At Clear Behavioral Health, our outpatient programs support teens and adults struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, 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, ADHD, 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.
Making the decision to seek mental health services is a very personal choice and one that requires much thought and consideration. We are a community based mental health center that provides psychotherapy, group therapy, hypnotherapy, mental health and substance abuse interventions. At Recovery NOW, we believe the future is bright for those who seek the help they need.
Making the decision to seek mental health services is a very personal choice and one that requires much thought and consideration. We are a community based mental health center that provides psychotherapy, group therapy, hypnotherapy, mental health and substance abuse interventions. At Recovery NOW, we believe the future is bright for those who seek the help they need.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Coastal Turning Point provides integrated behavioral health care that meets the differing needs of the community with an individualized approach, and various evidence-based treatments. This wellness center offers individual, group and family counseling as well as, intensive outpatient, and day treatment for substance abuse, and or mental health. Services are offered to teens and adults. Comprehensive testing for brain health, Biofeedback and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) are also available for whom it is appropriate.
Coastal Turning Point provides integrated behavioral health care that meets the differing needs of the community with an individualized approach, and various evidence-based treatments. This wellness center offers individual, group and family counseling as well as, intensive outpatient, and day treatment for substance abuse, and or mental health. Services are offered to teens and adults. Comprehensive testing for brain health, Biofeedback and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) are also available for whom it is appropriate.
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.
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–35, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–35, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface
Newport Academy’s Northern California outpatient program in Sacramento provides primary mental health and primary substance use disorder treatment for adolescent boys and girls ages 13–18 and their families. Our full-day Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and partial-day Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) help young people gain resilience and healthy coping tools. Our virtual IOP allows young adults ages 18–35 to access care from home. Each level of care includes individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities. Our full-day PHP includes a fully accredited academic curriculum.
Newport Academy’s Northern California outpatient program in Sacramento provides primary mental health and primary substance use disorder treatment for adolescent boys and girls ages 13–18 and their families. Our full-day Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and partial-day Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) help young people gain resilience and healthy coping tools. Our virtual IOP allows young adults ages 18–35 to access care from home. Each level of care includes individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities. Our full-day PHP includes a fully accredited academic curriculum.
Medens Health is born from the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health support in a safe, warm, and welcoming environment - regardless of their circumstances. We offer virtual sessions across 35 states and in-person sessions in California and Nevada. With sliding scale payments, a wide range of accepted insurance plans, initiatives to fund mental health care for underserved populations, and the ability to practice in 37 states, we’re making quality mental health care accessible to everyone.
Medens Health is born from the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health support in a safe, warm, and welcoming environment - regardless of their circumstances. We offer virtual sessions across 35 states and in-person sessions in California and Nevada. With sliding scale payments, a wide range of accepted insurance plans, initiatives to fund mental health care for underserved populations, and the ability to practice in 37 states, we’re making quality mental health care accessible to everyone.
Our clients often come to us struggling with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders, among others.
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, we offer a comprehensive approach to treatment that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic wellness programs to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our clinical team utilizes proven therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care to address the underlying causes of mental health disorders. We also provide individual and group therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention when needed. In addition to traditional therapies, we integrate holistic wellness programs to promote healing and balance. Our clients benefit from mindfulness practices, yoga, meditation, and nutrition counseling, which are designed to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. We believe that a well-rounded treatment approach helps our clients not only manage their symptoms but also develop lifelong skills for sustained mental health and personal growth. By offering this unique combination of therapies, we strive to empower individuals to regain control over their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Our clients often come to us struggling with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders, among others.
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, we offer a comprehensive approach to treatment that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic wellness programs to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our clinical team utilizes proven therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care to address the underlying causes of mental health disorders. We also provide individual and group therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention when needed. In addition to traditional therapies, we integrate holistic wellness programs to promote healing and balance. Our clients benefit from mindfulness practices, yoga, meditation, and nutrition counseling, which are designed to reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being. We believe that a well-rounded treatment approach helps our clients not only manage their symptoms but also develop lifelong skills for sustained mental health and personal growth. By offering this unique combination of therapies, we strive to empower individuals to regain control over their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
We specialize in teen depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, dual diagnoses, suicidality and other issues.
Teens at Evolve’s renowned outpatient facility in San Diego live at home and attend treatment 3-5 days a week. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a half day of programming three to four days a week. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a full day of programming, five days a week. To determine which level of care is right for your teen, we offer free assessment and referral services by our Clinical Program Director. In both programs, teens receive one psychiatric evaluation weekly as well as 1-2 individual therapy sessions per week with our licensed, full-time clinicians. Daily, adolescents participate in groups on DBT Skills, Anger Management, Life Skills, Relapse Prevention, Mindfulness, 12-Step recovery, and Seeking Safety (for post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance use). Teens also receive daily academic support to help them stay on track with school. Since we believe treatment is most successful when the entire family is involved, we offer free Parent Support Groups and Multifamily Support Groups weekly as well. At Evolve, our goal is genuine growth that lasts long after your child leaves treatment.
We specialize in teen depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, dual diagnoses, suicidality and other issues.
Teens at Evolve’s renowned outpatient facility in San Diego live at home and attend treatment 3-5 days a week. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a half day of programming three to four days a week. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a full day of programming, five days a week. To determine which level of care is right for your teen, we offer free assessment and referral services by our Clinical Program Director. In both programs, teens receive one psychiatric evaluation weekly as well as 1-2 individual therapy sessions per week with our licensed, full-time clinicians. Daily, adolescents participate in groups on DBT Skills, Anger Management, Life Skills, Relapse Prevention, Mindfulness, 12-Step recovery, and Seeking Safety (for post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance use). Teens also receive daily academic support to help them stay on track with school. Since we believe treatment is most successful when the entire family is involved, we offer free Parent Support Groups and Multifamily Support Groups weekly as well. At Evolve, our goal is genuine growth that lasts long after your child leaves treatment.
Data on our outcomes shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance during and after treatment.
Our multidisciplinary model incorporates medical and psychiatric care to promote sustainable healing. Individualized treatment plans include evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, and an accredited academic curriculum. Newport holds the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accrediting body.
Data on our outcomes shows consistent positive results in measures of well-being, depression, and anxiety, with patients’ improvements, on average, exceeding levels of clinical significance during and after treatment.
Our multidisciplinary model incorporates medical and psychiatric care to promote sustainable healing. Individualized treatment plans include evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, and an accredited academic curriculum. Newport holds the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accrediting body.
We treat those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or most other mental illnesses.
Mental illness is terribly complex. So often, one feels as if there's no hope - no chance of relief. But there is hope. You can obtain the healing you deserve in a exclusive, professional and comfortable environment. We pledge to treat you with the respect, empathy, and support that you deserve. You can regain (or experience it for the first time) motivation, happiness, self-empowerment, and more. Live the life you are meant to live. Start the healing journey, today. Our clinicians are available to answer any questions you have. Please don't wait and suffer any longer - we want to help. 844.600.9747. JCAHO accredited at the highest level. Consistently in the 'Top Rated' treatment programs. Fully contracted with the VA.
We treat those suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or most other mental illnesses.
Mental illness is terribly complex. So often, one feels as if there's no hope - no chance of relief. But there is hope. You can obtain the healing you deserve in a exclusive, professional and comfortable environment. We pledge to treat you with the respect, empathy, and support that you deserve. You can regain (or experience it for the first time) motivation, happiness, self-empowerment, and more. Live the life you are meant to live. Start the healing journey, today. Our clinicians are available to answer any questions you have. Please don't wait and suffer any longer - we want to help. 844.600.9747. JCAHO accredited at the highest level. Consistently in the 'Top Rated' treatment programs. Fully contracted with the VA.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of hope.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers tailored, empathetic care to help teens conquer depression and rediscover their sense of hope.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center ("The Center"), our goal is to help you live to your full potential. Whether you are seeking to increase focus or motivation, decrease anxiety, elevate mood, expand awareness, or simply wish to tune your brain for optimal performance, The Center can help you train your brain! Neurofeedback produces a long lasting effect, without the substantial disadvantages of tolerance and side-effects common with medication. Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions. Many of the clients we see have tried a number of approaches, from talk therapy to prescription medications, with little or no relief. Neuroscientist Langdon Roberts, MA, CMT, The Center's Director, has over 17 years of experience successfully helping clients with these conditions. He co-runs the Center with Aimee Pomerleau, MFT, who specializes in mindfulness-based therapy for individuals and couples.
At the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center ("The Center"), our goal is to help you live to your full potential. Whether you are seeking to increase focus or motivation, decrease anxiety, elevate mood, expand awareness, or simply wish to tune your brain for optimal performance, The Center can help you train your brain! Neurofeedback produces a long lasting effect, without the substantial disadvantages of tolerance and side-effects common with medication. Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions. Many of the clients we see have tried a number of approaches, from talk therapy to prescription medications, with little or no relief. Neuroscientist Langdon Roberts, MA, CMT, The Center's Director, has over 17 years of experience successfully helping clients with these conditions. He co-runs the Center with Aimee Pomerleau, MFT, who specializes in mindfulness-based therapy for individuals and couples.
We specialize in complex issues prevalent in this community, including PTSD (combat-related, MST, complex trauma), moral injury, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
We offer a full continuum of care (RTC, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, Telehealth) tailored to the military community. Our trauma-informed, culturally competent approach integrates evidence-based therapies (EMDR, CPT, DBT) with holistic methods & innovative treatments like TMS. Expect intensive individual therapy & peer support.
We specialize in complex issues prevalent in this community, including PTSD (combat-related, MST, complex trauma), moral injury, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
We offer a full continuum of care (RTC, PHP, IOP, Outpatient, Telehealth) tailored to the military community. Our trauma-informed, culturally competent approach integrates evidence-based therapies (EMDR, CPT, DBT) with holistic methods & innovative treatments like TMS. Expect intensive individual therapy & peer support.
Balance IOP provides treatment, support and education to those struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, oppositional defiance, psychosis, and substance abuse issues including dual diagnosis.
Balance clients start with an intake assessment and diagnostic testing which will reveal possible emotional issues, social issues, educational issues or physical issues. Using the initial assessment, we will formulate an individualized treatment plan. At admission, the discharge planning needs of our clients are identified. We work closely with our clients to develop a comprehensive discharge plan to provide continuity of care and to assist our clients and their families in maintaining gains made throughout treatment. Balance IOP treatment will include psychotherapy, education and symptom management focusing on four components we believe to be developmental milestones: emotional, social, educational and physical. Only when all four of these components are addressed and in balance, can true recovery and stability be reached. Balance IOP utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities that have been shown to help reduce the symptomology of clients with mental health diagnoses.
Balance IOP provides treatment, support and education to those struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, oppositional defiance, psychosis, and substance abuse issues including dual diagnosis.
Balance clients start with an intake assessment and diagnostic testing which will reveal possible emotional issues, social issues, educational issues or physical issues. Using the initial assessment, we will formulate an individualized treatment plan. At admission, the discharge planning needs of our clients are identified. We work closely with our clients to develop a comprehensive discharge plan to provide continuity of care and to assist our clients and their families in maintaining gains made throughout treatment. Balance IOP treatment will include psychotherapy, education and symptom management focusing on four components we believe to be developmental milestones: emotional, social, educational and physical. Only when all four of these components are addressed and in balance, can true recovery and stability be reached. Balance IOP utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities that have been shown to help reduce the symptomology of clients with mental health diagnoses.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
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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.