Online Depression therapists in West Town, Illinois IL
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Depression
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Many clients experience sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, low motivation and fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep, and may also have thoughts of death. Integrative mental health explores not only symptoms and how you feel, but will help you expand your understanding of what contributes to your underlying depression and how to naturally improve it whenever possible. Dr. Nelson uses Integrative mental health that addresses brain health which is directly influenced by biological factors, psychological factors, social factors, and spiritual factors. Dr. Nelson will help you explore these four areas and ways to improve your brain health.
24 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Depression can place significant strain on a relationship, often leading to disconnection, communication challenges, increased conflict, or feelings of isolation for both partners. This is exactly at a time when people are actually needing greater connection. Through the Gottman Method, couples therapy helps partners better understand how depression impacts the relationship dynamic while strengthening emotional support, communication, and support. Therapy focuses on creating a secure and compassionate partnership, helping couples navigate difficult emotions together rather than feeling alone in them. By building healthier patterns of interaction and emotional responsiveness, couples are more resilient.
25 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
Depression can make even the simplest parts of life feel heavy getting out of bed, staying focused, or feeling connected to the people you love. I provide a warm, steady, and non‑judgmental space to help you understand what’s beneath the sadness, numbness, or exhaustion you’ve been carrying. Using evidence‑based approaches like CBT and mindfulness based strategies, we work together to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, rebuild motivation, and strengthen emotional resilience. For clients who desire it, I also integrate Christian based support to offer hope, grounding, and meaning during difficult seasons. You don’t have to navigate depression alone healing is possible, and support is here.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Depression therapy, also known as psychotherapy or talk therapy, is a highly effective treatment option for those with depressive symptoms. Depression is a mood disorder typified by persistent melancholy, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or delight in formerly pleasurable activities. Individuals can investigate the underlying causes of their depression, acquire coping skills, and make positive adjustments in a safe and confidential setting provided by therapy.
The choice of therapy depends on the individual's unique requirements, the severity of melancholy, and treatment objectives. Numerous clinicians may employ a combination of therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique circumstances of each patient.
It is critical to recognize that depression therapy is frequently a collaborative effort between the clinician and the client. The therapeutic relationship is essential for treatment efficacy. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, it is recommended to seek assistance from a qualified mental health professional with experience treating depression in order to develop an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Tatiana Turo-Handy, PsyD., PMH-C
Psychologist, PsyD. PMH-C
Depression can make everyday life feel heavy, disconnected, and overwhelming. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychologist, I provide compassionate, evidence‑based therapy for individuals experiencing persistent sadness, loss of motivation, emotional numbness, or difficulty functioning. My approach helps clients understand the roots of their depression, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of stability and hope.
10 Years Experience
Online in West Town, 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 West Town, IL
Depression
Peter C. Jackson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Experiencing depression can lead to feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and a profound loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. My practice offers a gentle and empathetic space to explore these challenging emotions at your own pace. We will work together to uncover the subtle dynamics contributing to your experience, helping you to find moments of connection and renewed hope. The aim is to build inner resources, nurture self-compassion, and guide you toward a path where you can gradually rediscover your capacity for joy, engagement, and a fulfilling life.
33 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I assist individuals dealing with depression by using a blend of psychodynamic insights, evidence based practices and a strength-based approach. Fundamentally, I use a psychodynamic lens to help the client explore underlying emotional conflicts and past experiences that may contribute to their current struggles, fostering deeper self-awareness and insight. Regarding evidence based practices, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)to help to address negative thought patterns and behaviors, providing clients with practical tools to manage their symptoms effectively. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can also be helpful to incorporate into treatment given that depression often involves avoiding situations, people, or activities that could trigger negative emotions. ACT helps individuals confront and engage with these avoided aspects of life in a mindful and values-driven manner, reducing avoidance and increasing overall life engagement. By focusing on clients’ inherent strengths, passions and past successes, I also help them re-build a sense of self-efficacy, confidence and resilience which can impact and improve depressive symptoms. Lastly, I commonly develop collaborative relationships with clients physicians in order to offer a more integrated treatment plan that supports the clients healing.
29 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
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 West Town, IL
Depression
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 West Town, 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 West Town, IL
Depression
Wolf Pack Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Our team at Wolf Pack provides supportive, trauma-responsive care for depression. We help you feel seen, explore what matters to you, and take steps toward renewed energy, hope, and well-being.
19 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Ashley Miller Nolan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has proved revolutionary for me and many clients I have worked with on reshaping our relationship to sadness and despair from one of trying to avoid or control it OR be overwhelmed and drowned by it to one of acceptance and management of it. This latter way of relating to any unpleasant thought or feeling allows us to continue to thrive and be present for life even while we are experiencing it.
10 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Dr. Kimberlyann Marsden
Psychologist
When working with someone experiencing depression, I take a holistic approach looking to see how the physical body, mind and emotions are being impacted. Then, I customize treatment to include solutions that restore physical and mental health. I provide client concrete ways to restore their energy, shift mood, change negative thinking and embrace joy.
26 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
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 West Town, IL
Depression
Stephanie Kaufman Wolken
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Stephanie is passionate about providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for older adolescents, young adults and adults with OCD, depression, anxiety and related disorders. Stephanie received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, one of the top training institutions in the field of social work. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude from Northwestern University with a double major in Psychology and Science in Human Culture. Stephanie has provided individualized treatment across outpatient and school settings, serving patients of all ages. Additionally, she gained extensive training and experience providing evidence-based treatment across outpatient clinics specializing in OCD, anxiety and related disorders.
8 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
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 West Town, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Depression can feel lonely and make daily tasks feel difficult to approach or complete. Symptoms of major depression may include sadness and withdrawal, irritability, loss of enjoyment, and changes with concentration, appetite and sleep. I help clients explore the challenges they are facing, identify goals, and develop a plan to reduce how depression impacts daily functioning.
14 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL
Depression
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
So much has been written and said about the "common cold" of mental and emotional issues. I stay current with the research on depression and related mood disorders and my track record with depressed patients I believe is positive and strong
30 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
Depression
Alignment Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, LP, PhD
We approach depression as a complex, multifaceted experience that cannot be reduced to a single cause or treated with a one-size-fits-all method. Each person’s depression is shaped by a unique interplay of biological, psychological, relational, and environmental factors, and we tailor our work accordingly. Our approach is integrative and draws from several evidence-based therapeutic orientations. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be maintaining depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informs our focus on helping clients develop psychological flexibility, build a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, and reconnect with what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes practical skills for managing intense emotions, increasing distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Schema Therapy allows us to explore and work through deeper, longstanding patterns rooted in early life experiences that often underlie chronic or recurring depression. Rather than applying these approaches rigidly, we integrate them in a way that fits each individual’s needs, goals, and values. Our aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but to support clients in building a more meaningful, resilient, and self-compassionate way of living.
3 Years Experience
Online in West Town, IL (Online Only)
Depression therapists in West Town, Illinois Statistics
Depression therapists in West Town, 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 |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Social Anxiety |