Depression Therapists in Arizona
Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704
I work with adolescents and adults, struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. You may be here because your life is feeling a bit out of control. You may be feeling depressed or anxious, possibly frustrated with emotions that change quickly. My approach begin with listening and developing a non-judgmental understanding of what brings you to therapy at this time in your life. We then work together on helping you move toward the life you want to be living.
I work with adolescents and adults, struggling with painful emotions, to create a more meaningful life, cope more effectively with stress and improve their relationships. You may be here because your life is feeling a bit out of control. You may be feeling depressed or anxious, possibly frustrated with emotions that change quickly. My approach begin with listening and developing a non-judgmental understanding of what brings you to therapy at this time in your life. We then work together on helping you move toward the life you want to be living.
Gregory Custer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Whether you are struggling with depression, how relationship issues feel, the incredible inertia of a panic attack-- and conversely, what it took to surpass, adapt, and heal from the experience(s) of them.
That saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" -- I think it should be "What doesn't kill me makes me suffer." So many people feel unheard, disconnected, tired, worthless, fearful, sad, anxious and forgettable. They need the skills to nurture their resilience, to discern their incredible value. There's a loneliness in struggling. But I'm here to help you heal yourself with a new, creative perspective and find resources you didn't know you possessed.
Whether you are struggling with depression, how relationship issues feel, the incredible inertia of a panic attack-- and conversely, what it took to surpass, adapt, and heal from the experience(s) of them.
That saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" -- I think it should be "What doesn't kill me makes me suffer." So many people feel unheard, disconnected, tired, worthless, fearful, sad, anxious and forgettable. They need the skills to nurture their resilience, to discern their incredible value. There's a loneliness in struggling. But I'm here to help you heal yourself with a new, creative perspective and find resources you didn't know you possessed.
ADHD Treatment Center and Wellness Clinic
DNP, PMHNP, FNP-C, MSN
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282
Caroline Olotu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She sees both Adults and Children. She specializes in psychiatric mental health care, specializing in the evaluation & treatment of ADHD and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, test anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD and Bipolar disorder. We provide medication management if you’re already taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or other ADHD medications, after an initial evaluation, we can provide refills for your medication. Tele-medicine sessions available
Caroline Olotu is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner. She sees both Adults and Children. She specializes in psychiatric mental health care, specializing in the evaluation & treatment of ADHD and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, test anxiety, insomnia, depression, PTSD and Bipolar disorder. We provide medication management if you’re already taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or other ADHD medications, after an initial evaluation, we can provide refills for your medication. Tele-medicine sessions available
Kathy Esarey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85022 (Online Only)
Areas of specialization include ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, OCD, Trauma/Abuse.
Kathy is a licensed therapist with mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Areas of specialization include ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, ODD, OCD, Trauma/Abuse.
Kathy is a licensed therapist with mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Debbie Kovaleski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
Debbie partners with individuals, families, and groups, through creativity and determination, to address the obstacles in their lives and find a path that is meant for them. Debbie has 13 years of experience working with adults and children of all ages, including working with children in the school setting. She strives to help people with depression, anxiety, marital issues, and a wide array of life's challenges. This includes helping children and their parents navigate today's issues.
Debbie partners with individuals, families, and groups, through creativity and determination, to address the obstacles in their lives and find a path that is meant for them. Debbie has 13 years of experience working with adults and children of all ages, including working with children in the school setting. She strives to help people with depression, anxiety, marital issues, and a wide array of life's challenges. This includes helping children and their parents navigate today's issues.
Kristien Hollingsworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Seashell Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85086 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! As an EMDR trained clinician, I make it a priority to build a supportive and close relationship my clients will need to move forward in a positive and productive way! I specialize in working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain and chronic disease. My goal is to offer a trauma focused healing space for you! Because I see clients by video, I provide therapy throughout the state of Arizona!
Accepting New Clients! As an EMDR trained clinician, I make it a priority to build a supportive and close relationship my clients will need to move forward in a positive and productive way! I specialize in working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss issues, substance abuse issues, chronic pain and chronic disease. My goal is to offer a trauma focused healing space for you! Because I see clients by video, I provide therapy throughout the state of Arizona!
Bryce Waite
Counselor, MC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gilbert, AZ 85296
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and feel like they have taken over your life completely? Do you ever feel like you are not enough or that you always fall short of the expectations placed on you by yourself and/or others? These are all things that can cause us to feel alone, misunderstood, and defeated. My goal as a counselor is to help you not only overcome these challenges, but to also find increased purpose and meaning in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and feel like they have taken over your life completely? Do you ever feel like you are not enough or that you always fall short of the expectations placed on you by yourself and/or others? These are all things that can cause us to feel alone, misunderstood, and defeated. My goal as a counselor is to help you not only overcome these challenges, but to also find increased purpose and meaning in your life.
Lyndz Simpson-Reblin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Yuma, AZ 85364
My name is Lyndz Simpson-Reblin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked both in an inpatient psychiatric crisis setting to and in outpatient and private practice settings. I utilize evidenced-based practices and tools to assist my clients in obtaining the help that they need. I work with adults and children of all ages. I am EMDR and Sand Tray trained and utilize evidenced-based tools to assist my clients in having the best possible outcomes. Some of the areas that I specialize in are trauma, children and adolescents, anxiety, depression, bipolar, co-occurring disorders, and much more.
My name is Lyndz Simpson-Reblin, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked both in an inpatient psychiatric crisis setting to and in outpatient and private practice settings. I utilize evidenced-based practices and tools to assist my clients in obtaining the help that they need. I work with adults and children of all ages. I am EMDR and Sand Tray trained and utilize evidenced-based tools to assist my clients in having the best possible outcomes. Some of the areas that I specialize in are trauma, children and adolescents, anxiety, depression, bipolar, co-occurring disorders, and much more.
Riane Dawson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282 (Online Only)
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Telehealth Only - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years’ experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, couples, and adolescents struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, and difficult life adjustments.
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Telehealth Only - I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years’ experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, couples, and adolescents struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, and difficult life adjustments.
Meagan MacCleary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85209
Meagan is a fully licensed independent Therapist. She has dedicated her life to helping people identify and accomplish their goals, break habits and overcome trauma to achieve a peaceful, balanced life. She enjoys helping people who are committed to overcoming challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and difficult life transitions. Meagan has special interest in working with survivors of abuse including narcissistic, intimate partner, childhood and sexual. She will assist you in developing skills to help you thrive, feel grounded, and live in accordance with your values.
Meagan is a fully licensed independent Therapist. She has dedicated her life to helping people identify and accomplish their goals, break habits and overcome trauma to achieve a peaceful, balanced life. She enjoys helping people who are committed to overcoming challenges such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and difficult life transitions. Meagan has special interest in working with survivors of abuse including narcissistic, intimate partner, childhood and sexual. She will assist you in developing skills to help you thrive, feel grounded, and live in accordance with your values.
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My experience includes working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, women’s specific issues.
The story we often tell ourselves can be negative and self destructive. From there we create negative patterns in our behaviors, communication, relationships, and daily lives. We self-sabotage because the story we tell ourselves says, “we aren’t good enough.” I have a strong passion in helping individuals, families, and couples redefine their stories, rediscover their inner strengths, and find inner peace. When we are able to see our self worth and reconnect with our values, we are able to create more meaning in our daily lives and relationships, especially the relationship we have with ourselves.
My experience includes working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, women’s specific issues.
The story we often tell ourselves can be negative and self destructive. From there we create negative patterns in our behaviors, communication, relationships, and daily lives. We self-sabotage because the story we tell ourselves says, “we aren’t good enough.” I have a strong passion in helping individuals, families, and couples redefine their stories, rediscover their inner strengths, and find inner peace. When we are able to see our self worth and reconnect with our values, we are able to create more meaning in our daily lives and relationships, especially the relationship we have with ourselves.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-T
Verified Verified
Mesa, AZ 85204
Accepting New Clients. Greetings! I provide a compassionate environment to those needing support with whatever life throws at them. I am particularly passionate about helping those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, trauma, addiction, codependency, OCD, grief and loss and pet bereavement.
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Sandra Seby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, self esteem issues, relationship problems, and all kinds of grief, including "ambiguous loss" grief when, for example, a family member has a loved one coping with serious mental illness and resolution seems unattainable.
I understand life can throw curveballs, causing us to feel unbalanced and uncertain how to proceed. During these times, I can provide guidance and strategies to help you regain stability and hope. I do this using evidenced-based strategies such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, IFS Parts Work, mindfulness, to name a few modalities.
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, self esteem issues, relationship problems, and all kinds of grief, including "ambiguous loss" grief when, for example, a family member has a loved one coping with serious mental illness and resolution seems unattainable.
I understand life can throw curveballs, causing us to feel unbalanced and uncertain how to proceed. During these times, I can provide guidance and strategies to help you regain stability and hope. I do this using evidenced-based strategies such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, IFS Parts Work, mindfulness, to name a few modalities.
Holly Garnett
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tempe, AZ 85282
My role as a therapist is to offer a safe space in which you can explore life’s challenges. Utilizing an integrated approach, we can work to identify and build upon your own strengths and address current needs. Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I strive to be compassionate and culturally sensitive while helping you work toward your goals. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or self-esteem challenges, I invite you into a non-judgmental space to work through your struggles.
My role as a therapist is to offer a safe space in which you can explore life’s challenges. Utilizing an integrated approach, we can work to identify and build upon your own strengths and address current needs. Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I strive to be compassionate and culturally sensitive while helping you work toward your goals. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, or self-esteem challenges, I invite you into a non-judgmental space to work through your struggles.
Phyllis Ann Crawford
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Specializing in the needs of children, adolescents and adults
I have worked in the counseling field since 1995 and understand that everyone faces difficult times in their lives and feels overwhelmed. I offer the necessary strategies to overcome setbacks and renew your positive attributes.
Counseling can help with:
Depression
Anxiety
Child/Adolescent Concerns
Grief & Loss
Parenting Concerns
Life Stressors
Relationship Issues
Specializing in the needs of children, adolescents and adults
I have worked in the counseling field since 1995 and understand that everyone faces difficult times in their lives and feels overwhelmed. I offer the necessary strategies to overcome setbacks and renew your positive attributes.
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Depression
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Grief & Loss
Parenting Concerns
Life Stressors
Relationship Issues
Holly Randle
Counselor, LAC, MA, BHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
In addition to Person-Centered Therapy, working with clients who experienced trauma and developed symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety led me to the path of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Taking new patients 14 years and older. Virtual appointments available. The hardest step in the journey to self-care is asking for help. Every individual is different in how they process emotions and difficult experiences. Together, we will focus on a person-centered approach that builds on your strengths and identifies the barriers. We will develop skills that allow you to be present, while acknowledging the past and building your future. We will use a broad array of therapy methods that fits your individual needs and goals.
In addition to Person-Centered Therapy, working with clients who experienced trauma and developed symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety led me to the path of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
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Shawn Foltz Emmons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85014
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
I enjoy doing all types of therapy for all different issues to include depression, anxiety, addiction/substance use and abuse, health and wellness, grief, trauma, parental alienation, developmental challenges, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, codependency, work stress and relationship conflict. I work with people to identify treatment goals and create a treatment regimen that fits their needs which includes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, behavior modification, interpersonal therapy, sport psychology and coaching.
Allison Pincus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
I specialize in helping individuals to heal from trauma through the use of EMDR as well as navigate all life transitions including relationships, work/school stress, parenting, grief, depression, anxiety, and more.
Feeling stuck? Like you're not in the place you should be in your life right now? I understand that feeling completely and I'm here to help. Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we hope and we begin to feel down, hopeless, worried, or alone. I will help you recognize that it's OK to have these difficult feelings...and even normal! When we learn to acknowledge and accept our feelings we can begin to move through them and find meaning and joy in our lives again. We can put down the shame, guilt, and burden we feel and find our true purpose again. I'm here to walk along side you on your journey toward self-growth and healing.
I specialize in helping individuals to heal from trauma through the use of EMDR as well as navigate all life transitions including relationships, work/school stress, parenting, grief, depression, anxiety, and more.
Feeling stuck? Like you're not in the place you should be in your life right now? I understand that feeling completely and I'm here to help. Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we hope and we begin to feel down, hopeless, worried, or alone. I will help you recognize that it's OK to have these difficult feelings...and even normal! When we learn to acknowledge and accept our feelings we can begin to move through them and find meaning and joy in our lives again. We can put down the shame, guilt, and burden we feel and find our true purpose again. I'm here to walk along side you on your journey toward self-growth and healing.
Veronica Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tempe, AZ 85284 (Online Only)
I believe "you are what you always needed". My goal is to hold space for clients to examine underlying reasons for anxiety or depression. I guide clients in addressing their unmet needs, tap into their inner wisdom, and to learn adaptive skills. I encourage clients to identify how self-love and authenticity shows up in their decision-making and how it contributes to emotional relief.
I believe "you are what you always needed". My goal is to hold space for clients to examine underlying reasons for anxiety or depression. I guide clients in addressing their unmet needs, tap into their inner wisdom, and to learn adaptive skills. I encourage clients to identify how self-love and authenticity shows up in their decision-making and how it contributes to emotional relief.
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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.