Depression Therapists in Knightdale, NC
Caitlyn Pabon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
I provide services to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. I acknowledge each person's needs and am able to modify approaches to assist them in meeting their goals. These goals can be modest in approach from the beginning and once someone is ready, we can dig in deeper to the healing process or if someone prefers, we can take an assertive and swift approach to addressing goals. Treatment may vary as I am eclectic in approach. My clients will have the opportunity to work with therapy animals, have nature based experiences, integrate art or relax indoors.
I provide services to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and PTSD. I acknowledge each person's needs and am able to modify approaches to assist them in meeting their goals. These goals can be modest in approach from the beginning and once someone is ready, we can dig in deeper to the healing process or if someone prefers, we can take an assertive and swift approach to addressing goals. Treatment may vary as I am eclectic in approach. My clients will have the opportunity to work with therapy animals, have nature based experiences, integrate art or relax indoors.
Marlo Sell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMCH
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545 (Online Only)
Marlo Sell is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in North Carolina. Marlo enjoys working with clients that are mid to late-adolescents, and adults. Many of Marlo’s clients experience guilt, depression, or anxiety in their day-to-day lives, and they seek a way to manage these emotions rather than ignore them. Marlo teaches them helpful coping strategies to try when they begin to feel overwhelmed. Clients learn skills from DBT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Marlo is a collaborative therapist who promotes self-compassion and and self-understanding.
Marlo Sell is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in North Carolina. Marlo enjoys working with clients that are mid to late-adolescents, and adults. Many of Marlo’s clients experience guilt, depression, or anxiety in their day-to-day lives, and they seek a way to manage these emotions rather than ignore them. Marlo teaches them helpful coping strategies to try when they begin to feel overwhelmed. Clients learn skills from DBT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Marlo is a collaborative therapist who promotes self-compassion and and self-understanding.
Urban Healing Counseling, PLLC
LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but we promise that healing is possible. Urban Healing Counseling, PLLC is an innovative group psychotherapy practice. We provide outpatient counseling services for adults and teens. We also provide group therapy. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and a wide range of other emotional and mental health issues. We have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem issues, perfectionism, control issues, “the need to please" and “finding purpose”.
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but we promise that healing is possible. Urban Healing Counseling, PLLC is an innovative group psychotherapy practice. We provide outpatient counseling services for adults and teens. We also provide group therapy. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and a wide range of other emotional and mental health issues. We have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem issues, perfectionism, control issues, “the need to please" and “finding purpose”.
Darren Keith Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
Life is challenging. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate our way back to full recovery. Let me help you. I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make sense of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transition(s), academic/work performance, or other personal challenges, I will provide you with a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life.
Life is challenging. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate our way back to full recovery. Let me help you. I enjoy working with individuals who are trying to make sense of their lives. Whether it involves issues concerning anxiety, depression, stress, anger, life transition(s), academic/work performance, or other personal challenges, I will provide you with a supportive and safe space to assist you in gaining insight into your life.
Ruby I Sims
Counselor, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
I have an array of interest stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and Anger Management.
I believe that therapy begins with an open and trusting environment where a client feels safe and respected. I find it important to always put the needs of the client first, supporting them and helping them discover the positive attributes they have inside. I believe in a welcoming and relaxed therapeutic approach to help support individuals on their life journey. By providing empathy and a judge free environment, I hope to diligently work with others and support them along their journey and help meet their goals.
I have an array of interest stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self Esteem and Anger Management.
I believe that therapy begins with an open and trusting environment where a client feels safe and respected. I find it important to always put the needs of the client first, supporting them and helping them discover the positive attributes they have inside. I believe in a welcoming and relaxed therapeutic approach to help support individuals on their life journey. By providing empathy and a judge free environment, I hope to diligently work with others and support them along their journey and help meet their goals.
Roberta T Ballard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545 (Online Only)
Are you a creative professional who is burnt out, anxious or depressed, feeling blocked or insecure, and not sure how to navigate a path forward? Is job or relationship stress, or the demands of our ever-changing world, affecting your motivation? When my clients first start therapy with me, they feel overwhelmed. They are talented, creative and perceptive, but they're running low on energy. Therapy helps them gain fresh perspectives and coping skills, achieve more balance and confidence, and move forward as their full, authentic selves. I have particular expertise treating OCD & phobias.
Are you a creative professional who is burnt out, anxious or depressed, feeling blocked or insecure, and not sure how to navigate a path forward? Is job or relationship stress, or the demands of our ever-changing world, affecting your motivation? When my clients first start therapy with me, they feel overwhelmed. They are talented, creative and perceptive, but they're running low on energy. Therapy helps them gain fresh perspectives and coping skills, achieve more balance and confidence, and move forward as their full, authentic selves. I have particular expertise treating OCD & phobias.
Ankur Bhagat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
I have over 23 years clinical experience working with adolescents & adults that are struggling with sadness, anxiety, depression and grief/loss.
My ideal client is someone who has an idea of where they want to be but needs a little help to get there. I believe that the therapeutic journey is about understanding a person's life experience in order to help them reach their full potential. Developing a trusting relationship is a very important aspect in creating change. And whether these changes are small or large in scale, they can have a profound impact on someone's life. I like to be able to support and guide clients as they work on those changes.
I have over 23 years clinical experience working with adolescents & adults that are struggling with sadness, anxiety, depression and grief/loss.
My ideal client is someone who has an idea of where they want to be but needs a little help to get there. I believe that the therapeutic journey is about understanding a person's life experience in order to help them reach their full potential. Developing a trusting relationship is a very important aspect in creating change. And whether these changes are small or large in scale, they can have a profound impact on someone's life. I like to be able to support and guide clients as they work on those changes.
Dale S Sheffield
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervis, PhD, MEd, LCMHCS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
My focus is Trauma, Addiction, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Mourning, Life Decisions, Post Traumatic Stress, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self Injurious Behaviors, Suicidal Thoughts, & Trichotillomania (hair pulling).
I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Affirmative Parenting." It is available as an ebook and paperback version on Amazon. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, positive environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I want to help people achieve problem resolution through personal and emotional growth. I have used this approach in a variety of mental health settings and, presently, in my private practice. Please visit my website for more details at www.drdalesheffield.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
My focus is Trauma, Addiction, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief & Mourning, Life Decisions, Post Traumatic Stress, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self Injurious Behaviors, Suicidal Thoughts, & Trichotillomania (hair pulling).
I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Affirmative Parenting." It is available as an ebook and paperback version on Amazon. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, positive environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I want to help people achieve problem resolution through personal and emotional growth. I have used this approach in a variety of mental health settings and, presently, in my private practice. Please visit my website for more details at www.drdalesheffield.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.
Fakira Wahid
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
To include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar-Disorder, impulsiveness, oppositional defiance and behavioral issues, substance use, self-esteem issues, boundaries, infidelity, personality disorders, work-related stress/anxiety, and intellectual/developmental disabilities to name a few.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with thousands of hours of counseling and related experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with men, women, and children of all ages. My professional experience includes individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. I practice from an eclectic style with an emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modality. I am an action-oriented clinician who believes outcomes speak for themselves. Visit www.ashaycounselingagency.com for more information.
To include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar-Disorder, impulsiveness, oppositional defiance and behavioral issues, substance use, self-esteem issues, boundaries, infidelity, personality disorders, work-related stress/anxiety, and intellectual/developmental disabilities to name a few.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with thousands of hours of counseling and related experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with men, women, and children of all ages. My professional experience includes individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. I practice from an eclectic style with an emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modality. I am an action-oriented clinician who believes outcomes speak for themselves. Visit www.ashaycounselingagency.com for more information.
Advocate Counseling and Consulting
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
I have had the privilege of working with individuals battling depression, trauma, addiction, identity issues, and more.
Accepting New Clients! At times, life can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. Unexpected change can happen and completely turn your life around, decreasing your overall level of happiness, motivation, and distress tolerance. Or maybe you've experienced trauma and find it difficult to navigate relationships, or trust people. Maybe you don't trust yourself. Either way, I want to help you. Sometimes you need a professional to work alongside you. Together, let's begin unraveling the complexities that hold you back and unlock the potential for a brighter, more fulfilling life.
I have had the privilege of working with individuals battling depression, trauma, addiction, identity issues, and more.
Accepting New Clients! At times, life can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. Unexpected change can happen and completely turn your life around, decreasing your overall level of happiness, motivation, and distress tolerance. Or maybe you've experienced trauma and find it difficult to navigate relationships, or trust people. Maybe you don't trust yourself. Either way, I want to help you. Sometimes you need a professional to work alongside you. Together, let's begin unraveling the complexities that hold you back and unlock the potential for a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Jeff Johnson
Pastoral Counselor, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
The wound is the way. Wise words from a trusted friend that helped me through a low place in my life and shaped my understanding of healing. I learned that avoiding pain and denying its effects only prolongs the suffering. But talking about it, writing about it, and feeling the pain of the wound somehow lessens its effects on us and allows us to go on. Chances are, you're carrying a wound and the pain is getting in the way of your health and happiness, your work and family. Is it a wound of betrayal, agonizing loss, anxiety or depression from childhood trauma, anger that wrecks your interactions with people? The wound is the way.
The wound is the way. Wise words from a trusted friend that helped me through a low place in my life and shaped my understanding of healing. I learned that avoiding pain and denying its effects only prolongs the suffering. But talking about it, writing about it, and feeling the pain of the wound somehow lessens its effects on us and allows us to go on. Chances are, you're carrying a wound and the pain is getting in the way of your health and happiness, your work and family. Is it a wound of betrayal, agonizing loss, anxiety or depression from childhood trauma, anger that wrecks your interactions with people? The wound is the way.
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Jacqueline Arevalo
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
Jacqueline specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, maintaining sobriety, depression, and anxiety. She also works with devitalized couples looking to heal and renew their relationship. Her clinical approach is centered around the belief that each person has the ability to live a successful and productive life if given the support and tools to do so. She uses a variety of evidence-based treatment models (i.e., CBT, DBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prepare-Enrich, and solution-focused) to collaboratively design and implement effective treatment plans that empower clients to navigate and overcome struggles in their lives.
Jacqueline specializes in trauma, PTSD, grief, maintaining sobriety, depression, and anxiety. She also works with devitalized couples looking to heal and renew their relationship. Her clinical approach is centered around the belief that each person has the ability to live a successful and productive life if given the support and tools to do so. She uses a variety of evidence-based treatment models (i.e., CBT, DBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Prepare-Enrich, and solution-focused) to collaboratively design and implement effective treatment plans that empower clients to navigate and overcome struggles in their lives.
Your Best Life Awaits Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
I have experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, substance dependence and more, as well as offer religious counseling.
Regardless of age, race, gender, economic status, religious affiliation, etc., life presents challenges and we can find ourselves in low places we never anticipated. In those seasons, it is imperative to have a safe space where you can be heard, validated and supported. In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches; however, I recognize and respect that all clients are different and may require a different approach, so I adjust as necessary. I look forward to helping you work through the situations in which you might find yourself and assist you in becoming your ideal self!
I have experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, substance dependence and more, as well as offer religious counseling.
Regardless of age, race, gender, economic status, religious affiliation, etc., life presents challenges and we can find ourselves in low places we never anticipated. In those seasons, it is imperative to have a safe space where you can be heard, validated and supported. In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches; however, I recognize and respect that all clients are different and may require a different approach, so I adjust as necessary. I look forward to helping you work through the situations in which you might find yourself and assist you in becoming your ideal self!
Your Best Life Awaits Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , C-SWHC, CAMS-II, LCSW, CEO
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, self doubt, anger, resentment, or hurt? Are you the “strong" one? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to juggle the demands of family, work or school, and relationships? Is there a sense that something needs to change but you can’t figure out what? Are you interested in learning more? You deserve to be understood, valued, and given the opportunity to gain the tools for a more fulfilling life. I offer services that empower my clients with tools to live their best life! My goal is to create a counseling & coaching environment that is relaxed and safe so you can feel comfortable talking openly.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, self doubt, anger, resentment, or hurt? Are you the “strong" one? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to juggle the demands of family, work or school, and relationships? Is there a sense that something needs to change but you can’t figure out what? Are you interested in learning more? You deserve to be understood, valued, and given the opportunity to gain the tools for a more fulfilling life. I offer services that empower my clients with tools to live their best life! My goal is to create a counseling & coaching environment that is relaxed and safe so you can feel comfortable talking openly.
Barbra Rogoff, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545 (Online Only)
There are many reasons you might be searching for some extra support - anxiety, depression, life transitions, maintaining boundaries, past or present trauma, navigating relationships, self esteem stress, and more. While acknowledging this can be frightening and overwhelming, it can also be freeing at the same time. I understand this and work to build a relationship with each client that promotes trust, awareness, and understanding. If you're ready to get started, I'm here, and I'd love to help.
There are many reasons you might be searching for some extra support - anxiety, depression, life transitions, maintaining boundaries, past or present trauma, navigating relationships, self esteem stress, and more. While acknowledging this can be frightening and overwhelming, it can also be freeing at the same time. I understand this and work to build a relationship with each client that promotes trust, awareness, and understanding. If you're ready to get started, I'm here, and I'd love to help.
Adeeba Issa
MS Ed, LCMHCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
While many people can transition gracefully, others may feel like their world has been turned upside down resulting in stages of emotional discomfort, mourning, or fear, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, anxious, & even depressed. I primarily work with those suffering from the difficulties of major life transitions. This can look very different for many! Whether you're a new parent, struggling to conceive, learning how to live on your own for the first time, grieving the loss of a loved one or relationship, or trying to find a new meaning to life as you enter retirement, I'm honored you've chosen me to help you on this journey.
While many people can transition gracefully, others may feel like their world has been turned upside down resulting in stages of emotional discomfort, mourning, or fear, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, anxious, & even depressed. I primarily work with those suffering from the difficulties of major life transitions. This can look very different for many! Whether you're a new parent, struggling to conceive, learning how to live on your own for the first time, grieving the loss of a loved one or relationship, or trying to find a new meaning to life as you enter retirement, I'm honored you've chosen me to help you on this journey.
Yolanda N McLemore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545 (Online Only)
My training has also included: Teen Pregnancy and other needs, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, issues pertaining to mental health diagnosis’ such as Depression and Anxiety.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
My training has also included: Teen Pregnancy and other needs, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, issues pertaining to mental health diagnosis’ such as Depression and Anxiety.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
Melissa Rojas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Knightdale, NC 27545
As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing battles with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, and you might find yourself in a constant battle with your emotions. The struggle to determine whether you're in control or if your emotions are controlling you can be incredibly challenging. Feelings of uncertainty and the weight of "what if" questions can become a heavy burden, leading to emotions like hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, or irritability. It's not uncommon to feel lost in these moments. Perhaps you've noticed that unhealthy behaviors and old patterns have become all too familiar. Please know that you're not alone in these experiences.
As a bilingual Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I've had the privilege of working with individuals facing battles with trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, and you might find yourself in a constant battle with your emotions. The struggle to determine whether you're in control or if your emotions are controlling you can be incredibly challenging. Feelings of uncertainty and the weight of "what if" questions can become a heavy burden, leading to emotions like hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, or irritability. It's not uncommon to feel lost in these moments. Perhaps you've noticed that unhealthy behaviors and old patterns have become all too familiar. Please know that you're not alone in these experiences.
Transformation Counseling, Consult, Coaching, PLLC
LCMHC, LPC-SC, LAPC-GA
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545 (Online Only)
Each day presents a new challenge, most of the time we are able to navigate life, while balancing other hats. However, there are times when we encounter situations or moments which make us feel unbalanced, out of control and uncertain, disrupting our mental & emotional well being. If we do not address & re-align our imbalance, things can lead to mental & physical breakdown. Do you feel depressed, constant fear, anger, loneliness, & hopelessness, & more? You don’t have to accept this as a way of life. Let us help you regain balance, overcome obstacles while identifying & reconnecting to your own inner strength. Let’s Transform you!
Each day presents a new challenge, most of the time we are able to navigate life, while balancing other hats. However, there are times when we encounter situations or moments which make us feel unbalanced, out of control and uncertain, disrupting our mental & emotional well being. If we do not address & re-align our imbalance, things can lead to mental & physical breakdown. Do you feel depressed, constant fear, anger, loneliness, & hopelessness, & more? You don’t have to accept this as a way of life. Let us help you regain balance, overcome obstacles while identifying & reconnecting to your own inner strength. Let’s Transform you!
Katelyn Britt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Knightdale, NC 27545
Katelyn has experience working with anxiety, depression, and mood and psychotic disorders. She specializes in working with stress management techniques and processing adjustment to new medical diagnoses or life stressors. She utilizes a variety of evidence based approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Katelyn has experience working with anxiety, depression, and mood and psychotic disorders. She specializes in working with stress management techniques and processing adjustment to new medical diagnoses or life stressors. She utilizes a variety of evidence based approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy.
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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.