![Gary Brainerd, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gary-brainerd.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Gary Brainerd, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Therapist
595 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 405, Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-577-2628
Depression should be seen as normal in that all of us experience depression periodically. Too much depression is discouraging and can be treated. Find out of your depression is "normal" or clinically troubling. Relief from depression is available for most depressed persons. Often depressed persons are understimuated with not enough fun or activity. On the other hand depression can be seen as the opposite of "expression" where thoughts, feelings and needs are not sufficiently acknowledge and expressed.
![Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mary-ann-aronsohn.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1910 Huntington Drive #15, So. Pasadena, California 91030 | 626-441-5131
Depression is often a state of confusion resulting from the lack of permission or guidance in processing difficult situations. An opportunity to work through past trauma can help lift depression so there is a greater emotional freedom to move forward and make choices in life. This support to process needs to be kind and understanding while providing a bit of a "push" to find the courage to face whatever scary feelings might be hidden away.
![Ute Zimmermann, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ute-zimmermann.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Ute Zimmermann, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
33 S. Catalina Ave #204, Pasadena, California 91106 | 626-676-4816
Depression can express itself in a variety of forms. The symptoms of depression vary from person to person. While occasional depression might be considered normal, it is not normal for it to become a hinderance to enjoying and living life. If you are depressed, allow me to provide you with tools to manage the depression while we explore the roots of the depression to create a path out of it.
![Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-painter.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101 | 904-800-8553
Are you experiencing any depressive symptoms such as low motivation, fogginess, sadness, loneliness, or hopelessness? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thoughts and emotions that can feel like they are weighing you down and leading to a lack of purpose and direction? You don't have to go through this alone. There is a way to move forward, and the therapeutic relationship can be a great way to seek healing and freedom. I am here to journey alongside you if you are ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.
![Mark Baker, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mark-baker.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Mark Baker, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
650 Sierra Madre Villa, Suite 110, Pasadena, California 91107 | 626-351-9616 x107
Sadness is a part of life, but depression can lead to serious problems if not treated correctly. If you are suffering from a sadness that goes on day after day you may have a clinical depression that is in need of professional help. If you are not sure if you are depressed we can help you figure that out. Don't let the cost of therapy stop you. We have over 25 therapists with fees ranging from $45 to $250 per session so we will find just the right person to help. You don't have to suffer another day, give us a call.
![Diane Thorp, MSW, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/diane-thorp.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Diane Thorp, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
1214 East Colorado Blvd, Suite 210, Pasadena, California 91106 | (818) 395-9853
Untreated depression can lead to destructive and often fatal behaviors if an individual has little or no social supports or coping skills intact, as well as vary between age, gender & cultural groups. Often what many depressed people feel is empty, hopeless, helpless and completely alone, even if family or others are physical nearby. Often clients report that they cannot function with what would be considered daily simple tasks, i.e., bathing, getting out of bed, and even making meals or eating can be taxing. Feeling excessively tired and worn out has been common with chronic depression. Psychotherapy can possibly make all the difference when individuals feel life is no longer worth living.
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Depression Counselor
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Pasadena, California 91001 | 1-877-606-6161
Grey Matters International, Inc. and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D. handles depression and other emotional disorders in a very unique way. Most of therapy or counseling processes utilize validation, unconditional positive regard, and reframing as common techniques to get someone to heal from their depression. Though this can be helpful, it rarely fixes the core problem behind it and for tough cases we then refer them usually to a psychiatrist for medication which can have tons of side effects. Instead, why not try a natural and arguably more effective way to not just change your mind, but change the brain--where the depression is rooted. Contact us at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com
![Christi Lindsay, PsyD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christi-lindsay.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Christi Lindsay, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
It can often seem like society expects us to be happy and positive at all times, that any admission of sadness or a loss of motivation, energy, or engagement with life is a personal failure. But Depression isn't a personal failure, and it is also more than just "feeling sad". If you find yourself down in the hole of disconnection, surrounded by a fog that is interfering with your life and relationships, you need a hand to help you climb out. A trained therapist understands the mechanics of depression and can help you understand it and find strategies to make your way up and out of it, and back into the light. Please contact me so we can begin to work on this process together.
![Philip Gnilka, LCPC, LPC, CCMHC, NCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-gnilka.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Philip Gnilka, LCPC, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Professional Clinical Counselor
91125 |
I work with hardworking professionals in managing depression while upholding their commitment to excellence in both their careers and personal lives. In collaboration with my clients, we explore their motivations and cultivate hope. Together, we devise solutions to handle depression while reshaping their self-critical inner dialogue into a supportive one. I equip clients with practical tools to diminish self-criticism and depression, fostering a more composed and focused life. If you're seeking to silence that self-critical voice and find relief from depression, I'm here to help you on that journey. I offer free 15-minute consultations. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
![Seema Sharma, SEP, MA, MBA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/seema-sharma.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Seema Sharma, SEP, MA, MBA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-379-7130
Do you feel lost? Are you searching for something without knowing what that something is? Is there an emptiness inside that has made you feel lonely? I specialize in TRAUMA, and those symptoms may be byproducts of an unresolved past. My Advanced Trauma Training focuses on long-term holistic healing where I customize my therapy to YOU, eclectically using the many pieces of training in my therapy toolbelt - Somatics, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Transpersonal, and EMDR.
![Steve Rose, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/steve-rose.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
When struggling with depressed moods, everything feels heavy and you lack a sense of meaning and purpose. Even the most simple tasks can feel impossible. If you find yourself turning to alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours to cope with depressed moods, there is a way out. I help clients with addictions overcome the depressed moods causing them to turn to substances or addictive behaviours to cope. Everyone is different, so I work with you to develop a plan that fits your unique situation. If you are unsure where to start, send me a message. If I'm not the right fit, I can connect you to resources that will allow you to start getting help today, without having to wait.
![Christian Holmes, AMFT, EMDR, CSAT-C](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christian-holmes.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Christian Holmes, AMFT, EMDR, CSAT-C
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
499 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, California 90210 | 213-640-9182
You're here for a reason. Something inside you knows things should be better, but how? Depression has a way of sneaking up on people. Like a frog in boiling water, maybe it started with fatigue, then there was a lack of interest in things you once loved (time with family, your career, athletics), then the negative self talk came in and made you believe "this" is the way you are now. Whatever the experience is, it's not too late. Together, we will work to get you back to feeling passionate, peaceful and in control. If you're ready to "feel like yourself again"--let's connect. I'd love to see how I can help.
![Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/suzanne-greene.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT
Psychotherapist, LMFT
Available for Online Therapy
Depression is a common mental health disorder, affecting all age groups, that causes intense & persistent feelings of hopelessness, sadness and personal emptiness. Depression affects how you feel, think, behave and could lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems, left untreated. If you are struggling with depression you don't have to be alone, seeking help is the first step to improving your symptoms. Psychotherapy has shown to improve the symptoms of depression. Together will develop a comprehensive treatment plan specific to your concerns, needs and symptoms to improve the quality of your life.
![Michelle Harwell, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-harwell.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Michelle Harwell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Pasadena, California 91104 | 6263828005
It can feel impossible to go at life alone. From the bottom of a hill, the slant upward can feel steep, daunting, and sometimes hopeless. I am committed to walking alongside you and honoring your story while we pursue freedom and healing. We will explore areas in your life where you find yourself getting stuck. Then we will work on building healthy relationships so you will never need to journey up the hill alone.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
When one is depressed the range of thoughts and feelings encompass a wide spectrum. Sadness and despair might be pervasive. One can feel as if they have fallen into a deep dark pit where everything is covered in negativity and hopelessness. In this state, one can feel inadequate, discouraged, unable or unwilling to make decisions. In addition, guilt, shame, profound low self-esteem and loss of interest in relationships, sex, career and even life itself are commonly found. A variety of evidence-based tools, specific to the needs of the individual, applied skillfully at the right time, can dramatically lift one out of that deep, dark pit and help avoid relapse.
![Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/elizabeth-celaya.jpg)
Depression Counselor
Elizabeth Celaya, M.A., AMFT
Registered Associate MFT
Available for Online Therapy
For clients experiencing depression, I help them explore both external and internal circumstances that are impacting their mental health and look for relationships in their lives that are impeding the healing process. Then we do relational work together to move out of a place of hopelessness and helplessness into a place of strength and empowerment.