Depression Therapists in Doylestown, PA

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Christine Knochenhauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Counseling can help you towards living your best life possible and becoming the healthiest version of yourself. People who seek my services include adult, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression , grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. Having been in private practice for almost 20 years I have helped people with a broad range of issues. I continue to be amazed and inspired by the human spirit, and our ability to improve our lives with help, support and guidance.
(267) 810-0026
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Lavanya Devdas
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer individual therapy for anxiety, depression , adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and life transitions, and couples therapy.
Have you ever felt, "Why is this happening to me, I don't know who I am anymore!" Constant worrying, low mood, relational challenges, and life transitions can wear you down. Simultaneously, navigating multiple cultural contexts can challenge your values and world views, often creating dissonance about who you are. Within the mindful space of therapy, I can help you examine the nature of your worries, the frequent blues, your existing thinking style, responses to people and the world around you. Through collaboration, I can offer alternative ways of thinking and responding to challenges, and help develop an effective coping toolkit.
(215) 631-3433
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Danisha Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression , or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
(267) 369-2239
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Kimberly Stanley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, RYT200
Verified
Verified
I offer holistic mental health counseling tailored to your unique needs. My specialties include the mental health care of individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression , or other unidentified angst. My clients are typically working adults who may need help processing through an isolated distressing event, grief/loss, unresolved issues over the life span, loneliness or isolation, or those who may be seeking a long-term commitment to the therapeutic process. However you show up, you will be met with empathy and flexibility.
(267) 592-6936
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Christine Marston
Psychologist, PhD, LP, CEDS
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I help people who are stressed & struggling to feel like themselves again. As an experienced psychologist, I'll help you gain perspective about your problem and inspire change. During unsettling times, we'll make sense of why you are feeling bad and help you live better. I treat men, women, teens & couples helping with depression , anxiety & panic, eating issues & disorders, relationship problems, trauma, dissociative disorders, self-harm and life's transitions. I'm a brainspotting practitionner & collaborate with dietitians & physicians. Call me to schedule a first session. We'll get to know each other and make a plan from there.
(267) 221-6478
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Doylestown, PA 18902
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Nicole Cangelose
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Nicole Cangelose is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression , anxiety, ADD/ADHD and substance/alcohol use disorders. Nicole works with clients ranging in age from 18 to 75+ utilizing an eclectic approach including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoanalytic elements. Nicole has experience in working within individual, group, couples/marital, and family therapy sessions with individuals across various life stages; she also has experience in working with clients interested in tobacco/nicotine cessation.
(267) 361-1368
Doylestown, PA 18902
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Sam Malfitano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When people feel safe to express all of their feelings, true healing can begin. For many, they have repressed these feelings for years, creating a disconnect within the mind, body & soul. Which separates you from your true self. This disconnect results in searching externally within people, places & things to feel a sense of relief, only to find this is just a temporary solution. This cycle perpetuates symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression , eating disorders, substance use & much more to cope with the uncomfortable painful emotions & memories.
(267) 644-3114
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Robin Ackerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Robin Ackerman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in various inpatient and outpatient settings. She specializes in depression , anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, childhood behavioral difficulties, ADD/ADHD and transitional life issues. Robin treats patients 5 years of age and older by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques into her practice. She utilizes a strength-based approach to help individuals see how thoughts, feelings, patterns, along with past and present conflicts, contribute to current struggles.
(267) 550-5301
Doylestown, PA 18902
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Corinne DiSalvo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a nationally certified trauma therapist and also have experience working with diagnoses of depression , anxiety and ADHD, among others.
I am an individual and marriage and family therapist that is licensed to work with couples, adults, children, and adolescents. I have experience working with adults and children individually as well as in couples or family sessions. Therapy is the setting to help build upon your strengths in order to have long-term stress management and sustainable change. I am also able to provide supervision to individuals working towards a degree in Marriage and Family therapy or working towards their license.
(267) 443-1434
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Doylestown, PA 18902
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Ariel Virk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My clientele spans all ages, teens, young adults, and adults. Clients come to me because they are struggling with a symptom calling them to begin examining their lives. My clients struggle with anxiety, depression , family conflict, disordered eating, or difficulty allowing closeness in their relationships.
(267) 214-7364
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Deirdre Hally Shaffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My practice focuses on the reduction of depression , anxiety, work related stress; relationship enhancement; healing through grief and loss; living with chronic illness; and Twelve Step Recovery from alcohol/drug abuse.
I have been in private practice for more than 25 years, working collaboratively with individuals and couples who are navigating life transitions and challenges in search of reduced stress, healing, and growth. With the use of empowering, supportive, solutions-focused strategies, I specialize in personal and relationship improvement with the goal of finding resiliency, joy, and meaning in life. I strive to help create loving, supportive relationships through couples counseling, conflict management in family and interpersonal relationships, and parenting and co-parenting coaching. Therapy dog is available. Working with individuals who are navigating the difficult waters of divorce is an area of specialty.
(215) 764-5631
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Deborah Kleeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life is not easy- it doesn't go the way we planned. Talking to someone who understands is the first step when things become difficult. I am a Certified School Counselor and Certified Student Assistance Counselor with 35 years of experience in assessing and addressing substance use, anxiety, depression , school avoidance, OCD, learning issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
(267) 459-8889
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Annie Yocum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping adults and adolescents work through stress, anxiety, depression , grief, and trauma.
Welcome. I see individual therapy as a process of joining someone in dealing with difficult situations or problems. I will listen carefully and strive to provide an emotionally safe and nonjudgmental space to explore and work through your concerns. Experiencing a genuine connection in a relaxed and non-stigmatizing atmosphere is an important part of therapy, and we can see if we are a "good match" to work together.
(215) 987-6583
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Amy C O'Neill
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is a privilege to witness personal growth and be present with a person as they evolve. Providing a safe, confidential, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere, to work through identified problem areas is crucial to success. Managing negative patterns of thinking and behaving allows one to flourish on an interpersonal level, emotionally, and in the context of all relationships. I have extensive knowledge and experience working with anxiety, depression , addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, and many other issues.
(215) 874-6368
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Melissa Rowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Melissa also has a strong background in working with clients who suffer from depression , anxiety, struggles navigating major life transitions, and recovery from trauma.
Melissa provides individual therapy with the goal of assisting her clients in making beneficial and gainful improvements in their lives. With an unbiased, empathetic, and genuine approach, Melissa will work with clients to identify and achieve their desired therapeutic goals starting from the first session. She primarily utilizes components of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and person-centered therapy, with an emphasis on building upon an individual's strengths.
(267) 535-2112
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Doylestown, PA 18902
Not accepting new clients
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Mike Longacre
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My path to becoming a therapist started with my own struggles with anxiety and depression , which led me to a path of healing and self-discovery.
Let’s admit it, life is hard, and with these difficulties come suffering. Seeking counseling for this suffering is sometimes a very scary and difficult endeavor. I admire your bravery in seeking help, and pride myself on providing a non-judgmental, accepting, and comfortable space to explore and work on these struggles together.
(215) 660-3607
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Doylestown, PA 18902
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Vanessa Litzenberger
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Vanessa. I am an Intern at Welsh Therapy and in a Masters of Social Work Graduate program. I work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults for a variety of mental health issues. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression , disordered eating, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and trouble with addictions with pot and alcohol. My work is psychodynamic in nature and I have a warm personable approach with clients. I love working with teens and will be specializing in adolescents when I am in full time private practice to become and LCSW. A safe space for kids to talk about their issues is important.
(215) 791-8687
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Shannon Minnick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the past 18 years, I have worked with hundreds of adolescents in area community mental health agencies and as a visiting school counselor, and am now offering services privately, specializing in young adults, adolescents, parenting, & women's issues. I help with issues like stress, anxiety, depression , trauma, grief, parent-child relationships, peer issues, and self-esteem. I treat all of my clients with positive regard, warmth, and kindness. My approach is strengths based and holistic, incorporating evidenced based interventions. I want you to feel free and safe to talk about whatever you would like to in my office.
(215) 608-6227
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Krista McDemus
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Update 5/2023: Accepting female clients, both in-person and virtual. Are you a woman who is experiencing relationship stress, life transitions or feeling overwhelmed by things outside of your control? Or maybe you are a teen or young adult who is struggling to manage school pressures or finding relationships where you feel valued? Women and girls face unique pressures that can contribute to feelings of anxiety or depression and interfere with well-being. We will work together to build healthy coping skills and an increased sense of security and self-esteem.
(267) 263-7146
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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Dana Baltus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping clients that suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety, depression , PTSD, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationships.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to succeed in life and reach their full potential, but living in a world full of high expectations and pressure can leave you feeling lost and confused in your mind and body. The pain you endure through trauma, loss and grief, life transitions, and relationship issues can impact you in more ways than you can imagine. No one should have to go through these circumstances alone.
(215) 874-6439
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Doylestown, PA 18901
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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.