Depression Therapists in New York, NY
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Howard S Cohn
BA, MS
Life gives us challenges. These challenges can include anxiety,
depression
, difficulties in relationships, or just feeling stuck in life. However, we do not have to face these challenges alone. Through collaboration, we together can create an individualized and comprehensive plan to help you create an identity of your own, integrate positive practices into your daily interactions, and grow to live a happy and healthy life. email address:hcohn144@aol.com 917 414 7949 Mailing address United States P.O. Box 150294 Kew Gardens, New York 11415
Not accepting new clients

Kel Maisenbacher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating Anxiety,
Depression
and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for adults.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. Taking the first step to seek therapy can be scary, but the fact that you are taking that first step shows courage and strength. I will collaborate with you to increase the strengths you already have, build new coping techniques and improve your self-esteem. I work in a thoughtful and non-judgmental way. My aim is to give clients the tools necessary to build their inner strength and resilience.

Jonathan Raffes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Much of my work has been devoted to understanding and treating
depression
, especially when it occurs during stage-of-life changes, such as retirement or a post-college transition.
I am a clinical psychologist with twenty-five years of experience in the practice, supervision and teaching of psychotherapy in New York. I would say my approach is warm, supportive and flexible--responsive to the challenge a client faces. I have served on the medical faculty of two universities, including seventeen years at Columbia, and try to balance the benefits of evidenced-based treatment with the sensitivity of psychoanalytic and family approaches; I am certified in these last two areas. My goal is to help clients overcome obstacles to working and loving with greater pleasure and clarity.

Jake Sean Dann-Soury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD (c)
Verified
Verified
Jake Dann-Soury is a New York based Therapist. He graduated from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and is a licensed clinical social worker who is currently pursuing a PhD in social welfare. Jake is an Adjunct professor for a masters level social work classes Wurzweiler school of social work. Jake is highly skilled in working with adults and children struggling with anxiety,
depression
, post traumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorder. Jake is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families thrive. He creates a safe environment where patients feel comfortable and motivated to make change.

Emily Gaudet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I work with people who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, and trauma.
How often do you grant yourself the same kindness and compassion that you do for others? Has it been getting harder to ignore the critic in your head? In the midst of the challenges that we face in our lives, we often forget that the person who needs compassionate care most is us. My goal is to create and maintain a welcoming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed space where you can feel safe to be heard, and empowered to grow.
Waitlist for new clients

Camila Pastor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I treat both big and small life challenges and provide services in the areas of anxiety, social anxiety, panic, phobias, trauma, childhood trauma and abuse, PTSD, relationships,
depression
, grief, and life stress.
My work is driven by the strong personal and professional belief in our capacity for inner strength and resilience. People can grow and transcend most any wound with the right support from others. Every person has the ability to heal, make connections, and deserves healthy relationships. While the benefits of counseling can last for years, it shouldn't take years before experiencing the benefits. By using evidence based practices, significant change can happen rather quickly, in weeks and months.

Christian J Churchill
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD, LP, FIPA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping people overcome the obstacles which
depression
, anxiety, and trauma put in their way.
Listening defines my approach to your treatment. A major difference in working with a psychoanalyst as opposed to other mental health practitioners is the careful, consistent, deep attention a psychoanalyst gives to listening. Change can occur because the first emphasis of this treatment is understanding, rather than feeling pressured to "do" something. Psychoanalysts develop this skill by engaging in extensive institute training beyond that required for their license. My goal is for you to achieve substantive, durable change through a collaborative approach to understanding the deeper meanings and causes of problems you face.

Daniel Slepitsky
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I have experience in working with individuals ranging from
depression
, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, substance use, trauma, as well as life transitions and self-esteem issues.
I have a deep interest in assisting individuals achieve their potential and helping them lead a healthier life. My approach is an integrative style of therapy that is largely individualized to aid your treatment and improve your quality of life. I work with clients to develop goals and utilize a wide variety of techniques and modalities to reach your goals in self-exploration and psychological growth.
New York, NY 10010
& Online

Elise Cote-Milnor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my work, I help my clients overcome challenges of
depression
, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem through a queer and gender-affirming perspective.
Do you want to gain insight into your emotions and life history? I am a queer, white, cisgender woman living in Brooklyn, and I firmly believe that therapy is a place to feel safe and understood. I strive to meet my clients with warmth, openness, and curiosity. I approach therapy as a collaborative process for you to explore challenges, set goals, define boundaries, and welcome pleasure into your life. In this safe, therapeutic setting, you can experience emotional healing and chart your path forward.

Jennifer Shana Stone, MS, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice specializes in treating adults and adolescents with
depression
, confidence concerns, anxiety, and weight loss goals. My approach is integrative, pulling from different models to best suit your needs. We will work together to identify goals that will enhance your life and address areas that may be holding you back. My active approach is focused on learning about the way you think to change the way you feel and what you do. I like to think of it as being a 'detective' of your mind. My ultimate goal is to help you learn how to be your own therapist.

Timothy Carreiro
Psychologist, PhD, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is an important and significant decision. I believe it is one of the most important choices a person can make. A therapist must be skilled, empathic, kind and generous. I feel that I am all of these things and am fully committed to each and every client I see. Our work together is a partnership in which we explore the things that are holding you back and keeping you from enjoying your life. Whether you are suffering from
depression
or trying to break unhealthy relationship patterns, I will work with you to improve your life and unravel difficult patterns.
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Alivia Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Taking the plunge into therapy can be an intimidating, yet incredibly worthwhile investment. Alivia Hall, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist in NY who specializes in working with introspective adults (18+) who are navigating through life transitions and experiencing anxiety/stress, relationship challenges, loss/grief, low self-esteem,
depression
and other mental health challenges. Using a collaborative process, Alivia works to empower her clients to identify and make meaningful shifts that they want in their lives.

Andrew Lima
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. My focus is on providing a supportive and interactive dialogue with you to remove blocks, build upon strengths and resilience, and foster self-attunement to live more authentically and to attain the personal growth you are seeking. I provide individual therapy to clients of all ages well as comprehensive psychological evaluations. My areas of expertise include anxiety,
depression
, school refusal, disruptive behavioral problems, ADHD, chronic medical problems, chronic stress, and difficulties coping with life transitions.

Claudia Bader
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MPS, ATR-BC, NCPsyA, LP, LCAT
Verified
Verified
Trauma,
depression
, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, relationship problems, spirituality...dedicated to a deep symbolically oriented approach, I integrate a grounded training in psychoanalysis with expressive and spiritual work. I like the heart as well as the mind to be present in our work together.
We may be a good match if you wish a flexible, deep, compassionate process that combines depth analysis along with practicality, and awareness of body-based states.
Executive Director Emerita of the Institute for Expressive Analysis, with over 30 years experience as a therapist, I am on the faculty of 3 universities plus the Institute.

Derek Thompson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Derek treats ADHD, anxiety,
depression
, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, stress, men’s and women’s issues, trauma, PTSD, impulse and control disorders, and mood disorders.
Derek Thompson is a licensed mental health counselor. Derek knows people seek therapy for a variety of reasons, from short-term struggles to lifelong issues. Derek meets his clients where they are, offering them support as they grow and progress. Derek has been providing therapy since 2009 and works with patients ages 18-65. He’s worked with patients of different ages, races, and sexual orientations throughout his professional career. With his wealth of experience and resources to draw from, Derek provides a therapy experience that is comfortable as well as productive.
Not accepting new clients

Alexandra Petrou
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
depression
, anxiety, and trauma.
As a therapist, I aim to create a safe emotional space where you will feel increasingly comfortable expressing your feelings and thoughts. I imagine therapy as a journey, a process of transformation from a place of suffering to a place of healing and see my role as that of a fellow traveler and a guide who listens to your experience and helps you create your own story. Being able to find words to match your experience and have someone witness that moment is a deeply freeing process, that leads to symptom relief, greater self-awareness and a more meaningful life.

Healthy Minds NYC | Vanessa Coradin
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. Are you feeling anxious and
depressed
as stress grows around the coronavirus outbreak? You're not alone. Our practice can help you find peace and wellness in the midst of uncertainty. Do you feel like your work and personal lives are becoming unmanageable? Fortunately, there are actual solutions to your problems. We can help you overcome the daily obstacles in your life by assessing and dismantling the mental blocks that stand between you and the healthy, happy life that you seek. Put my 10+ years of experience as a therapist to work helping you to find these solutions.

Sherwood McPhaul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clients come to me with concerns, including anxiety,
depression
, family conflict, and struggles with intimacy. They feel stuck, angry with those around them, or caught in destructive patterns of behavior, yet they cannot seem to understand why. The relationship we build during treatment is a powerful tool to address these patterns that you feel unable to escape. Psychotherapy provides you space to safely explore these issues and work towards changing the patterns. I help my clients develop an appreciation for their life and work. Together we will explore the uncomfortable feelings and behaviors that prevent inner fulfillment, pursuit of goals, and overall life satisfaction.

Amie M. Roe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
When my clients first come to me, their lives feel chaotic and out of control. No matter what they do, they can’t seem to break free from recurrent
depression
, major ups and downs in their mood, and significant difficulties in their relationships. All they want is to feel more peace within themselves and in the relationships that matter to them the most. They don’t want to feel so ruled by their intense emotions or out-of-control-feeling relationship with food. They want to be able to live life on their terms, and yet, this keeps on eluding them, even though they might be really accomplished in other areas of their life, like work.

Through the Looking Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and couples who experience difficulty in their lives related to anxiety,
depression
, past trauma, or unhealthy coping skills.
Uncovering deep feelings and internalized anxiety can better help one to understand the motivations for problematic behaviors or interruptions to ones well being. In the search for more balanced personal and professional lives and long term harmony and self esteem, we will work together to uncover those deeper feelings and impulses in a safe, non judgmental space.
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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.