Depression therapists in Santa Ana, California CA
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Depression
Mary Gonzalez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Depression is more than simply feeling sad. It can affect every part of your life, making it difficult to find motivation, experience joy, maintain relationships, or complete everyday tasks. You may feel emotionally numb, hopeless, exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and the people around you. Even activities that once brought meaning or happiness can begin to feel like a struggle.
At Holding Space Therapy, we provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for depression in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms, including life stress, unresolved trauma, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or negative patterns of thinking. Our goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to help you reconnect with your strengths, values, and sense of purpose. Treatment is personalized to your unique needs and may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness, behavioral activation, and other trauma-informed interventions. You'll learn practical strategies to challenge self-critical thoughts, improve emotional regulation, rebuild motivation, strengthen healthy routines, and develop effective coping skills that support lasting emotional wellness.
We understand that depression often affects more than your mood—it can impact your physical health, sleep, concentration, confidence, work, and relationships. Therapy provides a safe space to process difficult emotions, develop self-compassion, and gradually take meaningful steps toward healing at a pace that feels manageable and sustainable. You don't have to face depression alone. With the right support and evidence-based treatment, healing is possible. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more connected, hopeful, resilient, and empowered to create a life that feels fulfilling and meaningful.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Dorrie Robles MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We work with physicians on treatment of depression. We also treat irrational thought processes that trigger anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy.
27 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Ana, CA 92705
Depression
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Hiroko Saeki, MA, LMFT, RDT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist
Does depression feel like a monster taking over your life? Depression might affect us in many different ways and prevent us from finding joy in life. I would love to help you. You don't have to struggle alone.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
Depression
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
Depression
Shellee Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.F.T., M.S., M.A.
Don't spend more time in therapy discussing your childhood than it took to live it! Learn problem solving techniques to reduce: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADD, behavior problems. WALK AND TALK THERAPY IRVINE; office location Irvine; or phone sessions. Please call for a free consultation.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Depression
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I work with depression using an eclectic approach personalized to each client's needs and situation.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Ana, CA
Online in Santa Ana, CA California
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Depression
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
If you're feeling not quite yourself, I can help. If you're dealing with low mood and depression, I can help you towards finding your joy again, identifying the root causes of depression, and seeking helpful supports as you heal.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
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 Santa Ana, CA California (Online Only)
Santa Ana is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and has an overwhelmingly Latino population — predominantly Mexican American, with significant Central American communities — making Spanish-speaking and bicultural therapists not a specialty but a baseline requirement for meaningful access to care. The city's families navigate a complex mix of immigration stress, economic precarity, and the particular challenges of raising children across cultures, and therapists fluent in both language and cultural context serve an essential community function. CHOC Children's and the broader Orange County healthcare system provide institutional mental health resources, though access can be limited by insurance and immigration-related barriers. Telehealth has meaningfully expanded therapy access for Santa Ana residents who prefer culturally matched care over what is available locally.
Depression therapists in Santa Ana, California Statistics
Depression therapists in Santa Ana, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
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 |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 26% | Black / African American |