Depression is persistent feelings of sadness and emptiness, a lack of motivation, crying, changes in eating or sleeping, disinterested in the things you once enjoyed and potentially self-harming behaviors or thoughts of suicide. Many counseling interventions effectively treat depression, including behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and mindfulness interventions. People with depression may also require medication.
Available Treatment Options
Behavioral therapy uses interventions to change behaviors that lead to or exacerbate distressing emotions. Cognitive interventions involve examining thought processes to change unhelpful patterns of cognition. Psychodynamic counseling fosters self-awareness through exploring unconscious thoughts and how one’s past affects current functioning.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Depression
I take a holistic and contextual approach to therapy. I want to know your sources of pain - but I also want to know what you value, what has shaped you, where you draw inspiration, your beliefs, and how you feel in your own body. We’ll peel back layers, we'll process distress, and we'll build practical tools to manage the challenges you're facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic,...
My work focuses on helping clients heal from relational trauma. Most of my clients have experienced some trauma in their lives from abuse, assault, bullying, or breakdowns in parental or romantic relationships. My other specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and spiritual health. I want clients to be free from shame, negative self-beliefs, and emotional pain. I aim to hel...
I believe in the fundamental wholeness of all people, in mind/body/spirit connection, and in the desire and capacity of all of us to grow and heal. My purpose is to guide, support and empower you to find your strengths and personal resources for your own best solutions. All of us do experience hard times in life. With a broader and experienced outside perspective, you can overcome obstacles and...
During these unprecedented times, I remain committed to helping individuals struggling with the emotions, thoughts, & changes we have had to go through. Therapy can help find ways to cope with & reduce the overwhelming feelings that may be present. Seeking mental health treatment may be seen as weak or something to be ashamed of. However, I encourage everyone to look at mental health treatment ...
I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, as well as those struggling with trauma and domestic abuse, among other concerns. My goal is to help clients locate and harness their power to heal. I use a variety of techniques while operating at a pace that is in-tune with the client's needs. I strive to guide clients through the process of healing by helping them self-regulate and self-manage t...
**DUE TO COVID19, I AM OFFERING TELE-THERAPY WITH SLIDING SCALE OPTIONS. SESSION PRICES CAN BE DISCUSSED BASED ON TEMPORARY CIRCUMSTANCES IF NEED BE.** We all have stories, narratives, truths. The way we interpret and experience the world is unique to each individual. It’s about understanding how the fabric of your life is woven and can be potentially rewoven. It is nearly impossible to avoid...
My approach is holistic and integrated as I truly believe we all have the power to heal ourselves. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Teacher, and a Reiki Master with 9 years of experience in the Mental Health field and 6 years of yoga and energy work practice. I focus on healing the mind, body, and spirit as a whole. I offer an intuitive coaching style to therapy, focusing on...
I am passionate about helping people find peace with food and their bodies. It is for this reason that I chose to specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and have spent my career helping individuals achieve full recovery (yes, full recovery IS possible!) I work with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. I also have expertise in treating those wit...
Things might happen around you, and things might happen to you. But the only things that matter are the things that happen in you. -Eric Butterworth Together, we will get to the root issues of your suffering and work to break cycles that cause it. Using mostly techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you will discover skills, insights, and information that can change the way you perceive a...
Overwhelmed, struggling or dissatisfied with your life, I am happy to explain how therapy or coaching can help with your particular needs during your free 20-minute consultation. I am currently accepting new clients and would love to talk to you. I offer proven tips for moving to your best work and relationship self. I work well with clients in service oriented jobs who are seeking help with...
Hello! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist currently providing tele-therapy and limited in person sessions out of my cozy office in Hermosa Beach. My multidimensional approach allows me to deliver a unique, private, and personalized experience for clients to explore and empower their inner voice. I work from a cognitive behavioral and mindfulness perspective, helping my clients gai...
I am Dr. Kathleen Phelan, private practitioner at Journeys Counseling Center in Lubbock, Texas. I serve a very diverse clientele; those with severe, psychiatric conditions, as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual health concerns. My primary practice is with adults and couples, with occasional interventions for children involved in crisis. Whether you’re struggling to overcome difficulties...
The clients I work with benefit the most when they embrace the comfort and discomfort that comes with building a therapeutic relationship. Reading all the blurbs is an excellent way to get brief insight into the character of a potential therapist, but whether or not someone will be a good fit is a difficult question with so many options. We know the relationship you build with your therapist is...
Pain is the best teacher, but often it can be difficult to understand what emotional pain is trying to speak. It may be trying to get your attention through an unwanted behavior, an unbearable feeling, or an unbreakable thought pattern. It may show itself in repeated relational dysfunction, addiction, or disturbances in mood or sleep. I find I work well with people who are exhausted from trying...
I believe that the practice of being human is an incredibly complex, difficult, amazingly messy and yet wonderfully beautiful process. While life can be complicated and painful, it can also be rewarding and full of joy. However, when we are in one state it is often hard to even imagine the other. Therapy can be a safe and supportive place in which to reconcile the difference and to learn the...