Depression therapy
4 Best Depression Therapists in NYC
Why choose us for high-quality, in-network NYC depression therapy
We know starting therapy takes courage, especially when depression makes everything feel harder. That's why we focus on creating a supportive environment from the very first session. We carefully match you with a therapist who brings unique expertise in treating depression, ensuring you get care that's perfectly tailored to your needs and goals.
Our licensed therapists bring over 75,000 hours of clinical experience, combining deep insight with practical tools - helping you both understand depression's roots and develop daily strategies to manage its challenges. Through our blend of Psychodynamic Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help you map a path forward.
When depression makes it hard to see hope, we'll explore your experiences with compassion while building concrete skills to lift the fog. Together, we'll understand what triggers your depression, develop personalized coping techniques, and gradually rebuild your connection to life's meaning and joy.
As featured in:Here’s How to Start Therapy for Depression:
1. Fill out our contact form.
Share some information about you in the contact form below so that we can match you with the right therapist for your needs.
2. Book a free consultation.
After you fill out our form, have a low-pressure, 20-minute call with your therapist to make sure they are the right fit.
3. Get the care you deserve.
Schedule your first appointment today and start on your journey to feeling better right away.
Meet our top-rated NYC therapists for depression
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Julia guides emerging adults through the maze of college life and early career challenges. When depression makes everyday tasks feel overwhelming, she helps you break them down into manageable steps while building momentum toward your goals by forming new patterns. Together, you'll develop deeper self-awareness, uncover what's holding you back, and use behavioral activation to create practical routines that lift your mood and restore your energy.
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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Education: MA, Baruch College
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic
1. JULIA LAPLAZA, LMHC
2. Laina Mason, LCSW
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With over 15 years of experience, Laina specializes in guiding clients through trauma recovery, particularly sexual violence, and major life transitions. When depression leaves you feeling stuck and disconnected from life's pleasures, she helps you understand how thoughts shape emotions and behaviors, cultivating self compassion in you. Through proven techniques, she supports you in gradually reconnecting with activities that bring meaning and joy while developing balanced perspectives and reclaiming your sense of agency.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Education: MSW, University of Albany
Specialties: Sexual Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Modalities Used: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing
3. Allison Soss, LMHC
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Allie guides you through self-doubt, relationship challenges, and imposter syndrome toward greater emotional awareness of the underlying issues. When depression clouds your self-worth and life transitions feel overwhelming, she provides a warm, accepting environment to develop lasting coping skills. She helps you identify depression triggers and build a personalized toolkit for managing low moods. Together, you'll transform internal criticism into self-trust and learn to set boundaries for a healthier life.
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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Education: MA, Baruch College
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic
4. Johanna Bellorin, LMSW
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Johanna understands how major life changes—from immigration to breakups to post-college transitions—can leave you feeling stuck and disconnected. As a bilingual therapist, she helps young adults work through grief, cultural stress, and relationship challenges that contribute to depression, building emotional tools for meaningful growth.
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Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Education: Columbia University (MSW); University of Central Florida (BA)
Specialties: Cultural stress, life transitions, immigration challenges, grief, relationship patterns
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, grounding techniques, trauma-informed therapy
When another practice might be a better fit for your needs
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While we specialize in helping clients work through depression in scheduled sessions during business hours, we aren't equipped for emergency mental health crises or acute suicidal thoughts. If you're experiencing severe depression with thoughts of self-harm, we'll help connect you with crisis services better equipped to provide immediate support.
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Depression often has deep roots that take time to understand and heal. While we'll help you develop immediate coping strategies, our approach focuses on creating lasting change rather than temporary relief. If you're looking for short term therapy only, another practice might better suit your needs.
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Though we collaborate closely with psychiatrists and primary care providers, we focus exclusively on evidence-based talk therapy. If you're specifically seeking medication for depression, we can recommend trusted providers while working together on emotional and behavioral strategies.
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When depression is severe, it can make regular attendance feel overwhelming. While we understand this deeply, our approach works best when you can commit to consistent sessions. If you're not in a place to attend therapy regularly or engage in between-session practices, you might benefit from a different level of care first.
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While our foundation blends psychodynamic and CBT techniques, we believe treating depression requires flexibility. We draw from various evidence-based approaches to create personalized treatment plans. If you're seeking a strictly manual-based or single-method treatment for depression, another practice might be a better match.
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If your depression requires multiple sessions per week or intensive daily support, we can help connect you with excellent intensive outpatient programs or partial hospitalization programs better suited to provide that level of care.
FAQs about depression therapy
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A: If anything on this page resonated with you, you may be experiencing depression. Your therapist will ask you to complete a short questionnaire when you begin working together, which is backed by clinical research and will help indicate how severe your depression may be. Together, you and your therapist will identify goals for your work together.If anything on this page resonated with you, you may be experiencing depression. Your therapist will ask you to complete a short questionnaire when you begin working together, which is backed by clinical research and will help indicate how severe your depression may be. Together, you and your therapist will identify goals for your work together.
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A: Your therapist will work with you to help you uncover the root causes of your depression, how it shows up for you specifically in negative thought patterns, and specific coping skills to improve your daily life.
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A: Maybe, but that’s a decision you, your therapist, and your prescriber will talk about together. We might make recommendations but we will never push you to do anything you don’t want to do, and we will work with you in whatever capacity feels most aligned with how you want to approach your depression.