Depression therapists in Atlanta, GA
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Depression
Meraki Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Ph.D., MBA, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C,
Specializing in Depression, Meraki Health offers compassionate, personalized care to help patients manage persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in daily life. Treatment combines evidence-based therapy, coping strategies, and medication management when appropriate, aiming to restore emotional balance, improve mood, and support long-term mental wellness.
6 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for depression that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches for treating depression, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Jennifer L Abel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
While depression isn't my primary focus a recent meta-analysis (study combining many studies) proved that focusing on treating worry and anxiety relieves depression as much as targeting it directly. My unique and simple approach to cognitive therapy for anxiety applies equally well to depression. Nonetheless, when we used relaxation only, to target worry and anxiety, it lifted depression as much as those groups who used cognitive therapy. However, if you are so depressed that you have recently contemplated suicide, I suggest you see someone in a group practice or someone who is willing to take emergency calls 24/7 because I do not do that.
30 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Palmer McCluskey, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Depression is a very common issue that many of us face, and I feel well equipped to help you manage your anxiety. I draw from several theories of psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and person-centered therapy, internal family systems (IFS) and others.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30306
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Stephanie Featherston
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Div, MS, EdS,LPC
Depression is exhausting. It is isolating, scary, and overwhelming. It's not something we choose or ask for; nor is it a definition of who we are. I think, however, that it serves a purpose. Much like my mother not letting me see friends or have them over if my room wasn't clean, depression doesn't let us focus on anything else until we have focused on the underlying cause sufficiently. I am not afraid of your depression, and I am willing to be curious about it and to help you learn what it needs you to know. Patience, compassion, and courage are all part of the journey, and I would like to be able to walk it with you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30342
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Tamara McCord
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCAC
It's often said that depression is anger with a lid on it. We can get to know our depression part, understand it's wounds, and unburden the pain it carries.
25 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Millie C. Astin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Depression can be disruptive to your life. Feeling down, not finding joy in the things you use to, overwhelming fatigue, not wanting to get out of bed, not sleeping (or sleeping too much) takes a toll. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for depression, I will help you fight the depression by identifying behaviors that increase (or decrease) depression and will teach you how to identify and modify thinking patterns that lead to and maintain depression.
33 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Matthew Reeves
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, CRC, NCC
We all cope with pain. When coping becomes destructive, we need to break the cycle of depression that feeds upon itself. I can help you address the cycle by understanding it, offering alternatives, and interrupting the painful patterns.
6 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Hadyn Jolly
Counselor/Therapist, MAC, APC
Depression can be debilitating and cause us to feel immensely alone. I want to be someone for you who can enter into that emptiness and help you understand what is contributing to your sadness. We will discover how your past is affecting your current struggles and focus on experiencing and unpacking your feelings so that you can move forward and build the life that you want to be living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30305
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Taya Larenkova Sanders
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, LAPC, RPT
Use of mindfulness, CBT, DBT, approaches in processing intro-psychic, cognitive, behavioral, environmental, and social aspects of depression, development of coping skills, building social support, looking for meaning.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30305
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I have 20+ years experience working with individuals that struggles with minor, moderate and major symptoms of depression, including suicidal ideations, impulse control related issues, rumination, low energy, fatigue and lethargy.
23 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Jessica Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
I want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.
I understand the social stigmas that come with the label of being depressed and thus aim to help clients sort out their environmental, biological, and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives.
If you are hoping to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, contact me today for a free consultation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Elizabeth Richards
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have over 15 years of experience working with adults struggling with depression, helping them navigate feelings of sadness, emptiness, loss of motivation, and a lack of joy in life, even when there is an abundance to be grateful for. Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns and experiences that may be contributing to low mood and difficulty functioning, while also developing practical strategies to increase engagement, pleasure, and meaning in daily life. My goal is to support you in finding renewed energy, connection, and a greater sense of hope and purpose. Feel free to contact me for a complementary 15-minute consultation if you think I might be the right therapist for you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Dr. Ellen Brackup
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Rather than thinking of depression as just a condition to get rid of, it can help to explore what the depression is trying to tell you at a deep level. That way, the pain of depression can be the doorway to transformation in your life.
46 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30319
Depression
The Wellness Sanctuary
Counselor/Therapist, Behavioral Therapist, Christian Counselor
Experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Behavior Change
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Pearl Sam
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC
At Meraki Health, depression is treated with a personalized, evidence-based approach that begins with a thorough evaluation. Care may include medication management when appropriate, along with supportive therapeutic techniques such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and coping skills development. We focus on helping clients improve mood, restore motivation, and regain a sense of purpose and daily functioning.
5 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
Depression can affect your energy, motivation, relationships, and sense of self. At Cultivate Your Essence, we provide compassionate and culturally responsive therapy for individuals experiencing depression, persistent sadness, hopelessness, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Our goal is to help clients understand their experiences, develop effective coping skills, and move toward healing, restoration, and renewed purpose.
8 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Depression is not a personal failure, and it is not just sadness. It can feel like a heavy fog that drains color from everything — the exhaustion that doesn't lift with rest, the disconnection from things that once mattered, the inner critic that never quiets. I understand depression as often being a nervous system response to prolonged stress or unresolved experience, not just a mood problem. Using EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy, we work to understand what your system is communicating and respond with care — not pressure to "just feel better."
12 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Depression
Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, LPC
f depression makes it hard to get out of bed, focus, or feel any joy—or even if it’s a quieter, persistent low—I understand how exhausting it can be. I work with teens and adults to create a supportive space where you can start to lift that heaviness, reconnect with your energy, and take small, manageable steps toward feeling steadier, more grounded, and more like yourself again.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Atlanta, GA 30328
Online in Atlanta, GA
Depression
Kelly Baez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
EMDR has been shown to be an effective intervention for depression. By addressing past traumas and/or negative experiences, EMDR helps you process your emotions and reframe negative beliefs so you can create a more positive outlook that lasts. While we will absolutely talk about strategies to support well being, EMDR may be a valuable tool in your journey towards healing and recovery.
21 Years Experience
Online in Atlanta, GA (Online Only)
Atlanta's rapid growth as a major business hub has intensified demand for therapists specializing in workplace stress, burnout, and anxiety among its large professional population. The city has a vibrant and well-established Black community, and many therapists focus on culturally affirming care, racial identity, and intergenerational trauma. Long commutes and sprawl are a persistent stressor for many residents, and a large share of Atlanta therapists offer extended hours and telehealth options across the metro area. Piedmont Healthcare and Emory Healthcare anchor institutional mental health services alongside the city's extensive private practice community.
Depression therapists in Atlanta, GA Statistics
Depression therapists in Atlanta, GA average 17 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 25% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Christian |