Depression Therapists in Memphis, TN
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Amani Loggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My current areas of interest are anger issues, self image and self esteem issues, anxiety,
depression
, grief/loss, and trauma.
If you’ve been hesitant to seek counseling due to not wanting to seem “crazy”, I am here to tell you that everyone can benefit from talking to a licensed mental health professional. You can most definitely pray (if you are a person of faith) and talk to a therapist at the same time! We all have some sort of baggage, but it’s totally up to you how you choose to address it. There’s no shame in seeking help, and it’s my personal mission to destigmatize receiving professional mental health treatment.
Memphis, TN 38109
Not accepting new clients

Valerie Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I strive to create a caring and non-judgmental environment for all clients. I look forward to assisting people of any cultural background, belief system, gender or sexual orientation. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and mindfulness-centered. I utilize various, evidenced-based models that best fit the preferences and personal goals of the person seeking treatment. I primarily work with adults who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, trauma, relationship problems, childhood issues and chronic stress. Initial emails and calls will go directly to the Intake Coordinator who will set your first appointment with me.
Not accepting new clients

Megan Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I especially enjoy work with pre-teens, teenagers, and adults experiencing life transition issues, eating disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum issues, body image issues, self-esteem/self-worth issues, generalized and social anxiety, trauma,
depression
, attachment issues and grief and loss. I believe in helping clients heal by establishing safe and secure attachments to themselves and others, utilizing current strengths as well as internal and external resources to create lasting change.

Sarah Lebovitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. I specialize in treating anxiety,
depression
and Post-traumatic stress disorder using different approaches, including cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, family systems and EMDR. I have a special interest in working with clients with body image and disordered eating issues. I am specially trained in play therapy and work with children as young as 4 years old. I have 20+ years of experience in working with clients who have traumatic life experiences, including sexual assault and other types of violence.
Not accepting new clients

Jessica Seebeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT, TCYMT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
While I have experience with a variety of mental health issues, my specialties are those around worthiness, self-image, trauma, anxiety, and
depression
.
*While my practice is currently full, feel free to email me regarding the waitlist.* Sometimes the hardest thing to do is show up. Your healing is important, and no one deserves to suffer in isolation. I believe that all people are inherently resilient, and you are no exception. My counseling approach is humanistic-experiential, as I believe in tailoring our sessions to fit best who you are as a person. My approach is strengths-based, encourages emotional awareness and release, along with evidence-based therapies of EMDR and IFS.

Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Truth Reveal Recover Health and Wellness, LLC is about healing and restoration. As a therapist, I go along the healing journey with you to help you reach who you see as your true self. There are parts of us that have become oppressed by anxiety,
depression
, lack of confidence, trauma, amongst other things. The journey of healing begins with you! Let's heal! Allow me on your journey of healing so that you may reveal the truths you need from the traumas that held you captive within yourself. Truth Reveal Recover provides a safe, open and warm space where you can start your healing. Let's Heal!
Waitlist for new clients

Glen Matthew Stamps Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MS
Verified
Verified
I utilize these techniques to effectively treat individuals struggling with challenges such as
depression
, anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, substance use, emotional dysregulation, and trauma.
Searching for someone to help when we are struggling can be difficult and uncomfortable. I want to make that process a little bit easier by employing a non-judgmental approach to meet someone where they are. My name is Matt Stamps, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider. I believe in an empathic approach to therapy in which I work with my clients as partners to heal and recover from mental health issues. I utilize evidence-based approaches to assist clients in developing coping skills and new perspectives to improve day-to-day life.

Genevieve Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work in private practice where I offer teletherapy treatment for symptoms of
depression
, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, life transitions, conflict, and anger management.
Do you need help in areas of your life? Are you unsure of what your next steps are? Did trauma affect you so bad you don't know where to turn? Did LIFE happen and make you rethink everything? I am here to help...

Paige Marcantel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Paige has been a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience as a therapist and leader. She has extensive experience in helping clients with historical trauma, stress,
depression
, anxiety, relationships, grief, and loss. Her counseling approach emphasizes non-judgement and building rapport as critical to success in working with clients.
Not accepting new clients

The Empowerment Hour Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We specialize in working with the AA millennial woman who is struggling with anxiety,
depression
, trauma and/ or general life transitions.
Our ideal client is the woman who has been feeling overwhelmed with her emotions & has almost given up hope that she will be able to push forward. She not been completely comfortable going to see a therapist been completely comfortable going to see a therapist nor has she previously been able to prioritize her mental health. We also work with African American adolescent girls who are struggling with self esteem, anxiety,
depression
and life transitions. We strive to engage, empower, and educate our clients rather they are looking for one on one therapy or products to guide them through the process.
Not accepting new clients

Kate Mallory
MA, MAT, LPC (T), NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience working with clients dealing with
depression
, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma.
Are you wondering if what you're feeling is "normal?" Different seasons in life can bring about changes in our mental and emotional state. If you are feeling anxious or
depressed
, there is great hope for healing, and I would love to help you.

Elizabeth Ferzacca
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Liz, I am a counselor who works with clients who may be struggling with life’s difficult experiences like anxiety,
depression
, trauma, and life changes. I enjoy working most with those who are motivated for change, ready to do the work, and are willing to learn more about their human experience in order to grow their understanding of their true selves.

Ebony Bailey Lpc Mhsp
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals who are at a crossroads in life. Whose goal is to move through life’s challenges. My ideal clients are those who are dealing with anxiety, adverse childhood experiences, codependency, communication,
depression
, life transitions, relationship stress, self-defeating beliefs, stress & traumatic experiences. Who are currently desiring support, balance & peace, but certain blocks have gotten in the way of finding enjoyment in life. Overtime, these blocks have disrupted your state of balance. Calming the nervous system is the foundation for this process. Choosing to invest in yourself is where you begin.

Amy L Bohannan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, BCBA, LBA
Verified
Verified
I work with a variety of different presenting concerns including anxiety,
depression
, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles, and stress management. My clinical interests are in family of origin and childhood trauma and eating disorders. I work from a psychodynamic, person-centered approach and integrate different modalities based on individual need to meet you where you are at to help facilitate change and reach your goals. Through building a compassionate, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, my clients can feel safe and vulnerable to discuss their deepest struggles.
Not accepting new clients

Antoinette Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have worked with clients battling various traumas,
depression
, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavioral issues, substance abuse, and domestic violence amongst others.
We all know that life happens, but what happens when you are not prepared for what life throws at you? Let’s face those problems together head on. My passion is to be a helping hand as well as an advocate for my clients in this thing called life. I seek to help my clients acknowledge their feelings instead of avoiding them, set boundaries when needed, and guidance through whatever stage of life they are at. I offer a safe space for my clients to come and start the process of healing and growth. I have a history of working with individuals including children of all ages from toddlers to adolescents and adults as well as families.

Laura Tanenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience in helping clients manage and overcome anxiety,
depression
, school issues, transitions, self-esteem , and trauma.
I am committed to helping my clients build resilience and work towards resolution and healing. I understand that mental health is a unique and personal journey for each individual, and I use a variety of modalities to create the best approach for each client. I believe in validation and curiosity in my therapeutic approach, while also helping my clients to do hard things and challenge themselves to create a more joyful and meaningful life. I work with adults, teens, children, and families, and have experience in helping individuals navigate a range of mental health concerns.

Nanetta Walls
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use my training as a Clinical Psychologist along with humor, compassion and experiential knowledge. I work with adults who want to make life changes. Frequently, I work with people in crisis, addressing acute
depression
, panic or grief. We can't change the past but we can change self defeating patterns or relationships in the present. I also work with people who have suffered abuse to live as survivors, not victims.

Sonia Torrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, NCC, NCACI
Verified
Verified
I have worked more than 10 years with people experiencing a variety of issues including
depression
, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, OCD, substance use, and behavioral addictions.
I welcome all clients seeking to find a safe space to explore emotional, mental, and behavioral issues that are impacting their life. If you are unsure of your goals or what direction in life to take to get there, I can help you explore your current situation and the patterns your past has in influencing you today. You do not need a game plan - just a willingness to put your toe in the water and take a chance at finding a life worth living.

Shelly L Wilkerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, MHSP, CSP-S, NCC
Verified
Verified
Connection to self & others is central to human life. Therefore, I prioritize cultivating a secure therapeutic relationship with clients characterized by safety, authenticity, & consistency. From this base, I have the honor of supporting clients as they foster a deep level of personal restoration & growth. I have worked with adolescent & adult clients across multiple settings to guide them towards healing wounds from
depression
, anxiety, familial/relational dysfunction, & various forms of dependency, among other issues.

Latrina Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I promote empowerment through cognitive-behavioral concepts meant to reduce
depression
and anxiety.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself, family and friends; the world? Has your story become lost in the loudness of “getting it done”? Is it hard for you to make sense of it all? If this is you, I may be able to help. My goal is to walk with you as you reconnect to your world. We can do this by teaching you skills to restore your voice and build authentic relationships. I am passionate about women’s issues and approach counseling from a place of authentic, honest connection. I believe there are many threats in society, meant to traumatize and fracture women. My goal is to help you overcome adversity and achieve wholeness.
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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.