Depression Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks
This page is for people in Thousand Oaks seeking online therapy for depression. It lists licensed California therapists who offer remote care to clients in Thousand Oaks. Compare clinicians by their specialties, therapy approaches, session format (video, phone, messaging), and whether they mention work with depression. A California license covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in California does not prevent a therapist from working with you. Use the profiles to find therapists whose experience and approach match your needs before reaching out to ask about fit and availability.
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1. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC
Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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2. Eugene Yamamoto, LCSW
California LCSW for stress and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Coaching
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
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)
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4. William Money, LMFT
Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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5. Sheila Owens, LCSW
Supportive therapy for change and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Bipolar · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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6. Christopher Lum, LCSW
Works with Addictions · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue
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7. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression
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8. Katherine Eldean, LMFT
Katherine Eldean, California LMFT focused on relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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9. Dr. Malcolm Stanislaus, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for trauma and coaching
Works with Trauma and abuse · Depression · Coaching
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10. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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11. Alejandro Holguin, LCSW
Compassionate, evidence-based support for lasting emotional balance
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Abbe Goodman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Eating · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Deborah Perez, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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About depression therapy for people in Thousand Oaks
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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has a population of about 126,966. 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 know which therapist is a good fit for treating my depression?
Look for therapists who list depression as a primary focus, describe specific approaches (CBT, IPT, behavioral activation), and note experience with issues like low mood, loss of interest, or suicidal thoughts. Read bios for treatment style and values. Contact a few to ask about their approach to depression, session length, and how they measure progress.
Can I work with a therapist who is not physically near Thousand Oaks?
Yes. Therapists on this page are licensed in California and can work with clients anywhere in the state, including Thousand Oaks. Location within California is not a barrier for online therapy. Confirm directly with a therapist that they are accepting new remote clients in Thousand Oaks before scheduling a first session.
What should I ask a therapist about suicide or severe depressive symptoms before starting?
Ask whether they have experience assessing and managing suicidal risk, how they handle safety planning, and what steps they take if you need urgent care between sessions. Also ask about crisis resources, coordination with local emergency services, and whether they will involve family or other supports when necessary.
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