Depression Therapists in Monongahela, PA
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Polovina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My approach to therapy is centered around creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I believe in the power of collaboration, and I aim to work together with you to identify your goals and challenges. My practice focuses on a holistic understanding of each individual, recognizing that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives.
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Polovina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My approach to therapy is centered around creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I believe in the power of collaboration, and I aim to work together with you to identify your goals and challenges. My practice focuses on a holistic understanding of each individual, recognizing that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives.
Are you anxious...tired...exhausted? Are you so busy that you've forgotten who you are and what makes you happy? What are you putting off until tomorrow that you'd like to start today? New diet? New career? New adventure? New relationship? If you find yourself living on autopilot and forgetting what "happiness and joy" might feel like, let's connect and work together toward a more authentic and enriched life. Life is not a dress rehearsal. You can begin again!
Are you anxious...tired...exhausted? Are you so busy that you've forgotten who you are and what makes you happy? What are you putting off until tomorrow that you'd like to start today? New diet? New career? New adventure? New relationship? If you find yourself living on autopilot and forgetting what "happiness and joy" might feel like, let's connect and work together toward a more authentic and enriched life. Life is not a dress rehearsal. You can begin again!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping individuals with a variety of difficulties. I have a positive wellness approach and focus on individual strengths.
I believe in the innate worth of every human being. We are all striving to be the very best that we can with the resources we have. We may not all be responsible for our problems or current situation, but we have to be the ones to solve them anyway.
I view counseling from a holistic and strength based perspective and believe total wellness is the balance of mind, body and spirit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience helping individuals with a variety of difficulties. I have a positive wellness approach and focus on individual strengths.
I believe in the innate worth of every human being. We are all striving to be the very best that we can with the resources we have. We may not all be responsible for our problems or current situation, but we have to be the ones to solve them anyway.
I view counseling from a holistic and strength based perspective and believe total wellness is the balance of mind, body and spirit.
Hi, I’m Paulann, a counselor at WholeLife Integrative Therapy and I work with adults 18 years and older. I understand that starting therapy can feel challenging, but I believe life’s difficulties often offer powerful opportunities for growth and transformation. My approach is skills-based—focusing not just on insight, but also on teaching you practical tools to manage your mental health. I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma and dissociation, and I incorporate mindfulness techniques to help you reconnect with your mind and body. Together, we’ll create a safe space for lasting change.
Hi, I’m Paulann, a counselor at WholeLife Integrative Therapy and I work with adults 18 years and older. I understand that starting therapy can feel challenging, but I believe life’s difficulties often offer powerful opportunities for growth and transformation. My approach is skills-based—focusing not just on insight, but also on teaching you practical tools to manage your mental health. I specialize in EMDR therapy for trauma and dissociation, and I incorporate mindfulness techniques to help you reconnect with your mind and body. Together, we’ll create a safe space for lasting change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (PC007093) working in the state of Pennsylvania. Working in the mental health field since 2007 has allowed me the honor of working with a broad spectrum of clients. Upon completion of my MS from California University of Pennsylvania, I gained extensive experience working in substance abuse treatment. I entered the private practice realm in 2014 where I began treating individuals, children, and families in an outpatient setting.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (PC007093) working in the state of Pennsylvania. Working in the mental health field since 2007 has allowed me the honor of working with a broad spectrum of clients. Upon completion of my MS from California University of Pennsylvania, I gained extensive experience working in substance abuse treatment. I entered the private practice realm in 2014 where I began treating individuals, children, and families in an outpatient setting.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and personal growth.
As a board-certified counselor, I am passionate about providing personalized care that helps you feel understood and supported. I believe therapy is not just a way to address challenges but a powerful tool for growth and transformation. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where we can work together to help you navigate life’s uncertainties, build resilience, and connect with your best self. I take an eclectic approach to counseling, tailoring our work to your unique needs. With a focus on what you can control, I aim to empower you to create meaningful change.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and personal growth.
As a board-certified counselor, I am passionate about providing personalized care that helps you feel understood and supported. I believe therapy is not just a way to address challenges but a powerful tool for growth and transformation. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space where we can work together to help you navigate life’s uncertainties, build resilience, and connect with your best self. I take an eclectic approach to counseling, tailoring our work to your unique needs. With a focus on what you can control, I aim to empower you to create meaningful change.
Have you went through a traumatic experience, struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern?
I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2013 and couldn't imagine working in any other field. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and spirituality.
Have you went through a traumatic experience, struggling with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern?
I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2013 and couldn't imagine working in any other field. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and spirituality.
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed and not sure why?
By utilizing CBT, person centered, and other interventions, I help focus on diving into one's emotions and thoughts to help individuals understand themselves and move towards a life they want.
Have you been feeling anxious or depressed and not sure why?
By utilizing CBT, person centered, and other interventions, I help focus on diving into one's emotions and thoughts to help individuals understand themselves and move towards a life they want.
I am oriented towards psychodynamic therapy. I have been in private practice in the mon valley for 20 years.
I am oriented towards psychodynamic therapy. I have been in private practice in the mon valley for 20 years.
You don’t need to face the challenges of life alone. My goal is to help you embrace your unique strengths and find a balance in all facets of your life. As a licensed professional counselor, I have helped individuals work through a variety of experiences (grief, trauma, life transitions, improved emotional regulation and coping, and more). I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe place to help them become the best version of themselves.
You don’t need to face the challenges of life alone. My goal is to help you embrace your unique strengths and find a balance in all facets of your life. As a licensed professional counselor, I have helped individuals work through a variety of experiences (grief, trauma, life transitions, improved emotional regulation and coping, and more). I believe that everyone deserves to have a safe place to help them become the best version of themselves.
Are you seeking Christian counseling in Pennsylvania for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues?
We provide in-person and online Christian counseling, blending Biblical principles with therapies like DBT and attachment-focused care. Our therapists specialize in trauma, addiction, relationships, and more, offering personalized, holistic support.
Are you seeking Christian counseling in Pennsylvania for anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues?
We provide in-person and online Christian counseling, blending Biblical principles with therapies like DBT and attachment-focused care. Our therapists specialize in trauma, addiction, relationships, and more, offering personalized, holistic support.
More Therapists Nearby
Many clients come to me feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the strain of life transitions.
I’m Eric, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. At Cedarlight Counseling, I believe therapy should feel grounded and genuine. Many clients arrive feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or quietly exhausted from holding everything together. I work best with teens and adults who want to understand what’s driving their emotions and find steadiness again. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s been blocking you, and build practical ways to reconnect with what matters most and move toward a more meaning life.
Many clients come to me feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the strain of life transitions.
I’m Eric, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania. At Cedarlight Counseling, I believe therapy should feel grounded and genuine. Many clients arrive feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or quietly exhausted from holding everything together. I work best with teens and adults who want to understand what’s driving their emotions and find steadiness again. Together, we slow things down, uncover what’s been blocking you, and build practical ways to reconnect with what matters most and move toward a more meaning life.
Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals.
Experience specialized care at Choices with outpatient therapists skilled in CBT and EMDR therapies. Our goal is to assist you towards healing and a brighter future. Feel welcomed by our friendly environment of zero stigma, ultimate privacy & no judgment. The right therapist changes everything.
Whether it's depression, anxiety, or trauma, our family-owned practice is committed to guiding you towards your goals.
Experience specialized care at Choices with outpatient therapists skilled in CBT and EMDR therapies. Our goal is to assist you towards healing and a brighter future. Feel welcomed by our friendly environment of zero stigma, ultimate privacy & no judgment. The right therapist changes everything.
My ideal client is someone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty finding balance in their personal life. They need a safe space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop coping strategies to manage overwhelming feelings. Their goal is to cultivate self-awareness, build confidence, and create a sense of inner peace, as they want to feel more grounded and empowered in their everyday life.
My ideal client is someone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty finding balance in their personal life. They need a safe space to explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop coping strategies to manage overwhelming feelings. Their goal is to cultivate self-awareness, build confidence, and create a sense of inner peace, as they want to feel more grounded and empowered in their everyday life.
I help clients manage anxiety, lift the weight of depression, and navigate relationship challenges.
Looking to find clarity, confidence, and balance in life? I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with 7+ years of experience helping clients navigate life’s twists and turns. I use a real-life, client-centered approach rooted in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness, focusing on small, intentional changes that lead to meaningful results. Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of four, a wife, and a fan of dogs and humor—bringing a down-to-earth perspective into every session.
I help clients manage anxiety, lift the weight of depression, and navigate relationship challenges.
Looking to find clarity, confidence, and balance in life? I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with 7+ years of experience helping clients navigate life’s twists and turns. I use a real-life, client-centered approach rooted in CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness, focusing on small, intentional changes that lead to meaningful results. Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of four, a wife, and a fan of dogs and humor—bringing a down-to-earth perspective into every session.
The most courageous thing you can do is to begin the journey of understanding your own story. Our past experiences touch nearly every relationship in our lives. Often, despite our best efforts, old unhelpful patterns re-emerge. Our ways of coping with stress and uncertainty become painful and limiting with time. Psychotherapy can be a space to unlearn these harmful patterns and heal past hurtful experiences. I use an eclectic framework for therapy that depends on what my client feels is most helpful, though my roots are in attachment, psychodynamic and EMDR therapies.
The most courageous thing you can do is to begin the journey of understanding your own story. Our past experiences touch nearly every relationship in our lives. Often, despite our best efforts, old unhelpful patterns re-emerge. Our ways of coping with stress and uncertainty become painful and limiting with time. Psychotherapy can be a space to unlearn these harmful patterns and heal past hurtful experiences. I use an eclectic framework for therapy that depends on what my client feels is most helpful, though my roots are in attachment, psychodynamic and EMDR therapies.
I am most comfortable treating eating disorders and body image, relationship concerns/couples, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, women's issues, and addictions.
My approach to counseling often draws upon an eclectic range of modalities to ensure an experience tailored to your needs and personality, but the foundation of my practice is person-centered.
I am most comfortable treating eating disorders and body image, relationship concerns/couples, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, women's issues, and addictions.
My approach to counseling often draws upon an eclectic range of modalities to ensure an experience tailored to your needs and personality, but the foundation of my practice is person-centered.
Is something keeping you from being your best? We all have great value and the ability to achieve great things. Sometimes, the burdens of this life, including past trouble, negative thinking/emotions, difficult circumstances, poor choices and lack of support can hold us back from reaching our potential. I believe my role as a counselor is to help others be more aware of their own strengths and abilities, so they can set and achieve positive goals. I believe in welcoming people with unconditional acceptance and support, and helping them work through difficulty to build and execute a plan to become the best version of themselves.
Is something keeping you from being your best? We all have great value and the ability to achieve great things. Sometimes, the burdens of this life, including past trouble, negative thinking/emotions, difficult circumstances, poor choices and lack of support can hold us back from reaching our potential. I believe my role as a counselor is to help others be more aware of their own strengths and abilities, so they can set and achieve positive goals. I believe in welcoming people with unconditional acceptance and support, and helping them work through difficulty to build and execute a plan to become the best version of themselves.
Are you ready to regain control of your life? Lucky for you, you’re in the right place. It is my goal to push you to your fullest potential, empowering you to be the best version of yourself. Change can be difficult, but also rewarding. During our time together, it is my promise to work just as hard as you - while meeting you where you’re at. I offer a “down-to-earth” clinical style that provides a safe, supportive, and genuine space for you to be your truest self, without the fear of judgment.
Are you ready to regain control of your life? Lucky for you, you’re in the right place. It is my goal to push you to your fullest potential, empowering you to be the best version of yourself. Change can be difficult, but also rewarding. During our time together, it is my promise to work just as hard as you - while meeting you where you’re at. I offer a “down-to-earth” clinical style that provides a safe, supportive, and genuine space for you to be your truest self, without the fear of judgment.
I offer counseling for adults going through life transitions, grief-related issues, anxiety, depression, as well as a range of other needs.
I've worked in several outpatient clinics, at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, & in dual-diagnosis settings. I also have a passion for facilitating groups. In Boston, I worked at the VA Medical Center, where I counseled veterans with HIV/AIDS, & vets with cancer.
I’m also a certified Reiki Master and believe strongly in the power of mind/body connection.
I offer counseling for adults going through life transitions, grief-related issues, anxiety, depression, as well as a range of other needs.
I've worked in several outpatient clinics, at inpatient psychiatric hospitals, & in dual-diagnosis settings. I also have a passion for facilitating groups. In Boston, I worked at the VA Medical Center, where I counseled veterans with HIV/AIDS, & vets with cancer.
I’m also a certified Reiki Master and believe strongly in the power of mind/body connection.
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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.