Depression therapists in La Canada Flintridge, California CA
Depression
Altagracia "Grace" Akopyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #145795
Have you ever felt as if you had a mental block? This block prevents you from moving forward, thinking about something else and most of all changing your emotions. When someone gets in a negative downward spiral and find it very difficult to get out of it is probably because you don’t know how to. This might sound crazy, but most people who suffer with anxiety and depression start out in this same mental state that I just described. As a california marriage and family therapist and professor, I teach psychotherapists how to help clients who are in this exact mental state. There’s a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach known as CBT that touches on something called distortions. The best way that I can explain the distortions is by having you think of those disgusting negative messages that replays in your head. This message often makes you feel horrible, worthless, stuck and like there’s no point. CBT allows you to take back control of those distortions in order to help you change your mindset to reduce or get rid of that anxiety. Feel free to schedule a session with me to see if I will be a good fit for you.
10 Years Experience
Depression
Rosa L. Casquino
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer a person-centered approach to help my client's coping with symptoms of depression. I incorporate EMDR andParts Work to help you achieve your therapy goals. I offer a Free 15-minute consultation to see if I am the right fit for you.
10 Years Experience
Depression
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
I have worked with clients with depression for over 20 years in various settings from foster care, hospital, non profit and private practice.
14 Years Experience
Depression
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I work with depression using an eclectic approach personalized to each client's needs and situation.
2 Years Experience
Depression
Chris Tickner
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Depression is normal. We all get depressed. It's our body's way of saying something is wrong. We're either living with something that no longer serves us, or we're yearning for something that has been missing. For a long time now, the psychology and psychiatric communities have treated depression as something to get rid of, something to treat. And while nobody wants to be depressed, efforts to get rid of it, or diminish its symptoms, tend to make things worse. Luckily, there are new and much more effective ways to work with depression. Therapies that include the body (somatic psychology), mindfulness (MBSR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and neuro-science have a much better success rate in treating depression. When we approach depression as a messenger and listen to what it is telling us, it tends to go away! So, what is your depression telling you? What is in your life that shouldn't be? What is missing? For over 25 years I have been helping my clients overcome depression blending the best from the worlds of somatic psychology, mindfulness, and neuroscience.
28 Years Experience
Depression
Claudia Owens Shields
Psychologist, M.A., Ph.D.
If you are experiencing deep sadness that won't go away or you have lost the ability to feel pleasure or interest in life's activities, you may be suffering from depression. Depression is not the same as normal sadness, it can also impact your concentration, sleep, appetite, feelings of self-worth, energy level, and you may even feel like you don't want to go on living. If you think you might be experiencing this, I can help. I will first work with you (and your physician as appropriate) to determine the basis of your depression. Depression can be caused by mental habits and behaviors you may not even know you have. Over time these invisible habits can lead to depression that may seem to either "come out of the blue" or in response to stressful situations. I will help you identify these ways of thinking, and help you develop new thought habits and behaviors that, with practice, can help you overcome your depression.
8 Years Experience
Depression
Darin Bennett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Depression can seem impossible to overcome, due to its dark and enveloping nature. However, turning within and healing the wounds that cause depression is an immensely liberating component of psycho-therapy.
23 Years Experience
Depression
Tim Eby-McKenzie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Depression has many root causes, but is highly responsive to treatment. I work with people to identify what is at the root of their depressive symptoms and utilize Somatic, Ego-state and EMDR-related practices to address these root causes.
32 Years Experience
Depression
Dr. Trevor Alleman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Depression is often a symptom of unresolved feelings. It can be a reaction to anxiety that has exhausted itself, or anger turned inward. Some people are perfectionistic to a fault and constantly beat up on themselves for failing to attain an impossible standard of living. As a psychodynamic clinician, I help depressed people find the roots of their depression, rather than just addressing the symptoms.
9 Years Experience
Depression
Matthew Kijak, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Together, we will explore the underlying causes of your depression and develop effective strategies to manage your symptoms, increase joy, and find meaning in work and life. We will use techniques such as logotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, to help you understand the impact of your behavior on others, learn to take responsibility for your own needs and find meaning and purpose in life. My ultimate goal is to empower you to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships, and to help you find a sense of balance and inner peace by discovering your own unique values and goals, and ultimately reducing the symptoms of depression.
6 Years Experience