Depression therapists in Dixon, Illinois IL
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Depression
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Depression can make even the simplest parts of daily life feel heavy and exhausting. You may find yourself feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or unsure how to move forward. In our work together, I’ll provide a supportive space where you can feel understood and begin to untangle the thoughts and emotions weighing you down. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and deeper insights to help you regain a sense of hope, purpose, and connection to yourself and others.
27 Years Experience
Online in Dixon, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Depression is one of the most common reasons people enter therapy. Stress, tragedy, long periods of overwork, and lack of self-care can all prompt depression. It can happen during life’s happiest moments too. From the birth of a child to new jobs or relationships, life transitions and change can bring about feelings of depression. Depression can feel confusing and hopeless. Luckily, there are excellent treatments for depression that can create real and lasting change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Dixon, IL Illinois
Depression
Rachel Honaker, Depth Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Working through depression is challenging. It's a delicate balance of learning kindness towards yourself, being gentle when things are hard, and challenging yourself to make meaningful change. With depression, it takes small steps, but they accumulate! I'm here to help keep track and celebrate the change and validate when making a change is too much for right now. An important part of change is acknowledging what has come before. We will explore your experiences and feelings to make connections that can help us find the way towards health and well-being.
10 Years Experience
Online in Dixon, IL Illinois
Depression
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting patients experiencing depression, I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to identify the underlying factors contributing to their depression, which may include biological, psychological, and social factors. I provide evidence-based techniques and strategies to help manage their symptoms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and lifestyle modifications. Additionally, I assist in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering social support networks. My goal is to empower patients to overcome depression, regain a sense of hope and purpose, and live fulfilling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Dixon, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Depression
Gemstone Wellness, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LPC
At Gemstone Wellness, depression is not approached as a flaw to be corrected, but as a meaningful experience that deserves to be understood in context. We recognize that depression often carries layers—emotional, relational, cultural, and physiological—and cannot be reduced to a single cause or quick solution. Instead of pushing for immediate change, therapy begins by creating space to gently explore what has led to the heaviness, disconnection, or loss of meaning you may be feeling.
Our work is grounded in trauma-informed, insight-oriented care. Depression can show up as exhaustion, numbness, hopelessness, or a sense that even simple tasks feel overwhelming. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, helping you reconnect with yourself gradually rather than forcing momentum before it’s possible. Over time, this allows for increased emotional clarity, regulation, and a renewed sense of internal steadiness.
We do not rely on a rigid or one-size-fits-all model. Therapy may include a blend of relational work, cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and deeper exploration of identity, loss, or past experiences—always tailored to your needs. Some sessions may focus on building energy and structure; others may hold space for grief, reflection, or simply being where you are.
Importantly, we understand that depression is often rooted in more than biology alone. Experiences such as trauma, chronic stress, identity-based marginalization, grief, or disconnection from purpose can all contribute. Therapy at Gemstone Wellness makes room for these deeper layers, helping you not only feel better, but understand yourself more fully.
The goal is not to force positivity, but to restore connection—connection to your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of meaning. As that connection strengthens, many clients begin to experience a return of energy, motivation, and hope—not as something imposed, but as something that emerges naturally from being more fully seen and understood.
10 Years Experience
Online in Dixon, IL Illinois
Depression therapists in Dixon, Illinois Statistics
Depression therapists in Dixon, Illinois average 18 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Christian |