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Find a licensed, caring depression specialist on Klarity. Choose from top-rated licensed providers for an initial online consultation, ongoing support, and unlimited messaging.
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You’re unique. You deserve treatment from a provider committed to you. That’s why you can find depression treatment online from a specialist on Klarity and access:
From a licensed, board-certified healthcare professional.
Through depression treatment tailored to you.*
online or in-person that’s affordable and supportive.*
*Your provider will discuss treatment options with you, which may or may not include medication and/or therapy. If both therapy and medication are recommended, you’ll see a different provider for each service.
Types of depression include major depression, persistent depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression with psychosis, bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and others.
Symptoms common across types of depression that a treatment plan can help include:
Depression left untreated is more than a mood issue, it’s a potentially dangerous, chronic condition. If you have symptoms of depression, please seek treatment. You can talk with a provider on Klarity in as little as 24 hours.
There’s no one depression test online or in-person used to diagnose depression in adults. A medical or mental healthcare professional will assess your symptoms during a visit and ask:
Typically, if you feel sad or hopeless and/or have a loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy for most of the day every day for 2 weeks or more, you’ll get a depression diagnosis.
Even if you aren’t diagnosed with depression, you can still benefit from therapy.
Your provider’s recommended treatment may or may not include medication.
A combination of medications, counseling, and other interventions is typically recommended to treat anxiety.
Licensed medical professionals on Klarity work with you to create a plan for depression treatment online or in person — a plan tailored to you. As part of your plan, your provider may recommend:
Psychotherapy alone works well for mild to moderate depression. More severe depression is often treated with medication and counseling. Find providers on Klarity for both.
Your provider’s recommended treatment may or may not include medication.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Common SSRI medications
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
Common SNRI medications
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Common TCA medications
Therapy and counseling help people with depression understand the causes of their symptoms and learn to manage the daily challenges of depression, including symptoms not fully resolved with medication.
Psychotherapy alone can work well for mild to moderate depression. The most common forms of therapy for depression include:
Providers on the Klarity include caring, licensed PAs, MDs, NPs, LPCs, LMHCs, LCSWs, and more trained in treating depression with medication or therapy.
Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: California, Florida, Maine
With over 17 years of diverse medical experience shaped by her military family background, Linda has gained expertise across a spectrum of fields including family practice, women’s and adolescent health, mental health & addictions, brain health, and more. Her specialization in depression treatment, functional & integrative medicine has reinforced her belief that every facet of life is crucial to achieving a fulfilling and healthy existence.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: New Mexico, Texas, New York
As a doctorate-prepared board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Lori completed her doctorate in nursing practice at Walden University and her graduate degrees at both Purdue University and Texas Tech University. Due to being double board certified and working in both Internal medicine and Psychiatry, Lori is well rounded to provide care to a diverse population. She has a large amount of experience in testing and treating depression throughout the lifespan.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Licensed in: Florida
As a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Christine has a wealth of knowledge to draw from to provide care. Christine graduated Summa Cum Laude from Maryville University and has worked 23 years in the field of psychiatry, 35 years of total nursing experience. Christine has worked with all ages in assessing, diagnosing, and treating depression. She has also worked with clients who have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
Providers on Klarity are licensed, board-certified, and offer a personalized approach to your unique depression treatment needs. See detailed profiles for each provider and find an approach that’s best for you. (Costs for treatment options may vary.)
Your journey to reduced depression symptoms starts with an initial consultation. Your provider will work with you to recommend the right depression treatment for you and that may or may not include prescription medication and/or counseling.
Your initial depression consultation is just the beginning. You and your provider will follow up to make sure you’re doing okay and are reaching your goals. You stay on track with ongoing support from your provider(s) and medication refills if needed.
If you have questions or need assistance, the Klarity Patient Support team is there to help. Along with your provider, they’re committed to making sure you have the best care and support throughout treatment.
The most common treatment option for depression is both medication and behavioral therapy or psychoeducation.
A combination of medication and therapy is considered ideal for treating moderate to severe depression. Medication isn’t recommended for mild depression, which can be treated successfully with therapy alone. Your provider will recommend the best treatment plan for you based on their assessment of your symptoms.
Whether your provider recommends medication alone, therapy alone, or both, you can find a provider to prescribe and manage depression medications on Klarity as well as a licensed, caring counselors who offers therapy and psychoeducation. And you can always find and talk to a therapist any time you want whether your prescribing provider has you on medication or not.
Behavioral therapy(aka counseling) involves working with a therapist to develop strategies for coping with and managing your symptoms of depression. This can include techniques to help you learn to engage more in activities that bring you joy and less in those that contribute to your depression.
On Klarity, you can find licensed providers who offer caring and affordable behavior therapy for depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Depression can be a temporary or chronic condition. For chronic depression, treatment is usually ongoing because you may need to take medication throughout your life. Counseling or behavioral therapy may have a shorter course as you learn coping mechanisms and life skills that you can use for years or your lifetime.
Finding the right depression specialist involves looking for a licensed professional with experience diagnosing and treating depression with either medication or therapy. Recommendations from your primary care doctor, friends, and family, online reviews, and interviewing a provider before or during your initial consultations can help you find the right provider for your needs.
You can get an initial consultation, online therapy sessions, and ongoing medication management from providers trained in treating and managing depression, online through an online telehealth platform, such as Klarity.
Licensed professionals, like those on Klarity, can prescribe medications for depression in online appointments if they determine you need medication. Prescriptions can be sent to and filled by your local pharmacy for delivery or pick up or an online pharmacy that ships your medication to your address.
Many insurance plans cover in-person and online depression treatment. It’s best to check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.
Sources
National Library of Medicine, Depression: Learn More — Treatments for depression, Jun. 2020, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279282/
NHS, Overview – Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/medicines-and-psychiatry/ssri-antidepressants/overview/
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