Depression Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

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B Lindsay Corbett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are feeling emotionally unwell and struggling to cope with life’s difficulties, attending therapy can offer you support and guidance during these challenging times. Mental health challenges of depression , anxiety, grief, ADHD, high levels of stress, or self-esteem issues can impact your overall wellness and lead to not taking care of yourself. It is my mission to create a safe and supportive environment to assist you in self-discovery and healing. I will structure each session to your needs and we can create an action plan to help you feel equipped to cope with life’s adversities.
(412) 547-9665
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Pittsburgh, PA 15275
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Ashlee Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is simple. I believe it begins with an open conversation between two or more individuals. It is a collaborative process where my role as the therapist is to help facilitate the session dictated by your needs. Sharing thoughts, fears, hopes and concerns in a non-judgmental atmosphere fosters a safe and welcoming environment for personal growth. I provide counseling to individuals, couples, families, and young adults. My areas of interest include: anxiety; depression ; life transitions; parenting; Postpartum Depression & Anxiety; trauma; stress management; couples counseling; family therapy; and career stress.
(412) 912-2172
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Eric Berta, LPC, NCC, CCH
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCH
Verified
Verified
"Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by a-holes." (William Gibson) We take on a lot of stress from those around us - at work, at home, from strangers, from spouses & kids. From rage & stress, to grief, through life-stagnation & confusion to betrayal and divorce, my clients tend to be articulate & very smart, and prefer a counselor who is a realist, not someone who re-hashes old techniques or spouts trendy remedies.
(412) 888-0059
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Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Laura Tanczos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am licensed to provide therapy for adolescents (17+) and adults who are experiencing a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression , stress, self esteem and relationship problems.
(412) 228-0721
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Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Robin Freyberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice specializes in depression and anxiety.
You've likely landed on my profile because you're looking for more support and realize that you can't do it alone. Perhaps you've put everyone's needs before yours. Maybe you've told yourself that you can keep putting your feelings to the side. We sometimes believe that we should be able to manage it all and do it on our own. Whether you're struggling with depression or anxiety, family transitions during pregnancy or postpartum, or just trying to have more effective, supportive, and fulfilling relationships, I'm here to help. You don't have to carry it alone anymore.
(412) 530-4413
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Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Roxanne Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified
Verified
Roxanne Davis is a licensed therapist who practices evidence-based (tested and shown to be effective) therapy techniques and modalities. With a person-centered approach, she incorporates neuroscience with treatment modalities that will allow one to be in more control of their life and relationships. Her specialties are in anxiety disorders and depression . You choose the goals and she provides the knowledge and support that will allow you to live a life of joy and purpose. She has years of experience working with women and families, including victims and survivors of domestic violence.
(412) 207-3497
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Pittsburgh, PA 15229
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Jan A Wein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
I operate with the assumption that happiness and well being is contingent on good relations with others and a healthy regard for ourselves. Most problems presented in counseling can be understood as disconnection, an inability to embrace ourselves or the people around us. Therapy can be a means of reestablishing meaningful connections by addressing the obstacles that thwart us. These obstacles can take many forms, such as excessive fear, unresolved childhood injuries, stalemated conflicts, distorted beliefs, insecurities, depression or addictions. I have found that therapeutic conversations are a very effective means for overcoming the obstacles to connection, meaning and happiness.
(412) 228-0712
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Jena Meneo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialization include: Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Depression , Impulse Control, Relationships/Trust Issues, Self-Esteem/Shame, Trauma, Sexual Issues including Sexual Addiction/Compulsions, Internet Compulsions, Sexual Abuse, Sex Therapy, Anger Management, Stress Management, Eating Disorders, Grief/Loss, Substance Abuse, and Women's Issues.
Are you having difficulty making decisions, expressing your emotions, or struggling to improve your personal relationship(s)? Admitting we have a problem and working to change our behaviors can be a challenge. I use cognitive behavioral, humanist, and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients focus in the here and now while gaining insight into themselves. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers therapy designed to help you learn healthy coping skills and improve your well being. I do not offer evening or weekend hours.
(412) 387-5170
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Lesley McCaskey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
*Ring the bells that still can ring; forget your perfect offering; there is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in. (L. Cohen)* Are you feeling hopeless? Lost? Confused? Maybe you yearn for more joy or you are processing a loss or major life change. Perhaps anxiety and panic has shown up for reasons you can't understand or control. I am a therapist specializing in depression , anxiety, panic, life transitions, work or relationship stress, and difficulty managing intense emotions. I commend you on taking a step towards healing and I invite you to come to therapy with an open mind and heart.
(878) 206-6165
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Pittsburgh, PA 15208
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Lynn Harper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I see individuals from early adulthood through old age and have specialized training in: depression , anxiety, development across the lifespan, gender/sexuality, grief & loss, stress management & mindfulness practices, university counselling (including working with international populations), geriatrics, and issues related to intimacy/relationships. I offer both in person and telehealth (virtual) sessions.
(412) 567-4211
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Barbara Duarte Esgalhado
Psychologist, PhD, MFA
Verified
Verified
I have extensive background with people suffering from depression , anxiety, childhood and adult onset trauma, chronic and terminal illnesses, loss and/or death of a loved one, sexual identity struggles, and people with other psychological and/or physical challenges.
I believe that it is really important for a person to feel that someone truly hears and understands them. My approach is to create a space where you can feel safe, valued, and understood. From that place, we work together at helping you explore the life you want to live, including understanding and changing the obstacles that are getting in the way of your sense of self fulfillment and relatedness to others and the world.
(412) 415-7427
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Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Fran Meenan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Neither trauma nor depression , panic, grief, workplace stress, or even chronic illness and pain can stop us from feeling restored, reconnected and open to life and relationships.
I am currently unable to accept new clients. I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years. Painful past experiences, whether they occurred in childhood or recently, influence our moods, behavior and relationships often in surprising ways. These experiences can intensify depression , anxiety and panic, marital stress, self esteem issues, health crises and other conditions. I work with those struggling with the difficulties that follow recent and past experiences of stress or abuse. Negotiating the changes in our world and healing some of the broken places in our lives is challenging.
(878) 201-9111
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Jamie Sloan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I believe in using a holistic, strength based approach that builds on your current assets to help you achieve your goals. I work collaboratively with you to focus on individual whole health, which includes identifying your aspirations and emphasizing empowerment and self care. I have experience creating a safe and warm environment in which to incorporate evidenced based interventions and coping strategies to help improve focus and manage anxiety, grief, and depression . I also utilize expressive arts to help identify unique, creative approaches to help you improve the quality of your life.
(412) 948-7509
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Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Shelby O'Brien
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Shelby and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with clients ranging in age from 4-50 in the individual, family, and group settings. I have helped countless clients manage anxiety, depression , anger, suicidal thoughts, and process through various trauma. I have also worked with clients who have bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. I have also helped numerous clients navigate every day stressors related to family, school, work, and life changes. I love animals and am a believer that animals are also great healers and am interested in implementing other alternative forms of healing.
(412) 413-9043
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Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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Lisa Fleischer Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you have trouble opening up to others? Is it difficult to talk about your feelings? Do you ever wonder why you have certain thoughts? It’s common for people to bottle up emotions and project their feelings onto others, but there is a healthier way to handle them. You are worth it! I work with people who have experienced depression , anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. I have a special interest in working with women in Midlife. I can help you navigate the challenges of feeling stuck, questioning your identity, and setting your priorities.
(412) 455-8630
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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Lea Tambellini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My focus is trauma including complex and sexual trauma, as well as people struggling with anxiety, worry, and depression .
Understanding our life experiences and how they shape our views can be difficult to do alone. Traumatic events or troubling times, no matter how long ago, can bring up harmful thoughts and complicated feelings. Anxiety and self-doubt may be holding us back. Fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be this way. We will work to understand what you need for your own therapy journey. Building a trusting relationship is important to me, and I will be your support as you process what you have been through. Together, we can find balance in your life and bring hope and healing.
(412) 900-5158
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Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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Tiffany Joy Hebron
Counselor, LMHC, PLC, ADHD-CC
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is someone open to the process of therapy. Someone who is willing to show up for themselves, and “put in the work”. My client may be someone dealing with anxiety, depression , or challenges of ADHD, such as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. My client may be feeling in a rut or “stuck” in personal aspects of their life. My client may be challenged by different phases and stages of life, by not feeling capable or feeling easily overwhelmed. They want to engage in therapy and work on achieving their personal goals in a space where they are seen, heard, validated and encouraged.
(412) 275-5104
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Pittsburgh, PA 15203
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Theresa Welsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Theresa Welsh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a passion for providing the utmost quality of services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues, depression , anxiety, abuse, ADHD, stress, family conflict, life transitions, grief, and more. Theresa received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Geneva College, where she focused her studies on Marriage and Families.
(855) 924-4351
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Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Harlee Abromson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I commonly address anxiety, depression , identifying challenges, relationship issues, grief and loss.
I embrace all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation. I am trained and dedicated to listen compassionately, assist in problem solving and support you through difficult times. My passion for this profession began years ago because of my own trials and the gifts of wisdom, courage, faith, gratitude and patience that I received from those who helped me. For over twenty-five years I've enjoyed my work helping people successfully change, feel good about themselves, let go of painful pasts and overcome blocks to reach our hopes and dreams.
(724) 338-8253
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Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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Sandra Maria Pattinato
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd , LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with a number of different issues including depression , anxiety, grief, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, relationship issues, substance abuse and anger control.
I have 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked in a number of different settings and with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures. My priority is to meet the client where he or she is and help him or her by providing support, aid and guidance, so the client can work through processing the past, identifying present patterns and taking steps toward long lasting changes while addressing the client’s fears, challenges and worries along the way.
(412) 547-5734
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Pittsburgh, PA 15234
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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.