Depression Therapists in 92049

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Nikki Kanemaru-Klein
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Are you having difficulty coping with life's changes, anxiety, depression, or managing stress? If so, then you are to be congratulated for taking the first step! While issues such as these and others can affect every aspect of your life including relationships, work, finances, mood, and self-esteem, helping others relieve stress and emotional difficulty is what I do. I can help provide you with more effective coping and life skills to help make your life more manageable and outlook more positive. Together, we will develop the most appropriate, well-rounded, uniquely personal psychological care plan.
Are you having difficulty coping with life's changes, anxiety, depression, or managing stress? If so, then you are to be congratulated for taking the first step! While issues such as these and others can affect every aspect of your life including relationships, work, finances, mood, and self-esteem, helping others relieve stress and emotional difficulty is what I do. I can help provide you with more effective coping and life skills to help make your life more manageable and outlook more positive. Together, we will develop the most appropriate, well-rounded, uniquely personal psychological care plan.
(442) 200-5189 View (442) 200-5189
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Behavioral Healthcare Partners
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
At Behavioral Healthcare Partners, our goal is to promote behavioral health and wellness to achieve life's potential and fulfillment within the individual, family, and community. Dr. Vincent Castro and Dr. Denise Gonzales, both Licensed Psychologists, have 43 years combined experience in providing therapeutic services on concerns related to child/adolescent behavioral problems, abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, coping with medical concerns, family discord, parenting, couples therapy, military/law enforcement concerns, personal growth/wellness, stress/anger management, trauma, and work/career issues. BHP services also include assessment and evaluation, short-term solution focused interventions, consultations, and psychological testing.
At Behavioral Healthcare Partners, our goal is to promote behavioral health and wellness to achieve life's potential and fulfillment within the individual, family, and community. Dr. Vincent Castro and Dr. Denise Gonzales, both Licensed Psychologists, have 43 years combined experience in providing therapeutic services on concerns related to child/adolescent behavioral problems, abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, coping with medical concerns, family discord, parenting, couples therapy, military/law enforcement concerns, personal growth/wellness, stress/anger management, trauma, and work/career issues. BHP services also include assessment and evaluation, short-term solution focused interventions, consultations, and psychological testing.
(760) 684-8835 View (760) 684-8835
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Whitney O'Malley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to support my clients through life's greatest challenges, providing new insight, skills and emotional tools to help them make choices they're proud of and live more authentically. I provide a non-judgmental and accepting environment for individual adults and teens to increase self-awareness and find new strategies to cope with difficult emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, low self-esteem, stress management and anger management. I help people through professional challenges, trauma, loss, substance abuse, and feelings of inadequacy or stagnation.
My goal is to support my clients through life's greatest challenges, providing new insight, skills and emotional tools to help them make choices they're proud of and live more authentically. I provide a non-judgmental and accepting environment for individual adults and teens to increase self-awareness and find new strategies to cope with difficult emotions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, low self-esteem, stress management and anger management. I help people through professional challenges, trauma, loss, substance abuse, and feelings of inadequacy or stagnation.
(424) 396-1378 View (424) 396-1378
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Correna Kelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
Welcome! If you are looking through these sites, it means that you or a family member could use some support. I work with teens, adults, and families. My experience consists of supporting adolescents, adults and their families, in the school, home and managed health care setting. I have helped teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma develop strategies for managing symptoms. I have supported students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and provided trainings for teachers and families to support children and teens in the school, home, and community settings. I am trauma informed and EMDR trained.
Welcome! If you are looking through these sites, it means that you or a family member could use some support. I work with teens, adults, and families. My experience consists of supporting adolescents, adults and their families, in the school, home and managed health care setting. I have helped teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma develop strategies for managing symptoms. I have supported students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and provided trainings for teachers and families to support children and teens in the school, home, and community settings. I am trauma informed and EMDR trained.
(925) 854-4255 View (925) 854-4255
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Miranda Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome, I’m glad you are here! It takes courage, valor, and strength to seek support. We all need support, encouragement, and compassion to navigate through life’s journey. There are some days that it takes everything in oneself to get up and face the challenge of the day. When you are experiencing a crisis, a trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, or depression; just being alive, breathing, and getting through daily tasks is a victory. I firmly believe in meeting you where you are in this moment without judgement, demands, or minimizing your pain, feelings or situation.
Welcome, I’m glad you are here! It takes courage, valor, and strength to seek support. We all need support, encouragement, and compassion to navigate through life’s journey. There are some days that it takes everything in oneself to get up and face the challenge of the day. When you are experiencing a crisis, a trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, or depression; just being alive, breathing, and getting through daily tasks is a victory. I firmly believe in meeting you where you are in this moment without judgement, demands, or minimizing your pain, feelings or situation.
(760) 509-2360 View (760) 509-2360
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#1 Psychological Evaluations & Testing Service
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
Psychological Evaluations: Depression & Anxiety Screening, Pre-Surgical Evaluations ( Incl.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
Psychological Evaluations: Depression & Anxiety Screening, Pre-Surgical Evaluations ( Incl.
Founded in 1993, Help Therapy has a team of over 50 licensed neuropsychologists and psychologists who offer a wide range of psychological evaluations. For patients who need extra support, therapy is also offered. Patients are matched to a provider of their choice based on their specific needs and preferences. Clinicians work with seniors, adults and youth (age 7+) all throughout California.
(619) 492-4586 View (619) 492-4586
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Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
(858) 943-2312 View (858) 943-2312
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Tracy Collins Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Tracy! I specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety and depression. When you are feeling anxious, it often means that you are spending too much time in the future going down rabbit holes and playing the What If game. When you are feeling depressed, it often means you are spending too much time in the past filled with regret and grief. I am here to help with all of that.
Hi! I'm Tracy! I specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety and depression. When you are feeling anxious, it often means that you are spending too much time in the future going down rabbit holes and playing the What If game. When you are feeling depressed, it often means you are spending too much time in the past filled with regret and grief. I am here to help with all of that.
(279) 201-6334 View (279) 201-6334
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Jennifer Pudlo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helping those who suffer from anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, and any other obstacle that may be keeping one from growing and flourishing in their lives.
I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helping those who suffer from anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, and any other obstacle that may be keeping one from growing and flourishing in their lives.
(760) 919-4305 View (760) 919-4305
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Heather Burns @ Grow Through Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049
Hello! Are you or a loved one experiencing loss, grief or a major life transition? If so, I would be happy to help! I provide therapy for all ages and love working with children, teens, individual adults, couples, & families. I have a background in helping clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and major life transitions. I am compassionate and understand it takes courage to seek therapy. I create a safe space for clients to navigate challenges and build a sense of autonomy. No matter what challenges you may be facing, I would be honored to walk alongside you through it.
Hello! Are you or a loved one experiencing loss, grief or a major life transition? If so, I would be happy to help! I provide therapy for all ages and love working with children, teens, individual adults, couples, & families. I have a background in helping clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and major life transitions. I am compassionate and understand it takes courage to seek therapy. I create a safe space for clients to navigate challenges and build a sense of autonomy. No matter what challenges you may be facing, I would be honored to walk alongside you through it.
(442) 249-7932 View (442) 249-7932
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Soudabeh Rahmankhah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, M-RAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049
There is an undeniable urge toward growth, wholeness and healing within each individual. The journey of healing and growth is unique process for every individual. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, creative, and embodied within a framework of Jungian psychology. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of individual and build on existing strengths. I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach. I tailor my approach for each client using a variety of tools including play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, active imagination and dream work.
There is an undeniable urge toward growth, wholeness and healing within each individual. The journey of healing and growth is unique process for every individual. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, creative, and embodied within a framework of Jungian psychology. It is tailored to meet the unique needs of individual and build on existing strengths. I implement evidence based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT as well as creative approach. I tailor my approach for each client using a variety of tools including play therapy, sand tray, expressive art, active imagination and dream work.
(760) 858-3386 View (760) 858-3386
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Karisa Kloscak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, SEP, RYT-200, EAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049
Waitlist for new clients
Karisa Kloscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She has since grown to work with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process and Karisa believes in an individual’s ability to heal themselves with guidance. Her goal is to support clients by providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere to grow toward positive change.
Karisa Kloscak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ and CA as well as a Yoga Teacher and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis resolution models. She started her career in community mental health working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population. She has since grown to work with all levels of mental health. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is crucial to the healing process and Karisa believes in an individual’s ability to heal themselves with guidance. Her goal is to support clients by providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging atmosphere to grow toward positive change.
(480) 999-3814 View (480) 999-3814
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Samantha Lankford Houda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship issues, health challenges, dealing with stress or anxiety, looking to heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship issues, health challenges, dealing with stress or anxiety, looking to heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
(760) 257-2145 View (760) 257-2145
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Harry Lesgold
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
I specialize in communication techniques to help partners de-escalate and resolve conflict while feeling heard and seen by each other. My goal is to help couples build and maintain their connection to one another. Frequently, partners may misunderstand the message that their partner is communicating to them and I am able to translate your partner's words so that they hear the message as it's intended.
I specialize in communication techniques to help partners de-escalate and resolve conflict while feeling heard and seen by each other. My goal is to help couples build and maintain their connection to one another. Frequently, partners may misunderstand the message that their partner is communicating to them and I am able to translate your partner's words so that they hear the message as it's intended.
(619) 701-6305 View (619) 701-6305
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Janet K Bastien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
My passion as a therapist is to help individuals, parents, and children explore their challenges, from either the present or past. When clients are self-motivated to apply methods and skills whether for themselves or their family, positive transformation will happen! If you want to learn positive parenting skills, teach children the value of self-esteem, or identify behaviors and maladapted attachments, all of this is talk-able and worthy of investing your time and energy. I am here to listen and help dissolve trauma from childhood or social-emotional experiences in order to regain a healthy and happy life!
My passion as a therapist is to help individuals, parents, and children explore their challenges, from either the present or past. When clients are self-motivated to apply methods and skills whether for themselves or their family, positive transformation will happen! If you want to learn positive parenting skills, teach children the value of self-esteem, or identify behaviors and maladapted attachments, all of this is talk-able and worthy of investing your time and energy. I am here to listen and help dissolve trauma from childhood or social-emotional experiences in order to regain a healthy and happy life!
(858) 537-4488 View (858) 537-4488
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Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness, acupuncture, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists and our social justice team are devoted to providing quality service and seeing you grow in the community.
Our Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic provides comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to kids, teenagers, adults, and seniors. We provide trauma informed individual, couples, group, and family sessions including yoga, mindfulness, acupuncture, and art therapy. We are trauma specialists in informed therapy. Our practice provides individual and group therapy services to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our licensed and skilled team of therapists and our social justice team are devoted to providing quality service and seeing you grow in the community.
(619) 598-0698 View (619) 598-0698
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Lisette Montañez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. As a therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings and experiences at your own pace. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world around us. Together, we can embark on a journey to untangle the emotional threads that weave through your past and present, shedding light on the unseen aspects of yourself.
Understanding our emotions can sometimes feel like navigating a maze without a map. As a therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings and experiences at your own pace. From the earliest moments of our lives, our relationships shape who we are and how we relate to the world around us. Together, we can embark on a journey to untangle the emotional threads that weave through your past and present, shedding light on the unseen aspects of yourself.
(442) 200-2795 View (442) 200-2795
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Crystal Rea
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049  (Online Only)
Are you, your partner, or your child experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you having a hard time coping with a recent transition or loss? If so, I am here to help you on your journey towards growth and healing. I believe that when someone is going through a difficult time, it may also impact important relationships around them. For that reason, my practice not only sees individual clients, but also includes seeing families and couples. I provide a combination of strength-based, experiential, and cognitive behavioral therapies that I adapt to meet the individual needs of you and your family.
Are you, your partner, or your child experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you having a hard time coping with a recent transition or loss? If so, I am here to help you on your journey towards growth and healing. I believe that when someone is going through a difficult time, it may also impact important relationships around them. For that reason, my practice not only sees individual clients, but also includes seeing families and couples. I provide a combination of strength-based, experiential, and cognitive behavioral therapies that I adapt to meet the individual needs of you and your family.
(619) 350-4417 View (619) 350-4417
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Lisa Amitice Saremi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CIAYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oceanside, CA 92049
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance.
We all have deep inner wisdom that we can access to improve our lives. As a depth-oriented (LMFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, yoga therapist and EMDR-trained therapist, I consider all aspects of a person’s whole being and life to incorporate somatic-based therapies and interventions. In the therapeutic process, I aim to help clients bring consciousness to the unconscious for their healing journey to wholeness. I love supporting individuals and groups through change, loss, transition, and transformation. Click on this link and we can confirm if I am able to take your insurance.
(760) 299-7928 View (760) 299-7928
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Jennifer Griffith
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Oceanside, CA 92049
If you are tired of feeling misunderstood, out of place or uncertain where you belong, then WELCOME. I provide exceptional care to exceptional people. I serve the neurodivergent community specifically individuals & parents of children with Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), & Learning Disabilities. I use a variety of tools to help people process their thoughts, feelings, & experiences: aromatherapy, gaming (board & video), creative arts, roleplay, music, movement & meditating. Let's go beyond talk therapy!
If you are tired of feeling misunderstood, out of place or uncertain where you belong, then WELCOME. I provide exceptional care to exceptional people. I serve the neurodivergent community specifically individuals & parents of children with Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), & Learning Disabilities. I use a variety of tools to help people process their thoughts, feelings, & experiences: aromatherapy, gaming (board & video), creative arts, roleplay, music, movement & meditating. Let's go beyond talk therapy!
(949) 989-5340 View (949) 989-5340

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Depression Therapists

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.