Lakeside Behavioral Health provides one-on-one therapy for adults with depression at our St. Louis office and through telehealth in Missouri and Illinois. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals.
How Individual Therapy Treats Depression
Individual therapy for depression provides a private, structured environment to address the thought patterns, behaviors, and relational dynamics that maintain depressive symptoms.
What therapy includes:
- CBT: identify and challenge negative thought patterns maintaining depression
- DBT: build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills
- Psychodynamic therapy: explore how past experiences contribute to current mood
- Behavioral activation: gradually re-engage with activities that build momentum
- Between-session exercises: mood tracking, thought records, activity scheduling
Signs Therapy May Be Right for Your Depression
Consider individual therapy if:
- Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or social withdrawal
- Depression affects your work performance and relationships
- You want to address underlying patterns, not just manage symptoms with medication
- Medication alone has not been sufficient
- You are newly experiencing symptoms or have managed depression for years
What to Expect at Lakeside
Your first session is an intake assessment (45 to 50 minutes) covering symptoms, history, and goals.
The ongoing therapy process:
- Weekly 45- to 50-minute sessions
- In-person at St. Louis office or via telehealth (MO and IL)
- Measurable treatment goals tracked throughout
- Between-session exercises to practice skills in daily life
- Coordination with Lakeside psychiatry, IOP, or TMS if needed
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside offers integrated mental health care with therapy, psychiatry, IOP, and TMS under one organization.
Key advantages:
- Licensed therapists specializing in depression and mood disorders
- CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic approaches available
- In-person (St. Louis) and telehealth (MO and IL)
- Direct coordination with Lakeside psychiatry and TMS teams
- TRICARE and most major insurance accepted
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your intake.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS