Online Depression therapists in La Salle, Illinois IL
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Depression
Samire Qosaj
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed practicing counselor
I provide compassionate support for individuals experiencing depression by addressing emotional struggles and fostering hope for lasting change. Therapy focuses on building healthy coping skills, increasing motivation, and reconnecting with meaningful life experiences.
3 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Mindful Healing Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD
When it comes to treating depression, we focus on providing a gentle, understanding space where you can openly share your feelings. We know that depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming, and our goal is to support you in finding ways to lift that burden. Through compassionate conversation, practical strategies, and therapeutic techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness, we work together to help you rediscover hope and build resilience. Our approach is tailored to your needs, helping you find small steps towards feeling better and reclaiming joy in your life.
16 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Lawisha Dulski
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCPC, NCC
From time to time, we can all experience depression and depressing situations. We do not have to let depression take over.
10 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
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 La Salle, IL
Depression
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive psychotherapy
44 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Everything takes more effort than it should. Getting out of bed. Returning texts. Caring about things you used to care about. From the outside your life might look fine, but inside you're running on empty and wondering when you started feeling so disconnected from yourself. Depression lies to you. It tells you nothing will help, that you've always been this way, that you're a burden for even talking about it. We know how to work with depression, how to help you find your way back to yourself without pretending it's as simple as thinking positive thoughts. This is slow, honest work, and we'll be with you for it. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
Depression can make it extremely difficult to move through the world. Maybe you are feeling down, questioning your worth, or struggling to find pleasure in things you usually enjoy. When people are depressed, it can be extremely difficult to engage in the world. Finding a therapist who specializes in treating depression is an important step that can help you to start re-engaging. I provide a supportive space to process your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we can work on helping you identify small steps you can take to gradually increase your energy and motivation over time. We can also focus on helping you to identify and challenge distorted ways of thinking that are likely worsening your depression. You don't have to stay stuck and isolated. I would be honored to help you work through this difficult season.
10 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Jaylan Abd Elrahman
Psychologist, PhD
What an honor it is to be a supportive companion on your path to deeper wellness! I see therapy as a process wherein people can grow a more honest connection with themselves, learn and practice hope-generating perspectives and skills in their lives and stretch their imaginations for how to lovingly create a future that feels meaningful and liberating!
Dr. Jay works with adolescents and adults who:
* Struggle to manage the stresses of daily life and experience emotional distress, depression, grief and/or anxiety
* Are survivors of complex trauma, interpersonal, generational and/or collective trauma
* Yearn to clarify purpose in life, often exploring existential, spiritual, and identity-based questions
* Seek a space to dream beyond the moment they are in to create new futures for themselves and those they love
* Values justice-oriented, compassionate, and creative relational care
6 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Emem Itiat
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Depression can be extremely isolating and debilitating, and therefore, requires grace, attention, and care. Focusing on the present, let us work together to make changes that will hold space for personal growth and cultivate regulation, contentment, congruence, joy, stability, forward movement, and fulfilment.
16 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
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 La Salle, IL
Depression
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 La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions diagnosed. In my experience, cognitive-behavioral therapy has been the most effective approach to treating depression symptoms. This would entail address thinking errors, altering maladaptive behaviors and increases one's level of mindfulness to reduce depression symptoms.
7 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Lora Proia/ Centered Village LLC Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Depression often ebbs and flows. One day, a client may feel capable and hopeful; the next, they may struggle to get out of bed. It’s rarely a straight line to recovery. Progress can feel like a roller coaster—filled with starts, stops, and setbacks.
I help clients build skills they can use not just now, but later—when symptoms may return. We work on reframing negative thought patterns, challenging entrenched beliefs, and developing emotional regulation strategies.
Depression often brings a sense of hopelessness. I counter this by helping clients identify exceptions—moments when they felt even slightly better—and build on those all while empowering clients to recognize their strengths and past successes.
16 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
If you are depressed, you may feel that you are all alone with your problems, but you are not alone, we are here to help. At Polaris, we understand the feelings of hopelessness associated with depression. You may feel that your life can’t get any better, or that you do not deserve a better life. But it can get better, and you do deserve a better life! Let us help…
Symptoms of depression include (but are not limited to):
Lack of motivation
Lack of energy, lethargic
Sadness and tearfulness
Irritability
Lack of interest in activities that used to be enjoyed
Suicidal nature or suicide attempts
Significant unexplained weight loss or gain
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively
Feelings of worthlessness
Inappropriate guilt
Reduced ability to function
Diminished concentration
If you identify with some or all of the symptoms listed above, you may be suffering from depression.
Our trained counselors will guide you through treatment, using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), journaling, and other techniques to help you identify the destructive thought patterns that make you feel sad and hopeless. From there, you will learn how to reframe your thoughts in a rational, realistic and positive way. This will help you cope with your day-to-day problems, without returning back to your depressed thought patterns.
21 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
David B. Shaw, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In my psychotherapy for depression, I help you break the cycle of low energy and persistent sadness by identifying and reframing the automatic negative thoughts that weigh you down. I utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation to support you in gradually re-engaging with rewarding activities and restoring your daily functioning. By teaching you practical coping skills, I work alongside you to build a sense of hope and increase your long-term resilience against future episodes.
40 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Transformations Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist
Therapy provides a space to lift the weight of sadness and find hope again. We help you understand what’s behind your depression and develop steps toward healing and renewed motivation.
11 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Erin Anderson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, MSW, LCSW
I provide compassionate support to individuals experiencing depression, creating a safe and validating space where they can express their feelings without judgment. I take a strengths-based and individualized approach to help clients identify underlying challenges, reframe negative thought patterns, and develop practical coping strategies. By incorporating mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and emotional regulation tools, I assist clients in building resilience and rediscovering a sense of hope and purpose. My goal is to empower individuals to navigate depression with self-compassion and develop strategies that foster long-term emotional well-being.
15 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Depression can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and the things that once mattered. Together, we'll work to understand the experiences contributing to your depression while building practical skills, reconnecting with your strengths, and moving toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
9 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Louis Miller III, Oak Brook Counseling and Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Attaining CMHC degree, MBK Adler University Member
I approach depression by helping clients reconnect with meaning, values, and a sense of agency, rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction. Our work blends emotional processing with practical, values-aligned action to gently restore momentum, self-trust, and engagement with life. Therapy with a client experiencing depression is collaborative, paced, and centered on the whole person, not just the depression.
1 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You may notice yourself feeling more sad and tearful than usual. Or, perhaps you feel numb and indifferent. Maybe you’re tired all the time, it’s difficult to enjoy things you used to, or completing everyday tasks feels insurmountable. Depression can look a little different for each person but one thing is probably clear: you want to feel better. Our work will involve identifying attainable steps toward revitalization so that you can begin tackling current challenges with a sense of direction and clarity. And perhaps more importantly, so that you can get in touch with the parts of your life that make it all worthwhile.
8 Years Experience
Online in La Salle, IL
Depression therapists in La Salle, Illinois Statistics
Depression therapists in La Salle, 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 |