Depression Treatment Centers in Fort Collins, CO

Photo of Tiffany Broadhurst - Momentum Counseling and Consulting, LLC, Treatment Center, LPC, MS, LMFT, PMHNP
Momentum Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and EMDR.
We offer Counseling, Psychiatry, and Medication Management. With Telehealth across Colorado, flexible scheduling available within 48 hours, and all insurances accepted, we make it easier to access the care you deserve. Our mission at Momentum Counseling is to provide psychiatric and mental health care through a client-centric experience that inspires hope, promotes wellness, and empowers individuals and families. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, effective, and empathetic services; meeting you where you are with personalized support.
Our clinicians are trained in a variety of areas, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and EMDR.
We offer Counseling, Psychiatry, and Medication Management. With Telehealth across Colorado, flexible scheduling available within 48 hours, and all insurances accepted, we make it easier to access the care you deserve. Our mission at Momentum Counseling is to provide psychiatric and mental health care through a client-centric experience that inspires hope, promotes wellness, and empowers individuals and families. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, effective, and empathetic services; meeting you where you are with personalized support.
(970) 829-8780 View (970) 829-8780
Photo of Malia Sperry - La Luna Center, Treatment Center, PsyD
La Luna Center
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Struggling with disordered eating is painful, frustrating and exhausting. It is common to feel ashamed, alone and stuck. Friends and family may try to help, but they don't always know how to best support you. Let us be your guide to recovery. Insurance accepted!
Struggling with disordered eating is painful, frustrating and exhausting. It is common to feel ashamed, alone and stuck. Friends and family may try to help, but they don't always know how to best support you. Let us be your guide to recovery. Insurance accepted!
(970) 282-8282 View (970) 282-8282
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Young Adult Residential at Boulder, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC
When depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health challenges start to take over daily life, it can be hard to know what kind of help will actually make a difference.
Mental health does not follow a straight line, and neither does recovery. Our clinical team builds personalized treatment plans focused on stability, emotional regulation, and real skill building, and adjusts them continuously as your needs become clearer throughout treatment.
When depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health challenges start to take over daily life, it can be hard to know what kind of help will actually make a difference.
Mental health does not follow a straight line, and neither does recovery. Our clinical team builds personalized treatment plans focused on stability, emotional regulation, and real skill building, and adjusts them continuously as your needs become clearer throughout treatment.
(720) 650-7659 View (720) 650-7659
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Mental Health Treatment Center at Evolve, 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 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.
(844) 319-4975 View (844) 319-4975
Photo of Jennifer Bergin - LightHouse WholeHealth Therapy Center, Treatment Center, LPC, MFT
At LightHouse WholeHealth, our dedicated mission is to offer superior mental and behavioral health care and counseling to individuals and families across Colorado. Our services encompass individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as Perinatal care, addiction treatment, and crisis support. We offer play therapy for younger children, a variety of modalities to support clients from all backgrounds, and group therapy to focus on specific skills and age ranges.
At LightHouse WholeHealth, our dedicated mission is to offer superior mental and behavioral health care and counseling to individuals and families across Colorado. Our services encompass individual, couples, family, and group counseling, as well as Perinatal care, addiction treatment, and crisis support. We offer play therapy for younger children, a variety of modalities to support clients from all backgrounds, and group therapy to focus on specific skills and age ranges.
(970) 536-1988 View (970) 536-1988
Photo of Aspenridge Recovery Fort Collins - AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins, Treatment Center
AspenRidge Recovery serves adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
AspenRidge Recovery offers evidence-based treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Our programs include PHP Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. We focus on healing the whole person by addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression with therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention.
AspenRidge Recovery serves adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
AspenRidge Recovery offers evidence-based treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Our programs include PHP Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. We focus on healing the whole person by addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression with therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention.
(970) 829-0650 View (970) 829-0650
Photo of Scott Shannon - Wholeness Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, PhD, LCSW, PMHNP
Wholeness Center
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525
We have specialists than can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD.
Our approach places an emphasis on your body’s innate ability to heal itself. We favor therapies that promote well-being and full recovery, not just the symptomatic management. We can help you by providing a comprehensive evaluation that looks at body, mind and spirit. Ex. we believe in a biomedical assessment that identifies correctable metabolic imbalances as well as identifying lifestyle concerns that may contribute to your concerns. Our programs involve the support of brain health, nutritional well-being and personal growth. As part of this, we hold international retreats for mental health promotion and spiritual growth in Costa Rica and locally as well. We are a national leader in psychedelic medicine research (MDMA, LSD, CBD and 5-MEO-DMT), as such our treatment team is one of most accomplished and well-trained in this emerging specialty. Since 2014 we have worked with ketamine as a fast-acting intervention for depression as well as a highly effective support for neuroplasticity. Meaning it can enhance your ability to heal and recover from challenges you feel stuck with. We see psychedelics as one of the many tools we have at our disposal to support your growth and well-being
We have specialists than can help with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD.
Our approach places an emphasis on your body’s innate ability to heal itself. We favor therapies that promote well-being and full recovery, not just the symptomatic management. We can help you by providing a comprehensive evaluation that looks at body, mind and spirit. Ex. we believe in a biomedical assessment that identifies correctable metabolic imbalances as well as identifying lifestyle concerns that may contribute to your concerns. Our programs involve the support of brain health, nutritional well-being and personal growth. As part of this, we hold international retreats for mental health promotion and spiritual growth in Costa Rica and locally as well. We are a national leader in psychedelic medicine research (MDMA, LSD, CBD and 5-MEO-DMT), as such our treatment team is one of most accomplished and well-trained in this emerging specialty. Since 2014 we have worked with ketamine as a fast-acting intervention for depression as well as a highly effective support for neuroplasticity. Meaning it can enhance your ability to heal and recover from challenges you feel stuck with. We see psychedelics as one of the many tools we have at our disposal to support your growth and well-being
(970) 221-1106 View (970) 221-1106
Photo of Admissions Now - Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Collins, Treatment Center
Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Collins offers compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment for northern Colorado and beyond. Our newest location provides safe detox with customizable MAT options, residential and outpatient programs, and a team of experienced professionals—all in a restorative setting designed to support healing, growth, and lasting recovery.
Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Collins offers compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment for northern Colorado and beyond. Our newest location provides safe detox with customizable MAT options, residential and outpatient programs, and a team of experienced professionals—all in a restorative setting designed to support healing, growth, and lasting recovery.
(970) 665-4585 View (970) 665-4585
Photo of Wendy Lee - Turning Point Center for Youth & Family Developmen, Treatment Center, LCSW, LAC
Turning Point has been providing behavioral health treatment in Northern Colorado since 1967. Turning Point of today provides outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services for youth, adults, and families. Services are provided from outpatient facilities in Fort Collins and Greeley, as well as in the community, in-home, and in-school, in efforts to decrease barriers to accessing care. Our well qualified staff and the agency’s five decades of experience allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations. We also have a behavior coaching program for youth and caregivers.
Turning Point has been providing behavioral health treatment in Northern Colorado since 1967. Turning Point of today provides outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services for youth, adults, and families. Services are provided from outpatient facilities in Fort Collins and Greeley, as well as in the community, in-home, and in-school, in efforts to decrease barriers to accessing care. Our well qualified staff and the agency’s five decades of experience allow us to better treat youth with the programs and services they need, no matter the intensity of their troubles and challenges. We also provide services to adults through our DUI/DWAI program, individual or family therapy, and mental health and substance use evaluations. We also have a behavior coaching program for youth and caregivers.
(970) 715-6716 View (970) 715-6716
Photo of Jeremy Sharp - Colorado Center for Assessment, Treatment Center, PhD
Colorado Center for Assessment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Psychological assessment is our "thing." For several years, our staff has focused specifically on providing comprehensive, knowledgeable assessment for a variety of concerns. Our evaluations are strengths-based, meaning that we identify and play up the positive while helping minimize or change what's not working well. People seek our services to help answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Is my child (or am I) on the autism spectrum? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child gifted?
Psychological assessment is our "thing." For several years, our staff has focused specifically on providing comprehensive, knowledgeable assessment for a variety of concerns. Our evaluations are strengths-based, meaning that we identify and play up the positive while helping minimize or change what's not working well. People seek our services to help answer questions like: Does my child (or do I) have ADHD? Is my child (or am I) on the autism spectrum? How can I help my child (or myself) succeed academically? Is my child gifted?
(970) 454-7609 View (970) 454-7609
Photo of Meredith Vasa - Imagine By Northpoint - Ft. Collins, Treatment Center
Imagine by Northpoint is an outpatient mental health treatment center for adolescents ages 12-17 in Ft. Collins, CO. Our treatment consists of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). We work with teens who suffer from mental health and substance use challenges. We provide necessary coping skills and tools to transition back into their home, community and schooling system.
Imagine by Northpoint is an outpatient mental health treatment center for adolescents ages 12-17 in Ft. Collins, CO. Our treatment consists of a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP). We work with teens who suffer from mental health and substance use challenges. We provide necessary coping skills and tools to transition back into their home, community and schooling system.
(970) 514-9870 View (970) 514-9870
Photo of Donnie Hagenbart - Redpoint Fort Collins, Treatment Center
Redpoint Fort Collins
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Redpoint North in Fort Collins, CO, offers both in-person and virtual treatment programs for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our Virtual IOP program provides accessible, high-quality care to clients across Colorado, while in-person services include Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) programs. In addition to our Fort Collins location, we provide care at The Redpoint Center in Longmont, Boulder, Thornton, Greeley, & Glenwood Springs, ensuring a continuum of care statewide.
Redpoint North in Fort Collins, CO, offers both in-person and virtual treatment programs for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our Virtual IOP program provides accessible, high-quality care to clients across Colorado, while in-person services include Day Treatment (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) programs. In addition to our Fort Collins location, we provide care at The Redpoint Center in Longmont, Boulder, Thornton, Greeley, & Glenwood Springs, ensuring a continuum of care statewide.
(970) 782-7260 View (970) 782-7260
Photo of Donnie Hagenbart - Redpoint Longmont, Treatment Center
Redpoint Longmont
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80525
The Redpoint Center in Longmont, CO, offers both in-person and virtual treatment programs for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our Virtual IOP program provides accessible, high-quality care across Colorado, while in-person services include Day Treatment (PHP) for adults, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for adults and teens, and Outpatient (OP) programs. In addition to our Longmont location, we provide care in Glenwood Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley & Thornton ensuring a continuum of care statewide.
The Redpoint Center in Longmont, CO, offers both in-person and virtual treatment programs for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our Virtual IOP program provides accessible, high-quality care across Colorado, while in-person services include Day Treatment (PHP) for adults, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for adults and teens, and Outpatient (OP) programs. In addition to our Longmont location, we provide care in Glenwood Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley & Thornton ensuring a continuum of care statewide.
(720) 597-3400 View (720) 597-3400
Photo of Aspenridge Recovery - AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood, Treatment Center
AspenRidge Recovery Lakewood
Treatment Center
Fort Collins, CO 80524
AspenRidge Recovery serves adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
AspenRidge Recovery offers evidence-based treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Our programs include PHP Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. We focus on healing the whole person by addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression with therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention.
AspenRidge Recovery serves adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
AspenRidge Recovery offers evidence-based treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues. Our programs include PHP Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient care, available in-person and online. We focus on healing the whole person by addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression with therapy, peer support, and relapse prevention.
(720) 408-7748 View (720) 408-7748
Photo of Lacey Rae Pacheco - Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, Treatment Center, MA, LPC, LPC-S
At Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, we understand how heavy life’s challenges can feel—especially when you're navigating OCD, anxiety, or related concerns. You don’t have to face it alone. We provide therapy for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families working through OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other related issues. We also offer parent support through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, including ERP, CBT, I-CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR. We meet each client with empathy, clarity, and respect—offering care that’s grounded, collaborative, and
At Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, we understand how heavy life’s challenges can feel—especially when you're navigating OCD, anxiety, or related concerns. You don’t have to face it alone. We provide therapy for kids, teens, adults, couples, and families working through OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and other related issues. We also offer parent support through SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatments, including ERP, CBT, I-CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR. We meet each client with empathy, clarity, and respect—offering care that’s grounded, collaborative, and
(720) 213-6077 View (720) 213-6077
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Colorado Springs Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Colorado Springs, we are built on what is proven to work, treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Colorado Springs, we are built on what is proven to work, treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change
(719) 417-8827 View (719) 417-8827
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EDCare Denver
Treatment Center
Serves Area
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
With over 23 years of experience, EDCare has become one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. We understand how difficult and scary the journey to recovery can be and believe the more support an individual has, the better. EDCare is committed to empowering individuals, ages 13 and older, to let go of their eating disorder identity by teaching the necessary tools to make healthy, long-lasting changes. By matching the skills, passion, and excellence of our interdisciplinary team with the specific needs of each patient, we strive to create an environment where both patients and staff are able to celebrate successful eating disorder recovery.
(720) 575-2259 View (720) 575-2259
Photo of Admissions Department - Tennyson Center for Children, Treatment Center, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Tennyson Center for Children
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer convenient outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families- both in person at our Denver location and via telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained, and experienced therapists support individuals to build upon their strengths and reach their goals! Our services include personalized care coordination, assessment and diagnosis, individual therapy, and family therapy using a range of evidence-based and personalized therapeutic modalities. We also offer an evidenced based virtual parenting class that seeks to support and strengthen any family dynamic. Call today to learn more about how Tennyson Center for Children could help you and your family meet your goals.
We offer convenient outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families- both in person at our Denver location and via telehealth. Our licensed, highly trained, and experienced therapists support individuals to build upon their strengths and reach their goals! Our services include personalized care coordination, assessment and diagnosis, individual therapy, and family therapy using a range of evidence-based and personalized therapeutic modalities. We also offer an evidenced based virtual parenting class that seeks to support and strengthen any family dynamic. Call today to learn more about how Tennyson Center for Children could help you and your family meet your goals.
(720) 804-0568 View (720) 804-0568
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Broomfield Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Sandstone Care Broomfield Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Boulder, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference. That’s why at Sandstone Care Boulder, we are built on what is proven to work; treatments backed by research, and tested in real life. We provide age-specific care for teens 13-18 and young adults 18-35 struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We have a full range of evidence-based outpatient programs, including Day Treatment (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) while tracking outcomes to make sure that treatment is the right fit, and stays the right fit as needs change.
(720) 619-3042 View (720) 619-3042
Photo of Mark James Oberg - Flatirons Recovery, Treatment Center, LPC, LAC
Flatirons Recovery
Treatment Center
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
The mission of Flatirons Recovery is to walk alongside our clients through the process of healing from mental health and substance use disorders with greater clarity of purpose, connection to community, and ability to take right action in their lives. What differentiates Flatirons Recovery Center from other treatment providers is our mindfulness-influenced curriculum, commitment to small group sizes, and belief that all our clients are innately good, and must be treated as such. Our highly skilled, compassionate clinical staff provide outstanding care that meets clients as they are, in order to guide them through the process of healing from a wide range of substance use and mental health disorders.
The mission of Flatirons Recovery is to walk alongside our clients through the process of healing from mental health and substance use disorders with greater clarity of purpose, connection to community, and ability to take right action in their lives. What differentiates Flatirons Recovery Center from other treatment providers is our mindfulness-influenced curriculum, commitment to small group sizes, and belief that all our clients are innately good, and must be treated as such. Our highly skilled, compassionate clinical staff provide outstanding care that meets clients as they are, in order to guide them through the process of healing from a wide range of substance use and mental health disorders.
(720) 459-4479 View (720) 459-4479

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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.