The Clinic reflects Karen Horney's optimistic and humanistic philosophy that individuals have the capacity to grow and change throughout life. Along with society and culture, intimate relationships with others are the most important influences on our personal development. Difficulties in life often arise when early relationships provoke anxiety or adversity, which in turn interferes with our growth. Dr. Horney was convinced that treatment geared at understanding the self, and the subsequent outgrowth of such difficulties, would restore a person to a path of personal self-realization. This basic philosophy is the guiding principle of all Clinic services. It is the foundation from which patients gain an understanding of themselves, develop the capacity to grow and change, and enrich their lives. The staff of the Clinic conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
The Clinic reflects Karen Horney's optimistic and humanistic philosophy that individuals have the capacity to grow and change throughout life. Along with society and culture, intimate relationships with others are the most important influences on our personal development. Difficulties in life often arise when early relationships provoke anxiety or adversity, which in turn interferes with our growth. Dr. Horney was convinced that treatment geared at understanding the self, and the subsequent outgrowth of such difficulties, would restore a person to a path of personal self-realization. This basic philosophy is the guiding principle of all Clinic services. It is the foundation from which patients gain an understanding of themselves, develop the capacity to grow and change, and enrich their lives. The staff of the Clinic conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
This pain often comes in the form of depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, unhealthy coping skills, post-traumatic suffering, or generally feeling that life is too hard.
The team at Gaining Ground Counseling is deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and enhancing their path towards thriving and flourishing. Each therapist in our practice has uniquely tailored specialties and expertise, stemming from our commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of mental health. We ensure that you will be provided with effective, evidence-based interventions that will focus on your individualized, ideal journey of healing and growth.
This pain often comes in the form of depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, unhealthy coping skills, post-traumatic suffering, or generally feeling that life is too hard.
The team at Gaining Ground Counseling is deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and enhancing their path towards thriving and flourishing. Each therapist in our practice has uniquely tailored specialties and expertise, stemming from our commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of mental health. We ensure that you will be provided with effective, evidence-based interventions that will focus on your individualized, ideal journey of healing and growth.
Among the many issues we address are Depression - Anxiety, Complex Trauma, ADHD, Relational Conflict, and marginalization.
Our psychotherapy approach varies according to your needs and the issues you seek help with. No matter the modalities we incorporate into treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT..) we are humanistic and relational - we recognize that we all carry wounds, disappointments, and, for many, trauma within relationships and society that have deeply impacted us. Out of a need for safety and survival (physical and psychic), we have developed strategies, patterns of behavior, views, and ways of relating to ourselves and others that once protected us but now hold us back and contribute to terrible distress and symptoms. Therapy may be an exploration of old wounds and earlier trauma, still quite present and impacting you; it may be a space for learning new ways of viewing yourself and others, or it can be a place to learn new skills, try out new patterns of relating, and allow for the emergence of new experiences of yourself and within relationships - all in the contact of a compassionate, accepting, sometimes challenging, but profoundly respectful professional relationship in which you are encouraged to be frank and open, even critical, but always expressive of how you are experiencing the process.
Among the many issues we address are Depression - Anxiety, Complex Trauma, ADHD, Relational Conflict, and marginalization.
Our psychotherapy approach varies according to your needs and the issues you seek help with. No matter the modalities we incorporate into treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT..) we are humanistic and relational - we recognize that we all carry wounds, disappointments, and, for many, trauma within relationships and society that have deeply impacted us. Out of a need for safety and survival (physical and psychic), we have developed strategies, patterns of behavior, views, and ways of relating to ourselves and others that once protected us but now hold us back and contribute to terrible distress and symptoms. Therapy may be an exploration of old wounds and earlier trauma, still quite present and impacting you; it may be a space for learning new ways of viewing yourself and others, or it can be a place to learn new skills, try out new patterns of relating, and allow for the emergence of new experiences of yourself and within relationships - all in the contact of a compassionate, accepting, sometimes challenging, but profoundly respectful professional relationship in which you are encouraged to be frank and open, even critical, but always expressive of how you are experiencing the process.
We offer the most advanced treatments and for those with refractory depression we offer on site ketamine and TMS treatment.
Clarity is one of a select few advanced residential mental health treatment programs in NY with expertise in treating complex psychiatric issues. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide highly advanced psychiatric treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We service all adult ages and also offer specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of seniors, chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to only 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
We offer the most advanced treatments and for those with refractory depression we offer on site ketamine and TMS treatment.
Clarity is one of a select few advanced residential mental health treatment programs in NY with expertise in treating complex psychiatric issues. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide highly advanced psychiatric treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We service all adult ages and also offer specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of seniors, chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to only 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
Whether you are depressed, or anxious, or have relationship or professional problems, or struggle with behaviors or desires that are problematic, we have a therapist for you.
Our therapists work differently. Some of us are more psychoanalytic, others, more behavioral. Some work more mindfully, some work more somatically. We offer a wide variety of styles and approaches.
Whether you are depressed, or anxious, or have relationship or professional problems, or struggle with behaviors or desires that are problematic, we have a therapist for you.
Our therapists work differently. Some of us are more psychoanalytic, others, more behavioral. Some work more mindfully, some work more somatically. We offer a wide variety of styles and approaches.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
At Amen Clinics, we offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
We specialize in serving teens, young adults and families with individual, group, and intensive therapy services. We serve adults who experience a wide range of anxiety & related disorders including couples and family-based therapy through individual or team-based approaches depending on complexity of needs. Our clients often require flexible treatment plans delivered in-person, virtually or hybrid methods. With 4 locations and 35+ therapists on staff we can cater to a wide range of anxiety & related needs.
We specialize in serving teens, young adults and families with individual, group, and intensive therapy services. We serve adults who experience a wide range of anxiety & related disorders including couples and family-based therapy through individual or team-based approaches depending on complexity of needs. Our clients often require flexible treatment plans delivered in-person, virtually or hybrid methods. With 4 locations and 35+ therapists on staff we can cater to a wide range of anxiety & related needs.
Some of our major areas of expertise include: Stress, Anxiety and Depression; Life & Career Transitions; Psychiatric and Psychological Evaluation; Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Pre-Marriage Counseling; Choosing a Spouse; Mindfulness; Life Coaching; Career Guidance; LGBT Issues; Gender Transitions; Behavior Therapy; Cognitive/Intelligence Testing; Projective/Personality Testing; Coaching - ADHD & OCD; Medication Management; Self Esteem & Motivation; Conflict Resolution; Employment Psychosocial Evaluation; Trauma Therapy; Grief Counseling; Panic Attack Therapy; Cyber-Bullying and Sexting; Handling Difficult People; Eating Disorders; Birth Trauma & Pregnancy Issues; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Neuropsychological Testing; Psycho-Educational Testing
Therapy Center of New York (TCNY) offers a broad range of diagnostic, therapy and counseling services for adults, families and children. We maintain a strict commitment to integrity, professionalism, and excellence in all that we do. By strictly adhering to these principles, Therapy Center of New York has created trust and maintained the loyalty of its clients for over 30 years. New Client Inquiries (Including For Telemedicine or Teletherapy New Evaluations): if you are over 18 years old, we invite you to conduct an intake call (which takes approx. 20 minutes). Please call or message us directly, or use our Calendly tool (calendly.com/tcnycontact) to schedule an intake call at a convenient time. Please be prepared with your insurance card, and one of our staff members will call you at the scheduled time. For further details on TCNY, please visit our website at TherapyCenterofNY.com.
Some of our major areas of expertise include: Stress, Anxiety and Depression; Life & Career Transitions; Psychiatric and Psychological Evaluation; Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Pre-Marriage Counseling; Choosing a Spouse; Mindfulness; Life Coaching; Career Guidance; LGBT Issues; Gender Transitions; Behavior Therapy; Cognitive/Intelligence Testing; Projective/Personality Testing; Coaching - ADHD & OCD; Medication Management; Self Esteem & Motivation; Conflict Resolution; Employment Psychosocial Evaluation; Trauma Therapy; Grief Counseling; Panic Attack Therapy; Cyber-Bullying and Sexting; Handling Difficult People; Eating Disorders; Birth Trauma & Pregnancy Issues; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Neuropsychological Testing; Psycho-Educational Testing
Therapy Center of New York (TCNY) offers a broad range of diagnostic, therapy and counseling services for adults, families and children. We maintain a strict commitment to integrity, professionalism, and excellence in all that we do. By strictly adhering to these principles, Therapy Center of New York has created trust and maintained the loyalty of its clients for over 30 years. New Client Inquiries (Including For Telemedicine or Teletherapy New Evaluations): if you are over 18 years old, we invite you to conduct an intake call (which takes approx. 20 minutes). Please call or message us directly, or use our Calendly tool (calendly.com/tcnycontact) to schedule an intake call at a convenient time. Please be prepared with your insurance card, and one of our staff members will call you at the scheduled time. For further details on TCNY, please visit our website at TherapyCenterofNY.com.
Faculty and clinical staff address PTSD and related issues using a three phase approach of stabilization, traumatic memory processing, and reintegration. The Center’s primary treatment modality is EMDR, an evidence based therapeutic intervention with a very high success rate.
Faculty and clinical staff address PTSD and related issues using a three phase approach of stabilization, traumatic memory processing, and reintegration. The Center’s primary treatment modality is EMDR, an evidence based therapeutic intervention with a very high success rate.
Our Adult Day Program offers a supportive and structured environment for adults who need more intensive care than weekly therapy can provide. Our program is designed to help you regain stability, develop meaningful coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self—all while maintaining your life at home or in a supportive community setting.
Our Adult Day Program offers a pathway from crisis to clarity, with flexible, compassionate care that respects your autonomy and empowers your growth. Whether you’re rebuilding after burnout, managing chronic mental health conditions, or addressing identity-based stress.
Our Adult Day Program offers a supportive and structured environment for adults who need more intensive care than weekly therapy can provide. Our program is designed to help you regain stability, develop meaningful coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self—all while maintaining your life at home or in a supportive community setting.
Our Adult Day Program offers a pathway from crisis to clarity, with flexible, compassionate care that respects your autonomy and empowers your growth. Whether you’re rebuilding after burnout, managing chronic mental health conditions, or addressing identity-based stress.
We provide treatment for anxiety and depression; relationship and marriage difficulties; struggles with school, work, or career related anxiety; LGBT and identity development issues; chronic pain; adjustment to medical illness or injury; challenges brought on by aging; parenting issues; anger management.
Union Square Psychology is a team of licensed psychologists and licensed social workers with advanced training and diverse clinical expertise. We share a commitment to providing responsive and compassionate care, integrating structured treatment and deeper exploration of emotional experience and relational patterns. In this way, treatment is tailored to each person's unique needs. Both practical tools and opportunities for meaningful reflection and growth are provided.
We provide treatment for anxiety and depression; relationship and marriage difficulties; struggles with school, work, or career related anxiety; LGBT and identity development issues; chronic pain; adjustment to medical illness or injury; challenges brought on by aging; parenting issues; anger management.
Union Square Psychology is a team of licensed psychologists and licensed social workers with advanced training and diverse clinical expertise. We share a commitment to providing responsive and compassionate care, integrating structured treatment and deeper exploration of emotional experience and relational patterns. In this way, treatment is tailored to each person's unique needs. Both practical tools and opportunities for meaningful reflection and growth are provided.
Nominated as a Top 3 Psychologist in NYC for consecutive years and recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Psychology, I offer a unique concept: I tailor the treatment to your needs! There are so many types of therapies and therapists' styles. My team will figure out with you what would be the most effective treatment and what therapist' s style, expertise and personality would best suit you. You will leave your initial consult feeling better and armed with lots of help, insight and a good idea of what therapy will be like for you in my group practice. We will then match you with a therapist, in my office, who specializes in the modality best suited for you. All our patients love this model and I hope that you do too! To see patients reviews, visit our website www.madisonparkpsych.com
Nominated as a Top 3 Psychologist in NYC for consecutive years and recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Psychology, I offer a unique concept: I tailor the treatment to your needs! There are so many types of therapies and therapists' styles. My team will figure out with you what would be the most effective treatment and what therapist' s style, expertise and personality would best suit you. You will leave your initial consult feeling better and armed with lots of help, insight and a good idea of what therapy will be like for you in my group practice. We will then match you with a therapist, in my office, who specializes in the modality best suited for you. All our patients love this model and I hope that you do too! To see patients reviews, visit our website www.madisonparkpsych.com
Columbus Park therapists have deep experience and training in eating disorders and the conditions that often occur alongside, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Columbus Park is a clinician-owned and operated group practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for individuals of all ages. We’ve earned national recognition for our expertise and customized treatment plans that address even the most complex needs. Our exceptional outcomes reflect the high-quality, effective care we provide. Columbus Park clinicians are experienced professionals, offering evidence-based, personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether seeking help for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to offer expert support and guidance.
Columbus Park therapists have deep experience and training in eating disorders and the conditions that often occur alongside, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Columbus Park is a clinician-owned and operated group practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for individuals of all ages. We’ve earned national recognition for our expertise and customized treatment plans that address even the most complex needs. Our exceptional outcomes reflect the high-quality, effective care we provide. Columbus Park clinicians are experienced professionals, offering evidence-based, personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Whether seeking help for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to offer expert support and guidance.
We work with people whose difficulties can be categorized as: Stress Mood Disorders, Mood Swings, Depression Anxiety, Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Issues, Insomnia, Sleep disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief, Relationship Problems, Career Issues, Infertility problems, Post-Partum Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Menopause- related issues, Addiction.
We bring expertise from the fields of clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neurology together under one roof so we can offer a variety of evidence-based treatment options. Whatever the treatment we decide on together - talk therapy, medication, neuromodulation (including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS), or some combination - we suspect that, above all, you just want to feel better.
We work with people whose difficulties can be categorized as: Stress Mood Disorders, Mood Swings, Depression Anxiety, Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Issues, Insomnia, Sleep disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Grief, Relationship Problems, Career Issues, Infertility problems, Post-Partum Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Menopause- related issues, Addiction.
We bring expertise from the fields of clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neurology together under one roof so we can offer a variety of evidence-based treatment options. Whatever the treatment we decide on together - talk therapy, medication, neuromodulation (including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS), or some combination - we suspect that, above all, you just want to feel better.
Counseling can be a meaningful way to address some of life's challenges you are facing or have been facing for a long time. As therapists, we provide support and feedback to help you cope with current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and sensitivity, we can help you explore, understand, and find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. In counseling you can also work with someone to come up with specific behavioral strategies and new ways of thinking by taking into consideration all that unique qualities that make you who you are including your beliefs, religious practices, culture and ethnicity, and traditional coping. With a wide range of clinical interventions and treatment approaches, we develop goals that are most helpful and tailored for each individual client (adult, teen, adolescent, or child), family, and couple based on their presenting concerns and needs. In a supportive and understanding environment, we can help you attain personal growth. Together with each client, we work to enhance your strengths and achieve your personal goals.
Counseling can be a meaningful way to address some of life's challenges you are facing or have been facing for a long time. As therapists, we provide support and feedback to help you cope with current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and sensitivity, we can help you explore, understand, and find resolutions to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. In counseling you can also work with someone to come up with specific behavioral strategies and new ways of thinking by taking into consideration all that unique qualities that make you who you are including your beliefs, religious practices, culture and ethnicity, and traditional coping. With a wide range of clinical interventions and treatment approaches, we develop goals that are most helpful and tailored for each individual client (adult, teen, adolescent, or child), family, and couple based on their presenting concerns and needs. In a supportive and understanding environment, we can help you attain personal growth. Together with each client, we work to enhance your strengths and achieve your personal goals.
You and your therapist will explore ,with depth, the experiences that have molded your personality and the presenting issues that bring you to therapy in the first place; including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, insecurity, learning disabilities, relationship & family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, rejection, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, stigma and marginalization within your family, organizations and society.
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
You and your therapist will explore ,with depth, the experiences that have molded your personality and the presenting issues that bring you to therapy in the first place; including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, insecurity, learning disabilities, relationship & family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, rejection, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, stigma and marginalization within your family, organizations and society.
The Soho Center's mission is to offer high-quality and effective psychotherapeutic services and to provide training and opportunities for mental health professionals. The staff of The Soho Center conducts treatment with the underlying conviction that each person has the inherent capacity to improve one's life and become increasingly warm, spontaneous, joyful, and unafraid.
We also offer Spravato for treatment resistant depression in our office.
Empire State Psychiatry’s midtown Manhattan office is a large, modern, and clean office located directly across from Grand Central Terminal. The office is conveniently located for those who live and work in Manhattan, and who commute. Our goal is to meet patients where they are whether that be in-person, virtual, or hybrid between the two.
We also offer Spravato for treatment resistant depression in our office.
Empire State Psychiatry’s midtown Manhattan office is a large, modern, and clean office located directly across from Grand Central Terminal. The office is conveniently located for those who live and work in Manhattan, and who commute. Our goal is to meet patients where they are whether that be in-person, virtual, or hybrid between the two.
We also offer help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, guilt/shame, trauma, PTSD, job loss or job changes, college life, and any other changes that may be happening in your life.
We offer both LGBTQ-affirmative and culturally sensitive treatment. We also specialize in trauma-focused psychotherapy and can offer you relief from symptoms that accompany trauma using talk therapy and EMDR.
We also offer help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, guilt/shame, trauma, PTSD, job loss or job changes, college life, and any other changes that may be happening in your life.
We offer both LGBTQ-affirmative and culturally sensitive treatment. We also specialize in trauma-focused psychotherapy and can offer you relief from symptoms that accompany trauma using talk therapy and EMDR.
We help our clients overcome anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties of all kinds.
Our therapists share a collective set of values that inform our work. We value kindness, compassion, openness, and inclusion. We value the science of therapeutic change and human growth. We value diversity and individual differences in the many ways people live and experience life. We deeply value our relationships with our clients, colleagues, and our entire New York City community.
We help our clients overcome anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties of all kinds.
Our therapists share a collective set of values that inform our work. We value kindness, compassion, openness, and inclusion. We value the science of therapeutic change and human growth. We value diversity and individual differences in the many ways people live and experience life. We deeply value our relationships with our clients, colleagues, and our entire New York City community.
Does depression and anxiety make life difficult for you?
If you are an adult and need help with relationships, work issues, infidelity repair, self esteem, depression or anxiety, call South Bay Counseling today. We offer an experience that is calm, relaxing and conducive to talking. Our therapists listen and provide the acceptance you need. Finally. It's your turn!
Does depression and anxiety make life difficult for you?
If you are an adult and need help with relationships, work issues, infidelity repair, self esteem, depression or anxiety, call South Bay Counseling today. We offer an experience that is calm, relaxing and conducive to talking. Our therapists listen and provide the acceptance you need. Finally. It's your turn!
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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.