Depression Therapists in Shenandoah, VA
I love to help others work through depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma.
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step.
I love to help others work through depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma.
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step.
Children, At-Risk-youth, criminally involved juveniles and adults, children and adults with a history of trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), depression, anxiety.
Stephanie has worked in the human services field since 2008 when she began working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. She obtained her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 2011 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2015. Upon graduating with her MSW, Stephanie worked in juvenile corrections. She then worked providing o
Children, At-Risk-youth, criminally involved juveniles and adults, children and adults with a history of trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), depression, anxiety.
Stephanie has worked in the human services field since 2008 when she began working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. She obtained her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 2011 and her Master’s in Social Work in 2015. Upon graduating with her MSW, Stephanie worked in juvenile corrections. She then worked providing o
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Traits of depression, anxiety, panic, avoidance, resistance, and unhappiness are not our best.
Hi. I'm Lisa Smith, a Clinical Social Worker. I like our therapy to be a time of creating what next steps you are willing to try. Together we think of the barrier. I act as a coach for accountability with awareness of any diagnosis or past struggles you've had. I highlight your strengths and together we celebrate victories. The therapy I use is research-based. I'll show you the logic and ease of following incremental steps. I will share the traits of your personality or diagnosis that are working for or hindering progress. When plans don't work, we begin again.
Traits of depression, anxiety, panic, avoidance, resistance, and unhappiness are not our best.
Hi. I'm Lisa Smith, a Clinical Social Worker. I like our therapy to be a time of creating what next steps you are willing to try. Together we think of the barrier. I act as a coach for accountability with awareness of any diagnosis or past struggles you've had. I highlight your strengths and together we celebrate victories. The therapy I use is research-based. I'll show you the logic and ease of following incremental steps. I will share the traits of your personality or diagnosis that are working for or hindering progress. When plans don't work, we begin again.
I utilize a variety of modalities spanning across many mental health concerns, such as: depression, PTSD, substance use, and anxiety.
Hello, my name is Stormi Nuckoles, and I am a Resident in Counseling based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I am currently practicing at Rocktown Counseling under the supervision of Allison Garcia, LPC. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I am committed to supporting clients through a variety of concerns, including identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I have a particular passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I utilize a variety of modalities spanning across many mental health concerns, such as: depression, PTSD, substance use, and anxiety.
Hello, my name is Stormi Nuckoles, and I am a Resident in Counseling based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I am currently practicing at Rocktown Counseling under the supervision of Allison Garcia, LPC. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I am committed to supporting clients through a variety of concerns, including identity development, life transitions, trauma, and grief. I have a particular passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns.
I also offer psychological evaluations of cognitive, educational, and social/emotional functioning. Evaluations can be helpful for admission to private schools, identification of learning or processing disorders, diagnosis of ADHD, as part of an application for standardized test accommodations, or to gather more information about emotional functioning.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, behavioral problems, and social concerns.
I also offer psychological evaluations of cognitive, educational, and social/emotional functioning. Evaluations can be helpful for admission to private schools, identification of learning or processing disorders, diagnosis of ADHD, as part of an application for standardized test accommodations, or to gather more information about emotional functioning.
I primarily work with young adults/adults and middle/high school-aged children, helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Danielle Ferebee, a licensed clinical social worker and the proud owner of Empowerment Counseling & Coaching. I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to build your confidence and support your growth. My focus is on helping individuals, families, and my community navigate challenges, improve relationships, and lead fulfilling lives." I believe in empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience and long-term well-being.
I primarily work with young adults/adults and middle/high school-aged children, helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hi, I’m Danielle Ferebee, a licensed clinical social worker and the proud owner of Empowerment Counseling & Coaching. I believe in creating a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to build your confidence and support your growth. My focus is on helping individuals, families, and my community navigate challenges, improve relationships, and lead fulfilling lives." I believe in empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey, fostering resilience and long-term well-being.
I am a generalist and can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, relationship concerns, and exploration of gender or sexual orientation.
I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.
I am a generalist and can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, relationship concerns, and exploration of gender or sexual orientation.
I view the relationship between the client and therapist as the most important aspect of therapy. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space in which clients feel comfortable being open about their experiences. I spend time getting to know my clients, listening to their needs, and meeting them where they are. I utilize an integrative approach to treatment, emphasizing emotion-focused and interpersonal process theories, along with evidence-based techniques.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support and guide you on your journey to healing.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. I have worked and interned in a variety of clinical settings such as group homes, residential treatment facilities, crisis centers, detention centers, juvenile drug courts, and outpatient practices.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support and guide you on your journey to healing.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. I have worked and interned in a variety of clinical settings such as group homes, residential treatment facilities, crisis centers, detention centers, juvenile drug courts, and outpatient practices.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Mary Struzinsky, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS) with over 30 years of experience working in counseling settings such as private practice, serving as a counselor and administrator for agencies providing foster care and adoption, youth residential, and outpatient mental health services for adults and families. In my free time, I spend time with my family, including my husband, three kids, four cats, and a new puppy. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Syracuse University.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am Mary Struzinsky, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Trauma Specialist (CTS) with over 30 years of experience working in counseling settings such as private practice, serving as a counselor and administrator for agencies providing foster care and adoption, youth residential, and outpatient mental health services for adults and families. In my free time, I spend time with my family, including my husband, three kids, four cats, and a new puppy. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Syracuse University.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or something that is unable to be categorized, I am here to walk with you through this journey.
During my journey, I came close to giving up, however I persevered. I now work to support others who wish to overcome obstacles in their lives that are holding them back from their own goals.
Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, trauma or something that is unable to be categorized, I am here to walk with you through this journey.
During my journey, I came close to giving up, however I persevered. I now work to support others who wish to overcome obstacles in their lives that are holding them back from their own goals.
I also have experience supporting individuals as they manage depression, adjust to life changes, and recover from traumatic situations.
I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2024. I integrate a faith-based approach into cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help clients achieve their goals.
I also have experience supporting individuals as they manage depression, adjust to life changes, and recover from traumatic situations.
I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2024. I integrate a faith-based approach into cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help clients achieve their goals.
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine and Virginia with extensive experience in mental health and child welfare. I believe that while we are all impacted by traumatic events and serious life stressors, these experiences can ultimately make us stronger. My goal is to help people find the strength and joy that can come from healing the wounds left by these events. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, bringing a warm and friendly approach to this important healing process.
At Thriveworks, we specialize in helping with issues like anxiety, depression, grief/loss, stress, life transitions, and more.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine and Virginia with extensive experience in mental health and child welfare. I believe that while we are all impacted by traumatic events and serious life stressors, these experiences can ultimately make us stronger. My goal is to help people find the strength and joy that can come from healing the wounds left by these events. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, bringing a warm and friendly approach to this important healing process.
I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, family relationships, life transitions, and multicultural/diversity issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Virginia. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help them find the answers they seek. My approach to therapy is collaborative and eclectic. I believe that each person is unique, and therefore, therapy should be tailored to meet your specific needs.
I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, family relationships, life transitions, and multicultural/diversity issues.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in Virginia. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help them find the answers they seek. My approach to therapy is collaborative and eclectic. I believe that each person is unique, and therefore, therapy should be tailored to meet your specific needs.
I specialize in supporting clients dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and various life stressors.
I earned my Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling that incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. This allows me to tailor treatment to meet the unique ne
I specialize in supporting clients dealing with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and various life stressors.
I earned my Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, and I utilize an eclectic approach to counseling that incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. This allows me to tailor treatment to meet the unique ne
I am Doris Dodson (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to using a strengths-based approach to support clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, adoption, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
I completed my Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University. I pride myself on being warm, accepting, and compassionate, and I genuinely care about my clients. My approach is eclectic and integrated, drawing on holistic methods that incorporate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interview
I am Doris Dodson (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to using a strengths-based approach to support clients dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, adoption, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
I completed my Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University. I pride myself on being warm, accepting, and compassionate, and I genuinely care about my clients. My approach is eclectic and integrated, drawing on holistic methods that incorporate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interview
I am Katie, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of clinical experience working in community mental health with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, grief, loss, phase of life problems, self-esteem, identity issues, and relationship issues.
I use an eclectic approach to counseling, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), motivational interviewing techniques, grief counseling, and mindfulness-based techniques. I work to help clients improve coping and problem-solving skills, challenge thinking patterns, and support personal growth.
I am Katie, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 13 years of clinical experience working in community mental health with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, grief, loss, phase of life problems, self-esteem, identity issues, and relationship issues.
I use an eclectic approach to counseling, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy (ABT), motivational interviewing techniques, grief counseling, and mindfulness-based techniques. I work to help clients improve coping and problem-solving skills, challenge thinking patterns, and support personal growth.
My areas of expertise encompass anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, and substance use.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on various theoretical orientations to customize interventions for each client's unique needs. Methods include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
My areas of expertise encompass anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, and substance use.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on various theoretical orientations to customize interventions for each client's unique needs. Methods include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Throughout my career, I've been honored to support a varied clientele, from children to young adults, addressing challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to interpersonal struggles and grief.
My journey with mental health has shaped who I am. While everyone's experience is personal, mine fuels my dedication to support others through their challenges. In a society that often misunderstands mental health, I strive to create a haven for self-discovery, reminding you that you're never alone. I hold a Bachelor's from Mary Baldwin University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University.
Throughout my career, I've been honored to support a varied clientele, from children to young adults, addressing challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to interpersonal struggles and grief.
My journey with mental health has shaped who I am. While everyone's experience is personal, mine fuels my dedication to support others through their challenges. In a society that often misunderstands mental health, I strive to create a haven for self-discovery, reminding you that you're never alone. I hold a Bachelor's from Mary Baldwin University and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Mennonite University.
So, in psychotherapy, I invite my clients to explore, identify, and take guidance from their emotional experiences, honoring their depression, anxiety, and other symptoms while finding more effective ways of living well.
My professional relationships are typically psychotherapeutic (with children, adolescents, adults and seniors in individual, couple, family and group settings). I minimize cognitive/behavioral perspectives and interventions, only including them as components of gestalt, humanistic, client-centered, interpersonal and existential approaches.
So, in psychotherapy, I invite my clients to explore, identify, and take guidance from their emotional experiences, honoring their depression, anxiety, and other symptoms while finding more effective ways of living well.
My professional relationships are typically psychotherapeutic (with children, adolescents, adults and seniors in individual, couple, family and group settings). I minimize cognitive/behavioral perspectives and interventions, only including them as components of gestalt, humanistic, client-centered, interpersonal and existential approaches.
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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.