Depression Treatment Centers in Valencia, CA

Photo of Emily Pedersen - Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services, Treatment Center
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional difficulties.
We help both teens and adults heal their mental health with personalized therapy, life skills, and holistic care like yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Build coping skills and resilience, while feeling supported by a tight-knit community and aftercare to continue support beyond treatment.
(661) 384-8295 View (661) 384-8295
Photo of Alissa Whiteley - ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers, Treatment Center, PhDs, LMFTs, LCSWs, AMFTs, ACSWs
ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for teens experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychiatric Care, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Yoga/Fitness, Nutrition, Psychoeducation, the UCLA "PEERS" social skills program, and more. Now offering a virtual program for teens throughout California.
We offer full-day (Partial Hospitalization) and after-school (Intensive Outpatient) services for teens experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, school avoidance, ADHD, trauma, gender identity issues, and more.
Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Psychiatric Care, CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Yoga/Fitness, Nutrition, Psychoeducation, the UCLA "PEERS" social skills program, and more. Now offering a virtual program for teens throughout California.
(805) 793-0892 View (805) 793-0892
Photo of Luana Olavarria - New U Therapy Center & Family Services/ IOP, Treatment Center
New U Therapy Center & Family Services/ IOP
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
Each IOP/PHP client has individual therapy on top of the group therapy to work on your own traumas, blocks, substance and drugs dependance, anxiety and depression.
We use evidence-vased practices and interventions in our SUD Substance use or Mental Health IOP/PHP programs for adults and teens: such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, etc. along with a spiritual and wellness care growth therapy. In our programs, clients can find their life purpose and joy, build their community and social life, and find their true authentic self. Psychiatric staff would provide medication evaluation and management during and after the program. Our clients don't have to be terminated and wonder around to be linked to other clinics. Clients can continue individual therapy with their existing or new therapists within the center. Our VA IOP program for veterans also have access to ketamine therapy to ease their trauma and war symptoms and experience. To check if you qualify for our IOP and PHP program, please submit your inquiry to 818-697-4180
Each IOP/PHP client has individual therapy on top of the group therapy to work on your own traumas, blocks, substance and drugs dependance, anxiety and depression.
We use evidence-vased practices and interventions in our SUD Substance use or Mental Health IOP/PHP programs for adults and teens: such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, etc. along with a spiritual and wellness care growth therapy. In our programs, clients can find their life purpose and joy, build their community and social life, and find their true authentic self. Psychiatric staff would provide medication evaluation and management during and after the program. Our clients don't have to be terminated and wonder around to be linked to other clinics. Clients can continue individual therapy with their existing or new therapists within the center. Our VA IOP program for veterans also have access to ketamine therapy to ease their trauma and war symptoms and experience. To check if you qualify for our IOP and PHP program, please submit your inquiry to 818-697-4180
(661) 451-7398 View (661) 451-7398
Photo of Joseph Hunter - Cycles of Change | Drug Rehabs Los Angeles, Treatment Center, CATC IV
Cycles of Change | Drug Rehabs Los Angeles
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 addiction programs in Los Angeles County provide complete substance abuse treatment. We provide alcohol and opiate detox, residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient services. We are filled with a wide variety of tools to help you overcome your addiction in a safe and secure environment. The type and length of treatment for substance abuse varies as our programs are personalized to fit your individual needs as everyone travels a different path to recovery. Our qualified staff of doctors, nurses, clinical staff and counselors will assess your physical and psychological needs before you take your first step toward sobriety, and will continue to examine your progress with you throughout your recovery to ensure your success. Give our 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 addiction treatment centers a call today, and start your new life.
Our 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 addiction programs in Los Angeles County provide complete substance abuse treatment. We provide alcohol and opiate detox, residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient services. We are filled with a wide variety of tools to help you overcome your addiction in a safe and secure environment. The type and length of treatment for substance abuse varies as our programs are personalized to fit your individual needs as everyone travels a different path to recovery. Our qualified staff of doctors, nurses, clinical staff and counselors will assess your physical and psychological needs before you take your first step toward sobriety, and will continue to examine your progress with you throughout your recovery to ensure your success. Give our 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙨 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙖 addiction treatment centers a call today, and start your new life.
(661) 583-0035 View (661) 583-0035

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Photo of Matthew Mueller - Elevation Behavioral Health, Treatment Center
Elevation Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health accepts most private insurance plans. If you do not want to use insurance, we also offer private pay options. When you call our Admissions Team, we will walk you through all the available options.
Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions.
Elevation Behavioral Health accepts most private insurance plans. If you do not want to use insurance, we also offer private pay options. When you call our Admissions Team, we will walk you through all the available options.
(424) 395-3304 View (424) 395-3304
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve DBT Residential Treatment Center for Teens, Treatment Center
We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues.
A “Comprehensive DBT” program means that the treatment center includes all four formal components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy (1), skills training (2), skills coaching (3), and weekly staff consultation team (4). Evolve Vanalden is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Our Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT). A respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents, she ensures all staff members receive ongoing training in DBT techniques. Since many of our teens struggle with high emotional sensitivity and reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of treatment, our Vanalden team (which includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff) meets weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress.
We treat teens diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, or other issues.
A “Comprehensive DBT” program means that the treatment center includes all four formal components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT-focused individual and family therapy (1), skills training (2), skills coaching (3), and weekly staff consultation team (4). Evolve Vanalden is a fully compliant Comprehensive DBT program. Our Executive Clinical Director has been intensively trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech (the premier institute for DBT). A respected leader in Comprehensive DBT Residential Programming for Adolescents, she ensures all staff members receive ongoing training in DBT techniques. Since many of our teens struggle with high emotional sensitivity and reactivity, our licensed DBT clinicians and counselors are specially trained to respond to crises and provide in-the-moment, face-to-face skills coaching for your child 24/7. To ensure your teen is continuously receiving the highest standard of treatment, our Vanalden team (which includes a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, licensed therapists, on-site nurses, counselors and 24-hour support staff) meets weekly to evaluate their treatment administration and your teen’s progress.
(747) 204-0349 View (747) 204-0349
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Mental Health Residential Treatment Center, Treatment Center
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(888) 716-0901 View (888) 716-0901
Photo of Seasons In Malibu - The Beach Cottage at Seasons in Malibu, Treatment Center
We believe mental wellness results from effectively addressing underlying emotional, environmental, spiritual, physical and genetic issues. We rely on comprehensive assessment and diagnosis to develop individualized treatment plans.
We believe mental wellness results from effectively addressing underlying emotional, environmental, spiritual, physical and genetic issues. We rely on comprehensive assessment and diagnosis to develop individualized treatment plans.
(424) 373-6661 View (424) 373-6661
Photo of Kai Leilani - Maluhia Mental Health Program, Treatment Center
Maluhia Mental Health Program
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We also offer addiction and pain care, with on-site ketamine and TMS for depression, PTSD and anxiety
We are a physician-operated residential mental health program specializing in complex psychiatric conditions. Licensed for advanced treatments like ketamine and TMS, we focus on minimizing medications and offering intensive one-on-one care in a small, supportive home like setting. With only 6 clients at a time, we provide truly personalized treatment. We serve adults of all ages, including those with chronic pain. Unlike most centers, we are licenced for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
We also offer addiction and pain care, with on-site ketamine and TMS for depression, PTSD and anxiety
We are a physician-operated residential mental health program specializing in complex psychiatric conditions. Licensed for advanced treatments like ketamine and TMS, we focus on minimizing medications and offering intensive one-on-one care in a small, supportive home like setting. With only 6 clients at a time, we provide truly personalized treatment. We serve adults of all ages, including those with chronic pain. Unlike most centers, we are licenced for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
(562) 667-5880 View (562) 667-5880
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Teen Dual Diagnosis Residential Treatment, Treatment Center
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Navigating a teen's co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges requires expert intervention. Our specialized Dual Diagnosis residential program provides an intimate 6-bed setting, giving teens the targeted, immersive care they urgently need. We offer a safe, supportive environment with continuous 24/7 supervision and evidence-based therapies tailored to complex behavioral challenges. To support lasting recovery, Evolve also features structured outpatient therapy via our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Your teen will receive compassionate care at every single step.
(855) 344-3185 View (855) 344-3185
Photo of Gillian Bieler - Clearview Outpatient - Los Angeles, Treatment Center
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles treats depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and other complex mental health conditions.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles provides compassionate, individualized mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers evidence-based treatment through structured outpatient programs that integrate therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop practical skills for long-term stability and meaningful recovery.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles treats depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and other complex mental health conditions.
Clearview Outpatient Los Angeles provides compassionate, individualized mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team delivers evidence-based treatment through structured outpatient programs that integrate therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier relationships, and develop practical skills for long-term stability and meaningful recovery.
(424) 349-4794 View (424) 349-4794
Photo of Sara Ghassemy - Clear Behavioral Health Mental Health Residential, Treatment Center
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition, we will create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs.
Clear Behavioral Health's mental health residential treatment provides invaluable support, particularly if you or a loved one is experiencing a steady mental health decline or crisis. Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being. When extra time, safety, and space are needed for recovery, residential treatment can be life-changing. With round-the-clock care, personalized treatment plans, structured activities, and access to essential resources such as medication management, we have the best mental health program near Los Angeles.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition, we will create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs.
Clear Behavioral Health's mental health residential treatment provides invaluable support, particularly if you or a loved one is experiencing a steady mental health decline or crisis. Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being. When extra time, safety, and space are needed for recovery, residential treatment can be life-changing. With round-the-clock care, personalized treatment plans, structured activities, and access to essential resources such as medication management, we have the best mental health program near Los Angeles.
(424) 305-3938 View (424) 305-3938
Photo of Samantha Finnie - Mission Prep Teen Treatment, Treatment Center
Mission Prep Teen Treatment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Mission Prep California helps teens aged 13-17 facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Our residential care program includes evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and experiential learning. Teens can transition to Mission Connection Teen’s virtual IOP to maintain progress and continue healing after residential care.
Mission Prep California helps teens aged 13-17 facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Our residential care program includes evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and experiential learning. Teens can transition to Mission Connection Teen’s virtual IOP to maintain progress and continue healing after residential care.
(424) 667-4716 View (424) 667-4716
Photo of Naomi Zwecker - OCD & Anxiety Program of Southern California, Treatment Center, PhD
The treatment team delivers individualized evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, phobias, and depression.
We are a group of compassionate PhD trained clinicians who understand how difficult it can be to live with OCD and anxiety-related disorders. We specialize in diagnosing and treating these disorders and are experts in the field. We offer Specialized Outpatient Services and Intensive Outpatient Programs for both Adults and Adolescents. Please visit our homepage at www.socalocdprogram.org
The treatment team delivers individualized evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, phobias, and depression.
We are a group of compassionate PhD trained clinicians who understand how difficult it can be to live with OCD and anxiety-related disorders. We specialize in diagnosing and treating these disorders and are experts in the field. We offer Specialized Outpatient Services and Intensive Outpatient Programs for both Adults and Adolescents. Please visit our homepage at www.socalocdprogram.org
(310) 746-5823 View (310) 746-5823
Photo of Newport Newport - Newport Academy Teen and Adolescent Residential, Treatment Center
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
As one of the country’s leading top-rated treatment centers, Newport Academy prioritizes outcomes research. To fulfill our commitment to providing truly evidence-based care, we partner with world-class comprehensive research institutions to commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming.
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
As one of the country’s leading top-rated treatment centers, Newport Academy prioritizes outcomes research. To fulfill our commitment to providing truly evidence-based care, we partner with world-class comprehensive research institutions to commission rigorous third-party evaluations of our programming.
(805) 243-1158 View (805) 243-1158
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Thrive Treatment
Treatment Center
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
(424) 329-1897 View (424) 329-1897
Photo of Josh Lichtman - Pulse TMS, Treatment Center, DO
Pulse TMS
Treatment Center
Los Angeles, CA 90025
We help our patients cope with the isolation that comes with depression and mental illness.
At Pulse TMS, we offer two primary treatment options: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and medication management. Our approach is personalized and evidence-based, ensuring each patient receives effective care tailored to their unique needs. TMS is an FDA-approved, non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation. It’s especially effective for patients with depression who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments. TMS requires no anesthesia, has minimal side effects, and allows patients to return to daily activities after each session. In addition, our medication management program helps patients optimize their treatment. Our nurse practitioners work closely with patients to review and adjust medications as needed. Sessions are available both via telehealth and in person, providing flexibility and convenience. At Pulse TMS, we emphasize collaboration and compassion. We’re committed to listening, understanding, and personalizing each treatment plan to support the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We help our patients cope with the isolation that comes with depression and mental illness.
At Pulse TMS, we offer two primary treatment options: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and medication management. Our approach is personalized and evidence-based, ensuring each patient receives effective care tailored to their unique needs. TMS is an FDA-approved, non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation. It’s especially effective for patients with depression who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments. TMS requires no anesthesia, has minimal side effects, and allows patients to return to daily activities after each session. In addition, our medication management program helps patients optimize their treatment. Our nurse practitioners work closely with patients to review and adjust medications as needed. Sessions are available both via telehealth and in person, providing flexibility and convenience. At Pulse TMS, we emphasize collaboration and compassion. We’re committed to listening, understanding, and personalizing each treatment plan to support the best possible outcomes for our patients.
(424) 328-5853 View (424) 328-5853
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Rose City Center
Treatment Center
Pasadena, CA 91101
Rose City Center is devoted to improving our community by offering affordable, high-quality psychotherapy throughout California while providing psychoanalytic training for our clinicians. Our therapists are graduate or postodtoral psychology students who are supervised and trained by licensed clinical psychologists.
Rose City Center is devoted to improving our community by offering affordable, high-quality psychotherapy throughout California while providing psychoanalytic training for our clinicians. Our therapists are graduate or postodtoral psychology students who are supervised and trained by licensed clinical psychologists.
(626) 264-8044 View (626) 264-8044
Photo of Jonathan Beazley - Bodhi Addiction & Mental Health Rehab, Treatment Center
Bodhi Addiction & Mental Health Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Bodhi Addiction Treatment and Wellness was founded with one simple mission—to help individuals and families overcome addiction and mental health challenges, no matter the circumstances. Finding the right Addiction & Mental Health Rehab support can feel overwhelming. We help cut through the noise by providing clear guidance and trusted resources. Bodhi offers no-cost consultations, inpatient rehab referrals tailored to individual needs, intervention services, outpatient support, mentoring programs, and one-on-one counseling. Whatever stage of recovery you are in, our team is here to help you find the care and answers you need.
Bodhi Addiction Treatment and Wellness was founded with one simple mission—to help individuals and families overcome addiction and mental health challenges, no matter the circumstances. Finding the right Addiction & Mental Health Rehab support can feel overwhelming. We help cut through the noise by providing clear guidance and trusted resources. Bodhi offers no-cost consultations, inpatient rehab referrals tailored to individual needs, intervention services, outpatient support, mentoring programs, and one-on-one counseling. Whatever stage of recovery you are in, our team is here to help you find the care and answers you need.
(408) 716-1739 View (408) 716-1739
Photo of Kevin Simonson - Cura Behavioral Health, Treatment Center, MD
Cura Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Empowering your journey to wellness with advanced, proven therapies. At Cura Behavioral Health, we’re dedicated to offering innovative treatments tailored to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.
Empowering your journey to wellness with advanced, proven therapies. At Cura Behavioral Health, we’re dedicated to offering innovative treatments tailored to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.
(424) 655-3178 View (424) 655-3178

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Depression Treatment Centers
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.