Feeling "less than" or "not good enough," losing interest in things you used to enjoy, or simply feeling stuck. Therapy for depression can help you quiet the self-critic and rebuild momentum.
How we approach depression
Depression can make even small tasks feel heavy, and it often comes with harsh self-talk. Psychologists in the collective bring warmth and practical structure: understanding the patterns that keep you stuck, reconnecting with values, and taking small, doable steps.
We often draw on CBT to shift unhelpful thinking, ACT to reconnect with what matters, self-compassion practices to soften self-criticism, and behavioral activation to rebuild energy. Dr. Henry also works from a psychodynamic-relational approach, exploring how past experiences shape how you relate to yourself and others today.
Coping tools you can use between sessions
One tool we teach is the Levels of Self Care, an optional way to organize coping skills by how distressed you feel, from simple distraction to reaching out for support. You don't have to go in order: you can reach out for professional support at any time, and safety concerns always come first.
When to get help right away
If you are thinking about harming yourself or feel unsafe, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room. Therapy is not a crisis service.
Clinicians who offer depression therapy
Where we offer depression therapy
In person
- Depression therapy in Berkeley
- Depression therapy in Kensington
- Depression therapy in the East Bay
- Depression therapy in Marin
- Depression therapy in Sonoma
Online
- Online depression therapy in California
- Online depression therapy in New York
- Online depression therapy in Florida
- Online depression therapy in Virginia
- Online depression therapy in Hawaii
San Francisco residents can meet online or in person in the East Bay or Marin; in-person sessions in San Francisco are coming soon.
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Questions about depression therapy
Can therapy help if I'm also taking medication?
Yes. Therapy and medication are often used together. We're happy to coordinate with your prescriber with your written permission.
Do you offer online therapy for depression?
Yes, in California for all four psychologists, plus New York (Dr. Henry) and Florida, Hawaii and Virginia (Dr. Kassouf).
What does it cost?
Self-pay sessions range from $150 to $300. With Curative (in network) or UC Berkeley SHIP (billed at in-network rates), copays can be as low as $0 to $15 per session, depending on your plan.
Schedule your free consultation
Book in real time with any available clinician in the collective.