Depression therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA
Browse Depression therapists in Aliso Viejo, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Depression
Jesse R Cardin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, LCSW
Depression can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, others, and the things that once mattered. Therapy offers a compassionate space to understand the deeper roots of your suffering and reconnect with a greater sense of vitality and purpose.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
The Mindful Life with Lori Kahn
Life Coach, Certified Integrative Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Depression has the sensation of being stuck and unable to lift ourselves out of that hole. With mindful self compassion we can begin to work with the feelings that come up that seem to keep us stuck and notice that in fact these feelings have a wide range of experience. We become more comfortable with moving through this range and the space grows to be able to move through the depression rather than feel stuck in it.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
I understand Depression and Depressive Disorders (including Psychotic Depression) as the result of loss. It is the mind/body's response to a normal but difficult aspect of all of our lives. Things get depressed and depressing when we all experience loss. This can be any kind of loss: relationships, family, work, dreams, friendships, school achievements, and/or something special to us. At times Depression can overwhelm any of us. I treat Depression and Depressive Disorders with both mind and body: analysis one or twice per week, supplements for the brain, diet and exercise, and the creation of "flow experiences" for the patient. Connection, attachment, and trust are very important here in the therapeutic relationship as part of the healing process. You are welcome to call my office at 661-478-0667 for an evaluation.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
Dr. Carla DeFraine
Therapist, M.Ed, Ph.D.
I trained at Harvard and Vanderbilt, I have a sense of humor, and I am dedicated to the people who enter my office. If things were fine the way they are you would not need me, so be prepared to be challenged, and be prepared to work hard. I will be with you every step of the way.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Depression can feel like a loss of energy, motivation, and connection to yourself and others. Rather than only addressing symptoms, I work with individuals to understand the underlying emotional and relational factors contributing to these experiences. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, processing difficult feelings, and gradually rebuilding a sense of meaning, connection, and engagement in life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
We treat all mood disorders and the stressors that can contribute to depression. Our providers can also help with many other specialties.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Depression rarely looks the same in every person — for many adults it shows up as persistent exhaustion, emotional numbness, loss of motivation, or a quiet sense that something is fundamentally wrong. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I help adults and couples navigate depression, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and chronic low mood using a personalized, evidence-based approach. Treatment integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care to address both the symptoms and the deeper patterns driving them. Telehealth therapy for depression available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
Depression isn't always just something that happened to you. Sometimes it is also doing something for you.
I sometimes think about the word “depression” like a tongue depressor—it pushes something down. For some people, what's been pushed down is anger, grief, desire, disappointment, or parts of themselves they learned long ago weren't safe to express. For others, depression develops after years of living according to who they thought they were supposed to be, gradually losing touch with what they actually want.
This is why depression doesn't always look like overwhelming sadness. It can feel like emptiness, disconnection, exhaustion, low motivation, or simply going through the motions of a life that no longer feels meaningful.
My approach to depression therapy is psychodynamic and depth-oriented. Of course we want you to feel better, but we're also interested in understanding why you're depressed. Together, we explore the emotions, experiences, relationship patterns, and internal conflicts beneath the symptoms so that change can happen at a deeper level.
The goal isn't simply to make depression disappear. It's to help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gone quiet—and begin feeling more present, engaged, and alive in your own life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aliso Viejo, CA
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA
Depression
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Depression doesn't just steal your energy; it clouds the way you see yourself, your future, and your relationships. We won't just sit around talking about the darkness, we’ll work together to find the tiny cracks of light, slowly rebuilding your daily routine, self-worth, and energy at a pace that feels completely doable for you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Depression can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, hopeless, or unlike yourself. Even ordinary responsibilities may feel overwhelming, while self-criticism and painful thoughts make it difficult to imagine that life could feel different.
I provide a compassionate space to explore the experiences and patterns beneath your depression without judgment. Together, we work to reduce emotional pain, challenge negative beliefs, rebuild motivation, and reconnect you with your strengths, relationships, and sense of purpose. You do not have to face depression alone; healing can begin with one supported step forward.
26 Years Experience
Online in Aliso Viejo, CA (Online Only)
Depression therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA Statistics
Depression therapists in Aliso Viejo, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 28% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 51% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Asian |