Depression Therapists in Charlotte, NC
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Reonetta Holliman
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA
Verified
Verified
During individual counseling, I have helped clients challenge negative thoughts at the root of feelings of
depression
, stress, or anxiety and hinder action toward goals.
It is normal for any relationship to have ups and downs, but you do not have to stay stuck in a cycle of negativity. Are you at a crossroads in your marriage or partnership? Are you dealing with past or present unhealthy family dynamics? If so, couples or family counseling can help. Problems in relationships can vary, as can the perspective of those problems. As a licensed counselor, I will assist you in your journey of working through your concerns, learning to communicate effectively, actively listening to your loved one's point of view, and navigating out of your current circumstances toward the life that you desire.

Toni Bethea-Byrd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Toni Bethea-Byrd and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. During the last 14 years, I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns including
depression
, mood disorders, and family relations issues. I combine different therapeutic approaches based on the client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, and solution-focused therapy. I would be a good match for anyone interested in a counselor who provides a safe space for all individuals.

Kyoko Funabashi
Counselor, NCC, LCMHCA, CTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes we feel broken, exhausted, and lost. We look around and where there was once hope, we now see a fog filled with confusion, anger, loss or more. Does this sound like you? If so, you are not alone. Whether it's the haunting of your past or present problems chaining you down, you can learn to break those chains and live free on a new path. All our stories are different, but they don’t have to leave us hopeless and broken. Whether yours has worry, abuse, low self-esteem,
depression
, or you struggle to accomplish goals, I want to be here for you. You can overcome insecurities, traumas, or other barriers, and live a full life.

Ellen Bertanzetti
Counselor, MEd, LCMHCA, OMC, BCN
Verified
Verified
There are many symptoms that can indicate that a nervous system is having a stress reaction, such as stress/anxiety, insomnia, sleep regulation,
depression
, headaches/migraines, brain injuries, memory and focus, and mood disorders.
As a Counselor, I will work hard to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change. Talk therapy can be either in-person or online. I will accommodate what is most comfortable for my clients. I also offer Neurofeedback in my practice. Neurofeedback is a brain training technique that has been shown to be safe and effective for over 30 years. It is a form of biofeedback that offers the brain information about its own electrical activity, which has a profound impact on an individual's stress response.

Carol Sloan Goodall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCAS, LPC, CCS
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. Seeking therapy is a brave first step. Let me tell you a little about myself and my practice. I am dually licensed in both addiction and mental health. I have 11 years of experience working with individuals who are experiencing issues in their lives that are a result of: alcohol, drugs, and other compulsive behavior,
depression
, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and self-worth, trauma and PTSD, abuse and neglect, mood and thought disorders, and codependency. My therapeutic practice is crafted to meet you where you are and to help guide, give a voice to, and empower you to heal yourself.

Sara Scheibner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Sara’s experience includes working with adults, children, and adolescents in community-based and residential, inpatient, and outpatient treatment settings, providing individual and group therapy and case management and addressing a variety of concerns that include: domestic violence, crisis intervention,
depression
, anxiety, family conflict and adjustment/life transitions.

Tricia Schmidt
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Today's world is ever changing and may cause you to feel a variety of emotions daily. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. I am here to help you learn and develop skills to manage life productively. You may be experiencing symptoms from
depression
, anxiety, or past traumatic life events. Therapy not only addresses the mind, but the body and the spirit.

Evelyn Murrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anxiety and
Depression
can be debilitating, causing direct stress, and makes navigating through life difficult. Although there may seem to be no end to
depression
; setting goals, and working through feelings and triggers can help you combat the symptoms.
Depression
and Anxiety have a direct effect on your self-esteem causing you to feel less than your worth. As we work through your
depression
, anxiety, and changes of life we will work to rebuild your self-esteem. Helping you become whole.

Shannon Berger
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPCA, CMHIMP, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My professional experience includes work with those struggling with anxiety and
depression
, mood disorders, dual diagnosis, etc.
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and overwhelming. It does not have to be. I believe that each person has the ability within themselves to achieve their goals, and the role of a therapist is to help navigate them through the obstacles in their paths to happiness. I use this person-centered lens to integrate interventions from multiple therapeutic approaches to best assist my clients during their journey. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). As well as a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC).

Shawn Trifoso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with adolescents (15 years and older) and adults (including adults with intellectual disabilities) experiencing a range of mental health challenges including anxiety,
depression
, OCD, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
Not accepting new clients

Rachael Torony
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience aiding clients working through trauma, body image struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, and
depression
.
As a therapist, my aim is to meet you where you are. By using a person-centered and strengths-based approach, we can work together to determine the best techniques to help you create and realize your “life-worth-living.” I have an eclectic style, often pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed, Motivational Interviewing, and narrative therapy. Health and wellness are holistic concepts that require creative and personalized care. Together, we can work to meet your goals and achieve what wellbeing means to you.

Tachina Hardy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults who are experiencing anxiety,
depression
, self-harming behaviors, self-esteem issues, and are having difficulty with adjusting to life stressors. I also have experience in working with parents who are seeking assistance in managing their children’s behaviors.

Alicia Ricketts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in areas of trauma,
depression
, psychosis, couples counseling, to include a wide variety of emotional & behavioral changes.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about helping you improve the quality of your life. Through this process you will be encouraged to identify patterns that have become barriers to change. My goal is to create an environment that allows individuals a path toward healing. Wellness is an ongoing process with accomplishing success through mind, body, and spirit.

Another Level Counseling and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
When dealing with life’s struggles, it helps to have someone to talk to who can help and heal. Whether it’s stress, anxiety,
depression
, or sudden loss, we can help release the pressure. Speak with a licensed therapist from the privacy and comfort of your own home or our office. You don't have to be alone as Another Level Counseling and Consultation is here for you. Most insurances will cover the cost of video and/or phone visits. Private pay and sliding scale is available.

Alison Sigmon Parrella
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA , RYT-200
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are an adult feeling anxious,
depressed
, lacking motivation to make changes in your life, or just don't know where to begin, I can help. If you are a parent whose child is anxious, irritable, impulsive, or generally displaying undesirable behaviors, I can help. I offer individual adult sessions as well as sessions with children and parents. With adults, I often integrate evidence-based methods with mindfulness techniques to ease anxiety and mood symptoms. My sessions with children are creative and incorporate activities beyond traditional talk therapy. I also work as a parenting coach to improve parent-child connections.
Not accepting new clients

Susan Funk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a psychologist, I work collaboratively with individuals ages 18+ to help them explore what has led to current life difficulties and to work toward the changes they desire. I am a generalist in that I work with many different presenting issues from relationship difficulties to anxiety and
depression
. However, I have developed particular interest in working with trauma, adult survivors of childhood abuse, cancer issues, spiritual concerns, and with people with intuitive and empathic gifts. I take an integrative approach to my work drawing heavily on interpersonal, psychodynamic and mindfulness -based cognitive therapy models.

Alane Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with adolescents and adults in areas of anxiety,
depression
, adjustment disorder, life transitions, ADHD and other mental health disorders.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIRTUALLY ONLY*** Navigating life can be challenging and tricky sometimes and we just need a safe space and person to express ourselves to. Finding the right therapist to be that safe place can be a challenge as well. I provide a therapeutic and non-judgmental space to allow clients to freely express themselves and address issues that are difficult for them to process by themselves.

Chasity K Adams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hello! I am a Licensed Psychologist. I serve individuals and couples who are experiencing
depression
, anxiety, disordered eating, substance abuse issues, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, leadership and management efficiency, and past trauma. In addition to providing individual and couples counseling, I thoroughly enjoy facilitating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshops. Please follow me on social media to find out about upcoming workshops as well as inspirational videos and quotes.
Not accepting new clients

Jalisa Coleman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am a passionate mental health professional who has over four years of therapeutic experience. I specialize in young adults suffering with
depression
, anxiety and other mood disorders, mental health diagnoses in athletes and issues from family dynamics impacted by generational trauma. I have worked with individuals ages 3 to 60 and am capable of helping individuals of diverse backgrounds explore their journey to purpose and aid them with living a more fulfilling life. I have also dedicated my work in the mental health field to aid in bringing awareness to the importance of minority mental health, especially for young adults.

Ashley Goodwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with individuals and families to manage
depression
, anxiety, anger, problems with peer groups, problems related to life transitions, oppositional defiant behaviors in teens and other identified problems.
Hello! My name is Ashley Goodwin and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I offer relevant and real world tools designed to allow you to process your emotions and situations in a safe, person-centered, supportive and non-judgmental environment. I use an insight based approach to therapy with CBT and DBT feedback. If interested in services, please email me as that is the best method of contact.
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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.