Depression Therapists in 20603

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Interventions, LLC (Dr. Howard)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." Such a true statement! Many of us have to "work with the cards we're dealt," even when those cards leave us feeling as if we have very few choices, and as if we have no control of our lives, but, isn't,"Life what you make it"? With that said, are you happy with life? Are you struggling with the chocolates in your box, or cards dealt you? We welcome the opportunity to offer new perspectives, that could result in a more fulfilled life!
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." Such a true statement! Many of us have to "work with the cards we're dealt," even when those cards leave us feeling as if we have very few choices, and as if we have no control of our lives, but, isn't,"Life what you make it"? With that said, are you happy with life? Are you struggling with the chocolates in your box, or cards dealt you? We welcome the opportunity to offer new perspectives, that could result in a more fulfilled life!
(240) 607-5177 View (240) 607-5177
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Sarah Citrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Using a holistic, person-centered approach, we can address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, emotional dysregulation, and a variety of other factors which may impact your health and well-being.
You deserve to live a life that is positive and fulfilling; a life that leaves you feeling excited to wake up each morning and embrace the day’s potential. Finding that “spark” in life can sometimes feel like a struggle. Perhaps you feel anxious and overwhelmed, or find yourself generally losing pleasure in things you once enjoyed. Many of us experience these feelings, but you don’t need to continue struggling alone. I believe that collaboration is key, and together we can address your personal experience, learn to navigate life’s challenges, and help you get back to living your best life.
Using a holistic, person-centered approach, we can address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, emotional dysregulation, and a variety of other factors which may impact your health and well-being.
You deserve to live a life that is positive and fulfilling; a life that leaves you feeling excited to wake up each morning and embrace the day’s potential. Finding that “spark” in life can sometimes feel like a struggle. Perhaps you feel anxious and overwhelmed, or find yourself generally losing pleasure in things you once enjoyed. Many of us experience these feelings, but you don’t need to continue struggling alone. I believe that collaboration is key, and together we can address your personal experience, learn to navigate life’s challenges, and help you get back to living your best life.
(410) 883-7427 View (410) 883-7427
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Edifying Cognitive Solutions Group, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
(202) 759-2650 View (202) 759-2650
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Keesha Vines
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Specialty areas include addictive behaviors and substance use issues, depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders post traumatic stress disorder, anger and stress management, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Have Faith in Your Own Healing...FHC was founded on the belief that true healing begins from within and should focus on you as a whole: mind, body and spirit. We want you to educate and support you while you navigate through life’s obstacles, as well as empower and encourage healthy patterns of coping. We want you to gain a better understanding of what you want out of life and how to achieve it. We are passionate about working with everyone, especially women and veterans. Change your mind and perspective to change your outlook on your life.
Specialty areas include addictive behaviors and substance use issues, depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorders post traumatic stress disorder, anger and stress management, paranoid personality disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Have Faith in Your Own Healing...FHC was founded on the belief that true healing begins from within and should focus on you as a whole: mind, body and spirit. We want you to educate and support you while you navigate through life’s obstacles, as well as empower and encourage healthy patterns of coping. We want you to gain a better understanding of what you want out of life and how to achieve it. We are passionate about working with everyone, especially women and veterans. Change your mind and perspective to change your outlook on your life.
(240) 209-9590 View (240) 209-9590
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Scheherazad Mistry
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
(240) 734-2606 View (240) 734-2606
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Eric J Thomas
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
You have strengths that need building. Often, environments and other factors remind us if our weaknesses, and we begin to live our life from that viewpoint. We focus on the positive aspects to include the client's abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and have full belief in the clients capabilities. When you feel better, you show up better and that's what we intend to help you do.
You have strengths that need building. Often, environments and other factors remind us if our weaknesses, and we begin to live our life from that viewpoint. We focus on the positive aspects to include the client's abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and have full belief in the clients capabilities. When you feel better, you show up better and that's what we intend to help you do.
(301) 381-1254 View (301) 381-1254
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Latrice Nesbit
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Latrice has over 12 years of providing counseling and case management services to adolescents and adults in the community and agency setting as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Latrice also has extensive experience working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, occupational challenges and stress, substance use disorder, and physical disabilities. Clients needs to understand themselves, their past, relationships, and self-awareness. Clients wants to be authentic and create a life experience through the intricacies of life.
Latrice has over 12 years of providing counseling and case management services to adolescents and adults in the community and agency setting as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Latrice also has extensive experience working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, occupational challenges and stress, substance use disorder, and physical disabilities. Clients needs to understand themselves, their past, relationships, and self-awareness. Clients wants to be authentic and create a life experience through the intricacies of life.
(240) 748-0151 View (240) 748-0151
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Aissatou Sow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603
Not accepting new clients
Everyone's story is unique. Throughout our lives, we often need support to overcome personal and/or environmental challenges and to address issues that prevents us from feeling fulfilled, being successful and living healthy lives. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I work with clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships that help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change. It is important for you to find a practice where you feel heard, valued and respected.
Everyone's story is unique. Throughout our lives, we often need support to overcome personal and/or environmental challenges and to address issues that prevents us from feeling fulfilled, being successful and living healthy lives. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I work with clients to build trusting and collaborative relationships that help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change. It is important for you to find a practice where you feel heard, valued and respected.
(240) 419-3803 View (240) 419-3803
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Khala Scott
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
My ideal clients would struggle with anxiety, depression, self worth issues, and cognitive distortions. Their needs would include help for their anxiety and depression, new and healthy coping skills, talk therapy, CBT, the practice of positive self talk and affirmations, and journaling coupled with behavioral therapy and interventions. These clients want to be heard because they feel as if they have no safe space for their emotions and no one who is there for them to talk to or listen to them and their struggles and feelings. These clients also oftentimes feel as if they are unheard, unworthy, and misunderstood.
My ideal clients would struggle with anxiety, depression, self worth issues, and cognitive distortions. Their needs would include help for their anxiety and depression, new and healthy coping skills, talk therapy, CBT, the practice of positive self talk and affirmations, and journaling coupled with behavioral therapy and interventions. These clients want to be heard because they feel as if they have no safe space for their emotions and no one who is there for them to talk to or listen to them and their struggles and feelings. These clients also oftentimes feel as if they are unheard, unworthy, and misunderstood.
(240) 433-5936 View (240) 433-5936
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Kendra Jackson-Ralph - Love Sex And Intimacy
Counselor, LPC, CST, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?
Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?
(757) 568-7277 View (757) 568-7277
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LaShondra Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
(903) 282-3435 View (903) 282-3435
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Damaris Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Challenges with mental health affect every aspect of one’s life including one’s health, relationships, the ability to manage stress and the ability to recover from physical health conditions. Damaris Reid is a new Social Worker to the One Alkaline Life family, a telehealth practice headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. She comes from a background in public health that identifies mental health as a public issue. The pandemic, mass shootings, political unrest and other traumas have left a lasting imprint on the entire world community.
Challenges with mental health affect every aspect of one’s life including one’s health, relationships, the ability to manage stress and the ability to recover from physical health conditions. Damaris Reid is a new Social Worker to the One Alkaline Life family, a telehealth practice headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. She comes from a background in public health that identifies mental health as a public issue. The pandemic, mass shootings, political unrest and other traumas have left a lasting imprint on the entire world community.
(301) 450-5957 View (301) 450-5957
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TMTSonline.com
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
My main focus is on affective disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My online practice provides care anywhere you are, in the comfort of your own environment.
My main focus is on affective disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
You may feel desperate, alone, and misunderstood. You feel like you are floating in the bottom of a lake and cannot see the light above you. Everyday, you feel like you are just going through the motions. If this describes you, then I may be the therapist for you. In my ten years of experience, I have helped people like you reach their potential and achieve the recovery that they needed. There is no set system or quick fix as others may promise, but I will walk down the road with you. My online practice provides care anywhere you are, in the comfort of your own environment.
(757) 690-2778 View (757) 690-2778
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DBHConfidential
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Are you feeling overwhelmed or just plain stuck in life?
(301) 450-8066 View (301) 450-8066
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Asia Farmer
Pre-Licensed Professional, PC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
While life comes with its challenges, there comes a time where we all need some help - a small push, if you will. Whether anxiety, depression, fear, or loneliness is prevalent within your life, it will always be my goal to be a positive guide. As an aspiring Licensed Holistic Therapist, I utilize person-centered therapy, NTU psychotherapy, and a variety of holistic wellness interventions.
While life comes with its challenges, there comes a time where we all need some help - a small push, if you will. Whether anxiety, depression, fear, or loneliness is prevalent within your life, it will always be my goal to be a positive guide. As an aspiring Licensed Holistic Therapist, I utilize person-centered therapy, NTU psychotherapy, and a variety of holistic wellness interventions.
(410) 835-4947 View (410) 835-4947
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Tiara Williams
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist with 10+ years working with children, adolescents, and adults? How about one who's passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential by developing skills to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/peer issues and ADHD. I also work with families navigating parent/child conflict. I teach them effective communication and how to relate to one another in the age of social media. I help individuals regain balance and assist them in making meaningful strides towards their goals for treatment.
Are you looking for a therapist with 10+ years working with children, adolescents, and adults? How about one who's passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential by developing skills to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/peer issues and ADHD. I also work with families navigating parent/child conflict. I teach them effective communication and how to relate to one another in the age of social media. I help individuals regain balance and assist them in making meaningful strides towards their goals for treatment.
(240) 607-5672 View (240) 607-5672
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Diversified Lifestyle Services
LPC, LCPC, NCC, MAC, Q-SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603
Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) is a Mental Health Counseling and Consulting Firm dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. We are a female, minority-owned counseling and consulting firm in the Washington metropolitan area. We provide evaluations and recommend solutions to a range of issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, as well as serving those satisfying court-ordered treatment, DOT SAP evaluations, and individuals managing life stressors.
Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) is a Mental Health Counseling and Consulting Firm dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. We are a female, minority-owned counseling and consulting firm in the Washington metropolitan area. We provide evaluations and recommend solutions to a range of issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, as well as serving those satisfying court-ordered treatment, DOT SAP evaluations, and individuals managing life stressors.
(301) 804-8279 View (301) 804-8279
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Tiffany George
Resident in Counseling, LCPCR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University before going on to earn her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Tiffany also holds a post-graduate certificate in Professional Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, completed an internship at Sunstone Counseling and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Tiffany has worked with individuals (adolescents, young adults and adults) families, and couples.
Tiffany received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University before going on to earn her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Tiffany also holds a post-graduate certificate in Professional Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, completed an internship at Sunstone Counseling and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Tiffany has worked with individuals (adolescents, young adults and adults) families, and couples.
(240) 443-3542 View (240) 443-3542
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Living Life 4 Me Today Life Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.
If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.
(301) 304-7494 View (301) 304-7494
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Shenelle Jackson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603
I specialize in working with professionals who struggle with knowing they are enough. My ideal client has challenges with being confident in relationships. They believe people just want them for their accomplishments and material rewards. They desire authentic relationships, but are frustrated, irritated and distrusting of people. They do not know how to distinguish between someone who truly likes them and someone who is using them. They are in search of a therapist that is solution focused and able to help them unpack the challenges with relationships and help them put new behaviors into action.
I specialize in working with professionals who struggle with knowing they are enough. My ideal client has challenges with being confident in relationships. They believe people just want them for their accomplishments and material rewards. They desire authentic relationships, but are frustrated, irritated and distrusting of people. They do not know how to distinguish between someone who truly likes them and someone who is using them. They are in search of a therapist that is solution focused and able to help them unpack the challenges with relationships and help them put new behaviors into action.
(571) 701-1800 View (571) 701-1800
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.