Depression Therapy in Los Angeles and Online Throughout California
Why therapy matters when you're struggling with depression
Depression has a way of convincing you that things will never change, that you should be able to handle it on your own, or that you're not worth the effort. None of that is true. Depression is common, it's treatable, and you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out. Therapy gives you a space to make sense of what you're feeling, understand where it's coming from, and start finding your way back to the things that matter to you. Having someone in your corner can make the difference between just getting through the day and actually starting to feel like yourself again.
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Our therapist specialize in use of CBT, mindfulness strategies, behavioral activation, and Interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help you work through your depression and improve your day-to-day functioning.
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Sometimes it is hard to manage a relationship when one or both partners are struggling with depression. Our therapists are trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy which gives concrete skills to help you communicate through the depression and improve your relationship.
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Learn tools to help you manage your depressive thoughts and behaviors in order to feel less depressed and more in control of your life.
How We Help
We start by getting to know you, not just your symptoms or the reason you typed something into a search bar at midnight. Depression can look different for everyone. Sometimes it’s the heavy, can’t get out of bed kind. Sometimes it’s functioning on the outside while feeling completely empty on the inside. Sometimes it’s been so long since you felt like yourself that you’ve stopped expecting to. Whatever it looks like for you, you don’t have to keep pushing through it alone.
Whether you’re an adult dealing with persistent sadness, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, or a growing sense of disconnection from the people and things you used to care about, therapy can help you understand what’s driving your depression and start to find your way back. If you’re a teen experiencing low mood, withdrawal, irritability, or a loss of interest in school, friendships, or activities you once enjoyed, we offer a space where you don’t have to perform or pretend. For parents and caregivers who are quietly struggling while showing up for everyone else, we also recognize how easy it is to put your own mental health last, and how much it matters that you don’t.
Together, we’ll take time to talk about what’s been weighing on you, how long you’ve been feeling this way, and what you’d like to experience differently. Your therapist won’t hand you a one size fits all plan. Instead, they’ll draw on evidence based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral activation, trauma informed care, and mindfulness based techniques to build something that actually fits your life. Depending on what you’re experiencing, that work might look like identifying and challenging the negative thought patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of hopelessness or self-criticism, reconnecting with activities and relationships that once gave your life meaning, rebuilding daily structure and routines that support your mood and energy, processing underlying experiences or losses that may be contributing to how you feel, or developing practical tools for managing the days when everything feels impossible.
If your faith or spirituality is an important part of who you are, it can be woven into your care rather than left at the door. We offer faith based and spiritually integrated therapy for individuals who want their values and beliefs to be part of the healing process. You don’t have to choose between your faith and your mental health.
All sessions are online and available in English or Spanish, so getting support fits into your real life instead of adding to an already heavy load. No commute, no waiting room, no having to explain yourself before you’ve even sat down. Whether you’re reaching out for the first time or returning to therapy after a break, you don’t have to have the right words or know exactly what you need. You set the pace, and we’ll be right there with you every step of the way.