{"id":16116,"date":"2026-04-21T21:37:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/?page_id=16116"},"modified":"2026-05-28T23:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T23:13:35","slug":"depression-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/es\/services\/depression-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><section id=\"pix_section_intro\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_section vc_section_visible pix-intro-1 vc_custom_1743451883879 vc_section-o-content-middle vc_section-flex bg-gradient-primary\" data-section-name=\"\"><div class=\"fullpage-container\"><div class=\"pix-intro-img jarallax\" data-jarallax data-speed=\"0.8\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"jarallax-img pix-opacity-2\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_293099590-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pix-divider pix-bottom-divider\" data-style=\"style-dynamic\" style=\"bottom:-1px;\"><div class=\"pix-dividers-box\" >\n                    <svg class=\"pix-shape-dividers\"  viewbox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\">\n                        <defs><lineargradient id=\"divider-pix_section_intro-bottom-overlay-color-0\" x1=\"0%\" y1=\"0%\" x2=\"100%\" y2=\"0%\"><stop offset=\"0%\"   stop-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.5)\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\"   stop-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"\/><\/lineargradient><lineargradient id=\"divider-pix_section_intro-bottom-overlay-color-1\" x1=\"0%\" y1=\"0%\" x2=\"100%\" y2=\"0%\"><stop offset=\"0%\"   stop-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\"   stop-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.45)\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><path d=\"\" class=\"\" fill=\"url(#divider-pix_section_intro-bottom-overlay-color-0)\"><\/path><path d=\"\" class=\"\" fill=\"url(#divider-pix_section_intro-bottom-overlay-color-1)\"><\/path><path d=\"\" class=\"\" fill=\"#ffffff\"><\/path>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible vc_custom_1600954572083\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 text-center\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  vc_custom_1591253096968\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"el1674754285622-db3d3eb5-03cd\" class=\"mb-3 text-center  vc_custom_1776802841844\"><div class=\"d-inline-block\" style=\"max-width:700px;\"><h1 class=\"mb-32 pix-sliding-headline-2 animate-in font-weight-bold secondary-font\" data-anim-type=\"pix-sliding-text\" pix-anim-delay=\"500\" data-class=\"secondary-font text-white\" style=\"\"><span class=\"slide-in-container\"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-white\" style=\"transition-delay: 0ms;\">Depression&#32;<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"slide-in-container\"><span class=\"pix-sliding-item secondary-font text-white\" style=\"transition-delay: 150ms;\">Treatment&#32;<\/span><\/span> <\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><section data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_section vc_section_visible custom-responsive-153704857 vc_custom_1675273876315 vc_section-has-fill\" data-section-name=\"\"><div class=\"pix-divider pix-top-divider\" data-style=\"style-24\" style=\"top:-1px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\"  viewbox=\"0 0 300 130\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\"><g fill=\"#ffffff\"  ><polygon points=\"0 109.769452 300 49.8270893 300 130 0 130\"><\/polygon><\/g><g class=\"animate-in\" data-anim-type=\"fade-in-up\" data-anim-delay=\"300\"><g fill=\"url(#divider-34987-top-overlay-layer-1)\" transform=\"translate(0.0, 49.83)\"><polygon points=\"87.319394 25.82088 87.375 42.5187032 71.812 45.62088 71.8127561 62.3221129 0 77.0678507 0 76.6446398 71.4373125 62.0149568 71.437 45.69588 0 59.9394524 0 43.2679827\"><\/polygon><polygon points=\"256.3125 8.72 300 2.1931479e-17 300 16.5748991 256.3125 25.2852738\"><\/polygon><\/g><\/g><defs><lineargradient id=\"divider-34987-top-overlay-layer-1\" x1=\"0%\" y1=\"0%\" x2=\"100%\" y2=\"0%\"><stop offset=\"0%\"   stop-color=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.6)\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\"   stop-color=\"#e9ecef\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"pix-divider pix-bottom-divider\" data-style=\"style-9\" style=\"bottom:-1px;\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"100%\"  viewbox=\"0 0 1200 286\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\"><polygon fill=\"#f8f9fa\" points=\"0 280 1200 40 1200 286 0 286\"\/><defs><\/defs><\/svg><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  vc_custom_1675273838041\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776807273570\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><em>You are not alone \u2014 and you don&#8217;t have to feel this way forever.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible vc_custom_1689891450402\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776802862875\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Understanding Depression<\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Depression is more than feeling sad. It can make the simplest tasks feel impossible, drain your energy, and make it hard to see a way forward. You may feel disconnected from the people and activities you once loved. You may wonder if anything will ever feel different.<\/p>\n<p>We want you to know: it can feel different. Depression is one of the most treatable mental health conditions \u2014 and with the right support, real recovery is possible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"d-inline-block\" ><div class=\"tilt_big\"><div class=\"pix-img-el  vc_custom_1780009980991   text-center d-inline-block  w-100 rounded-xl\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img2 pix-img-elem rounded-xl  h-1002\" style=\"height:auto;\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1438741275-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  vc_custom_1689891618188\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"d-inline-block\" ><div class=\"tilt_big\"><div class=\"pix-img-el  vc_custom_1780009987345   text-center d-inline-block  w-100 rounded-xl\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img2 pix-img-elem rounded-xl  h-1002\" style=\"height:auto;\" width=\"7952\" height=\"5304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2.jpg 7952w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 7952px) 100vw, 7952px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2161680538-2.jpg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776802880927\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">You Are Not Alone<\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Depression affects millions of people every year, across every age, background, and walk of life. It is not a weakness, a character flaw, or something to push through on your own. It is a health condition \u2014 and like any health condition, it deserves proper care.<\/p>\n<p>At CLCHC, our therapists are experienced in helping patients navigate depression with compassion, skill, and evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible vc_custom_1776660037471 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"pix_element_overlay  bg-white\" style=\"pointer-events:none;position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;top:0;left:0;opacity:.8;\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Signs You May Be Experiencing Depression<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776802917896\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Everyone&#8217;s experience with depression looks a little different. Common signs include:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1778276495700\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Loss of interest in activities that used to bring you joy<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Changes in appetite or sleep patterns<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Fatigue and low energy, even with rest<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Difficulty concentrating or making decisions<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Withdrawing from family, friends, or social activities<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Thoughts of death, self-harm, or suicide<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach pain without a clear cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1778276516288\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">If you recognize yourself in these signs \u2014 even just a few of them \u2014 please reach out. You deserve support.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pix-photo-stack pix-img-n  vc_custom_1780009971383\"><div class=\"img-el\" ><div class=\"tilt\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"pix-lazy rounded-lg d-inline-block\" loading=\"lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-600x400.jpg 600w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/pixfort-core\/functions\/images\/loading.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1284192253-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-el\" ><div class=\"tilt\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"pix-lazy rounded-lg d-inline-block\" loading=\"lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-600x400.jpeg 600w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/pixfort-core\/functions\/images\/loading.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdobeStock_405197785-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"img-el\" ><div class=\"tilt\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"pix-lazy rounded-lg d-inline-block\" loading=\"lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-600x400.jpeg 600w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/pixfort-core\/functions\/images\/loading.webp\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_216611062-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 72px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776803404649\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">How We Help<\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1776803423800\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Our approach to depression treatment is whole-person and personalized. We take the time to understand what you&#8217;re going through, what has contributed to where you are, and what matters most to you in moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"d-inline-block\" ><div class=\"tilt_big\"><div class=\"pix-img-el  vc_custom_1780010002427   text-center d-inline-block  w-100 rounded-xl\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img2 pix-img-elem rounded-xl  h-1002\" style=\"height:auto;\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clchc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2264153516-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Depression Treatment In Mission Viejo California\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 text-left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 42px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1778276564294\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Individual Therapy<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>One-on-one sessions with a therapist can give you a safe space to explore your feelings, understand their roots, and develop practical tools for feeling better. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),\u00a0and other proven approaches to help you shift negative thought patterns and rebuild a more positive relationship with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1778276606251\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Integrated Care<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Because your mental and physical health are connected, <strong><u>our behavioral health team works closely with CLCHC&#8217;s medical providers<\/u><\/strong><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em> If medication may be appropriate as part of your care, we can help coordinate that conversation with your primary care provider. 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