Depression therapists in Arroyo Grande, California CA
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Depression
Erik Edler
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Depression is more than sadness or numbness or a feeling of no energy. The primary emotions, like sadness, grief, discouragement, or loneliness can be difficult, but they're something a person can cope with. The difficulty with depression is that it's not a primary emotion, but a dysfunction of emotion. At the heart of depression is the fact that we are keeping something pressed down, which is the true meaning of de-pression. Often, people don't even know what they are keeping pressed down, and that's where therapy can help. As with all my work, I look for the root cause, so that a client can be truly free from the depression that has troubled them.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arroyo Grande, CA
Online in Arroyo Grande, California
Depression
Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
"I can't stop crying." "I don't enjoy any of the things I used to." "Everything seems pointless." If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self you might be struggling with depression. We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of our clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them. There is help available. We understand the social stigmas that come with the label of being depressed and we help clients sort out their environmental, biological, and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives. If you are ready to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, reach out to us for a free consultation.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Arroyo Grande, CA
Online in Arroyo Grande, California
Depression
Make Marriage Better
Psychologist, Ph.D.
At Make Marriage Better, we understand depression as an experience rooted in unresolved fears and unmet needs. Using the Deconstructing Anxiety™ model, we help clients uncover the core fears that contribute to depressive feelings, such as loss of love, identity and especially loss of meaning. These fears can lead to defenses like withdrawal or self-criticism, which, though intended to protect, often deepen the sense of isolation and helplessness. By guiding clients to do the opposite of these defenses in a structured and supportive way, we open a pathway to connection, self-compassion, and renewed purpose. This process empowers individuals to move beyond depressive patterns and reclaim a sense of joy, resilience, and fulfillment in their relationships and lives.
39 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, California (Online Only)
Depression
Bruce L. Whitney
Psychologist, Ph.D., QME
Evaluation and treatment of all major mental and emotional disorders, with focused expertise in: depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, dissociative disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual trauma victims, marital and relationship issues, educational and executive coaching.
35 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, California
Depression
Tracy Sachs
Therapist, MA, AMFT
Rather than seeing depression as merely a biochemical disfunction or mindset problem, I aim to explore how depression functions in the body and soul. From a somatic (body-centered) perspective, depression can be understood as freeze state that inhibits expression. From a soul-centered perspective, depression can be a valuable signpost that tells us that something needs to be seen and heard so that a more aligned and full life can be lived. Together we will journey to discover how depression can transform into purposeful expression.
5 Years Experience
Online in Arroyo Grande, California (Online Only)