5 of the Best NYC Depression Therapists
Find the root cause of your depression and break free.
Are You Constantly Feeling Sad and Stuck?
Depression can be lonely, but we’ll walk beside you.
When depression takes over, it can make you feel desperately sad and hopelessly stuck. It can be very isolating and you might struggle to see a way out. There are lots of different ways depression can manifest, but common symptoms include fatigue, change in appetite, low self-esteem, change in sleep patterns, irritability, negativity, and withdrawing from your closest relationships.
The first step is to recognize the symptoms and notice the impact it’s having on your life. The next step is to reach out for help and make a choice not to let it control your life. Depression is a highly treatable condition and our professional counselors have deep experience and expertise in helping people climb up out of black holes. We’re ready to help you start digging.
Depression is Common in New York City. Therapy can help.
It’s Important to Know That You’re Never Alone
Depression can make you feel desperately lonely, trapped inside your own mind falling down spirals of negative thoughts. Here are some questions we can help with.
- Why am I so far behind everyone else?
- Why am I procrastinating all the time?
- Why can’t I get out of this headspace?
- Does my life actually have meaning?
- Why do I feel so guilty and ashamed?
- What’s wrong with me?
- Why doesn’t anyone care about me?
- Will I ever be able to feel good again?
- Where to I start? What do I do?
We know you’re overwhelmed. If any of these resonate, we’re here for you.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, know that you’re not alone. If you’re feeling unsafe or need immediate mental health support, please reach out to 911 or 988.
5 Recommended NYC Depression Therapists Ready for Hire
Kiera Murphy
- Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Clientele: Female clients in their 20’s
- Location: 136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Lauren Milo
- Credentials: Mental Health Counselor
- Clientele: Adults over 21
- Location: 136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Stefy Causey
- Credentials: Mental Health Counselor
- Clientele: Adults over 21
- Location: 136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Isabella Cuellar
- Credentials: Mental Health Counselor
- Clientele: Adults over 21
- Location: 136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Taylor Rosenblum
- Credentials: Mental Health Counselor
- Clientele: Adults over 21
- Location: 136 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016
- Virtual Therapy?: Yes
Our depression therapists in NYC are here to support you.
When you’re in the midst of depression, it might feel like you’ll never break free. Thankfully, working with a trained mental health professional can help. We’ve seen the transformation that can occur firsthand with the hundreds of clients we’ve helped. But you don’t have to take our word for it—there is a significant amount of research to back this up.
When you start therapy, your therapist will take the time to deeply understand your struggles, strengths, needs, and goals. We customize your treatment plan to your specific situation in order to help you get the most out of therapy. We believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing depression symptoms, so we partner with you to learn what you need to feel supported.
Of course, learning coping skills is an essential part of fighting depression. At the same time, effective treatment is about more than just learning how to manage symptoms. Together, we can get to the root of your depression and identify what you need in order to feel better.
Ready to heal your depression and start living a more satisfying life? Learn more about each of our therapists here to discover who might be the best fit for you.
Our approach to depression therapy in NYC
Our team at NYC Therapeutic Wellness uses a variety of different approaches to help you gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and values. Each of our professional mental health providers has extensive training and education, and many use a combination of methods depending on your unique circumstances.
Here are some of the techniques we use in depression therapy.
• Person-centered psychotherapy. With this approach, your therapist will follow your lead. Of course, they offer their professional guidance and expertise, but they recognize that you know yourself best. Your therapist will use active listening skills to make you feel heard.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This approach to talk therapy focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. By shifting how you think, you can also change how you feel and act. Recognizing unhelpful thought patterns is a central component of CBT.
• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). People who struggle to manage their emotions can benefit from DBT. In this approach, you’ll learn how to sit with your emotions in a healthy, constructive way. You’ll also learn how to strengthen your relationships with others—and yourself.
• Psychodynamic therapy. In this form of therapy, you’ll discover how old patterns might be contributing to your depressed mood. This might include processing past trauma or difficult life experiences and discovering how they’ve shaped your thoughts and feelings.
FAQs about working with a depression therapist in New York City
How do I know if I need depression therapy?
We encourage anyone who is interested in therapy to reach out. Keep in mind that you don’t need an existing depression diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist. During your initial session, your therapist will conduct an assessment to determine what kind of mental health issue you’re struggling with.
If you’re not sure whether you have depression, here are some different types and the common symptoms associated.
• Major depressive disorder. During a major depressive episode, a person might experience symptoms such as low mood, hopelessness, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, trouble concentrating, changes in appetite or sleep, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
• Seasonal affective disorder. The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are similar to major depression. However, they occur in a season-specific pattern. For many people, symptoms pop up in the colder months, but others experience summertime SAD.
• Postpartum depression. Similarly, people with postpartum depression experience depression symptoms in the weeks to months following childbirth. This is different from the “baby blues,” which usually occur in the days directly following birth and resolve within a few weeks.
Remember, your experience of depression is valid regardless of whether you meet the criteria for a diagnosis. You deserve high-quality mental health care no matter what you’re going through.
Is it worth going to therapy for depression?
The short answer is yes: depression therapy is often completely worth it. As we talked about earlier, the benefits of therapy for depression are backed by hundreds of studies. Counseling can help improve your mood, provide support for navigating challenges, help you make positive changes, and teach you skills to live a happier, healthier life.
With that being said, it’s important to note that starting therapy is a personal decision. If you’re not ready right now, that’s okay. Additionally, you may need a higher level of care if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts, struggling with self-harm, or have other safety issues that need attention.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit their website.
How is depression treated?
There are a number of different therapeutic methods that can be used to treat depression. Our therapists use a variety of approaches, including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to help people heal from depression.
Other therapists might use different modalities like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), internal family systems therapy (IFS), or other approaches. Depending on your specific situation, you may also benefit from psychiatric medication to support your recovery. Your therapist will make clinical recommendations when you meet and can provide appropriate referrals when needed.
How long do people stay in therapy for depression?
Each person’s experience with therapy is different. Some people notice improvements after just a few sessions, while others may be in therapy for months or even years. Oftentimes, the journey is not linear. People may start and stop therapy as their life circumstances change or their mental health ebb and flow.
You’ll work directly with your therapist to create a treatment plan that’s tailored to your needs and goals. During your initial appointment, you’ll discuss the course of treatment and continue to check in about the plan throughout your time in therapy.
Learn how to manage your depression with our team of specialists in Midtown Manhattan & online
Depression can have many causes. We’re here to help you get to the bottom of it so you can remove the triggers and start getting your life back. It’s not hopeless (and you’re not helpless), even though we know it can feel that way sometimes. The fact that you’re reading this page (and you’ve made it so far) means you’re ready to take the first step toward healing. We’d love to partner with you.
So how do we start? Once you schedule an appointment, the first step is to share your story. Your counselor will provide a safe and judgment-free space for you to let it all out, no matter how big or small an issue might feel. Once we know what’s going on, we can start figuring out why and put a treatment plan in place to get you back where you want to be. It just takes one step at a time.
