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What type of therapy is used for depression?

If you or a loved one are experiencing sympotoms of depression, your therapist may employ a few different modalities of therapy for treatment.


There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for depression.

During your first appointment, your therapist will go over what brought you into therapy, how you’ve been struggling, if you have any unhealed traumas, and where you’re feeling stuck. After this, the two of you will discuss your options for treatment. 

What are the best therapy options for depression?

Together, you and your therapist can create an individualized treatment plan customized to meet you where you are. A few of the best modalities of treatment are:

  • EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitation and Reprocessing Therapy
  • DBT – Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Progressive Approach
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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How to get started with counseling

We’ll start by arraging a free phone consultation with you an one of our trusted thereapist. You'll briefly discuss your needs and decide if you'd like to process with booking a session. Many clients opt for a combination of online and in-office sessions; others choose one or the other as their schedule demands - we offer both to suit your needs!

We offer online therapy to Arizona residents and in-person therapy for those in the Scottsdale are - and we are currently accepting new clients.

Take the first step today...

At Claibourne Counseling, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment – we’re here to help when you’re ready!