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Depression Therapists Available in Elk Grove

This page is for people in Elk Grove looking for online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists by their approaches, specialisms, and how they describe working with depression. Check whether they list experience with mood disorders, age groups they treat, and any methods they use that match your needs. All therapists listed are licensed in California, and a California license covers the whole state, so being available to clients in Elk Grove is the same as being available to clients anywhere in California.

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  1. 1. 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

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  2. 2. 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

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  3. 3. Shawn Strohfus, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Shawn Strohfus, LCSW for stress and mood

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

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  4. 4. 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

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  5. 5. Mark Saverino, LCSW

    35 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief

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

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  6. 6. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change

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

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  7. 7. Lynn Vinson, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW for adult mental health

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

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

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  8. 8. 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

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  9. 9. Sheryl Cook, CA Psychologist

    36 years in practice · English · Female

    California psychologist for stress and life changes

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

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  10. 10. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience

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

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  11. 11. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

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

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  12. 12. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  13. 13. William Money, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships

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

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  14. 14. 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)

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  15. 15. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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About depression therapy for people in Elk Grove

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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove

Elk Grove has a population of about 176,124. 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 can I tell which therapists on this page focus specifically on depression?

Look for therapists who mention mood disorders, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, or depressive episodes in their profiles. Also compare their described approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, or behavioural activation, and note whether they mention working with severity levels, comorbid anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.

Can I see a therapist here if I’m already taking antidepressant medication?

Yes. Many therapists work alongside medication prescribers. When you compare profiles, check whether therapists note collaboration with psychiatrists or primary care providers. Mention your current medication and prescriber when you contact a therapist so you can discuss how therapy and medication will be coordinated in your care plan.

Are these online therapists a good option for crisis or emergency situations?

Online therapy is generally for ongoing care rather than immediate crisis management. If you are in immediate danger or having suicidal thoughts, contact local emergency services or crisis resources first. Use this directory to find therapists for scheduled therapy and follow-up care once immediate safety is addressed.

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