Depression Therapy in Newport Beach
Compassionate Care from a Licensed Psychologist in Newport Beach and Across Orange County
Depression isn’t just feeling sad, it can feel empty and lonely.
Depression: Feeling like something essential is missing
How to Know when it’s Depression?
Common Symptoms of Depression:
Feeling sad, irritable, or hopeless
Losing interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed
Changes in appetite like eating too much or not eating enough
Not sleeping enough, or sleeping too much
Decreased energy or increased tiredness or fatigue
Lacking energy
Feeling worthless or very guilty
Trouble concentrating, being forgetful, and/or difficulty making decisions
Diagnosing Depression:
We start by getting to know you and how depression is impacting your everyday life. Through a thoughtful and collaborative assessment, we uncover the challenges you're facing and identify what matters most to you. This helps us create a personalized treatment plan that supports your healing and growth.
Treatment for Depression
In-person or online through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for anyone living in California
At Welcome in Psychology Group, we offer compassionate, evidence-based treatment for depression for adults (18+) to increase hope and improve well-being.
Depression can touch every aspect of life, often in ways that feel overwhelming or hard to describe. For some, it might show up as a heavy sadness, a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, or difficulty concentrating. For others, depression can increase or decrease sleep, cause aches, fatigue, or persistent headaches. These experiences can make even small tasks feel monumental. But there is a path forward. Through collaborative, evidence-based treatment, we work with you to understand how depression is affecting your life—and to help you rebuild connection, energy, and a renewed sense of who you are.
Whether you’re struggling with persistent sadness, fatigue, irritability, or a loss of interest in daily activities, our psychologists are here to support you on a personalized path toward healing.
The Process
1. Consultation
A low-pressure first conversation to understand your experiences, challenges, and therapy goals.
2. Assessment
In the initial sessions, we ask targeted questions to understand your mood, stress, relationships, sleep, and work.
3. Tailored Plan
A custom roadmap for therapy that fits your life—realistic, practical and aligned with what matter most to you.
4. Therapy Sessions
Therapy sessions give you a confidential space to talk honestly and learn evidence-based techniques to improve your mental health and well-being .
5. Review Progress
We regularly check in on what’s improving and what still feels hard, adjusting the approach so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Connect with a Depression Therapist in Newport Beach
You don’t have to face depression alone—our dedicated Newport Beach psychologists are here to help you navigate the process with care and expertise. Take the first step by contacting a specialist in depression treatment today.
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Ben Tabak, PhD
Dr. Ben Tabak is a licensed psychologist in Newport Beach specializing in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients find relief and long-term balance.
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Naomi Tabak, PhD, ABPP
Dr. Naomi Tabak is a board-certified licensed psychologist in Newport Beach providing CBT and mindfulness-based therapy to create meaningful change.
FAQs
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Sessions are 50 minutes.
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We charge $300 for a 50 minute therapy session.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost.
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We accept credit cards, debit cards, and direct ACH bank transfers.
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As Out-Of-Network Providers, we do not accept insurance. However, we are happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance if you receive any benefits from Out-Of-Network providers.
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We require 24 hours notice for cancellations to avoid being charged.
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We do not prescribe medication, but can provide you with referrals to exemplary local psychiatrists.
Let’s get going. Welcome in.
Welcome in Psychology Group offers in-person therapy in Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Laguna Niguel, and all of Orange County. We also offer online therapy for residents throughout the state of California. Please contact us with any questions about therapy or our process!