Depression Therapists in East Congress, Austin, TX
Flourish Holistic Mental Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
Our holistic, somatic, mindful and integrative treatment approach that focuses on attachment and nervous system regulation is ideally suited for people who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship problems or recent / past trauma.
At Flourish! we recognize that it is hard to be a human navigating our current modern challenges - and even harder to do it alone. Our holistic, mindful and somatic approach to mental health is especially helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled, anxious, hopeless, or who have experienced recent or past trauma(s).
Our holistic, somatic, mindful and integrative treatment approach that focuses on attachment and nervous system regulation is ideally suited for people who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship problems or recent / past trauma.
At Flourish! we recognize that it is hard to be a human navigating our current modern challenges - and even harder to do it alone. Our holistic, mindful and somatic approach to mental health is especially helpful for people feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, unfulfilled, anxious, hopeless, or who have experienced recent or past trauma(s).
I have experience supporting adults struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
My approach is trauma-informed pulling from various therapeutic modalities that encourage deeper healing and self-awareness. My training utilizes EMDR, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Throughout the pandemic, I have found integrative and creative resources to offer my clients virtually.
I have experience supporting adults struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
My approach is trauma-informed pulling from various therapeutic modalities that encourage deeper healing and self-awareness. My training utilizes EMDR, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Narrative Therapy, and CBT. Throughout the pandemic, I have found integrative and creative resources to offer my clients virtually.
Sara Walls
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress and everyday stressors.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing within therapy. I use a few different modalities, mainly IFS (parts work), mindfulness and somatic therapy. In combination with the tools from these therapies I approach my clients from a polyvagal theory lens - AKA getting to know your nervous system and how it reacts to differing aspects of life.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress and everyday stressors.
I believe in a holistic approach to healing within therapy. I use a few different modalities, mainly IFS (parts work), mindfulness and somatic therapy. In combination with the tools from these therapies I approach my clients from a polyvagal theory lens - AKA getting to know your nervous system and how it reacts to differing aspects of life.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I utilize a combination of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, with a focus on systemic and trauma-informed perspectives. If you are not familiar with any of these approaches that is OK! The undercurrent here is that I am just a human soul connecting with another human soul.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma.
I utilize a combination of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, with a focus on systemic and trauma-informed perspectives. If you are not familiar with any of these approaches that is OK! The undercurrent here is that I am just a human soul connecting with another human soul.
Siobahn Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I specialize in helping clients heal from past traumas, enhance relationships, and develop coping skills for anxiety and depression.
As an LMFT Associate under the supervision of Dori Mackel, LMFT-S, I am committed to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families on their path to healing and wellness. Believing that clients are experts of their own lives, I work collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. My practice emphasizes creating strong, trust-based therapeutic relationships. I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to express themselves, fostering meaningful dialogue and effective strategies for overcoming challenges.
I specialize in helping clients heal from past traumas, enhance relationships, and develop coping skills for anxiety and depression.
As an LMFT Associate under the supervision of Dori Mackel, LMFT-S, I am committed to supporting individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families on their path to healing and wellness. Believing that clients are experts of their own lives, I work collaboratively to help them achieve their goals. My practice emphasizes creating strong, trust-based therapeutic relationships. I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to express themselves, fostering meaningful dialogue and effective strategies for overcoming challenges.
Jennifer Ann Escobedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am skilled in conducting assessments, developing customized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse populations, including those struggling with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, and other mental health concerns.
In treatment, I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am skilled in conducting assessments, developing customized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Shoshana Dresdner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
I love working with folx who are ready to do the work, but find that traditional talk therapy methods have not gotten them as deep as they'd like to go. I especially love helping individuals get clear on the root cause of their stuckness. I have found there is something very healing about exploring your past together, while ensuring you feel seen and heard. Together we can shift existing paradigms and old belief systems to form new narratives that feel authentic, holistic, and uniquely you by tending to your needs with lots of compassion and zero judgment.
I love working with folx who are ready to do the work, but find that traditional talk therapy methods have not gotten them as deep as they'd like to go. I especially love helping individuals get clear on the root cause of their stuckness. I have found there is something very healing about exploring your past together, while ensuring you feel seen and heard. Together we can shift existing paradigms and old belief systems to form new narratives that feel authentic, holistic, and uniquely you by tending to your needs with lots of compassion and zero judgment.
Rudy Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
Taking the first step toward therapy is a big deal, so I commend you for being here! Here’s the deal: Life has a way of throwing a lot at us, and it's often overwhelming! Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling through a difficult time, or just need a change, you don't have to face it alone. That's where I come in. My goal is to help you discover new paths to a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling. I focus on building a real, genuine connection with you because I believe trust, authenticity, and connection are key to meaningful progress.
Taking the first step toward therapy is a big deal, so I commend you for being here! Here’s the deal: Life has a way of throwing a lot at us, and it's often overwhelming! Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling through a difficult time, or just need a change, you don't have to face it alone. That's where I come in. My goal is to help you discover new paths to a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling. I focus on building a real, genuine connection with you because I believe trust, authenticity, and connection are key to meaningful progress.
Melinda Barsales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Congress, Austin, TX 78745
We exist in relationship with others, our society and culture, and as the embodied totality of our experiences. The collaborative process of re-imagining one’s life through the unique relationship with a therapist can create avenues for healing, hope, and possibility. My therapeutic approach is informed by an enthusiasm for creative expression, mindfulness practices, and conversational mutuality. I invite compassionate curiosity to shift unhelpful patterns and create new meaning in your life and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I welcome the opportunity to explore with you the process of becoming.
We exist in relationship with others, our society and culture, and as the embodied totality of our experiences. The collaborative process of re-imagining one’s life through the unique relationship with a therapist can create avenues for healing, hope, and possibility. My therapeutic approach is informed by an enthusiasm for creative expression, mindfulness practices, and conversational mutuality. I invite compassionate curiosity to shift unhelpful patterns and create new meaning in your life and relationships. I believe that you are the expert of your life and I welcome the opportunity to explore with you the process of becoming.
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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.