Depression Therapists Available in Irvine
This page is for people in Irvine looking for online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists’ training areas, therapeutic approaches, and who they typically see — for example age groups or co-occurring issues. You can also check whether they list special experience with mood disorders, medication coordination, or crisis planning. All therapists here are licensed in California; a state licence lets them work with clients across California, so a therapist’s physical location within the state is not a barrier to working with you in Irvine.
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1. 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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2. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT
California LMFT helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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3. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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4. 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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5. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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6. Karen Ann Marshalleck, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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7. Cynthia "Cindi" Christiansen, LMFT
LMFT supporting stress and relationship recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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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. 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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10. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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11. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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12. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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13. John Hammond, LMFT
California LMFT with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
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14. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT
California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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15. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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About depression therapy for people in Irvine
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 Irvine 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 Irvine
Irvine has a population of about 307,670. 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
Can an online therapist licensed in California treat depression for someone living in Irvine?
Yes. A California licence covers the whole state, so licensed therapists listed here can work with clients in Irvine. When you compare profiles, look for mentions of depression, treatment approaches like CBT or interpersonal therapy, and whether they have experience with any co-occurring issues you have.
How do I choose a therapist who specialises in treatment-resistant or recurring depression?
Look for therapists who note experience with chronic, recurrent, or treatment-resistant depression. Review their described approaches, like evidence-based therapies, skills for relapse prevention, and collaboration with prescribers. You can also check whether they mention working with complex histories or long-term care plans.
What practical differences should I compare between therapists who treat depression online?
Compare therapeutic approaches, stated areas of expertise, population focus (teens, adults, older adults), and whether they note experience with related issues like anxiety, trauma, or substance use. Also check session formats they describe and any notes about how they handle crisis or urgent concerns.
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