Depression Therapists Available in Anaheim
This page lists therapists who work with depression and are available to clients in Anaheim. It is for people in Anaheim looking for licensed California clinicians who offer online therapy for low mood, major depressive disorder, or recurring depressive episodes. Compare each therapist’s approach, specialisms, therapy modalities, and client fit. Note that a California license covers the whole state, so a clinician’s physical city does not limit who they can serve. Use credentials, descriptions, and stated specialties to find therapists whose style and experience match what you need.
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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. 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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3. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. 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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5. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy
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6. 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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7. Dr. Cheryl Mims, LCSW
Steady support for anxiety, grief, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Bipolar · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. 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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9. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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11. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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13. 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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14. Christine Piddington, LCSW
Support for grief, stress, and life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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15. 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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About depression therapy for people in Anaheim
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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim
Anaheim has a population of about 346,824. 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 treat depression?
Look at the therapist’s described approaches (CBT, ACT, psychodynamic, etc.), experience with depression specifically, and any stated focus like perinatal depression or chronic depression. Consider their explanations of session structure and how they measure progress. Read client-focused language to see whose style feels like a good match before you reach out for an initial conversation.
What questions should I ask a potential depression therapist in an initial call?
Ask about their experience treating depression, typical course of therapy, how they handle risk or crises, and any tools they use for monitoring symptoms. Ask about session length and frequency, whether they collaborate with prescribers if medication is involved, and what steps they take if your symptoms change or worsen.
Are there therapy approaches shown to help different types of depression?
Different approaches suit different presentations. Cognitive behavioral therapy is often used for negative thought patterns, interpersonal therapy targets relationship-related triggers, and behavioral activation focuses on activity and routine. Some therapists blend methods. Review a therapist’s stated modalities to find one that aligns with the type of depression and the changes you want to make.
Other reasons people in Anaheim look for a therapist
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