Depression Therapists in 45420
Nicole M. LaSelle
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45420 (Online Only)
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
"I believe that life should be lived with passion and meaning. Anything that is getting in the way of this can be changed or accepted. Through counseling, I will help you alter the course you and your loved ones are traveling in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way. Together, we will find more passion and meaning in your life." My academic training began at the University of Notre Dame, with a B.A., continued at the University of Dayton, with a MS.Ed., and concluded with a Ph.D. at Kent State University.
Carrie D Dennis
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
My license concentrates on individual, marriage, family counseling, and play therapy for children. I have a specific interest and training in counseling anxiety, blended families, depression, grief, and working with children of variety of issues. I have earned my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My experience as a professional started in 1995 treating children and adolescents in a long term residential counseling program to private practice for 20 years. My goal is being committed to offering comfort, healing and wholeness to those who are hurting.
My license concentrates on individual, marriage, family counseling, and play therapy for children. I have a specific interest and training in counseling anxiety, blended families, depression, grief, and working with children of variety of issues. I have earned my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. My experience as a professional started in 1995 treating children and adolescents in a long term residential counseling program to private practice for 20 years. My goal is being committed to offering comfort, healing and wholeness to those who are hurting.
Allison French
Counselor, MSEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." -David Richo, PhD
"Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." -David Richo, PhD
Andy Sackett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
My areas of expertise are health and wellness. I treat people and families, not illness or disorders. I utilize a convergent multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment that focuses on people's inherent strengths to help them achieve their goals. My approach is a prevention-based model driven by the needs of the people for whom we work. I incorporate a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches to health and wellness, striving to make each person's experience with us unique, functional, and meaningful.
My areas of expertise are health and wellness. I treat people and families, not illness or disorders. I utilize a convergent multidisciplinary approach to assessment and treatment that focuses on people's inherent strengths to help them achieve their goals. My approach is a prevention-based model driven by the needs of the people for whom we work. I incorporate a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional approaches to health and wellness, striving to make each person's experience with us unique, functional, and meaningful.
Bridget Petri
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. I love helping women feel empowered and more self aware. I enjoy practicing from a holistic perspective, focusing on women’s physical, emotional, and social well-being and not just their symptoms. I am passionate about helping young women (ages 14-40) explore deeper into their problems and stressors to decrease anxiety, build trust in themselves and gain more insight and clarity. My true focus is creating an open and non-judgmental space for you to be able to breathe and feel safe.
My ideal client is focused upon personal growth and healing. I love helping women feel empowered and more self aware. I enjoy practicing from a holistic perspective, focusing on women’s physical, emotional, and social well-being and not just their symptoms. I am passionate about helping young women (ages 14-40) explore deeper into their problems and stressors to decrease anxiety, build trust in themselves and gain more insight and clarity. My true focus is creating an open and non-judgmental space for you to be able to breathe and feel safe.
Jacob Richard Keller
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with life stressors, anxiety, and depression diagnoses.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been working in this field for the past ten years. During that time I have worked in both private practice and community mental health where I have treated a wide variety of disorders, conditions, and life stressors. I aim to offer a compassionate, solution driven, and confidentially environment. During the course of my career I have learned that no two situations are the same and interventions need to be tailored to individual situations.
I specialize in working with life stressors, anxiety, and depression diagnoses.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who has been working in this field for the past ten years. During that time I have worked in both private practice and community mental health where I have treated a wide variety of disorders, conditions, and life stressors. I aim to offer a compassionate, solution driven, and confidentially environment. During the course of my career I have learned that no two situations are the same and interventions need to be tailored to individual situations.
Dayton Therapy and Assessment Practice, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
I am Josh Shuman, PsyD, ABPP, a Board Certified clinical psychologist serving the Dayton area. What therapy with me is like: Solution-focused and encouraging. We'll go at the pace that you set. You won’t only hear “How does that make you feel?” in therapy with me. I will also help you learn the skills necessary to survive- even thrive- through your worst times. Collaboratively, we will do this together. How: We'll work together to identify your strengths, your mental and emotional “stuck points,” and where you can benefit from self-care and new ways of thinking and feeling that you may not have considered before.
I am Josh Shuman, PsyD, ABPP, a Board Certified clinical psychologist serving the Dayton area. What therapy with me is like: Solution-focused and encouraging. We'll go at the pace that you set. You won’t only hear “How does that make you feel?” in therapy with me. I will also help you learn the skills necessary to survive- even thrive- through your worst times. Collaboratively, we will do this together. How: We'll work together to identify your strengths, your mental and emotional “stuck points,” and where you can benefit from self-care and new ways of thinking and feeling that you may not have considered before.
Elizabeth N Wood
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
When self-help or talking to a friend has not been enough—not enough to overcome your lack of drive, tangled thoughts and emotions, tension, conflict or disconnection—it shows resourcefulness to reach beyond these bounds. At Heartspace Psychological Services, you and I will make space for hope and for understanding. Together we will move at your pace, allowing for the possibility of both quick relief and the steady building of trust over time. I believe you have within you the means for healing, connection, and growth, and we will aim to uncover and aid these processes.
When self-help or talking to a friend has not been enough—not enough to overcome your lack of drive, tangled thoughts and emotions, tension, conflict or disconnection—it shows resourcefulness to reach beyond these bounds. At Heartspace Psychological Services, you and I will make space for hope and for understanding. Together we will move at your pace, allowing for the possibility of both quick relief and the steady building of trust over time. I believe you have within you the means for healing, connection, and growth, and we will aim to uncover and aid these processes.
Caprice Lambert
Psychologist, PsyD, IMFT
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
"My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come."
"My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come."
Mercedes Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45420 (Online Only)
As a mental health therapist, I strive to create a space safe enough for individuals to be vulnerable enough to be "them." Vulnerable enough to laugh and cry in therapy, while also being heard and challenged in a healthy manner. As a therapeutic team, we will work together to embrace vulnerability, while embracing a healthier version of you.
As a mental health therapist, I strive to create a space safe enough for individuals to be vulnerable enough to be "them." Vulnerable enough to laugh and cry in therapy, while also being heard and challenged in a healthy manner. As a therapeutic team, we will work together to embrace vulnerability, while embracing a healthier version of you.
Kelsie McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420 (Online Only)
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy for the management of anxiety, depression, and stressor-related problems.
Welcome to the first stop on your healing journey! I am so glad you're here. I'm Kelsie McKinney, a licensed independent social worker in the State of Ohio with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I specialize in treatment of anxiety and depression using cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients meet their personal mental health goals. I am also skilled at providing unbiased support to individuals going through any of life's many ups and downs. I find complete enjoyment in helping others be the best version of themselves. In my free time, I am the proud mama of a 4 year old little boy.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy for the management of anxiety, depression, and stressor-related problems.
Welcome to the first stop on your healing journey! I am so glad you're here. I'm Kelsie McKinney, a licensed independent social worker in the State of Ohio with over 8 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I specialize in treatment of anxiety and depression using cognitive behavioral therapy to help my clients meet their personal mental health goals. I am also skilled at providing unbiased support to individuals going through any of life's many ups and downs. I find complete enjoyment in helping others be the best version of themselves. In my free time, I am the proud mama of a 4 year old little boy.
Devin Sonner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.riverscapecounseling.com
You are not your problems, the problem is the problem! Together we can begin to discern the difference and take action toward change. I am a white, genderqueer therapist dedicated to facilitating personal, interpersonal and collective healing through relationships and organizing. I specialize in supporting people experiencing issues related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social/racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. LGBTQ, poly, and kink identities welcome. More at: www.riverscapecounseling.com
Thomas B Wilkinson
Counselor, LPCC-S, LICDC-C, MA
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
Thinking and feeling in ways that allow you to engage your daily life, others, and your personal goals with energy, creativity, and effectiveness is the thrust of my approach and practice. Identifying patterns that restrict cognitive and behavioral functioning, preventing understanding and integration of personal and interpersonal dynamics is a key focus. Increasing self awareness and understanding through enhancing mindfulness, expanding thinking about self and others, and developing behavior patterns that mobilize personal strengths, assets, and motivation is the goal of the work.
Kristin Bull
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
I have experience working with high schoolers and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship boundaries, and educational issues.
Stressed out? Anxious about life? Not certain about what to do next? Have a child with special needs? Let me be the one to help you process through these difficult and transitional times. Working as an Intervention Specialist for 15 years in a public school district, and as a mental health counselor, I know the stressors, anxiety, and paperwork that goes into supporting students and parents. I will help you learn how to advocate and set boundaries for yourself. During our sessions, you can expect to learn how to cope and empower yourself to be the best you possible.
I have experience working with high schoolers and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship boundaries, and educational issues.
Stressed out? Anxious about life? Not certain about what to do next? Have a child with special needs? Let me be the one to help you process through these difficult and transitional times. Working as an Intervention Specialist for 15 years in a public school district, and as a mental health counselor, I know the stressors, anxiety, and paperwork that goes into supporting students and parents. I will help you learn how to advocate and set boundaries for yourself. During our sessions, you can expect to learn how to cope and empower yourself to be the best you possible.
Mariah Von Luehrte
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive experience in working with children and teens on goals to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
When it comes to working with you, my top priority is to ensure we're working together in a way that feels comfortable and safe for you. Collaboration is key, and I'm committed to creating a space tailored to your unique needs. My ultimate goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where you feel heard, understood, and accepted. I'm committed to creating an inclusive and supportive space for individuals from all backgrounds.
I have extensive experience in working with children and teens on goals to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
When it comes to working with you, my top priority is to ensure we're working together in a way that feels comfortable and safe for you. Collaboration is key, and I'm committed to creating a space tailored to your unique needs. My ultimate goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where you feel heard, understood, and accepted. I'm committed to creating an inclusive and supportive space for individuals from all backgrounds.
Marisa M Badgley
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S, LICDC
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420
Waitlist for new clients
It is my belief there is no crisis or concern too insurmountable or insignificant where the presence of a supportive therapeutic relationship cannot be beneficial. Seeking counseling is the first step on the path toward gaining insight, meaning and healing. I support clients in understanding and shifting emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be causing suffering and impairing healthy functioning. I am humbled to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I counsel adults who have struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drugs, communication, life transitions, family dynamics, anger, stress, and trauma.
It is my belief there is no crisis or concern too insurmountable or insignificant where the presence of a supportive therapeutic relationship cannot be beneficial. Seeking counseling is the first step on the path toward gaining insight, meaning and healing. I support clients in understanding and shifting emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be causing suffering and impairing healthy functioning. I am humbled to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I counsel adults who have struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drugs, communication, life transitions, family dynamics, anger, stress, and trauma.
Despina George Costandinidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
Dayton, OH 45420
While I enjoy providing care for all, I am especially passionate about working with millennial women & teen girls that have suffered mental, physical, verbal and spiritual abuse that struggle with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Patients!!! Madeline Albright said, "It took a long time for me to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." If you are looking to develop your voice and sense of self while overcoming the pain of trauma, I am here to help. Many times, we as women don't use our voice for fear of not being believed, heard, or understood. We keep our pain inside, and it's not healthy.
While I enjoy providing care for all, I am especially passionate about working with millennial women & teen girls that have suffered mental, physical, verbal and spiritual abuse that struggle with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Accepting New Patients!!! Madeline Albright said, "It took a long time for me to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." If you are looking to develop your voice and sense of self while overcoming the pain of trauma, I am here to help. Many times, we as women don't use our voice for fear of not being believed, heard, or understood. We keep our pain inside, and it's not healthy.
Bridgett F Sullivan
Counselor, PCC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
Waitlist for new clients
Current waitlist time of three months. Only accepting EMDR cases who can come to daytime appointments. To learn more about EMDR go to: EMDRIA.org/about-emdr-therapy. How do you know when it's time to reach out for help? When the fear of stagnation becomes more frightening than the fear of transformation. For many years I have had the honor of working with individuals, couples and families seeking change.If you are looking for someone to listen, give feedback, encouragement and (when needed) challenge you, I look forward to hearing from you.
Current waitlist time of three months. Only accepting EMDR cases who can come to daytime appointments. To learn more about EMDR go to: EMDRIA.org/about-emdr-therapy. How do you know when it's time to reach out for help? When the fear of stagnation becomes more frightening than the fear of transformation. For many years I have had the honor of working with individuals, couples and families seeking change.If you are looking for someone to listen, give feedback, encouragement and (when needed) challenge you, I look forward to hearing from you.
Jenny Epling
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
Kettering, OH 45420
My personal life, professional training and work experience has truly enabled me to assist and support individuals and couples in a caring atmosphere without judgment or prejudice. I am passionate to help you unravel the issues that you want resolved in your life and move on while learning about your strengths and resilience in this process. We all have challenges and encounter road blocks but I believe that I can help you be your own strong advocate to implement effective ways to manage such challenges.
My personal life, professional training and work experience has truly enabled me to assist and support individuals and couples in a caring atmosphere without judgment or prejudice. I am passionate to help you unravel the issues that you want resolved in your life and move on while learning about your strengths and resilience in this process. We all have challenges and encounter road blocks but I believe that I can help you be your own strong advocate to implement effective ways to manage such challenges.
MMRG Professional Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dayton, OH 45420
I offer a client centered approach to my therapy style. I will assist you to identify and work on your mental health needs in a caring and genuine way. My purpose as a clinician is to build on your strengths and assist with your growth process. I offer a warm an personalized experience for each of my clients to create a healthy and productive theraputic relationship.
I offer a client centered approach to my therapy style. I will assist you to identify and work on your mental health needs in a caring and genuine way. My purpose as a clinician is to build on your strengths and assist with your growth process. I offer a warm an personalized experience for each of my clients to create a healthy and productive theraputic relationship.
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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.