Online Depression therapists in Cary, Illinois IL
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Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals experiencing depression by helping them understand patterns such as low motivation, withdrawal, and negative self-talk that can keep them feeling stuck. Depression can impact mood, energy, relationships, and your sense of purpose. In therapy, we focus on building small, meaningful changes in daily life while also addressing the thoughts and beliefs that contribute to feeling hopeless or disconnected. I use CBT-based strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and support clients in re-engaging with activities and values that bring a greater sense of purpose and direction.
1 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Courtesy of PsychCentral: "CBT works by helping you change any unhelpful thought processes that may be contributing to your depression. Through various techniques, CBT aims to do the following:
Identify and challenge negative thoughts: CBT teaches you to spot and challenge automatic negative thoughts linked to depression, like feeling helpless, hopeless, or worthless.
Restructure cognitive patterns: A therapist will work with you to reframe your interpretation of life events, altering any core beliefs that contribute to depressive symptoms.
Develop coping strategies: CBT teaches effective coping skills and problem-solving techniques to handle challenging situations.
Behavioral activation: Your CBT therapist will encourage you to do enjoyable things to fight against feeling withdrawn and inactive, common feelings in depression.
Relapse prevention: CBT not only treats current symptoms but also focuses on preventing future relapses by teaching strategies to maintain healthier thoughts and behavior patterns..."
22 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Eddie Taylor, PhD
Psychologist
In order to understand the impact of depression on the patient's life, the session will consider dreams, relationships and self-image to bring the patient to a greater renewal and decreased depressive symptoms.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have worked with countless clients navigating major depression, persistent depression, and bipolar depression. I am trained in a variety of modalities to help you discover a life that brings meaning and vitality, and skills to help you move toward it.
6 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Depression can leave you feeling drained, disconnected, or stuck in a cycle of hopelessness. You may struggle to find motivation, pleasure, or meaning in daily life. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore the emotional pain beneath the surface and to begin reconnecting with yourself. Together, we’ll identify the roots of your depression—whether past trauma, loss, stress, or self-critical beliefs—and work toward healing and balance. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, it’s possible to rediscover energy, self-worth, and a renewed sense of purpose.
25 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Anne Zakaras
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
When you are living with depression, even the smallest daily tasks can feel like a heavy uphill climb. Anne provides a warm, non-judgmental, and deeply collaborative space to help you safely explore those feelings of exhaustion, disconnect, and low self-esteem. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she partners with individuals to gently break through the isolation of depression and rebuild a sense of purpose, vitality, and hope.
Anne’s integrative approach goes beyond standard talk therapy. By blending evidence-based depression protocols with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and creative art therapy, she gives clients alternative ways to process deep-seated emotions, especially when it feels impossible to put them into words. Whether your depression is tied to a difficult life transition, chronic illness, trauma, grief, or the unique hormonal and emotional shifts of the perinatal and postpartum journey, Anne is dedicated to helping you develop manageable, everyday coping strategies to reconnect with yourself and your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Depression can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Mind Lodge, we help clients identify underlying causes, develop coping strategies, and rediscover purpose.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
With expertise in depression, I offer personalized guidance. Focusing on:
- Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns
- Building resilience and self-esteem
- Improving relationships and communication
- Mindfulness and self-care practices
9 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Dr. Amanda Roberts
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Depression is the common cold of an outpatient psychotherapy practice. A multi-modal approach to depression is essential to conquering this often treatment resistant condition. It requires patience, compassion and skill to successfully treat. In a session with Dr Roberts you will often find yourself laughing and regaining your perspective and hope.
41 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Along the Path Counseling Services, P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Depression and anxiety are two areas that are often addressed at Along the Path. Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR and mindfulness practices are some of the techniques used to help alleviate symptoms.
17 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Dr. Jeffrey Spodak
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I focus on understanding what the underlying causes of your depression may be towards creating lasting change. Often this involves in-depth exploration of your life's history while also focusing on change in the here and now.
26 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Margo Tirado MA LCPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Depression can feel like a silent, heavy weight—but having someone who can hold space and hope for you can be profoundly healing. I combine insight therapy, journaling, light therapy, and other supportive practices to help my clients gently explore their inner world, process emotions, and find moments of relief and renewed hope.
31 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Natalie A Shafer
Counselor/Therapist, MA, NCC, LPC
Depression can feel heavy, isolating, and difficult to put into words. In a culture that often encourages pushing feelings aside, it can be hard to make space for what’s really there. Together, we slow down and make room for your emotions by approaching them with curiosity rather than avoidance so they can be understood, processed, and begin to shift over time.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Gemstone Wellness, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LPC
At Gemstone Wellness, depression is not approached as a flaw to be corrected, but as a meaningful experience that deserves to be understood in context. We recognize that depression often carries layers—emotional, relational, cultural, and physiological—and cannot be reduced to a single cause or quick solution. Instead of pushing for immediate change, therapy begins by creating space to gently explore what has led to the heaviness, disconnection, or loss of meaning you may be feeling.
Our work is grounded in trauma-informed, insight-oriented care. Depression can show up as exhaustion, numbness, hopelessness, or a sense that even simple tasks feel overwhelming. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, helping you reconnect with yourself gradually rather than forcing momentum before it’s possible. Over time, this allows for increased emotional clarity, regulation, and a renewed sense of internal steadiness.
We do not rely on a rigid or one-size-fits-all model. Therapy may include a blend of relational work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and deeper exploration of identity, loss, or past experiences—always tailored to your needs. Some sessions may focus on building energy and structure; others may hold space for grief, reflection, or simply being where you are.
Importantly, we understand that depression is often rooted in more than biology alone. Experiences such as trauma, chronic stress, identity-based marginalization, grief, or disconnection from purpose can all contribute. Therapy at Gemstone Wellness makes room for these deeper layers, helping you not only feel better, but understand yourself more fully.
The goal is not to force positivity, but to restore connection—connection to your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of meaning. As that connection strengthens, many clients begin to experience a return of energy, motivation, and hope—not as something imposed, but as something that emerges naturally from being more fully seen and understood.
10 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Feeling stuck, losing interest in activities, and experiencing an overall sense of fatigue can negatively impact every aspect of your life. You deserve to experience happiness. Together, we'll implement techniques and practices that will help you start feeling like yourself again.
16 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Margaret Shouse
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Going through depression is a very difficult thing to navigate alone, and you don't have to. I am here to work alongside you at your pace to understand where you are at in this moment and to navigate how to start to bring joy and meaning back into life. I will always bring warmth and compassion and even a touch of humor to make you feel more comfortable and relaxed.
6 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Kreins Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
As a psychologist specializing in depression, my treatment approach is comprehensive and tailored to each individual's needs. Through evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to their depression. By exploring underlying factors such as past traumas, life stressors, and interpersonal conflicts, we develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills to manage symptoms effectively. Additionally, I emphasize the importance of self-care practices, including regular exercise, healthy sleep habits, and social support networks, to promote overall well-being. My goal is to empower individuals to regain a sense of control over their lives, enhance resilience, and experience greater fulfillment and joy.
26 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Depression can make everything feel heavier—your thoughts, your energy, even simple daily tasks. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy provides a space to begin rebuilding momentum, reconnecting with yourself, and finding small, meaningful ways to move toward feeling better.
8 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL (Online Only)
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Depression is one of the most common reasons people enter therapy. Stress, tragedy, long periods of overwork, and lack of self-care can all prompt depression. It can happen during life’s happiest moments too. From the birth of a child to new jobs or relationships, life transitions and change can bring about feelings of depression. Depression can feel confusing and hopeless. Luckily, there are excellent treatments for depression that can create real and lasting change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
If you are experiencing persistent sadness, lack motivation, or feelings of hopelessness you are not alone. I provide services that are designed to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your emotions and regain control of your life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cary, IL
Depression therapists in Cary, Illinois Statistics
Depression therapists in Cary, Illinois average 18 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Stress (63%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Depression |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 63% | Stress |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Social Anxiety |