of guilt, address depression, navigate past trauma, and manage concerns about the unpredictable future. I am committed to ensuring that each client leaves every session feeling heard and seen. Moreover, I use an holistic approach, to focus on mental and environmental well-being to support clients healing and growth.
My expertise consist of working with women and children to alleviate anxiety, overcome feelings of guilt, address depression, navigate past trauma, and manage concerns about the unpredictable future. I am committed to ensuring that each client leaves every session feeling heard and seen. Moreover, I use an holistic approach, to focus on mental and environmental well-being to support clients healing and growth.
Courtney Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
My specific areas of expertise include issues related to anxiety, depression, divorce, death and dying, ADD/ADHD, Autism, trauma, attachment issues, school and learning issues, behavior and social skills.
Are you looking for support for a young person or need your own support? Does your person have trouble finding people and or places who get them? Do you need support wading through the educational processes required to make sure your child's needs. I am honored to have worked for more than thirty years supporting skill development for dealing with a variety of emotional and developmental issues, while at the same time supporting families. I also have a unique understanding of special education from both inside the system (Special Education Social Worker) and as a parent of a student with a neurodifferent brain.
My specific areas of expertise include issues related to anxiety, depression, divorce, death and dying, ADD/ADHD, Autism, trauma, attachment issues, school and learning issues, behavior and social skills.
Are you looking for support for a young person or need your own support? Does your person have trouble finding people and or places who get them? Do you need support wading through the educational processes required to make sure your child's needs. I am honored to have worked for more than thirty years supporting skill development for dealing with a variety of emotional and developmental issues, while at the same time supporting families. I also have a unique understanding of special education from both inside the system (Special Education Social Worker) and as a parent of a student with a neurodifferent brain.
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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.