Depression Therapists in Ambler, PA
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Samantha Dunnum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
I’ve worked with ages 4-18, as well as adults. I have experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of challenges including the impacts of generational trauma, parent-child relational challenges, and relational difficulties. I’ve also worked with a wide range of diagnoses including
depression
, anxiety, autism, adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders and mood disorders.
Waitlist for new clients
Rachael F Rosenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience in a range of emotional health needs, including anxiety,
depression
and grief.
Sometimes life sits heavy on our shoulders. This past year has been especially difficult- isolating, ever changing and transforming “normal” as we knew it. We need support along the way to untie knots, approach new solutions and receive warm support, especially during difficult chapters in life. I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in helping individuals find solutions with a supportive, problem solving approach. You can expect that therapy with me will prioritize understanding your individual needs and collaboration.
Emily DeMalto
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults dealing with trauma, eating disorders, body image concerns,
depression
, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, life transitions, and personality disorders.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rodgers. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor focused on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which I collaborate with clients to pursue their goals of change, self-discovery, acceptance or understanding. I believe that everyone can benefit from a relationship that is authentic, curious, non-judgmental, honest, and provides a space supportive of growth and self-discovery. This is the environment I seek to cultivate with clients in my practice.
Ellie Ettman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a practicing, licensed therapist for the past 14 years, I have encouraged and supported many people to become their best selves. I have worked with people who were on very different journeys; with extensive experience with those who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, those who have experienced some kind of trauma in their life, who have self-esteem issues, grief and loss struggles, as well as substance abuse issues. My style of therapy draws from modalities such as cognitive- behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, while I emphasize active listening and the implementation of a person centered, strengths- based approach.
Cassandra R Gallinot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
While working in both school and outpatient settings I gained experience with a wide range of mental health needs such as anxiety,
depression
, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, behavioral and emotional needs, family and relationship challenges.
I have diverse experience across populations for the last 9 years. I started out working as both an inpatient therapist as well as Therapeutic Staff Support in a school setting while studying for my graduate degree. I then moved on to work as a mobile therapist and school based therapist for years before working in a private practice environment. The primary populations I work with include children, adolescents, as well as young adults.
Emily Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is a personal journey that helps people develop insight into past and present experiences to ensure a more positive and healthy present and future. I have significant experience helping people manage feelings of anxiety and
depression
. I help people develop coping skills and strategies to manage anxiety and feel a sense of control over their thoughts and actions.
Depression
, lack of motivation, and hopelessness can feel overwhelming, so I feel committed to helping people develop and foster feelings of empowerment and fulfillment.
J Snyder Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
J Snyder Therapeutic Services LLC is a multidisciplinary practice specializing in the integrated delivery of Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Psychiatrically overseen Medication Management, via three brick and mortar locations in Ambler, North Wales, and Blue Bell, Pa, in addition to Telehealth. JSTS treats a spectrum of patients with ages ranging from five throughout the lifespan, struggling with symptoms or diagnoses of myriad afflictions such as
depression
, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and ADHD.
Allison Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience treating individuals experiencing
depression
.
I will provide a safe therapeutic space where you can explore your authentic self, feel fully seen, and become comfortable sharing anything and everything. I will listen without judgment, offer empathy, ask growth-promoting questions, and help you discover healthier ways of relating to yourself and the other important people in your life. I value establishing a strong therapeutic alliance and will take the time to truly get to know you, learn your story, and help you feel understood. Ultimately, my goal is that therapy will result in you experiencing a happier, more balanced life with greater fulfillment.
James N Stowe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, CCPG
Verified
Verified
Hello. I'm James and I appreciate that you are considering me to be your therapist. The decision to begin therapy for the first time or with a new treatment professional requires strength, courage and commitment. Whether you're dealing with anxiety,
depression
, ADHD, relationship issues, financial pressures, addiction or any other obstacle that prevents you from living the life that you want, finding the right therapist for you is an important part of getting yourself back to where you would like to be.
Bonnie Eccles
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma,
depression
, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, psychosis, and relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Music Therapist focused on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which I collaborate with clients to pursue their goals. I draw from psychodynamic and humanistic theories to assist clients in becoming aware of ways in which past experiences may influence one’s connection with self and others today, while accessing and engaging with inherent areas of strength and health.
Breanna Potts
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping individuals reclaim their power over their life by using their strengths and resiliency to overcome their struggles. I love working with teen girls and young women struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, body image, anxiety,
depression
, self-esteem, and OCD. However, I welcome any person and would be honored to share in your healing journey!
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Brigette Potgieter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Anxiety and
depression
have a way of waking us up to the ways in which we have strayed from our true nature.
Anxiety is ruining your life. You are smart, competent, and lovable, but every day is a struggle to trust that this is true. The "shoulds" and "what-ifs" pile up before the first cup of coffee, draining you of energy and stealing your joy. It's time to turn the table on anxiety. You deserve the support and guidance it takes to feel stronger, lighter, clearer, and more excited about your life. You've tried doing this alone. Now it's time to get help. Let's talk. Call me for your first 20-minute discovery at no charge. The first step in the direction you want to go.
Stephanie Compton-Bain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LBS
Verified
Verified
I have the most experience working with clients who struggle with Anxiety and
Depression
, Neurodiversity such as Autism and ADHD/ADD, Relationship Conflicts, Life transitions, and Complex Trauma and Abuse.
Hi! I'm Stephanie (she/her). I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS). I have been serving the Eastern Pennsylvania area for 10 years as a Masters level clinician. I'm constantly striving to be an anti-racism, gender and sexuality affirming, humanistic clinician. Individuals I see often want to feel like they can breath through their obstacles, live authentically, and gain a fuller understanding for their path in life. My clients feel connected to my compassionate approach and safe therapeutic environment.
Derek Pendleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
I have over two decades of experience providing individual, family, and couples therapy to people of all ages and diagnoses. My areas of specialty include adult/adolescent
Depression
, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction (All Types), Anger Management, and Asperger's Disorder, for which I utilize my experience and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness Practices. In addition, utilizing Evidenced-Based Practices, I work well with families whose children struggle with behavioral and emotional problems, including diagnoses of ADHD, ODD, and Autism.
Audrey M. Morrow
Psychologist, MS
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families to resolve negative thoughts, feelings, hurts and self-concepts and to move ahead in a healthier and clearer way.
I am so appreciative of the trust that I have received over the years from my clients.
My expertise lies in working with individuals burdened by anxiety,
depression
and stress.
Bruce S. Zahn
Psychologist, EdD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
These are uncertain times. Do you worry that you're falling into an ever-deepening rut of fear,
depression
, and misery that is robbing you of inner peace and happiness? Do you find yourself ruminating about the future and unable to sleep restfully? I am a Licensed Psychologist in PA, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, with over 40 years of experience. I trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at pioneer Dr. Aaron Beck's clinic at Penn, and have since trained many psychologists in these evidence-based methods. I am glad to discuss your unique needs and determine if I can help you.
Not accepting new clients
Sally McGinty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
With specialties in trauma, anxiety and
depression
, as well as others, I can offer you professional expertise to help overcome life's challenges.
Life can be exciting, scary, beautiful, painful, and most often is a combination of all of these. It may feel that the ground beneath us constantly shifts as we work to keep our balance. Some days it is a challenge just to get out of bed and face the day. Other days seem easy, we have energy and we wonder how to make it last. At times we may find ourselves engaging in unhealthy behaviors trying to quiet the anxiety that never completely resolves no matter how hard we try. Self-doubt creeps in, we question not only our choices but our very selves. Traumatic events, recent or remote, may shake our foundation and make us wonder if we will ever feel safe again. Life is hard and messy and beautiful, all at the same time. Therapy can help you discover your personal strengths and resources, allowing you to confidently face the hard and messy parts. Therapy can also help you connect with your courage to pursue and embrace all that makes life beautiful for you. In addition to acceptance, empathy and guidance, I offer my belief in your ability to grow and flourish when you can’t find it in yourself.
Andrew H. Johanson Jr
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMin, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe one of the most important parts of the counseling process is to develop a trusting caring relationship. With this relationship, much can be gained from the counseling sessions. I have worked well with individuals and families who have emotional pain. For many clients, helping them understand what creates such emotional pain, gaining insights puts them on a path for a more fulfilling life. In my practice I work with individuals who have sadness,
depression
, loss, relationship difficulties, family difficulties, sexual challenges and sexual abuse. My mission in therapy is to respect each client, and walk with them at their healing pace, I believe if we walk together on this healing journey life will be better.
Beth Waks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My work has been devoted to helping people work through relationship issues. Often clients enter therapy feeling lonely,
depressed
, or anxious. I hope to help clients feel comfortable with therapy and to begin to learn more about their early experiences, which may have led to negative thoughts and/or difficulty in relationships. I utilize EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples) to help clients understand how their underlying feelings may result in behaviors which contribute to unsatisfying relationships. My ultimate goal is to help clients change negative patterns and find more comfort and closeness in their lives.
Sean Anthony Homsher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you've wondered, "Why do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again, or why do find myself picking the wrong partners, or people to surround myself with?" Many people decide to seek therapy after some sort of crisis. Whether it be a break up, career change, loss of a loved one, a diagnosis of illness, or end-of-life issues, people can find peace of mind by speaking with a trained therapist. Still others are looking for relief from Anxiety &
Depression
, assistance managing Autism Spectrum Disorder in a child, or other family member, or overcoming sports and artistic performance anxiety, while maximizing results.
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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.