Depression Therapists in Durham, NC
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Rebecca Farrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCS
Verified
Verified
I counsel those suffering from anxiety,
depression
, trauma, and individuals experiencing major life transitions (ie: infidelity, divorce, career change, and midlife). I have experience working with people with serious mental illness in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, outpatient clinics, and corrections. I am currently focusing primarily on late adolescents and adults who are focused on discovering the path to their best version of self.
Waitlist for new clients

Jonora Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My name is Jonora K. Jones (she/her) and my trauma- and mindfulness-informed approach to counseling is primarily based upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) theories. I work with adults with diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and with trauma backgrounds, bipolar disorder,
depression
, and anxiety, among others. I work with clients from a host of backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.

Denise Ann Rothman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MPC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Denise Rothman and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both SC and NJ. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental approach in working with my clients to help them achieve personal fulfillment and individual growth. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and adolescents with various difficulties including, but not limited to,
depression
, anxiety, ADHD, attachment disorders, parenting issues, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. I am licensed in NC, SC, and NJ and I am available to provide Teletherapy to those who live in these states

Demah S Payne III
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I'm so busy, I'm overwhelmed, I'm so burned out, I have a lot going on right now. If you have ever used one or more of the previous statement therapy may be for you. I work with clients to explore ways in which stress, anxiety, and burnout impact our lives and how we can navigate them successfully. I strive to meet the needs of each client in the areas of anxiety,
depression
, grief/loss, imposter syndrome, lgbtqia+ issues, self esteem, racial/ ethnic identity concerns, social justice, and trauma. I love helping people step in their greatness.
Waitlist for new clients

Jennifer Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialty are
depression
, anxiety, eating disorders and adjustment to life's changes.
I provide services to individuals, adults and adolescents, in a supportive environment where we can navigate together the sometimes difficult transitions and challenges of life. I believe that therapy can make a positive and profound impact on a person's life and look forward to working with you.

Gabriella Johr
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm a clinical psychologist who enjoys working with adults to solve life's challenges in individual and couples therapy. My clients mostly struggle with anxiety,
depression
, relationship issues, and difficulties adjusting to life changes. I also work with couples to gain a more satisfying relationship based on friendship and intimacy. While therapy can seem like an uncertain journey, it often leads to remarkable growth and self-discovery with the right professional support.

T. J. Raney
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I focus on treating patients with eating disorders,
depression
, anxiety and mood related issues, especially those impacting body image and self-esteem.
I partner with individuals and families to promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. My colleagues and I believe that comprehensive care is individualized, evidence-based, and founded on a culture of integrity, respect, compassion and authenticity with our clients and among our staff. Our hope is that we can assist you in finding acceptance, healing, growth, and work/life balance. Read more about myself and my colleagues at www.CatalystNC.com.

Constance Simmons
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with achieving happiness and fulfillment in your life? Do you find it difficult to overcome the fears and anxieties you experience on a daily basis? Are you having a hard time thinking and feeling positively about yourself? If the answer is 'yes' to any of or all these questions, just know that these are challenges you do not have to go through alone. In my professional experience as a counselor, I have worked with clients of various ages struggling with
depression
, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and anger. I am passionate about empowering clients and guiding them towards happiness and healing.

C.J. Boyd Christian Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor
Verified
Verified
Specialties: Divorce Recovery, Grief and Bereavement,
Depression
, Anxiety, Couples Issues, Parenting Concerns, Substance Use Disorders and Recovery, Blended Family Issues, Stress Management and Women's Issues.
As a group practice we are honored to provide Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Services with a Christ centered worldview, because it takes Faith and Courage to believe your life can be transformed! The basis of our counseling perspective is a spiritual one and is first mentioned in Leviticus 19:18 of the Bible; it tells us to "love thy neighbor as thy self". This principle is the basis for our counseling perspective. With this frame-work, it is our desire to improve one's Biological, Psychological, Social and Spiritual functioning through partnership, as individuals navigate life's challenges.

Anna Vargas
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with clients with a wide variety of mental health concerns including anxiety,
depression
, trauma and stressor related disorders, stress management, OCD, loss and grief, body image distress and ADHD. I approach therapy as a collaborative process and believe each person is the expert of their own story. My goal is to create a warm, safe, supportive environment for clients to begin sharing their life experiences, exploring values, discovering what is and is not working, and creating goals to move in a meaningful and intentional direction.

David M Franzen
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, ThM, DMin
2 Endorsed
2 Endorsed
My highest priority is to respect the integrity, faith and values of each person. I work with a variety of people and have an extensive psychodynamic and psychoanalytic background, advanced degrees in Psychology and Theology, and decades of clinical experience with persons and families in crisis. I welcome clients from any (or no) faith tradition. I have decades of experience working with people struggling with loss, grief, anxiety,
depression
and relationship issues. Visit me at www.drdavidfranzen.com. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you journey toward greater wholeness, and health.

Lisa Noelle Finlay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAS, CCS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Living the life you dream of isn't always an obvious or straightforward path. Family of origin, divorce, unexpected loss, trauma, addiction... circumstances that interfere with a happy, successful life. Sometimes the help of a caring professional can mean the difference between being stuck and moving ahead. Thanks for visiting my site. I'm an experienced mental health and addictions therapist, working with adults suffering from
depression
, anxiety, substance dependence and other addictions. I'm also credentialed by the NCSAPPB as a Certified Clinical Supervisor to offer clinical supervision for other therapists.

Christine A Coleman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with anxiety,
depression
, life and career transitions, relationship issues, and racial/cultural concerns.
The experiences that individuals encounter throughout their lives can be opportunities for self-exploration and emotional growth. My role as a psychologist is to provide empathy, support, guidance, and skills to help clients identify existing strengths and resources to address life transitions and stressors. I can also help develop new coping strategies and ways of thinking to overcome experiences that restrict a satisfying and fulfilling life. It would be a great privilege to hear your story and collaboratively work to develop targets for change, identify growth edges, and tap into your existing assets to help you reach your goals.

Daphne C Wiggins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC, MA, MDiv
Verified
Verified
I counsel persons with anxiety,
depression
, grief, relationship stress, etc.
Do you have a habit that is holding you back? Are you struggling with a mood disorder, failure to achieve your goals or imposter syndrome? Has the pandemic or societal upheaval caused you anxiety? Do you practice your faith, but nothing changes? If these questions resonate with you or you're seeking more balance in your life, counseling may be appropriate for you. Counseling is not about being "broken" and having an expert fix you. Instead, it is a process that helps you identify your strengths and realize you are the expert on you. My work is to help you clarify issues and chart a path for change in a safe space.

Mary Grigsby
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, EEM-AP, FDN-P
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious,
depressed
? It's easy to feel unsettled these days. The pace of life just keeps getting faster and stress keeps piling on. In addition to worrying all the time you’ve also been having more physical problems: digestive issues, headaches, trouble sleeping. You never feel rested anymore. The truth is, you just don’t feel like yourself. It all seems like too much. With all that is going on it’s hard to know where to turn and who to trust. The good news is you don't have to face the difficulties of life alone. Together we can find an approach that works for YOU!

Robert M James
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
One of the greatest joys of being a psychologist is seeing and helping individuals and couples create a better life for themselves. Some people I have seen have overcome or at least reduced their level of fear and anxiety.
Some, who had severe
depression
to the point of experiencing suicidal ideations and wanting to isolate themselves from others, were able to overcome their
depression
and to live more productive lives.
Some couples, who were on the brink of separation and divorce, were able to resolve their differences and recommit themselves to a better life together.
People who had lost loved ones were able to work through their grief and to realize that their loved ones will never be forgotten and will forever remain in their hearts.
These are just a few examples of how people whom I have seen have been able to transform their lives through counseling.
During our session I make every effort to provide a safe, nurturing and empathic environment to make it easier for individuals and couples to share their concerns. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and other methods as necessary to help the person/couples achieve their goals for feeling better about themselves
Not accepting new clients

Phil Horn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LCSW-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include working with individuals with anxiety,
depression
, and those navigating transitions in life.
I believe we all have deep strengths and strong values that guide everything we do. Many times, life tries to get in the way, but we can choose to be mindful and present to the positives and negatives in life. How do we become more mindful? It's important to pause sometimes and decide what we care about, and if our actions take us closer to or further away from where we want to go. I'm here to help you discover what is meaningful for you, and how to move toward what you want in life.
Not accepting new clients

Philicia Joy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have a specific niche to work with those that are struggling with anxiety,
depression
, anger, and low self esteem, as well as, emotion dysregulation.
Welcome! I am glad you are here. Therapy can be hard and I am here to support you through it. Whether you are looking for individual sessions for yourself or for your little one I am very passionate in meeting you where you are today and walking with you through this process. I have a passion to help others to become the best version of themselves they can be. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space to allow you to be authentic and open. I am passionate about assisting children with recognizing and managing their emotions, as well as, helping young women manage and work through life stressors.

Tomeka Bridges
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Tomeka A Bridges is Resident in Counseling (RIC) with over 13 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering issues related to anxiety,
depression
, attachment or adjustment deficits, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, low self-esteem, and more. Tomeka prides herself on offering individualized care, thanks to an eclectic counseling approach that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, and more.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from CBT, emotion-focused therapy, attachment theory, and interpersonal therapy to support clients struggling with anxiety,
depression
, life transitions, relationship concerns, and identity concerns.
Each of us has within us what we need to thrive, succeed, and grow. We are each the experts of our own experiences. But sometimes, life throws things at us that leave us feeling stuck and overwhelmed. That’s where therapy comes in. I provide a warm, attuned, and identity-affirming space where you can work toward getting unstuck – however that might look for you. I collaborate with you to uncover and amplify your innate strengths, resources, and wisdom, and I provide encouragement, accountability, and compassion as you leverage those strengths to discover your own solutions to the difficulties in your life.
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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.