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 provide a supportive, judgment-free space and facilitate developing new coping skills, awareness, self-discovery, growth, and healing. I believe in an individual and integrative approach; therefore, the tools and techniques will be different depending on your needs! Through collaboration and building a strong therapeutic relationship, we will be working towards achieving your desired goals an...
Feeling lost? You’re not alone. Some people may find themselves in a life that may not be worth living. Some may find themselves so immersed in taking care of someone else that they forgot who they are. Others find themselves in a place where they are told that their life is just beginning, but they have no idea where to start. Let’s find YOU together. It can be difficult to organize and have a...
Many counselors will treat symptoms that are showing up in your life; symptoms can include feelings of sadness, anxiety or isolation, night terrors, substance abuse including alcohol or drugs, low self-esteem, narcissism, cutting, paranoia, hallucinations, irrational fears, difficulty sleeping, excessive anger, repetitive self-defeating thoughts or behaviors, thoughts of suicide, feelings of...
Sometimes we need to go through a dark overgrown forest to get to a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers. Other times we might hike a rigorous trail to get to a stunning waterfall or a peaceful overlook. Beauty and challenges are intertwined in life. The experience of counseling is like this. You might find yourself in a dark or difficult place, yearning for the serene meadow of wildflowers. Ma...
Lavonia Brown earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in December 2012 from Troy University. Lavonia obtained her Master of Science degree, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, in December 2016 from Troy University. Lavonia has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults both on the individual and family level. These experiences also include being a Clinical Mental...
I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety. I am a trained mindfulness practitioner who has been teaching, consulting and training other practitioners on mindfulness-based interventions for many years. Anxiety can feel paralyzing and confusing. Mindfulness allows us to slow down and be more attuned with our emotions and bodies. By creating space within, we can be more thought...
In my experience, factors such as work, relationships, family, loss and change can become hard to manage alone. Therapy can be key when you need a boost in confidence, self-worth, or someone to hear your side of the story without judgement. This may be hard time for you right now, but please know you are worthy of attention. I specialize in art-therapy and person-centered therapy, working with...
My approach is non-judgmental, encouraging, creative, and practical. Whether you are in the midst of a major life transition, have experienced a recent traumatic event, or just need some help stepping into a happier, more fulfilled version of yourself, I’d be honored to work with you. I am an EMDR therapist working through the lens of Depth Psychology, which is a soulful and distinctive approac...
If you are facing anxiety, depression, or uncontrollable emotions I am here to help. I am passionate about my work with individuals, families, couples, & children/teens. I aim to help my clients make positive improvements both inside & outside the therapy room. My work as a therapist is to help support individuals, families & couples in gaining more insight about environmental stressors & to...
I want people to know that therapy begins with choosing to take the step of exploring yourself, an event that has occurred, STRESS, relationships, loss, burnout. That big next step involves developing a trusting and genuine rapport with your clinician. I invite you to reach out and begin that process with me and know that it can be done with humor, understanding, and a very strong believe in th...
We at APLA Health - Long Beach are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and...
Are you struggling with stress related to work or relationships? Are decisions tough and transitions scary? Life is challenging for everyone at times. External roadblocks aside, our own thoughts often trip us up the most- those thoughts that narrate our actions, that replay one event over a dozen times, that plan various outcomes to a single upcoming event, that compare our journey to others, t...
Dr. Tiffany M. Crayton deeply values creating a space that awakens one’s bravery. A space that is free of shame and helps clients discover their true authentic selves. Dr. Crayton invites you to show up as you are with your complexities. All the things that make you who you are. Dr. Crayton works from a non-pathological approach, which means we will look past the diagnosis and work on the root...
**please use email for initial contact ***Therapy shouldn't be scary! Therapy is about a connection between therapist and client that nurtures and supports change, growth, and improvement. I am here to help you navigate life and come to a better understanding of yourself and your needs. My goal is to help you improve your life, in whatever way you need. I have experience with depression, anxiet...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a parent taking the initiative to further support your child, I believe every person thrives in connection. The therapeutic relationship is a connective partnership where significant changes can begin. My goal is to hold space for my courageous client’s to do vulnerable work to face themselves. In our thera...
