Depression therapy in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa

The mornings that feel like too much before you even get up. The things you used to enjoy that now feel flat. You're not lazy and you're not failing, and you don't have to push through it alone.

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In person across the Valley or online across Arizona, and in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare.

11 therapists focus on depression

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✓As little as $0 with insurance

✓We reply within the hour during business hours

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You're not alone in this

Does any of this sound familiar?

✓Getting through an ordinary day takes everything you have

✓Things you used to enjoy just feel flat

✓Sleeping too much or too little, and never rested

✓Telling everyone you're "fine" when you're not

If you recognized yourself here, you're in the right place. Depression is common, and it's very treatable.

Insurance & cost

Covered, or affordable either way

We are in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, and we verify your benefits before your first session, for free. Prefer not to use insurance? Our self-pay rates are clear and posted up front.

See what you would pay Insurance & fees

✓We check your coverage and copay before you start

✓We go over what you can expect to pay

✓Self-pay welcome, with transparent rates

What to expect

Starting is simple

Reach out

A short form, or text or call. During business hours, we reply within an hour.

Get matched

We pair you with a therapist who fits.

Your first session

In person or online, at your pace.

Reach Out

Prefer to talk first? A free 15-minute consultation is available with any of our therapists, though most people simply start with a first session.

How we help

Evidence-based depression treatment

Depression is one of the most treatable things we see, and evidence-based therapy for depression helps many people, on its own or alongside medication. Approaches with decades of research behind them include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation, the practical work of taking small steps back toward what matters so mood can follow. Treating depression means understanding what keeps the low mood in place and shifting the patterns that feed it, at your pace, and your therapist checks in and adjusts with you.

Understanding depression

What depression really is

Depression is more than sadness or a hard week. It is a heaviness that settles in and touches your energy, sleep, focus, and interest in the things you used to enjoy. It can look like going quiet, canceling plans, feeling far from people even when they are right there, or a tiredness that sleep does not fix.

It is also one of the most treatable mental health concerns, and feeling it does not mean you are lazy or failing. Talk therapy is a first-line approach that helps many people find their footing again, on its own or alongside medication.

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What type of therapy is best for depression? ~~ Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest track record for depression, often paired with behavioral activation, the simple, well-researched practice of taking small steps back toward daily life so mood can follow. ACT and mindfulness-based approaches help too. Your therapist recommends a fit for your situation, not a script. ||| Can therapy help depression without medication? ~~ For many people, yes. For mild to moderate depression, talk therapy on its own helps a lot of people. When depression is more severe, therapy and medication together often work better than either alone. You do not have to decide now, and if medication might help, your therapist coordinates with a trusted prescriber. ||| How do I know if I need therapy for depression? ~~ A rough patch usually lifts on its own in a week or two. Depression tends to stick around most of the day, most days, and touches your sleep, energy, focus, and interest in things you normally enjoy. You do not have to be sure to reach out. ||| Does insurance cover depression therapy, and what does it cost? ~~ Often, yes. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare/Optum, so most people pay a copay set by their plan. We also offer transparent cash rates, and before your first session we verify your benefits and go over what you can expect to pay. ||| Can I do depression therapy online? ~~ Yes. We offer telehealth for clients located in Arizona, plus in-person care at our five Valley offices. Many people mix the two. ||| How soon can I get in? ~~ Our care team usually replies within an hour during business hours, 7 days a week, and most new clients have their first session within one business day. Telehealth often opens up soonest.

Depression therapy in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Mesa

Does any of this sound familiar?

Meet the therapists who focus on depression

Covered, or affordable either way

Starting is simple

Evidence-based depression treatment

What depression really is

Depression therapy questions, answered

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