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11,186 people sought depression counseling help in California in the last year

Discover how starting depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Depression counseling

What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.

How does depression counseling work?

Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

  • Consistent low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
  • Withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
  • Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Thousand Oaks, CA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.

How much does depression counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Need more help deciding?

Depression is a common mood disorder that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Millions of people experience persistent sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, and other symptoms of depression that can make day-to-day life overwhelming. Many who suffer from depression think they are just sad or down, or that they should “get over it” on their own. But depressive disorders are serious mental health conditions that can be treated and overcome with the guidance of a trained professional.

At Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA, help is available. Our professional staff of trained and experienced mental health professionals can step in to help you manage your symptoms. We can meet with you, assess your situation, and create a customized treatment plan to help move you forward. Contact us today to start your road to recovery.

What Are Common Symptoms of Depression?

Depression can look different for different people but there are a number of common depression symptoms. Some of them include:

  • Overwhelming sadness, hopelessness, and despair
  • Self-imposed isolation and/or acute loneliness
  • Increased levels of anxiety
  • An increase or loss in appetite
  • A significant change in weight
  • A lack of energy
  • Substance abuse to cope with daily life
  • Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of self-harm

Common Depressive Disorders

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it may indicate that you are suffering from a depressive disorder. Different mood disorders can lead to different kinds of symptoms, for example:

  • Major depressive disorder: Those with major depressive disorder often experience extreme sadness, tiredness, exhaustion, or lack of interest in daily activities for more than two weeks. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
  • Persistent depressive disorder: This disorder is typically characterized by symptoms similar to major depressive disorder though they can be less severe and can last for two years or more.
  • Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by moods that fluctuate from manic highs to depressive lows.
  • Postpartum depression: This disorder is sometimes experienced by new mothers in the weeks and months following childbirth. Symptoms include sadness, exhaustion, and difficulty connecting emotionally to the new baby.

At Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA we are ready to help you on the road to a brighter, happier life. Our staff of licensed mental health professionals is experienced in treating different forms of depression. Give us a call to schedule an appointment, either in-person or online, with one of our licensed professionals.

Can Depression Therapy Benefit Me?

When you choose to reach out for help and make an appointment, your Thriveworks provider will meet with you to assess your situation, goals, and concerns and will develop a treatment plan customized for you.

This treatment plan may include some kind of talk therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves examining certain thought patterns that may be negatively affecting your emotions, behaviors, and interactions. Other forms of therapy may include psychoanalysis, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy.

Treatment for mood disorders may also involve medication that can be prescribed for you and monitored by a Thriveworks psychiatric provider.

Meet With a Therapist at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA

If you are struggling with symptoms of depression, consider working with a counselor or therapist at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our qualified, compassionate staff is skilled in treating depression and is ready to meet with you to begin your journey to a better life.

New clients often have the opportunity to meet with a provider within the same week as scheduling. We offer weekend and evening appointments and online counseling, and many different insurance plans are available. We also offer phone and email access to your provider in between sessions.

When you’re ready to leave depression behind, consider reaching out to us at Thriveworks in Thousand Oaks, CA. We are ready to help.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Thousand Oaks therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Program

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Program

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

  • Imperial Health Plan of California

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Self-pay costs at Thousand Oaks
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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So far everything has been great-exactly what I needed
Deborah Mar 2025
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I have always felt a genuine warmth and care from Kathryn. I appreciate everything she says. She considers my faith and comfort zone to best help me.
Becky Mar 2025
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She was attentive and made my first appointment very comfortable.
Rekha Mar 2025
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Sara Lewis was very helpful and gave great advice and tips I would definitely reach out again if needed
Sergio Mar 2025
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Excellent, caring, encouraging and empathetic help. I am so grateful for this amazing provider. She has gone above and beyond all my expectations.
Susan Mar 2025
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Kathy is the fifth therapist I've had in 3 years. She is empathetic, insightful, kind, nonjudgmental, and compassionate. I am my best self today because she continually provides the safest of spaces for me to process whatever I'm going through. Fifth time's the charm, apparently. I'm so grateful to work with Kathy.
Read more Kathy is the fifth therapist I've had in 3 years. She is empathetic, insightful, kind, nonjudgmental, and compassionate. I am my best self today because she continually provides the safest of spaces for me to process whatever I'm going through. Fifth time's the charm, apparently. I'm so grateful to work with Kathy.
Maria Mar 2025
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I appreciate how Fernando listen attentively to everything I share with him and helps me make sense of a lot of things, always in a very professional and kind way.
Adriana Mar 2025
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The ability to speak my mind and not be judged.
Patricia Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Thousand Oaks is located at the intersection of Camino Dos Rios and W Hillcrest Rd – this can be accessed easily from Ventura Fwy. We share a building with Edward Jones, and our building is located right next door to KnowledgeLens's building.

Phone number

(805) 262-8291

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • English
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