Depression Treatment Centers in Union City, NJ

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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
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.
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
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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
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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
Photo of Department Admissions - SOBA New Jersey Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Treatment Center
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
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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
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Integrity House
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Integrity House, we're committed to helping individuals and families through comprehensive, integrated addictions treatment and recovery support in a manner that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change. Our CARF accredited and highly effective treatment community believes in a client-centered, holistic approach, offering integrated services and a full continuum of care for addressing substance use disorders. Integrity House understands the need for an individualized recovery process. We employ evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care in addressing the unique situations that accompany addiction. With this philosophy and our commitment to integrated care, Integrity House remains steadfast in its resolution to treat our clients with respect and dignity as we support them through their recovery journey.
At Integrity House, we're committed to helping individuals and families through comprehensive, integrated addictions treatment and recovery support in a manner that brings about positive, long-term lifestyle change. Our CARF accredited and highly effective treatment community believes in a client-centered, holistic approach, offering integrated services and a full continuum of care for addressing substance use disorders. Integrity House understands the need for an individualized recovery process. We employ evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care in addressing the unique situations that accompany addiction. With this philosophy and our commitment to integrated care, Integrity House remains steadfast in its resolution to treat our clients with respect and dignity as we support them through their recovery journey.
(973) 862-4084 View (973) 862-4084
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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

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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.
(860) 962-4507 View (860) 962-4507
Photo of Michelle Payne - BlueCrest Counseling Center, Treatment Center
BlueCrest Counseling Center
Treatment Center
New Providence, NJ 07974
We treat depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder and dual diagnosis.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We provide many different levels of care for primary mental health or dual diagnosis. We offer flexible programming hours for PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. We offer a safe, evidence-based environment tailored to your recovery. We specialize in primary mental health and co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood issues, helping you or your loved one regain stability, build coping skills, and reclaim lasting wellness.
We treat depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder and dual diagnosis.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We provide many different levels of care for primary mental health or dual diagnosis. We offer flexible programming hours for PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. We offer a safe, evidence-based environment tailored to your recovery. We specialize in primary mental health and co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood issues, helping you or your loved one regain stability, build coping skills, and reclaim lasting wellness.
(908) 824-6873 View (908) 824-6873
Photo of Jessica Brunner - Hillside Wellness Center, Treatment Center, DHA, CAAP
Hillside Wellness Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring challenges.
At Hillside Wellness Center, treatment is individualized, trauma-informed, and clinically focused. We combine therapy, psychiatric support, groups, family involvement, and wellness programming to help clients stabilize, build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create a healthier foundation for life after treatment.
We support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring challenges.
At Hillside Wellness Center, treatment is individualized, trauma-informed, and clinically focused. We combine therapy, psychiatric support, groups, family involvement, and wellness programming to help clients stabilize, build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create a healthier foundation for life after treatment.
(267) 214-5492 View (267) 214-5492
Photo of Rich Schumann - Family & Community Services of Somerset County, Treatment Center
Founded in 1960 with a vision to provide comprehensive support to the community, FCSSC has remained steadfast in its commitment to serving all who seek solace and assistance, regardless of their financial means. From its humble beginnings, FCSSC has grown into a vital nonprofit organization, a safe haven for those in need of guidance and understanding. At the heart of FCSSC’s mission lies the belief in the power of community and the importance of accessible mental health and substance use disorder services. With a team of dedicated professionals, including experienced licensed therapists and skilled administrative staff, FCSSC endeavors to make a meaningful difference in the lives of its clients, fostering a sense of resilience and empowerment.
Founded in 1960 with a vision to provide comprehensive support to the community, FCSSC has remained steadfast in its commitment to serving all who seek solace and assistance, regardless of their financial means. From its humble beginnings, FCSSC has grown into a vital nonprofit organization, a safe haven for those in need of guidance and understanding. At the heart of FCSSC’s mission lies the belief in the power of community and the importance of accessible mental health and substance use disorder services. With a team of dedicated professionals, including experienced licensed therapists and skilled administrative staff, FCSSC endeavors to make a meaningful difference in the lives of its clients, fostering a sense of resilience and empowerment.
(848) 266-6144 View (848) 266-6144
Photo of Jessica Haddad - The Counseling Center of New Jersey, Treatment Center, LCSW
At the Counseling Center of New Jersey, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support individuals dealing with emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and those generally seeking to transform their relationship with their emotional experiences.
The Counseling Center of New Jersey is comprised of dedicated therapists committed to guiding individuals towards fulfilling lives. We specialize in providing relatively brief therapy sessions that utilize structured, evidence-based approaches to yield lasting, positive outcomes. Our mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families in making significant life changes and transitions, while upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
At the Counseling Center of New Jersey, we specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support individuals dealing with emotional regulation, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and those generally seeking to transform their relationship with their emotional experiences.
The Counseling Center of New Jersey is comprised of dedicated therapists committed to guiding individuals towards fulfilling lives. We specialize in providing relatively brief therapy sessions that utilize structured, evidence-based approaches to yield lasting, positive outcomes. Our mission is to assist individuals, couples, and families in making significant life changes and transitions, while upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(848) 345-2995 View (848) 345-2995
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High Focus Centers - Freehold, NJ
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD through personalized care.
High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our Freehold counseling center serves adults, teenagers, and middle school-aged children in the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County areas. Our specialized therapist team at our Freehold location is committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
We address issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD through personalized care.
High Focus Centers in Freehold, New Jersey, is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our Freehold counseling center serves adults, teenagers, and middle school-aged children in the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County areas. Our specialized therapist team at our Freehold location is committed to helping clients overcome a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
(848) 345-5305 View (848) 345-5305
Photo of Alan Friedman - Emunah Advanced Mental Health Treatment, Treatment Center
They serve clients in crisis and those in need of intensive mental health treatment for complex disorders such as major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and trauma.
The robust medical team includes a psychiatrist, pain management expert, neurologist, internist, addiction medicine expert and psychologists who collaborate on every case. . Though medication management is intensive, they also like to minimize medications as much as possible. They also provide pain management services.
They serve clients in crisis and those in need of intensive mental health treatment for complex disorders such as major depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder and trauma.
The robust medical team includes a psychiatrist, pain management expert, neurologist, internist, addiction medicine expert and psychologists who collaborate on every case. . Though medication management is intensive, they also like to minimize medications as much as possible. They also provide pain management services.
(562) 568-5007 View (562) 568-5007
Photo of Felix Minevich - NJ Psychotherapy Counseling Center, Treatment Center, LCSW, LSW, LAC, APN, MD
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
Photo of Gordon Dickler - Turnbridge, Treatment Center
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.
(203) 427-8256 View (203) 427-8256
Photo of Courtney West - True Life Care Mental Health, Treatment Center, LSW
True Life Care Mental Health
Treatment Center
Denville, NJ 07834
At True Life Care, we treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder and more.
Our team at True Life Care is dedicated to helping you take control of your mental health through a personalized healing approach and compassionate care. We offer a range of evidence-based mental health treatment services in New Jersey to help you manage your mental health and live a fulfilling life.
At True Life Care, we treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder and more.
Our team at True Life Care is dedicated to helping you take control of your mental health through a personalized healing approach and compassionate care. We offer a range of evidence-based mental health treatment services in New Jersey to help you manage your mental health and live a fulfilling life.
(973) 358-8946 View (973) 358-8946
Photo of Heather Baker-Carr - Beachway Mental Health, Treatment Center
Beachway Mental Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Beachway Mental Health provides high quality and innovative care to address issues of mental health. We offer a path towards healing through a multi-disciplinary team approach including combining evidenced based therapeutic interventions with medication management. Each member of the treatment team works together gain an understanding of the whole person – biological, social, and spiritual – to create an individualized treatment plan.
Beachway Mental Health provides high quality and innovative care to address issues of mental health. We offer a path towards healing through a multi-disciplinary team approach including combining evidenced based therapeutic interventions with medication management. Each member of the treatment team works together gain an understanding of the whole person – biological, social, and spiritual – to create an individualized treatment plan.
(561) 956-3601 View (561) 956-3601
Photo of Augustine Ogun - True Care Mental Health Clinic, Treatment Center
True Care Mental Health Clinic
Treatment Center
Paterson, NJ 07514
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling. We also provide psychiatric services and medication management.
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling. We also provide psychiatric services and medication management.
(973) 828-8270 View (973) 828-8270

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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.