Depression Therapists in Rexford, NY

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Mike Morde
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rexford, NY 12148
No one aspires to be in therapy indefinitely. My clients walk through the door bearing similar worries, but their real concerns often differ from their initial perceptions. They express desires to "fix my anxiety," "solve my depression," or "quit smoking marijuana." What they're truly communicating is, "I want to flourish, I want to deepen my relationships with those I care about, and I'm weary of these issues."
No one aspires to be in therapy indefinitely. My clients walk through the door bearing similar worries, but their real concerns often differ from their initial perceptions. They express desires to "fix my anxiety," "solve my depression," or "quit smoking marijuana." What they're truly communicating is, "I want to flourish, I want to deepen my relationships with those I care about, and I'm weary of these issues."
(585) 357-4821 View (585) 357-4821
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Nanette J Eddy
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rexford, NY 12148
Hello! I'm currently accepting adult clients! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor focused on YOU! Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, stressors, loss, or a combination of life issues, seeking support is a healthy choice. I offer you a calm, trauma informed and integrated style, considering attachment and internal family systems . Wherever you are at, now is a good time to prioritize your health. Take a breath, life is messy, but I'm here to listen, not judge. Every person has a story; YOU can write the next chapter!
Hello! I'm currently accepting adult clients! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor focused on YOU! Whether you are suffering from anxiety, depression, stressors, loss, or a combination of life issues, seeking support is a healthy choice. I offer you a calm, trauma informed and integrated style, considering attachment and internal family systems . Wherever you are at, now is a good time to prioritize your health. Take a breath, life is messy, but I'm here to listen, not judge. Every person has a story; YOU can write the next chapter!
(518) 791-4491 View (518) 791-4491
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Kimberly Susan Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rexford, NY 12148
My areas of expertise include: marital/couples counseling, anxiety and depression, trauma, divorce, blended family issues, stress, sexual trauma, parenting, and grief.
Life can be hard...stressful things happen. It can be difficult to sort it all out. There are times in our lives where we lose track of who we are and what we need. Therapy can help by providing you with the time, space and support to help you better understand what’s going on and what steps you can take to feel better.
My areas of expertise include: marital/couples counseling, anxiety and depression, trauma, divorce, blended family issues, stress, sexual trauma, parenting, and grief.
Life can be hard...stressful things happen. It can be difficult to sort it all out. There are times in our lives where we lose track of who we are and what we need. Therapy can help by providing you with the time, space and support to help you better understand what’s going on and what steps you can take to feel better.
(518) 501-0164 View (518) 501-0164
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Monika Ostrowidzki
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Rexford, NY 12148
Not accepting new clients
If you're often overwhelmed by emotions, use shopping, work, or drugs to cope, and find it hard to connect or often experience pain in relationships, know you are not alone. My professional focus is on aiding individuals grappling with anxiety, isolation, depression, or trauma. Through an empathy-driven, holistic and personalized approach, we'll work together to not only manage these responses to deeper pain; but to heal at the root and foster enduring emotional health.
If you're often overwhelmed by emotions, use shopping, work, or drugs to cope, and find it hard to connect or often experience pain in relationships, know you are not alone. My professional focus is on aiding individuals grappling with anxiety, isolation, depression, or trauma. Through an empathy-driven, holistic and personalized approach, we'll work together to not only manage these responses to deeper pain; but to heal at the root and foster enduring emotional health.
(518) 430-5694 View (518) 430-5694

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Benjamin McCormack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12307
Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. But most importantly, I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families.
Are there times that you notice you or child is having problems with something? Feelings of being overwhelmed? Notice changes in behaviors? You or your child may not be able to explain how they feel or what is going on. It can be hard for both you and your child. I’m a licensed therapist as well as a Registered Play Therapist, Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with experience working with children and families have experience treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. But most importantly, I am here to help provide support and education to my clients and their families.
(518) 594-8147 View (518) 594-8147
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Grove Counseling
M, H, N, P
Verified Verified
Ballston Lake, NY 12019  (Online Only)
Grove mental health counselors are credentialed to provide a full range of mental health counseling services to include treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, panic disorders, mood disorders, and many other mental health issues that prevent a person from leading a happy and healthy life. Therapy and pharmacological recommendations are based on the best evidence to date, as well as individual needs.
Grove mental health counselors are credentialed to provide a full range of mental health counseling services to include treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, panic disorders, mood disorders, and many other mental health issues that prevent a person from leading a happy and healthy life. Therapy and pharmacological recommendations are based on the best evidence to date, as well as individual needs.
(518) 839-1554 View (518) 839-1554
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Laura Krenn
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065  (Online Only)
I am often described as a warm, calming, and collaborative therapist with a good sense of humor. I have an interest and experience in working with the BIPOC community and LGBTQ+ community and enthusiastically provide queer-affirming and trans-affirming care. I believe that a person-centered, strengths-based, and integrative approach creates a therapy experience to fit your needs. I also have extensive experience in trauma and/or substance abuse, along with anxiety, depression (both adults and children ages 9 and up), mood disorders, change of life stressors, and divorce and coparenting skills.
I am often described as a warm, calming, and collaborative therapist with a good sense of humor. I have an interest and experience in working with the BIPOC community and LGBTQ+ community and enthusiastically provide queer-affirming and trans-affirming care. I believe that a person-centered, strengths-based, and integrative approach creates a therapy experience to fit your needs. I also have extensive experience in trauma and/or substance abuse, along with anxiety, depression (both adults and children ages 9 and up), mood disorders, change of life stressors, and divorce and coparenting skills.
(518) 412-3371 View (518) 412-3371
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Jennifer Trudeau-Brown
Counselor, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Clifton Park, NY 12065
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) who loves to help others connect with their authentic self. I have worked with clients of all ages with various concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma and PTSD in both a psychiatric hospital setting and private practice. I believe that with positive support, a change in mindset, and creativity true transformation can happen. Just like the Lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness, and radiate into the world. - Author Unknown.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) who loves to help others connect with their authentic self. I have worked with clients of all ages with various concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma and PTSD in both a psychiatric hospital setting and private practice. I believe that with positive support, a change in mindset, and creativity true transformation can happen. Just like the Lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness, and radiate into the world. - Author Unknown.
(518) 412-7656 View (518) 412-7656
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Family and Personal Counseling Telehealth
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Schenectady, NY 12309
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
(631) 518-3709 View (631) 518-3709
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Nicole Romano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Clifton Park, NY 12065  (Online Only)
We all go through struggles that may get us “stuck.” My approach is to support you in becoming “unstuck” ” I tend to use the cognitive solution focused model. I’ve worked with patients struggling with depression, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationships, phobias and parenting; just to name a few. It’s my objective to support you in reaching your goals at your own pace, although it may seem like I’m pushing you sometimes. I will support you in times you need to vent, but also shift you back to focus and teach you new ways to cope. I’m here to facilitate personal growth when you are feeling like it might not be reachable.
We all go through struggles that may get us “stuck.” My approach is to support you in becoming “unstuck” ” I tend to use the cognitive solution focused model. I’ve worked with patients struggling with depression, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationships, phobias and parenting; just to name a few. It’s my objective to support you in reaching your goals at your own pace, although it may seem like I’m pushing you sometimes. I will support you in times you need to vent, but also shift you back to focus and teach you new ways to cope. I’m here to facilitate personal growth when you are feeling like it might not be reachable.
(845) 668-4307 View (845) 668-4307
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CommonSense Wellness Network, IPA, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
(518) 430-5726 View (518) 430-5726
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Courtney Craig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Waitlist for new clients
Appointments are weekdays 8am-2pm. Are you feeling unfulfilled by the quality of your life and your relationships? Are you stuck and unable to move forward? What if you could change the way you operate and relate to others, and the way you are perceived. What if I told you that you could have less emotional baggage, less anxiety, less depression and healthier relationships. Change is never easy, but by acknowledging that there is a problem and then asking for help, you CAN make it happen. I am here to help you create positive and lasting changes to your life.
Appointments are weekdays 8am-2pm. Are you feeling unfulfilled by the quality of your life and your relationships? Are you stuck and unable to move forward? What if you could change the way you operate and relate to others, and the way you are perceived. What if I told you that you could have less emotional baggage, less anxiety, less depression and healthier relationships. Change is never easy, but by acknowledging that there is a problem and then asking for help, you CAN make it happen. I am here to help you create positive and lasting changes to your life.
(518) 394-1775 View (518) 394-1775
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Martin J Marrazo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mechanicville, NY 12118  (Online Only)
Call me at 518-323-7747 for a FREE 30-minute discussion to share your feelings of anxiety, depression, hurt, anger, with your partner, friends, work, and life. We will develop a plan and I will tell you how to use psychological tools that will help you: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and others. Then you decide if I would be the right psychologist for you. I have a good, strong, positive, and caring clinical relationship with all my patients. You will feel better and more confident as we discuss your pressures, problems, and powerful feelings and you learn to apply psychological tools. It works! Let's talk, call now, OK?
Call me at 518-323-7747 for a FREE 30-minute discussion to share your feelings of anxiety, depression, hurt, anger, with your partner, friends, work, and life. We will develop a plan and I will tell you how to use psychological tools that will help you: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and others. Then you decide if I would be the right psychologist for you. I have a good, strong, positive, and caring clinical relationship with all my patients. You will feel better and more confident as we discuss your pressures, problems, and powerful feelings and you learn to apply psychological tools. It works! Let's talk, call now, OK?
(518) 541-7276 View (518) 541-7276
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Erin Gorman
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Waitlist for new clients
The decision to begin therapy can be challenging and can follow attempts to manage difficult life circumstances independently. I believe that healing begins when there is a safe, non judgmental space to grow a therapeutic relationship. I spent the early part of my career working extensively with adolescents and families which allowed me the opportunity to help them work through their trauma as they struggled with grief and loss, anxiety, self-injury, depression and PTSD. Additionally, I spent almost 7 years in an outpatient clinic as an Administrator, also providing clinical counseling to children, adults and families.
The decision to begin therapy can be challenging and can follow attempts to manage difficult life circumstances independently. I believe that healing begins when there is a safe, non judgmental space to grow a therapeutic relationship. I spent the early part of my career working extensively with adolescents and families which allowed me the opportunity to help them work through their trauma as they struggled with grief and loss, anxiety, self-injury, depression and PTSD. Additionally, I spent almost 7 years in an outpatient clinic as an Administrator, also providing clinical counseling to children, adults and families.
(518) 351-6667 View (518) 351-6667
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Timothy (Tas) Steiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albany, NY 12205
I can help you and your family members reduce depression, teach you coping skills to adjust to anxiety, depression, stress and low self esteem.
Do you, your boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, or family members disagree about too many things, communication styles, control issues, do you argue too often? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, depression, and anxiety? Perhaps you, a friend or family member drink too much or have a drug problem, financial inequities, impatience, short temper, or anger management issues. Do you feel manipulated or coerced or that your wishes or your feelings are discounted and rejected by others? Are there too many upsets in your own day or do others make your days more complicated?
I can help you and your family members reduce depression, teach you coping skills to adjust to anxiety, depression, stress and low self esteem.
Do you, your boyfriends, girlfriends, spouses, or family members disagree about too many things, communication styles, control issues, do you argue too often? Do you struggle with low self-esteem, self-doubt, depression, and anxiety? Perhaps you, a friend or family member drink too much or have a drug problem, financial inequities, impatience, short temper, or anger management issues. Do you feel manipulated or coerced or that your wishes or your feelings are discounted and rejected by others? Are there too many upsets in your own day or do others make your days more complicated?
(518) 348-4417 View (518) 348-4417
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Peace Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
I embrace an inclusive, culturally-sensitive approach to my therapeutic services. I work with adults, helping you find a more effective way of functioning in life. I specialize in providing warm, action-oriented, evidenced-based therapy to individuals with grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and work-life balance challenges. My specialties for individual therapy include growth work for improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavior change and optimal mental health.
I embrace an inclusive, culturally-sensitive approach to my therapeutic services. I work with adults, helping you find a more effective way of functioning in life. I specialize in providing warm, action-oriented, evidenced-based therapy to individuals with grief, depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and work-life balance challenges. My specialties for individual therapy include growth work for improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavior change and optimal mental health.
(518) 855-7810 View (518) 855-7810
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Nicole Viscusi
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Waitlist for new clients
In addition, I see many people challenged by a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, low-self esteem, and difficult life transitions.
Are you pregnant and feeling nervous or down? Have you recently had a baby and feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Are you struggling to adjust to becoming a parent? If you are experiencing mood swings, irritability and anger, anxiety from a traumatic birth or NICU experience, sleep disturbances, or worries that harm may come to your baby, I can offer support. Counseling and psychotherapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period are my specialty. Support is also available for fathers and partners.
In addition, I see many people challenged by a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, low-self esteem, and difficult life transitions.
Are you pregnant and feeling nervous or down? Have you recently had a baby and feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious? Are you struggling to adjust to becoming a parent? If you are experiencing mood swings, irritability and anger, anxiety from a traumatic birth or NICU experience, sleep disturbances, or worries that harm may come to your baby, I can offer support. Counseling and psychotherapy during pregnancy and the postpartum period are my specialty. Support is also available for fathers and partners.
(518) 400-3526 View (518) 400-3526
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Capital District Neurofeedback Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Dysregulated brainwaves are associated with almost every mental health issue, from ADHD, anxiety, brain fog, depression, sleep disorders, and more.
While some new clients seek Neurofeedback as the first treatment option for their struggles, most clients come because typical treatments have failed. They are desperate for a real, sustained change! Whether it's the child on too many meds with no real gains, the student still anxious after practicing their cognitive restructuring for years, or the therapy-exhausted, still struggling adult...most have tried a bit of everything but found little success. Upon doing their research, they discover that Neurofeedback offers the chance to truly change how the brain functions by teaching the regulation of brainwaves without side effects.
Dysregulated brainwaves are associated with almost every mental health issue, from ADHD, anxiety, brain fog, depression, sleep disorders, and more.
While some new clients seek Neurofeedback as the first treatment option for their struggles, most clients come because typical treatments have failed. They are desperate for a real, sustained change! Whether it's the child on too many meds with no real gains, the student still anxious after practicing their cognitive restructuring for years, or the therapy-exhausted, still struggling adult...most have tried a bit of everything but found little success. Upon doing their research, they discover that Neurofeedback offers the chance to truly change how the brain functions by teaching the regulation of brainwaves without side effects.
(518) 722-3991 View (518) 722-3991
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Sound Mind Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Clifton Park, NY 12065
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years experience servicing adolescents, adults and families. My experience includes treatments for depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger management, substance abuse, women's issues, sexual and domestic violence as well as parenting issues.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 15 years experience servicing adolescents, adults and families. My experience includes treatments for depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger management, substance abuse, women's issues, sexual and domestic violence as well as parenting issues.
(518) 750-6762 View (518) 750-6762
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Ellen Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clifton Park, NY 12065  (Online Only)
I have experience utilizing trauma-informed therapy to assist with the management of depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and interpersonal conflict.
I believe that every person holds unique life experiences that cumulate to create the story of who they are. These stories provide context to how people express themselves and view the world around them. Within the therapeutic space, I seek to meet clients in a warm, non-judgmental environment, one that is guided by a holistic framework to identify what health and wellness look like for each individual. By incorporating a strengths-based approach and emphasizing acceptance, I focus on collaboratively exploring each person's story to find the balance in accepting what they cannot control and making changes in areas they can.
I have experience utilizing trauma-informed therapy to assist with the management of depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and interpersonal conflict.
I believe that every person holds unique life experiences that cumulate to create the story of who they are. These stories provide context to how people express themselves and view the world around them. Within the therapeutic space, I seek to meet clients in a warm, non-judgmental environment, one that is guided by a holistic framework to identify what health and wellness look like for each individual. By incorporating a strengths-based approach and emphasizing acceptance, I focus on collaboratively exploring each person's story to find the balance in accepting what they cannot control and making changes in areas they can.
(872) 276-8046 View (872) 276-8046
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.