Depression Therapists Available in Downey
This page is for people in Downey looking for online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, specialisms, and communication styles so you can find someone who fits your needs. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a California license covers the whole state, so being in Downey is not a barrier to working with any of them. Look at therapy modalities, experience with depression, and whether they offer short-term or longer-term work to decide who to contact for a consultation.
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1. Alexander Schwarz, LMFT
California LMFT helping people navigate stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coping with life changes
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2. Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT
Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT - Relationship and trauma therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
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3. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT
Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance
Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
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4. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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5. Elena Balashova-Shamis, CA Psychologist
California psychologist with integrative expertise
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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6. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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7. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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8. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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9. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for adult clients
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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10. Leslie Patt, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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11. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT
California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Romeo Flora-Gomez, LCSW
Licensed LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and relationship health
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW
Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
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15. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
Support for change, coping, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About depression therapy for people in Downey
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Downey can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,997 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Downey
Downey has a population of about 114,355. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
How do I choose between therapists who list depression as a specialty?
Look at the treatment approaches they use for depression, such as CBT, interpersonal therapy, or behavioral activation. Check whether they mention working with co-occurring issues like anxiety or sleep problems. Consider the therapist’s stated experience with your age group or life stage, and read profiles to see whose language and values feel like a good fit before reaching out.
Can an online therapist help if I’m having intense depressive episodes or suicidal thoughts?
Therapists who work online may support people through depressive episodes, but you should clarify safety practices and emergency procedures during an initial contact. If you are in immediate danger or have active suicidal intent, call local emergency services or a crisis line right away. Ask a prospective therapist how they handle crises and local resources in your area.
Will my therapist understand depression related to work, family, or medical issues?
Many therapists list specific contexts they commonly treat, such as workplace stress, relationship difficulties, caregiving burdens, or chronic illness. Read therapist profiles for mention of those areas. If it’s not clear, ask them directly about their experience with your particular situation and how they adapt treatment for related life stressors.
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