Depression Therapists in Presto, PA
Life is too short and beautiful to be stuck in cycles of anxiety and depression.
I never judge and deeply listen with empathy to my client's concerns and issues. I am also direct and will not hesitate to gently challenge you. I am not here just to listen, but also to encourage you to think, change and grow. I will also not hesitate to use 'adult language', and humor when needed and we will spend time laughing together.
Life is too short and beautiful to be stuck in cycles of anxiety and depression.
I never judge and deeply listen with empathy to my client's concerns and issues. I am also direct and will not hesitate to gently challenge you. I am not here just to listen, but also to encourage you to think, change and grow. I will also not hesitate to use 'adult language', and humor when needed and we will spend time laughing together.
Solutions are possible and within your reach. My approach to therapy is client centered, trauma informed and strength based. I have been fortunate to have served a variety of individuals with varying needs that include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional regulation, anger issues and grief. Together we can find ways around stumbling blocks and discover stepping stones to peace of mind.
Solutions are possible and within your reach. My approach to therapy is client centered, trauma informed and strength based. I have been fortunate to have served a variety of individuals with varying needs that include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional regulation, anger issues and grief. Together we can find ways around stumbling blocks and discover stepping stones to peace of mind.
I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events.
My therapeutic approach is wellness based & utilizes a blend of mindfulness, counseling, CBT, & expressive art therapy. Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
I work with women who are experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, grief and loss, fertility, miscarriage, transition to motherhood, and other life changing events.
My therapeutic approach is wellness based & utilizes a blend of mindfulness, counseling, CBT, & expressive art therapy. Through working with me, you will gain perspective to resolve conflicts and problems, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, build confidence, and achieve insight.
With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues.
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories. I help couples understand and focus on their emotional connection, adjusting their negative conflict cycle and working on improving and understanding each others attempts at communication.
With over 20 years of mental health experience and 14 years practicing therapy, I have learned to specialize in relationship/couples therapy and work as well as individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and other life and circumstantial issues.
I work through a multimodality system including Emotionally Focused therapy, Gottman, CBT, EMDR, Systemic and structural theories. I help couples understand and focus on their emotional connection, adjusting their negative conflict cycle and working on improving and understanding each others attempts at communication.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I believe in the transformative power of understanding and connection. With over 16 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, discover their inner strengths, and achieve personal goals. My approach is rooted in compassion and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering a safe and supportive environment for healing and self-discovery. I believe in providing each individual with specialized coping skills and techniques that allow them to continue their journey of healing long after the therapeutic relationship ends.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I believe in the transformative power of understanding and connection. With over 16 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, discover their inner strengths, and achieve personal goals. My approach is rooted in compassion and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering a safe and supportive environment for healing and self-discovery. I believe in providing each individual with specialized coping skills and techniques that allow them to continue their journey of healing long after the therapeutic relationship ends.
Currently accepting new clients!
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. They are seeking a safe space and helpful tools. I help you recognize what might be interfering with your daily life, relationships, and well-being—and support you in building healthier, more empowering beliefs and more effective ways of responding. I’m especially passionate about helping couples shift from disconnection to vulnerability and closeness by identifying the “stuck points” in communication. You already have the capacity for growth; my role is to help you access it.
Currently accepting new clients!
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. They are seeking a safe space and helpful tools. I help you recognize what might be interfering with your daily life, relationships, and well-being—and support you in building healthier, more empowering beliefs and more effective ways of responding. I’m especially passionate about helping couples shift from disconnection to vulnerability and closeness by identifying the “stuck points” in communication. You already have the capacity for growth; my role is to help you access it.
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Philosophy Therapy can help you enormously with your OCD, depression, or paranoia, for instance, as well as give you guidance in your relationships and help you de-escalate conflicts.
Philosophy Therapy is a revolutionary new way to improve. Since ancient times, the discipline of philosophy (practiced by the likes of Socrates, Hume, and Khayyam) has been used not just to advance science and politics, but also to heal the human soul. In Philosophy Therapy, we employ hard-earned conceptual distinctions made by philosophical geniuses over the millennia to solve our personal problems and get a better perspective on our own lives. I will walk you through your everyday concerns, mental health issues, and relationship problems, and help you ask and answer many perplexing questions that may be causing you suffering.
Philosophy Therapy can help you enormously with your OCD, depression, or paranoia, for instance, as well as give you guidance in your relationships and help you de-escalate conflicts.
Philosophy Therapy is a revolutionary new way to improve. Since ancient times, the discipline of philosophy (practiced by the likes of Socrates, Hume, and Khayyam) has been used not just to advance science and politics, but also to heal the human soul. In Philosophy Therapy, we employ hard-earned conceptual distinctions made by philosophical geniuses over the millennia to solve our personal problems and get a better perspective on our own lives. I will walk you through your everyday concerns, mental health issues, and relationship problems, and help you ask and answer many perplexing questions that may be causing you suffering.
My background is working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and who have experienced trauma.
I help my clients gain insight into the roots of their troubles and explore paths to coping from acceptance to positive change. Through a trusting, supportive, and non-judgmental relationship, therapy promotes a safe space to develop a meaningful awareness of who we are and why we are where we are in our lives.
My background is working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and who have experienced trauma.
I help my clients gain insight into the roots of their troubles and explore paths to coping from acceptance to positive change. Through a trusting, supportive, and non-judgmental relationship, therapy promotes a safe space to develop a meaningful awareness of who we are and why we are where we are in our lives.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression?
My interests include communication, boundaries, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, child and parental issues, relationship issues, and personal fulfillment. I utilize strategies including strategic, solution-focused, and collaborative styles through a direct and “real” approach to counseling.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression?
My interests include communication, boundaries, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, child and parental issues, relationship issues, and personal fulfillment. I utilize strategies including strategic, solution-focused, and collaborative styles through a direct and “real” approach to counseling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or mood swings?
My approach combines empathetic listening with evidence-based techniques to address your unique challenges. I use therapies like CBT and Strength-Based Therapy to create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore effective coping strategies and work on building resilience, helping you regain control and find lasting relief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or mood swings?
My approach combines empathetic listening with evidence-based techniques to address your unique challenges. I use therapies like CBT and Strength-Based Therapy to create a personalized plan tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore effective coping strategies and work on building resilience, helping you regain control and find lasting relief.
My focus includes addressing issues like depression, anxiety, co-dependency, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, peer relationships, school challenges, divorce, and relationship difficulties.
In our therapy sessions, I meet you where you are. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Strengths-based, Person-centered, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Attachment-based techniques. I emphasize evidence-based practices that foster lasting change and positive outcomes.
My focus includes addressing issues like depression, anxiety, co-dependency, anger management, self-esteem, trauma, peer relationships, school challenges, divorce, and relationship difficulties.
In our therapy sessions, I meet you where you are. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Strengths-based, Person-centered, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Attachment-based techniques. I emphasize evidence-based practices that foster lasting change and positive outcomes.
Do you often feel weighed down or burdened by feelings of loneliness or depression?
If so, come talk to me! We will work on strategies that can help you find amd address the root causes of these feelings and build meaningful relationships.
Do you often feel weighed down or burdened by feelings of loneliness or depression?
If so, come talk to me! We will work on strategies that can help you find amd address the root causes of these feelings and build meaningful relationships.
I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues.
I pride myself on being a personable counselor who easily establishes rapport with clients. I focus on being person-centered, actively listening, and genuinely caring about each individual’s journey. I encourage honesty and patience throughout the counseling process.
I am Victoria Cruse Motter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of issues, including family conflicts, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, substance use, chronic stress, trauma and PTSD, and women’s issues.
I pride myself on being a personable counselor who easily establishes rapport with clients. I focus on being person-centered, actively listening, and genuinely caring about each individual’s journey. I encourage honesty and patience throughout the counseling process.
Throughout my decade-long career, I've specialized in trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, and career challenges to address the unique hurdles individuals face.
Hi! My name is Nichol and I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with a dual role as a Licensed Therapist in Pennsylvania and a High School Counselor.
Throughout my decade-long career, I've specialized in trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, and career challenges to address the unique hurdles individuals face.
Hi! My name is Nichol and I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with a dual role as a Licensed Therapist in Pennsylvania and a High School Counselor.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, postpartum, perinatal, depression, and chronic health issues.
I bring a warm, creative, and collaborative approach to therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and grounded in deep human connection. I work through an integrative lens that draws from psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, postpartum, perinatal, depression, and chronic health issues.
I bring a warm, creative, and collaborative approach to therapy rooted in evidence-based practices and grounded in deep human connection. I work through an integrative lens that draws from psychodynamic theory, ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices.
My therapeutic focus includes: anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and identity development.
Personal change takes courage. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space through a collaborative approach, and my focus is on building a trusting therapeutic relationship between us to help you identify and reach your goals. My experience helping clients to discover and follow their own pathway for healing, growth and fulfillment.
My therapeutic focus includes: anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and identity development.
Personal change takes courage. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space through a collaborative approach, and my focus is on building a trusting therapeutic relationship between us to help you identify and reach your goals. My experience helping clients to discover and follow their own pathway for healing, growth and fulfillment.
I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and have helped these individuals with various issues such as: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, self esteem and relationship concerns.
"Life is a journey and only you hold the map," however you don't have to navigate alone. I truly believe in the healing power of human connection and will walk beside you as we work together to develop a healthier, happier you. Therapy is a collaborative process during which I will listen to, respect, and support you. I am eclectic in my approach and will tailor your treatment to an approach that is the best fit for you and your needs.
I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds and have helped these individuals with various issues such as: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, grief and loss, self esteem and relationship concerns.
"Life is a journey and only you hold the map," however you don't have to navigate alone. I truly believe in the healing power of human connection and will walk beside you as we work together to develop a healthier, happier you. Therapy is a collaborative process during which I will listen to, respect, and support you. I am eclectic in my approach and will tailor your treatment to an approach that is the best fit for you and your needs.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with stress, burnout, creative blocks, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions.
I help by providing a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, integrating creative outlets like art-making and creative writing to support self-awareness, insight, and emotional catharsis. My practice is unique because I emphasize creative expression in therapy as a way of helping you see challenges from a new angle to gain clarity and insight.
I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with stress, burnout, creative blocks, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions.
I help by providing a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, integrating creative outlets like art-making and creative writing to support self-awareness, insight, and emotional catharsis. My practice is unique because I emphasize creative expression in therapy as a way of helping you see challenges from a new angle to gain clarity and insight.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, OCD, life transitions, suicidality, and self-harm.
I am passionate about helping teens and adults navigate mental health struggles and life challenges in order to promote well-being. I am dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported throughout treatment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your experiences and developing the tools to create lasting and meaningful change. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support your treatment goals.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, OCD, life transitions, suicidality, and self-harm.
I am passionate about helping teens and adults navigate mental health struggles and life challenges in order to promote well-being. I am dedicated to creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported throughout treatment. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll work toward understanding your experiences and developing the tools to create lasting and meaningful change. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support your treatment goals.
In addition to helping clients work through anxiety, depression, grieving and other daily hindering symptoms, I also specialize in assisting clients explore issues around trauma and domestic violence, well as concerns regarding LGBTQ issues, racial identity, and gender identity.
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am the licensed marriage and family therapist of North Cook Counseling, where I offer couples, family, individual, and group therapy. Regardless of the type of session being held, I am committed to treating the 'whole person.' You are not just a set of symptoms entering into therapy; you are someone with a rich and often painful history of experiences, stemming from identity, cultural expectations, and relationships.
In addition to helping clients work through anxiety, depression, grieving and other daily hindering symptoms, I also specialize in assisting clients explore issues around trauma and domestic violence, well as concerns regarding LGBTQ issues, racial identity, and gender identity.
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am the licensed marriage and family therapist of North Cook Counseling, where I offer couples, family, individual, and group therapy. Regardless of the type of session being held, I am committed to treating the 'whole person.' You are not just a set of symptoms entering into therapy; you are someone with a rich and often painful history of experiences, stemming from identity, cultural expectations, and relationships.
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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.