Depression therapists in San Diego, California CA
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Depression
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
I specialize in the treatment of depression. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to understand the cycle of depression, identify triggers, address maladaptive coping skills, and recognize specific thinking styles. We also explore childhood experiences and relationship events that may contribute to these challenges. My primary goal is to help alleviate symptoms and provide clients with the appropriate tools to manage them effectively.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Mood disorders, including major depressive disorder, impact a significant portion of the adult population. Sometimes stressful life events contribute to depression and other times it's a longstanding illness without a clear direct cause. We will create a plan for managing the thoughts and behaviors mitigating your symptoms.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Chronic low mood is not uncommon in our society. I help clients from a standpoint of radical authenticity and an understanding that those typically afflicted by depression have higher emotional and intelligence quotients. Given this, clients are often are able to do meaningful work in remitting and maintaining depressive symptoms and moving toward purpose and fulfillment.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can assist clients with addressing depression with cognitive behavioral therapy. This includes assisting a client with shifting negative thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors in a more positive direction. When this positive shift occurs, this can have significant benefits for depression.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. We offer services for depression for children, adolescents, college students, and adults. Our expertise includes individual and family therapy, in-school and in-home support, neurofeedback, and expressive arts therapy. Our team specializes in a range of modalities including, cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and motivational interviewing.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Sean Sprigle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Depression can be like trying to walk through mud, but you don’t have to continue living this way!
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Depression
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Depression is more than sadness, it's a heaviness that can make even simple things feel impossible. We work with clients experiencing depression to understand what's underneath it, develop practical coping strategies, and begin rebuilding a sense of meaning and connection. You don't have to white-knuckle your way through it alone, compassionate, evidence-based support is available.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Evidenced based practices using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness techniques to work through your depression and help you arrive at a point where you don't feel "stuck".
15 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Depression may be described as feeling sad, melancholy, dismal, unhappy, miserable, or down. Many individuals may feel periodic sadness during a distressing situation or transition. Clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration affect one’s life for a couple of weeks or longer. Anyone can develop depression, even kids. Clinical depression tends to manifest differently in children and adolescents than in adults.
Depression can appear as anger, irritation and discouragement, rather than feelings of sadness.
If depression is very severe, there may also be psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions.
Treatment for depression may include psychotherapy and/or medication. Either way, seek assistance from a professional psychologist immediately if you or someone you know may be suffering from depression. Hope is available.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may feel emotionally numb, disconnected from others, exhausted, hopeless, or like you're simply going through the motions of life.
Many people also find themselves withdrawing from relationships, losing confidence in themselves, or feeling stuck in patterns they can't seem to change.
I help you understand what may be contributing to these feelings, reconnect with yourself, strengthen coping skills, and begin moving toward greater hope, energy, and emotional well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
It's okay to not be okay. With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice, my specializations include expertise in depression. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92103
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Vince Heyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Depression can feel heavy and draining, making it hard to find motivation, joy, or a sense of meaning. You may feel disconnected from yourself or others, stuck in cycles of self-criticism or guilt, or exhausted no matter how much you rest. Over time, depression can shrink your world and make it difficult to believe that things can truly change.
In therapy with me, we’ll work to understand what’s contributing to your depression and gently reconnect you with yourself and your life. You’ll gain practical tools to help lift the weight day to day, while also working through the patterns, beliefs, and emotional pain beneath the surface. Together, we’ll move toward greater stability, self-compassion, and a life that feels more alive and aligned.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
The word "depressed" is thrown around alot. Sometimes it is hard to know the difference between sadness and clinical depression. However, depression doesn't always feel "sad," sometimes it feels numb, empty, or even painful. It doesn't always show up as an emotion at all. Sometimes depression looks like feeling tired very often, changes in appetite or sleep, canceling plans with friends, wanting to be alone all the time OR surrounding yourself with people all the time. Depression has many faces. Our team of trained therapists can help to determine what might be happening in your life contributing to any of the signs or symptoms listed that you might relate to.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Understanding and link of biology and psychology is a focus in treating depression. There are some specific ways to evaluate what treatment approaches are appropriate. Symptoms need to be labeled and approaches to each addressed.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Depression leaves a distinct fingerprint on the brain — abnormal patterns of frontal lobe asymmetry, excess slow-wave activity, and underactivation in regions governing motivation, pleasure, and emotional resilience.
Neurofeedback targets these patterns precisely, nudging the brain toward more balanced, energized activity. Unlike medication, which manages symptoms chemically, neurofeedback trains the brain to generate healthier states on its own — building genuine neurological resilience rather than dependence on an external solution.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Depression
Briana Marshall
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Depression doesn't always look like sadness, it can feel like exhaustion, disconnection or simply going through the motions of your day without feeling fully present. Many clients I work with describe feeling stuck, unmotivated, or questioning their sense of purpose, even when things "look fine" on the outside. In therapy, we gently explore what's beneath these feelings while helping you reconnect with yourself in meaningful ways. Together, we work toward resetting a sense of energy, clarity and emotional balance.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Online in San Diego, CA California
Depression
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for depressive disorders include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change negative pattern thinking
Interpersonal therapy to develop healthy relational patterns
Depth therapy for resolving unresolved, unconscious issues
Enhancing exercise and nutrition
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Falling into an episode of major depression can be a frightening experience. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with psychodyanmic approaches to address both the current symptoms and core causes of your symptoms.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Hilary Stokes
Therapist, PHD, LCSW
Overcoming depression in my experience requires dealing with underlying patterns and trauma. I have found a mind body approach using EMDR, brainspotting and somatic therapy to be a powerful in breaking through depression.
25 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Depression therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Depression therapists in San Diego, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 26% | Black / African American |