Depression therapy online throughout California
When everything feels heavy, you don't have to carry it alone.
Online therapy for adults dealing with low mood, loss of interest, exhaustion, or a sense that life has gone gray, with a warm, licensed therapist.
- Free consultation
- Licensed LMFT #102792
- Adjunct professor of psychology
- Online across California
Signs you may be dealing with depression
- Feeling sad, empty, or numb most days
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Low energy and constant tiredness
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Changes in appetite
- Trouble concentrating or deciding
- Pulling away from people
- Harsh self-criticism or guilt
How therapy helps with depression
Depression can make everything feel harder, including asking for help. Therapy offers a steady place to understand what is weighing on you and take small, realistic steps toward feeling more like yourself.
Ramin combines a warm, client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and he uses humor where it helps, because feeling better should not feel grim.
What we work on
Small steps, real change
What drains you, what lifts you, and why.
Notice and soften the inner critic.
Sleep, movement, and connection, one step at a time.
Relationships, interests, and goals that matter to you.
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Depression, stress, and burnout
Low mood often overlaps with burnout, grief, relationship strain, or big life changes. Therapy looks at the whole picture, not just the symptoms. Read Burnout at work: signs, causes, and what helps.
Getting help right away
If you are having thoughts of suicide or harming yourself, please reach out now: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time, or call 911 in an emergency. Therapy is a good next step once you are safe.
What to expect
Starting depression therapy
Reach out
A short text or call is enough. You don't need the right words.
Free consultation
Talk about how you have been feeling and what support would help.
Weekly sessions
Online sessions at a set time, so support is steady and predictable.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Ask during your free consultation.
Is therapy effective for depression?
Yes. Talk therapy, including CBT, is a well-established treatment for depression, and many people combine it with medication from a physician.
What if I am in crisis?
Please call or text 988 any time, or call 911 in an emergency. Therapy is not a crisis service.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
For many concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues, research has found video therapy to be comparable to in-person sessions. Many clients also find it easier to stay consistent when there is no commute.
Do you take insurance?
Sessions are private pay (out of network). During your free consultation you can ask about using out-of-network benefits with your insurance plan.
How much does therapy cost?
Individual sessions are $250 and couples sessions are $500. The first consultation is free. Sessions are private pay, and Ramin is an out-of-network provider.
Who can you see?
Because Ramin is licensed in California, he can see clients who are located in California at the time of the session, anywhere in the state, from San Diego to the Bay Area.
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Other ways I can help
Free consultation
Feeling better can start with one conversation.
A free, confidential consultation with Ramin to talk about what you are going through.
- Licensed LMFT #102792
- Adjunct professor of psychology
- Online across California