Depression Treatment Centers in Passaic, NJ

Center For Discovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Center For Discovery has been providing residential treatment for women and teens for over 20 years. At Center For Discovery, we provide residential treatment for women with eating disorders, teens with eating disorders, teens with mental health disorders, and teens with substance abuse issues. Each of our locations is dedicated solely to one of our specialized treatment programs. By keeping each location specialized to one of our treatment programs, we are able to provide the most effective and efficient treatment. All of our locations provide treatment for only a small number of residents at one time to maintain an intimate setting and a high staff to resident ratio. Treatment within a residential neighborhood allows our residents to feel more comfortable in a familiar surrounding and provides greater transferability and internalization of the treatment experience to life after treatment. We place a high priority on providing an environment where our clients feel like and are treated like people, never patients.
Center For Discovery has been providing residential treatment for women and teens for over 20 years. At Center For Discovery, we provide residential treatment for women with eating disorders, teens with eating disorders, teens with mental health disorders, and teens with substance abuse issues. Each of our locations is dedicated solely to one of our specialized treatment programs. By keeping each location specialized to one of our treatment programs, we are able to provide the most effective and efficient treatment. All of our locations provide treatment for only a small number of residents at one time to maintain an intimate setting and a high staff to resident ratio. Treatment within a residential neighborhood allows our residents to feel more comfortable in a familiar surrounding and provides greater transferability and internalization of the treatment experience to life after treatment. We place a high priority on providing an environment where our clients feel like and are treated like people, never patients.
(973) 791-4698 View (973) 791-4698
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.
(925) 478-7606 View (925) 478-7606
SOBA New Jersey Mental Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our program is tailored to treat a wide range of disorders including depression, anxiety, grief, and other mood disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are small-group mental health educational programs that deliver a balance of support and structure to quickly improve an individual's daily functioning. The programs are designed to help participants resolve immediate problem areas and develop skills to sustain long-term growth. Each program meets three times per week for three hours per day. Intensive Outpatient Programs are designed specifically for individuals experiencing difficulties requiring a higher level of care than weekly one-on-one therapy. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs also can help avoid hospitalization or serve as a transition from inpatient treatment. Intensive Outpatient Programs are also ideal for stabilizing those with a history of relapse or emotional instability Mental health treatment involves a highly organized treatment team approach, involving both individual therapy and medication education and management. The hope with this approach is that individuals can make a positive, lasting change to the way they approach their problems.
Our program is tailored to treat a wide range of disorders including depression, anxiety, grief, and other mood disorders.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are small-group mental health educational programs that deliver a balance of support and structure to quickly improve an individual's daily functioning. The programs are designed to help participants resolve immediate problem areas and develop skills to sustain long-term growth. Each program meets three times per week for three hours per day. Intensive Outpatient Programs are designed specifically for individuals experiencing difficulties requiring a higher level of care than weekly one-on-one therapy. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs also can help avoid hospitalization or serve as a transition from inpatient treatment. Intensive Outpatient Programs are also ideal for stabilizing those with a history of relapse or emotional instability Mental health treatment involves a highly organized treatment team approach, involving both individual therapy and medication education and management. The hope with this approach is that individuals can make a positive, lasting change to the way they approach their problems.
(732) 532-3834 View (732) 532-3834
North Jersey Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The staff here at North Jersey Recovery Center understands that addiction is a disease which manifests in mental, physical, and spiritual anguish. Regardless of the places that addiction has taken you, our addiction specialists can help you heal. Our specialized North Jersey addiction treatment programs set an industry-standard using innovative drug and alcohol programming. Our vision is to provide each and every client with the tools needed for a lifetime of lasting, meaningful sobriety.
The staff here at North Jersey Recovery Center understands that addiction is a disease which manifests in mental, physical, and spiritual anguish. Regardless of the places that addiction has taken you, our addiction specialists can help you heal. Our specialized North Jersey addiction treatment programs set an industry-standard using innovative drug and alcohol programming. Our vision is to provide each and every client with the tools needed for a lifetime of lasting, meaningful sobriety.
(551) 243-7138 View (551) 243-7138
Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center provides specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18 who struggle with behavioral challenges, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Proudly serving New Jersey families, our compassionate child counselors, therapists and teen treatment programs deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling, coping-skill development, academic and vocational guidance, and family involvement through assessment, therapy, and support groups.
Guardian Recovery – Montville Adolescent Center provides specialized mental health treatment and therapy for teens in Morris County, New Jersey, supporting adolescents and children under 18 who struggle with behavioral challenges, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Proudly serving New Jersey families, our compassionate child counselors, therapists and teen treatment programs deliver evidence-based individual and group counseling, coping-skill development, academic and vocational guidance, and family involvement through assessment, therapy, and support groups.
(973) 947-4553 View (973) 947-4553
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab believes in providing a comfort focused, pain-free detoxification experience. We will do what every we can to make our clients withdrawal symptoms as minimal as possible. The highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively prepare clients for the next appropriate level of care. We provide versatile, comprehensive and effective detoxification services to those who struggle with substance use disorders. We utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. We provide all the amenities of a home-style retreat with the care and supervision of medical professionals. All rooms have TV’s, hotel quality bedding, 24-hour kitchen access and more. Private rooms are available. SOBA New Jersey provides outpatient services provides, detoxification services as well as a residential treatment center.
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab believes in providing a comfort focused, pain-free detoxification experience. We will do what every we can to make our clients withdrawal symptoms as minimal as possible. The highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively prepare clients for the next appropriate level of care. We provide versatile, comprehensive and effective detoxification services to those who struggle with substance use disorders. We utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. We provide all the amenities of a home-style retreat with the care and supervision of medical professionals. All rooms have TV’s, hotel quality bedding, 24-hour kitchen access and more. Private rooms are available. SOBA New Jersey provides outpatient services provides, detoxification services as well as a residential treatment center.
(732) 819-5626 View (732) 819-5626
The Recovery Team - New Jersey
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The Recovery Team is able to help any severity of drug or alcohol issues, as well as underlying mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
Don't settle for just any generic treatment center. The Recovery Team has a three decade reputation for the most advanced addiction and mental health care in the country — with hundreds of positive reviews online.
The Recovery Team is able to help any severity of drug or alcohol issues, as well as underlying mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.
Don't settle for just any generic treatment center. The Recovery Team has a three decade reputation for the most advanced addiction and mental health care in the country — with hundreds of positive reviews online.
(908) 883-3360 View (908) 883-3360
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab believes in providing a comfort focused, pain-free detoxification experience. We will do what every we can to make our clients withdrawal symptoms as minimal as possible. The highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively prepare clients for the next appropriate level of care. We provide versatile, comprehensive and effective detoxification services to those who struggle with substance use disorders. We utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. We provide all the amenities of a home-style retreat with the care and supervision of medical professionals. All rooms have TV’s, hotel quality bedding, 24-hour kitchen access and more. Private rooms are available. SOBA New Jersey provides outpatient services provides, detoxification services as well as a residential treatment center.
SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab believes in providing a comfort focused, pain-free detoxification experience. We will do what every we can to make our clients withdrawal symptoms as minimal as possible. The highly trained staff utilizes detoxification protocols designed to comfortably and safely eliminate physical dependence on substances and works to effectively prepare clients for the next appropriate level of care. We provide versatile, comprehensive and effective detoxification services to those who struggle with substance use disorders. We utilize a combination of evidence-based practices and holistic methods to provide an individualized recovery experience that is tailored to each patient’s unique situation. We provide all the amenities of a home-style retreat with the care and supervision of medical professionals. All rooms have TV’s, hotel quality bedding, 24-hour kitchen access and more. Private rooms are available. SOBA New Jersey provides outpatient services provides, detoxification services as well as a residential treatment center.
(732) 702-5757 View (732) 702-5757
Turnbridge
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been setting the standard for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults. Turnbridge treatment programs provide high-quality, whole-person care to restore well-being and help clients learn to lead lives worth protecting. Here, behavioral health luminaries and experienced care providers deliver individualized care that addresses every aspect of client life. Turnbridge treatment campuses are home to leading adolescent and young adult treatment experts and researchers using the latest therapies and research to effectively treat underlying conditions and initiate lasting change.
Since its founding in 2003, Turnbridge has been setting the standard for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults. Turnbridge treatment programs provide high-quality, whole-person care to restore well-being and help clients learn to lead lives worth protecting. Here, behavioral health luminaries and experienced care providers deliver individualized care that addresses every aspect of client life. Turnbridge treatment campuses are home to leading adolescent and young adult treatment experts and researchers using the latest therapies and research to effectively treat underlying conditions and initiate lasting change.
(475) 242-0969 View (475) 242-0969
Adult Family Health Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We offer a spectrum of services to meet the needs of those challenged with mental health and/or substance use disorders who are 18 years and older.
We offer a spectrum of services to meet the needs of those challenged with mental health and/or substance use disorders who are 18 years and older.
(862) 207-4738 View (862) 207-4738

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Holgate Mental Health
Treatment Center
Montvale, NJ 07645
Our clients are adults and young adults in Bergen County, North Jersey, and the New York metro area dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mental health conditions that have begun to interfere with work, relationships, or daily life.
We match each client to the right level of care: Partial Care for structured, intensive daytime treatment, IOP for flexible scheduling around work or school, and outpatient therapy with psychiatric medication management. Individual, group, and family therapy run throughout, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Our clients are adults and young adults in Bergen County, North Jersey, and the New York metro area dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mental health conditions that have begun to interfere with work, relationships, or daily life.
We match each client to the right level of care: Partial Care for structured, intensive daytime treatment, IOP for flexible scheduling around work or school, and outpatient therapy with psychiatric medication management. Individual, group, and family therapy run throughout, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
(551) 373-5738 View (551) 373-5738
Turning Point Behavioral Health Ctr,, PLLC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Turning Point Behavioral Health Center is an outpatient center which offers individual, family and group therapy for problems faced in everyday life. Our staff is dedicated and highly trained to provide quality therapeutic services. Our clients are our priority; we work hard to ensure that everyone receives the highest level of care and respect. We realize that people are unique and therefore tailor treatment techniques to the specific needs of each client. Taking the first steps toward seeking help can be frightening and overwhelming. At Turning Point, we provide a safe, non judgmental and warm atmosphere. Our therapeutic environment is aimed at personal growth, strengths and goal attainment. We strive to help our clients gain the ability to attain positive life changes.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Center is an outpatient center which offers individual, family and group therapy for problems faced in everyday life. Our staff is dedicated and highly trained to provide quality therapeutic services. Our clients are our priority; we work hard to ensure that everyone receives the highest level of care and respect. We realize that people are unique and therefore tailor treatment techniques to the specific needs of each client. Taking the first steps toward seeking help can be frightening and overwhelming. At Turning Point, we provide a safe, non judgmental and warm atmosphere. Our therapeutic environment is aimed at personal growth, strengths and goal attainment. We strive to help our clients gain the ability to attain positive life changes.
(845) 738-4072 View (845) 738-4072
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.
(925) 962-5504 View (925) 962-5504
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.
(925) 378-4864 View (925) 378-4864
Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our Livingston, New Jersey partial care program and intensive outpatient program offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps teens learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help your child overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation.
Our Livingston, New Jersey partial care program and intensive outpatient program offer personalized mental health care that provides intensive support and helps teens learn the skills necessary for long-term mental wellness. Our therapists work directly with each young person to identify where they are in their healing journey and develop a custom treatment program for their needs. We understand how difficult it can be for teens and their families struggling with severe mental health conditions like self-harm, depression and suicidal ideation. We're here to help your child overcome the challenges affecting your family’s everyday life.
(862) 343-8713 View (862) 343-8713
Emend Health Care
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We also operate an inpatient Residential facility that focuses on primary mental health concerns such as Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Schizophrenia and more.
Emend Healthcare is a network of 9 treatment facilities that treat substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our diverse network of treatment programs allows us to treat anyone struggling with Substance Abuse and or Mental Health Disorders. Our Facilities Empower Recovery Center, Empower Residential Wellness Center, Benchmark Transitions, Benchmark Bridge of Montclair, My Limitless Journey, New Perspective Recovery offer a range of treatment services to meet our clients Behavioral Health needs. We provide all levels of care of treatment from a full medical detox all the way through intensive outpatient with sober living housing. We are in network with various insurances, and can work with our clients financial needs. So come experience the Emend Healthcare Difference. www.emendhealthcare.com
We also operate an inpatient Residential facility that focuses on primary mental health concerns such as Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Schizophrenia and more.
Emend Healthcare is a network of 9 treatment facilities that treat substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our diverse network of treatment programs allows us to treat anyone struggling with Substance Abuse and or Mental Health Disorders. Our Facilities Empower Recovery Center, Empower Residential Wellness Center, Benchmark Transitions, Benchmark Bridge of Montclair, My Limitless Journey, New Perspective Recovery offer a range of treatment services to meet our clients Behavioral Health needs. We provide all levels of care of treatment from a full medical detox all the way through intensive outpatient with sober living housing. We are in network with various insurances, and can work with our clients financial needs. So come experience the Emend Healthcare Difference. www.emendhealthcare.com
(714) 519-2657 View (714) 519-2657
Relief Mental Health
Treatment Center
Warren, NJ 07059
Relief Mental Health in Red Bank serves adults struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health diagnoses.
We offer personalized, evidence-based care through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine), psychiatric medication management, and therapy. Our experienced team works closely with each patient to create a treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.
Relief Mental Health in Red Bank serves adults struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health diagnoses.
We offer personalized, evidence-based care through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato (esketamine), psychiatric medication management, and therapy. Our experienced team works closely with each patient to create a treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals.
(848) 343-2906 View (848) 343-2906
Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center in Hackettstown, NJ, serves children, adolescents, and adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, young adult transitions, school refusal, gender identity, sexuality, divorce, trauma, parenting, learning disabilities, and relationship struggles.
At our practice, we offer a compassionate, client-centered approach that puts you in control of your healing journey. With no waiting lists, we ensure you receive the support you need exactly when you are ready. Our therapists work closely with you, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. Start your healing journey today!
Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center in Hackettstown, NJ, serves children, adolescents, and adults facing issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, young adult transitions, school refusal, gender identity, sexuality, divorce, trauma, parenting, learning disabilities, and relationship struggles.
At our practice, we offer a compassionate, client-centered approach that puts you in control of your healing journey. With no waiting lists, we ensure you receive the support you need exactly when you are ready. Our therapists work closely with you, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. Start your healing journey today!
(908) 246-1480 View (908) 246-1480
NJ Psychotherapy Counseling Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
New Jersey Psychotherapy Counseling Center is licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The purpose of our program is to promote positive emotional well-being in clients as well as empower families to provide a nurturing and safe support for their significant others. The treatment is person-centered, family focused, strength-based, and culturally competent. Our program was created in response to growing concerns for individuals and their loved ones, suffering effects of mental illness. Our staff is committed to providing high quality behavioral services in a caring and compassionate treatment environment. We provide Mental Health Evaluation, Counseling and Medication Management
New Jersey Psychotherapy Counseling Center is licensed by New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The purpose of our program is to promote positive emotional well-being in clients as well as empower families to provide a nurturing and safe support for their significant others. The treatment is person-centered, family focused, strength-based, and culturally competent. Our program was created in response to growing concerns for individuals and their loved ones, suffering effects of mental illness. Our staff is committed to providing high quality behavioral services in a caring and compassionate treatment environment. We provide Mental Health Evaluation, Counseling and Medication Management
(732) 997-0707 View (732) 997-0707
Clients come to NJCC for help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attention difficulties, and so much more.
At NJCC, we see the client as a collaborator in the therapeutic process—your goals, insights, and lived experience shape the direction of treatment. Our clinicians use a supportive, collaborative approach that helps clients develop coping skills, build healthier relationships, and move toward greater emotional well-being and independence.
Clients come to NJCC for help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attention difficulties, and so much more.
At NJCC, we see the client as a collaborator in the therapeutic process—your goals, insights, and lived experience shape the direction of treatment. Our clinicians use a supportive, collaborative approach that helps clients develop coping skills, build healthier relationships, and move toward greater emotional well-being and independence.
(973) 358-7053 View (973) 358-7053

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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.