Depression therapists in Placerville, CA
Browse Depression therapists in Placerville, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Joan Druckman
Psychologist
For the treatment of depression, I work with the thoughts and behaviors as well as the felt experience of depression. We explore the underlying causes of depression and also work to help you live a fuller, less contracted, life.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Wondering how to stop being sad? Talk therapy for depression is a non-medication treatment for depression that is very effective. Our therapist use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you get relief from depression.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Danielle Greenspan, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104395, LPCC 4889
I have extensive experience working with individuals with depression. I use a client-centered approach to tailor interventions to fit my clients' needs. I particularly like using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to work through symptoms of depression.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Amita Khare
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Have you experienced the underlying current of sadness most of your life? Does it feel like you are going through motions without purpose, not experiencing life to the fullest? Are you having relationship issues due to your depression? Have you spent restless nights sobbing in your bed? Suffer no more. I can be your guide to help you understand the root causes behind your depression and get helpful tools to turn your life around.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Depression & Mood Recalibration
Shifting from Past Ruminations to Future Alignment
Depression can quietly sap vitality, blur clarity, and make even the most capable individuals feel stuck in a cycle of emotional exhaustion. Rather than viewing depression solely as a fixed chemical state, I view it as a complex signal that key areas of life—thoughts, habits, physical health, or relationships—have become misaligned or depleted.
My current practice is optimized for adults experiencing moderate depression, persistent low mood, burnout, or mood patterns in partial remission. Because my work emphasizes strategic growth and self-actualization, we focus on helping you regain momentum, rebuild emotional resilience, and move beyond simply "surviving" toward thriving.
A Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Framework
Depression affects the whole person, and lasting relief requires a multi-dimensional approach. We systematically evaluate and optimize five core pillars of your well-being:
Cognitive & Internal Scripts: Identifying and updating negative thought patterns, self-critical narratives, and the persistent "mental noise" that maintains low mood.
Behavioral Activation: Re-engaging in purposeful, energy-generating activities that counteract the withdrawal and lethargy characteristic of depression.
Physiological & Somatic Balance: Addressing baseline lifestyle factors—such as sleep architecture, movement, and nervous system regulation—to restore physical vitality.
Relational Connection: Transforming social isolation into meaningful, supportive connections and setting healthy boundaries where needed.
Contextual & Environmental Alignment: Adjusting external stressors and life circumstances so your environment actively supports your mental health.
Future-Oriented & Collaborative Growth
A guiding premise of my work is that depression tends to lock your focus into the past—on past regrets, lost opportunities, or old hurts.
While we honor your history, our primary work shifts your trajectory forward. We collaborate to clarify what you ideally want your future to look like, breaking that vision down into practical, achievable steps. By replacing self-defeating patterns with strategies that generate real-world results, we help you step out of stagnation and reclaim an active, fulfilling life.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Shila Vardell, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Depression can be intrusive and often leave you feeling as if it will never go away. We can work together to explore what is happening under the surface of the depression. We will work together to help you feel empowered and develop a greater sense of agency over your life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Online in Placerville, CA
Audrie Meyer
Marriage and Family Therapist, MBA, MFT
Welcome to my profile! Are you tired of struggling with depression, anxiety, or repetitive patterns in your life that you want to stop? Do you know you could feel better, but not sure how to create the change? There is hope....give me a call or send me and email.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Placerville, CA
Depression therapists in Placerville, CA Statistics
Depression therapists in Placerville, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Asian |