Depression Therapists in Pacific, MO
Tayla Gatson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Pacific, MO 63069 (Online Only)
I specialize in younger adults and teens who are working on their anxiety, depression and self discovery/acceptance.
I look forward to helping my clients develop the skills they need to improve their life for the better. I encourage my clients to dig deep into their own meaning of life and what their purpose is.
I specialize in younger adults and teens who are working on their anxiety, depression and self discovery/acceptance.
I look forward to helping my clients develop the skills they need to improve their life for the better. I encourage my clients to dig deep into their own meaning of life and what their purpose is.
Melissa Rothschild
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific, MO 63069
I provide therapy for children and teens using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social-skills training, mindfulness training, and play-based techniques in the treatment of various problems including challenging behaviors, anxiety, selective mutism, depression, ADHD, social skills deficits, and trauma.
I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in public schools as a school psychologist. I have extensive experience with conducting developmental and psychological evaluations to assess the psychological and learning needs of students, developing IEPs and behavior intervention plans, assisting families and students as they navigate the special education process, and providing therapy for children and teens. I provide individual evaluations for children and adolescents to assess for ADHD, autism, giftedness, intellectual delays, developmental delays, and other emotional-behavioral concerns.
I provide therapy for children and teens using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), social-skills training, mindfulness training, and play-based techniques in the treatment of various problems including challenging behaviors, anxiety, selective mutism, depression, ADHD, social skills deficits, and trauma.
I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience in public schools as a school psychologist. I have extensive experience with conducting developmental and psychological evaluations to assess the psychological and learning needs of students, developing IEPs and behavior intervention plans, assisting families and students as they navigate the special education process, and providing therapy for children and teens. I provide individual evaluations for children and adolescents to assess for ADHD, autism, giftedness, intellectual delays, developmental delays, and other emotional-behavioral concerns.
Ashley Nagel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pacific, MO 63069
My personal philosophy as a therapist is to meet my clients where they’re at and walk with them down the path to where they would like to go. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to foster a safe space that facilitates growth and understanding; free from judgment. Offering support through empathy and care, and providing you the freedom to be your genuine and authentic self. You are the center of your treatment.
My personal philosophy as a therapist is to meet my clients where they’re at and walk with them down the path to where they would like to go. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to foster a safe space that facilitates growth and understanding; free from judgment. Offering support through empathy and care, and providing you the freedom to be your genuine and authentic self. You are the center of your treatment.
Lauren Scheidegger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S™, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific, MO 63069
I am a Registered Play Therapist, and I work with children ages 2-12. I have experience working with various issues, and diagnoses. I will work with parents and children to address their issues and concerns, and can include family member throughout the process if needed.
I am a Registered Play Therapist, and I work with children ages 2-12. I have experience working with various issues, and diagnoses. I will work with parents and children to address their issues and concerns, and can include family member throughout the process if needed.
Elizabeth Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Pacific, MO 63069
Feel like you’re in a constant struggle with daily struggle dragging down your quality of life like an anchor? Let's talk. I'm here to help you. Many people view therapy as one-sided conversation with little opportunity to experience each other as real people. I want you to know that I am as real as it gets. I want to help you achieve your goals and start living your life where you are excited to wake up every morning. Now accepting new client in Florida via telehealth.
Feel like you’re in a constant struggle with daily struggle dragging down your quality of life like an anchor? Let's talk. I'm here to help you. Many people view therapy as one-sided conversation with little opportunity to experience each other as real people. I want you to know that I am as real as it gets. I want to help you achieve your goals and start living your life where you are excited to wake up every morning. Now accepting new client in Florida via telehealth.
Hannah Asbed
Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Pacific, MO 63069
Not accepting new clients
I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 10 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help your child, therefore I make it a point to work with family members, teachers, and doctors to provide collaborative and effective care. I provide psychoeducation, comfort, and support to the parents and families of the children that I serve.
I provide outpatient-counseling services for children and adolescents ages 10 to 25. I have a passion for helping children and families become happier and healthier each day. I have experience working with life changes, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, anger, behavioral issues, grief, and self-esteem among other mental health concerns. I believe that collaborative care is important to help your child, therefore I make it a point to work with family members, teachers, and doctors to provide collaborative and effective care. I provide psychoeducation, comfort, and support to the parents and families of the children that I serve.
Jennifer L Lawler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific, MO 63069
Not accepting new clients
I am a LPC with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide variety of mental and behavioral health and wellness concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, school and social performance, self-esteem, substance use disorders, communication, trauma, assertiveness, family functioning and much more.
I am a LPC with 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide variety of mental and behavioral health and wellness concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and anger management, school and social performance, self-esteem, substance use disorders, communication, trauma, assertiveness, family functioning and much more.
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Gabby Hoog
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
Gabby Hoog is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Masters in Social Work. Gabby works with adults who are struggling with a wide range of challenges and stressors including anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and trauma. She also has experience treating co-occurring substance use disorders. Her role is to provide a safe, validating environment for clients to discuss their experiences and explore emotions. Her goal is to empower clients through self-exploration and to provide coping strategies and tools they can utilize on a daily basis.
Gabby Hoog is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Masters in Social Work. Gabby works with adults who are struggling with a wide range of challenges and stressors including anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, and trauma. She also has experience treating co-occurring substance use disorders. Her role is to provide a safe, validating environment for clients to discuss their experiences and explore emotions. Her goal is to empower clients through self-exploration and to provide coping strategies and tools they can utilize on a daily basis.
Matt Gildehaus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Labadie, MO 63055
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or sad? I understand how tough that can be. After a 23-year marketing career, I made a mid-life career change; deciding what I really felt called to do was helping people with their most significant life challenges. I am ready to assist individuals, couples or families with issues including: stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and relationship challenges. I am particularly interested in helping people through life transition challenges including: divorce, marriage, job loss, death of a loved one, chronic illness, or challenges related to aging.
Ingrid McCarty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Wildwood, MO 63040
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, worried, or depressed? Life can be very challenging at times! With the right help and guidance however, we can find our way back towards emotional well-being and resolve the issues that burden us. As valedictorian of both my undergraduate and graduate degree program, professional excellence and effective treatment is a priority for me in my work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, worried, or depressed? Life can be very challenging at times! With the right help and guidance however, we can find our way back towards emotional well-being and resolve the issues that burden us. As valedictorian of both my undergraduate and graduate degree program, professional excellence and effective treatment is a priority for me in my work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Kayla Theberge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, CRADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wildwood, MO 63038
Hi there! My name is Kayla! I have over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked and interned in several settings, including adolescent and women's drug treatment centers, drug prevention programs, community outreach, and schools. I've worked with clients to address a variety of concerns, such as drug use, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, and gender identity. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health, while maintaining a humorous and lighthearted nature. I am a cat mom, bookworm, and cardigan thrifter.
Hi there! My name is Kayla! I have over 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked and interned in several settings, including adolescent and women's drug treatment centers, drug prevention programs, community outreach, and schools. I've worked with clients to address a variety of concerns, such as drug use, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress, self-harm, and gender identity. I especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health, while maintaining a humorous and lighthearted nature. I am a cat mom, bookworm, and cardigan thrifter.
Nicole Rae Buesse
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wildwood, MO 63040
If you or your teen is struggling in this heavy world with anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, perfectionism, conflict, identity, goal-setting, motivation, or more, reach out with questions or to discuss an appointment.
The first step to change is deciding you are ready. Life is beautiful, but it can also be hard. If things feel out of control, you aren't reaching your goals, or you simply need someone to talk to, therapy might be for you. In my practice, I aspire to help each of my clients better understand their struggles, set goals, and begin the often difficult work of growth through an eclectic, client-centered approach that focuses on strengths and solutions and incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
If you or your teen is struggling in this heavy world with anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal ideation, perfectionism, conflict, identity, goal-setting, motivation, or more, reach out with questions or to discuss an appointment.
The first step to change is deciding you are ready. Life is beautiful, but it can also be hard. If things feel out of control, you aren't reaching your goals, or you simply need someone to talk to, therapy might be for you. In my practice, I aspire to help each of my clients better understand their struggles, set goals, and begin the often difficult work of growth through an eclectic, client-centered approach that focuses on strengths and solutions and incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Amy Ballheimer Counseling, L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wildwood, MO 63025
I know you're having a hard time, or you wouldn't be scrolling through these listings. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling to make sense of what's going on internally. Maybe you find yourself wanting to make a change in your life and you don't know where to begin to do that! Maybe you're struggling with the relationships in your life. The great news is, you don't have to do this alone! With some support (and a little humor), we can navigate this together.
I know you're having a hard time, or you wouldn't be scrolling through these listings. Maybe you're feeling depressed, anxious, or just struggling to make sense of what's going on internally. Maybe you find yourself wanting to make a change in your life and you don't know where to begin to do that! Maybe you're struggling with the relationships in your life. The great news is, you don't have to do this alone! With some support (and a little humor), we can navigate this together.
Kathleen M Dooling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Eureka, MO 63025
My interests are working with individuals who are experiencing, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
My interests are working with individuals who are experiencing, trauma, grief, depression and anxiety.
I have a great interest in helping others with their daily life, their mental health and their relationships. I believe a therapist can be the objective support person that all people could use. I believe that no one can do it alone.
Susie Berg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPAT
Verified Verified
Wildwood, MO 63038
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with all types of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, transitions, marriage, anger and fear.
I believe a core element of growth lies in the understanding that the only thing you have control over is your thinking and response to any given situation. I seek to provide an atmosphere of non-judgmental support so that you can educate and empower yourself to no longer believe your happiness and contentment lies in anything outside yourself. I invite you, from the heart, to start your journey and discover how to take charge of your wellbeing.
I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with all types of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, transitions, marriage, anger and fear.
I believe a core element of growth lies in the understanding that the only thing you have control over is your thinking and response to any given situation. I seek to provide an atmosphere of non-judgmental support so that you can educate and empower yourself to no longer believe your happiness and contentment lies in anything outside yourself. I invite you, from the heart, to start your journey and discover how to take charge of your wellbeing.
Mary Lakey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wildwood, MO 63025 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, feeling and caring counselor who will listen to your story with empathy and sensitivity. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, depression and anger as well as many other mental health issues. I counsel all populations including underprivileged, LGBTQIA, African Americans, veterans, homeless, unemployed, abused or the ill as well as people victimized by various forms of ageism, racism, sexism and other oppressions. My goal is to tenderly and gently assist clients with their troubles and issues such that they can regain confidence and self-esteem in efforts to live productive and fulfilling lives.
I am a compassionate, feeling and caring counselor who will listen to your story with empathy and sensitivity. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, stress, depression and anger as well as many other mental health issues. I counsel all populations including underprivileged, LGBTQIA, African Americans, veterans, homeless, unemployed, abused or the ill as well as people victimized by various forms of ageism, racism, sexism and other oppressions. My goal is to tenderly and gently assist clients with their troubles and issues such that they can regain confidence and self-esteem in efforts to live productive and fulfilling lives.
Lucas Dieckhaus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Eureka, MO 63025
I help survivors overcome past traumas in order to help them begin to heal. I started my career working in the world of non-profit mental health. It was during this time that I realized that we in the mental health community were often treating the wrong thing, our clients tended to be struggling with Trauma more than anything, but we’d be focused on substance use, depression, and anxiety. This would lead to stagnation, due to the real issues not being addressed. Due to this I focus on the treatment of core issues. I focus on what is holding someone back, and not just the symptoms that are caused by these bigger problems.
I help survivors overcome past traumas in order to help them begin to heal. I started my career working in the world of non-profit mental health. It was during this time that I realized that we in the mental health community were often treating the wrong thing, our clients tended to be struggling with Trauma more than anything, but we’d be focused on substance use, depression, and anxiety. This would lead to stagnation, due to the real issues not being addressed. Due to this I focus on the treatment of core issues. I focus on what is holding someone back, and not just the symptoms that are caused by these bigger problems.
Emmogene Chepely
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Villa Ridge, MO 63089 (Online Only)
My name is Emmogene (Emma) Chepely, and I’m glad you’re here. I would be honored to help you take the important step toward a better life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and based in the St. Louis area, and I have over 6 years experience treating trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and LGBTQ+. I use an eclectic and personalized approach in order to provide a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment which fosters growth and learning. I work to build a connection with no shame or judgement.
My name is Emmogene (Emma) Chepely, and I’m glad you’re here. I would be honored to help you take the important step toward a better life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and based in the St. Louis area, and I have over 6 years experience treating trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and LGBTQ+. I use an eclectic and personalized approach in order to provide a safe, welcoming, and comfortable environment which fosters growth and learning. I work to build a connection with no shame or judgement.
Meredith Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grover, MO 63040
Specialties include: *Pregnancy & postpartum adjustment, transition to motherhood *Work/life/self Balance *Women's Issues *Marital & family issues including parenting strategies, blended family & divorce adjustment, improved family cohesiveness & communcation *Anxiety & depression, obsessive compusive disorders, perfectionism *Relationship improvement skills, including boundaries and codependency issues *Life transitions *Eating disorders, other compulsive behaviors, Body image issues.
I have 20+ years of experience helping clients create more abundant and fulfilling lives. As a practitioner, life coach and educator, I have expertise in individual, couples & family therapy, group therapy and college-level teaching. My passion is to help clients create an authentic life by finding a sense of life balance and personal empowerment. Sometimes we need a little guidance, encouragement and support to identify and eliminate unhealthy patterns, and uncover the steps needed to make positive life changes. My mission is to help you create a better life!
Specialties include: *Pregnancy & postpartum adjustment, transition to motherhood *Work/life/self Balance *Women's Issues *Marital & family issues including parenting strategies, blended family & divorce adjustment, improved family cohesiveness & communcation *Anxiety & depression, obsessive compusive disorders, perfectionism *Relationship improvement skills, including boundaries and codependency issues *Life transitions *Eating disorders, other compulsive behaviors, Body image issues.
I have 20+ years of experience helping clients create more abundant and fulfilling lives. As a practitioner, life coach and educator, I have expertise in individual, couples & family therapy, group therapy and college-level teaching. My passion is to help clients create an authentic life by finding a sense of life balance and personal empowerment. Sometimes we need a little guidance, encouragement and support to identify and eliminate unhealthy patterns, and uncover the steps needed to make positive life changes. My mission is to help you create a better life!
Jamie Heimos
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wildwood, MO 63040
Through my experiences working in a variety of settings, I have a range of knowledge in grief support, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavior issues as well as helping siblings of children with special needs.
Mental wellness is just as important as our physical wellness. Whether you are trying to pinpoint your child's or teen's presenting issue, are feeling they are in a "funk" or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions or school difficulties, I would be honored to help be a guide to help find balance in your life. We all have the potential to grow and find happiness even in the midst of chaos or times of uncertainty. If you are ready to make changes in your life, I'd be happy to help guide your family.
Through my experiences working in a variety of settings, I have a range of knowledge in grief support, anxiety disorders, depression, and behavior issues as well as helping siblings of children with special needs.
Mental wellness is just as important as our physical wellness. Whether you are trying to pinpoint your child's or teen's presenting issue, are feeling they are in a "funk" or your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions or school difficulties, I would be honored to help be a guide to help find balance in your life. We all have the potential to grow and find happiness even in the midst of chaos or times of uncertainty. If you are ready to make changes in your life, I'd be happy to help guide your family.
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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.