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Depression Therapists Available in San Bernardino

This page is for people in San Bernardino looking for online therapists who work with depression. Use the listings to compare therapists’ specialisms, treatment approaches, and communication styles. Check whether they mention evidence-based methods for depression, experience with your age group or background, and whether they offer short- or longer-term work. All therapists listed are licensed in California; a California license covers the whole state, so physical location inside California is not a barrier to working with them online.

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  1. 1. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression

    Continue with Shawn Online sessions
  2. 2. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT helping with stress and grief

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression

    Continue with Cheryl Online sessions
  3. 3. Linda Alcala, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Linda Online sessions
  4. 4. Janice Snyder, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Janice Online sessions
  5. 5. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    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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  6. 6. Federico Godina, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW specializing in stress and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Federico Online sessions
  7. 7. Abbe Goodman, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Abbe Online sessions
  8. 8. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions
  9. 9. Sophia Dyer, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Sophia Online sessions
  10. 10. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, German · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Continue with Christiane Online sessions
  11. 11. John Hammond, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LMFT with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with John Online sessions
  12. 12. Keith Chilton, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Keith Online sessions
  13. 13. Joseph Tillman, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    LCSW with 40 years supporting emotional healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Continue with Joseph Online sessions
  14. 14. Claudia Santiago, LCSW

    12 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions
  15. 15. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    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)

    Continue with Stacey Online sessions

About depression therapy for people in San Bernardino

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 San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino

San Bernardino has a population of about 222,101. 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 a therapist on this page if I’m mainly dealing with depression symptoms?

Look for therapists who list depression, mood disorders, or related therapies in their profiles. Compare their stated approaches, such as CBT or interpersonal therapy, and note any mention of relapse prevention or crisis planning. Also check whether they work with your age group and preferred session format. Use initial consultations to see if their style fits your needs.

Can an online therapist help with severe or persistent depression?

Online therapy can address many aspects of severe or persistent depression, including medication coordination, safety planning, and skill-building. Confirm that a therapist has experience with higher-risk presentations and ask how they manage crises and coordinate care with local emergency services or prescribers. They can explain limits of online care during a first contact.

What should I compare about communication and session format when contacting therapists from this directory?

Compare whether therapists offer video, phone, messaging, or a mix. Note how they describe session length, frequency, and whether they use structured homework or tools. Ask about their preferred communication for between-session support and typical response timeframes. These details affect how well the therapy fits your routine and expectations.

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