Depression therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Depression
Christopher Schadt
Psychologist, PsyD
Depression is often a response to the emotion system being stifled or shut down. Many men experience depression in response to chronically repressed anger or other emotions that are not socially acceptable to express. Depression also arises out of a stifled desire for connection; once we understand the source of your depression, we can re-work those patterns that are keeping you stuck and help you to find more freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90039
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I help clients navigate depression and the ways it can affect mood, motivation, relationships, self-esteem, and daily functioning. Treatment may address persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, negative thinking, feelings of hopelessness, and difficulty managing everyday responsibilities. Together, we work to understand contributing factors, develop effective coping strategies, and restore a greater sense of connection, purpose, and well-being.
28 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
According to research we have upwards of 70,000 thoughts a day. Most of them pass through us without so much as a “second thought”, but all are informing a sense of how we feel about ourselves, about the world we live in, about the abundance or the scarcity in our lives.
Our thoughts create our feelings and vice versa. For so many of us, “feelings” become an overwhelming, incapacitating part of our existence. What if you didn’t fear feelings? What if you had a clearer understanding of what thoughts had informed those feelings? These feelings and thoughts, which create anxiety, depression, worries, concerns or obsessions etc., can and must be dissected and understood. With insight and understanding comes relief. Situational pressures, breakups, job loss or confusion, a sense of purposelessness, become existential crisis.
In my work with individuals we closely examine the myriad of thoughts that pass through you daily. How do they make you feel? How do they inform your behaviors? It can occur in opposite as well. “I got a feeling he didn’t like me”. The feeling set up thought patterns of insecurity. Which comes first? How? Why? With empathy, insight and understanding, I work with clients to intervene in this process so that you are not just a firestorm of thoughts and feelings, but rather a mindful creation of what you want to feel. Making choices of what you want to think. What do you choose to believe about yourself? What is the narrative you have created for your life and is it accurate? Unpacking childhood memories and life experiences, understanding attachment complexities and desensitizing traumatic events that occur within our lives become primary objectives in the work. Processing in a more adaptive, healthy response with these relationships, traumas and experiences follow.
Together, with love, compassion and understanding, I gently help my clients discover how to live their best and fullest life, expressing the most authentic representation of self that one can be.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90046
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
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 Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Kim Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
I have over 20+ years experience working with those who are experiencing depression. I've worked in several IOPS (intensive outpatient programs), an inpatient setting and in my own private practice..
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90066
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
Elnaz Mayeh (WellBeCounseling)
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR Trained
I support people struggling with depression, low motivation, and that heavy sense of disconnection that can make life feel stuck. My approach is both compassionate and action-oriented. Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down while finding small, meaningful steps to help you re-engage with life. I often use behavioral activation, a powerful approach that helps you rebuild energy and purpose through intentional action, even when it feels impossible to start. You don’t have to face the darkness alone, change begins with one small move forward, and I’m here to help you take it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or disconnection from yourself and your life. I work with clients to gently understand what’s underneath the depression—whether it’s unresolved pain, burnout, or unmet needs—and help restore a sense of vitality and meaning. Our work integrates emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and practical support for daily functioning.
8 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I work with mood disorders of all types to help folks tease out what is symptom, what is sign of overwhelm and what is external to them. Interventions might include working on activation, healthy and adaptive self-care, relational issues such as limit setting and boundaries and work-life balance as well as parts that might be informed by past trauma. Liaising and coordinating with medical and other professionals that are involved in treatment is considered important here as well.
26 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Alexis Hollingsworth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Depression can be one of the most debilitating mental illnesses to deal with. Whether you are high functioning (can still get out of bed and complete tasks) or in the throws of a major depressive episode, I can help you learn how to cope and navigate life during a time when everything just seems extra hard.
4 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
I support those struggling with depression, either recurrent or new
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I understand, personally and professionally, that depression is far more than just "feeling sad." It is a complex condition that impacts energy, motivation, sleep, appetite, and self-worth. It can even create havoc on your I utilize evidence-based eclectic therapies, primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related modalities, to help you identify the patterns of negative thinking and behavioral withdrawal that perpetuate the cycle of depression. My focus is on working collaboratively to rebuild motivation, restore engagement in valued life activities, and become proficient in emotional regulation; ultimately helping you move toward a life defined by connection, meaning, and a sustained sense of wellbeing and balance.
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
Most of my practice is focused on depression and anxiety management. Let me partner with you to help you find a way to thrive.
14 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I work with depression by helping clients understand the emotional, relational, and internal patterns that contribute to feeling stuck, numb, or hopeless. Therapy supports renewed energy, self-understanding, and a greater sense of meaning and engagement in life.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90291
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Depression can make everything feel heavier, from getting through the day to finding motivation or enjoyment in things you used to care about. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. In therapy we will focus on understanding what is contributing to these feelings while building small, manageable steps toward change. The goal is to help you feel more engaged, more hopeful, and more connected to your life again.
4 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
David Andreone
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MFT
Depression is almost always rooted in the past -- thinking about the past, obsessing about the past, regretting the past. Learning how to live in the moment, in the here and now, can reduce most depression. I'm a strong believer that exercise also can play a significant role in reducing the severity and frequency of depressive episodes. Lifestyle management is crucial for success in this area.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90036
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
Marcelle Little
Marriage and Family Therapist, MPH, MA
Relief from past experiences can diminish our energy’s resources, leaving us feeling empty inside, often dreading completing simple tasks. Through mindful awareness, we can work together to identify a way to find completion with what was.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Depression
Lorena Codina
Counselor/Therapist, Terapeuta TRG (Terapia de rreprocesamiento Generativo)
Apoyo el proceso de recuperación emocional, fortaleciendo la esperanza, la motivación y el bienestar.
1 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in Depression and all mood disorders
19 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I support men and women experiencing depression through practical life coaching that helps you regain motivation, rebuild daily structure, and rediscover hope and purpose. Together we focus on small, actionable steps to shift negative patterns, improve energy and routines, strengthen self-worth, and create forward momentum even when things feel heavy. My supportive, no-judgment approach combines real-world strategies with compassionate guidance so you can start feeling more like yourself again. If you’re ready to take that first step, I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can work together.
15 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Depression
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
Whether you have significant depression or more general malaise or loss of meaningfulness in your life, we can work together to help you feel more content and happy. My approach is integrative, so I borrow from a variety of powerful, proven, and effective techniques. The goal is to help you find lasting contentment, happiness, and relief. Together we can decide whether CBT, psychodynamic, Narrative, or other humanistic techniques will work - the goal is to find the perfect mix of methods to bring you relief quickly.
25 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of therapists in the United States, with a culture that broadly embraces personal growth, self-development, and long-term therapeutic work. The entertainment industry generates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, identity, the psychological pressures of creative careers, and the particular challenges of fame and public scrutiny. LA's extraordinary diversity means therapists fluent in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog are all abundant, making culturally matched care particularly accessible. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA Health system anchor institutional mental health services across the Los Angeles basin.
Depression therapists in Los Angeles, CA Statistics
Depression therapists in Los Angeles, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (34%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Christian |