Depression Treatment Centers in Loveland, CO

Photo of Bert Pace - St Raphael Counseling, Treatment Center, PsyD
St Raphael Counseling
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our large clinical staff works with many concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, couples issues, family struggles, ADHD, autism, and many other struggles.
We strive to provide the very best clinical care with the goal of promoting personal, spiritual, and familial health. Our clinic holds a Catholic and Christian view of people, which means that we do our best to understand people from not only a psychological perspective, but also a spiritual one. We use the best evidence-based clinical practices, along with this perspective on people, to help each person who seeks our services.
Our large clinical staff works with many concerns including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, couples issues, family struggles, ADHD, autism, and many other struggles.
We strive to provide the very best clinical care with the goal of promoting personal, spiritual, and familial health. Our clinic holds a Catholic and Christian view of people, which means that we do our best to understand people from not only a psychological perspective, but also a spiritual one. We use the best evidence-based clinical practices, along with this perspective on people, to help each person who seeks our services.
(720) 902-7319 View (720) 902-7319
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Northpoint Recovery - Colorado
Treatment Center
Loveland, CO 80538
Northpoint Colorado is a beautiful and modern 64-bed residential treatment center in Loveland, CO, offering private rooms and cutting-edge medical care. We specialize in treating drug and alcohol addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Our dual diagnosis approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, using evidence-based therapies to help clients manage cravings, build coping skills, and achieve lasting recovery. To get more information on the treatment that Northpoint Colorado offers, please get in touch with us.
Northpoint Colorado is a beautiful and modern 64-bed residential treatment center in Loveland, CO, offering private rooms and cutting-edge medical care. We specialize in treating drug and alcohol addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Our dual diagnosis approach addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, using evidence-based therapies to help clients manage cravings, build coping skills, and achieve lasting recovery. To get more information on the treatment that Northpoint Colorado offers, please get in touch with us.
(970) 546-8402 View (970) 546-8402
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Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Collins
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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 Lacey Rae Pacheco - Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment, Treatment Center, MA, LPC, LPC-S
Colorado OCD & Anxiety Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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
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Redpoint Fort Collins
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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 Josh Scott - Guardian Recovery - CuraWest, Treatment Center
Guardian Recovery - CuraWest
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The CuraWest – Detox & Recovery experience was created by top addiction treatment professionals and using extensive feedback from clients to create a truly unique and highly effective program. Our highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively help clients take the first step in their recovery. We serve as the Denver Area’s leading substance use disorder detoxification center.
The CuraWest – Detox & Recovery experience was created by top addiction treatment professionals and using extensive feedback from clients to create a truly unique and highly effective program. Our highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively help clients take the first step in their recovery. We serve as the Denver Area’s leading substance use disorder detoxification center.
(720) 500-6615 View (720) 500-6615
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
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AspenRidge Recovery Fort Collins
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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 Meredith Vasa - Imagine By Northpoint - Ft. Collins, Treatment Center
Imagine By Northpoint - Ft. Collins
Treatment Center
Serves Area
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
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The Rose House
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The Rose House is a residential treatment program for women with trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders. In our 16 bed home like environment, women become part of a nurturing community in order to courageously transform and reclaim their lives. We provide an intensive clinical schedule, including 35+ hours per week of therapy and activities, delivered by an experienced and dedicated clinical and support staff. Our focus is on helping women to discover and resolve the trauma that lies beneath their struggles, and to build a life in recovery that is full of purpose, health, joy and resilience. Women Get Better Here!
The Rose House is a residential treatment program for women with trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders. In our 16 bed home like environment, women become part of a nurturing community in order to courageously transform and reclaim their lives. We provide an intensive clinical schedule, including 35+ hours per week of therapy and activities, delivered by an experienced and dedicated clinical and support staff. Our focus is on helping women to discover and resolve the trauma that lies beneath their struggles, and to build a life in recovery that is full of purpose, health, joy and resilience. Women Get Better Here!
(720) 633-9137 View (720) 633-9137
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Colorado Center for Assessment
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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

More Treatment Centers Nearby

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
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North Range Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Greeley, CO 80631
Established as a 501(c)3 in 1971, North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health, trauma, and substance use disorder challenges. Designated by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) as a Comprehensive and Essential Safety Net Provider and recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our trauma-informed, effective, and efficient practices support children, young people, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs.
Established as a 501(c)3 in 1971, North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health, trauma, and substance use disorder challenges. Designated by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) as a Comprehensive and Essential Safety Net Provider and recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our trauma-informed, effective, and efficient practices support children, young people, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs.
(970) 347-2120 View (970) 347-2120
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Arden Oaks, Treatment Center
Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Arden Oaks
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When teens face mental health or behavioral challenges, the right treatment can make all the difference. At Evolve, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care through a range of therapeutic programs for teens. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) offers 24/7 supervision and highly individualized care in a safe, supportive setting, serving only six teens at a time. We also offer structured outpatient programs through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Each level of care is designed to help teens heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When teens face mental health or behavioral challenges, the right treatment can make all the difference. At Evolve, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care through a range of therapeutic programs for teens. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) offers 24/7 supervision and highly individualized care in a safe, supportive setting, serving only six teens at a time. We also offer structured outpatient programs through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Each level of care is designed to help teens heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
(916) 957-5597 View (916) 957-5597
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens, Treatment Center
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.
(844) 319-5304 View (844) 319-5304
Photo of Joseph Yeretsian - OptiMindHealth, Treatment Center
OptiMindHealth
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80303
You are among the 1 in 5 Americans this year who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other debilitating conditions that disrupt confidence, productivity, hopeful enthusiasm, and joy.
OptiMindHealth is a comprehensive and holistic outpatient behavioral health practice. We are a multi-specialty group offering counseling, coaching, psychology, and psychiatry and medication management services in our convenient and comfortable office setting.
You are among the 1 in 5 Americans this year who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other debilitating conditions that disrupt confidence, productivity, hopeful enthusiasm, and joy.
OptiMindHealth is a comprehensive and holistic outpatient behavioral health practice. We are a multi-specialty group offering counseling, coaching, psychology, and psychiatry and medication management services in our convenient and comfortable office setting.
(877) 553-0119 View (877) 553-0119
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 North Range Behavioral Health - The Counseling Center at Carbon Valley, Treatment Center
Established as a 501(c)3 in 1971, North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health, trauma, and substance use disorder challenges. Designated by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) as a Comprehensive and Essential Safety Net Provider and recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our trauma-informed, effective, and efficient practices support children, young people, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs.
Established as a 501(c)3 in 1971, North Range Behavioral Health provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people who face mental health, trauma, and substance use disorder challenges. Designated by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) as a Comprehensive and Essential Safety Net Provider and recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our trauma-informed, effective, and efficient practices support children, young people, adults, and families across a wide spectrum of needs.
(970) 409-1749 View (970) 409-1749
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Aim Health
Treatment Center
Boulder, CO 80304
Whether you are looking for support to deal with the stresses of life or suffering from anxiety, depression or trauma, we are here to help you move forward.
Our mission is to help you lead a meaningful life by building a relationship with yourself through connection, community, and compassion. At an IOP (intensive outpatient) level we do this through psycho education, DBT, yoga, experiential therapy, wellness process groups, psychiatry, and life skills mentoring. At an OP (outpatient) level we do this through individual and family therapy, psychiatry, fellowship, life skills mentoring and provide opportunities to join group therapy if desired. Our evening IOP follows themes to help create structure, support, and consistency in order to support your path to wellness. Additionally, Aim Health is now offering Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Designed to specifically support breakthroughs through a combination of ketamine-assisted treatments and psychotherapy/integration. Ketamine-assisted treatments can help individuals access suppressed emotions and traumatic memories. By creating an optimal environment for deep emotional processing often leads to breakthroughs in emotional healing.
Whether you are looking for support to deal with the stresses of life or suffering from anxiety, depression or trauma, we are here to help you move forward.
Our mission is to help you lead a meaningful life by building a relationship with yourself through connection, community, and compassion. At an IOP (intensive outpatient) level we do this through psycho education, DBT, yoga, experiential therapy, wellness process groups, psychiatry, and life skills mentoring. At an OP (outpatient) level we do this through individual and family therapy, psychiatry, fellowship, life skills mentoring and provide opportunities to join group therapy if desired. Our evening IOP follows themes to help create structure, support, and consistency in order to support your path to wellness. Additionally, Aim Health is now offering Ketamine Assisted Therapy. Designed to specifically support breakthroughs through a combination of ketamine-assisted treatments and psychotherapy/integration. Ketamine-assisted treatments can help individuals access suppressed emotions and traumatic memories. By creating an optimal environment for deep emotional processing often leads to breakthroughs in emotional healing.
(303) 529-9316 View (303) 529-9316
Photo of Sandstone C - Denver Mental Health Center at Sandstone Care, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
Denver Mental Health Center at Sandstone Care
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When anxiety, depression, 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 always look the way people expect. Some teens and young adults are visibly struggling, while others are carrying a lot beneath the surface. At our Denver Mental Health Center, small staff-to-client ratios and outcomes tracking help us tailor care around stability, practical skills, and real progress.
When anxiety, depression, 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 always look the way people expect. Some teens and young adults are visibly struggling, while others are carrying a lot beneath the surface. At our Denver Mental Health Center, small staff-to-client ratios and outcomes tracking help us tailor care around stability, practical skills, and real progress.
(720) 613-2304 View (720) 613-2304

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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.