clarity clinic

Leading Clinical Depression Treatment & Diagnosis Clinic in Chicago

We understand the impact major depression disorder can have on your life, and are dedicated to providing effective treatment solutions. Our psychiatrists and therapists use a combination of advanced diagnostic tools and evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help you navigate your path to recovery. Whether you're struggling with the first signs of depression or seeking ongoing support for managing depression, we are here to offer the help and compassion you need.
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What is Depression?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a mood disorder that is characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness, emptiness, or a lack of interest in external stimuli (social activities, events, interactions with others). To be diagnosed with clinical depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.

Depression is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition that can profoundly affect every aspect of your life. At our mental health clinic, we recognize the deep impact clinical depression can have on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Our treatment approach is grounded in empathy and compassion, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can openly explore your feelings. We are dedicated to offering the most effective depression treatments, tailored to meet your individual needs.

Depression Symptoms and Signs

Here are the main symptoms and signs of depression according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a reference manual used by health care professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

  • Persistent Depressed Mood: Experiencing a depressed or low mood for most of the day, nearly every day, lasting at least two weeks.
  • Loss of Interest: Exhibiting little to no interest in all or most activities or tasks that were previously enjoyed.
  • Changes in Appetite and Weight: Experiencing a significant decrease in appetite and/or noticeable weight loss or gain.
  • Sleep Disturbances: Facing difficulties with sleeping, either struggling with insomnia or sleeping excessively.
  • Fatigue: Feeling a pervasive lack of energy and constant tiredness.
  • Feelings of Worthlessness: Suffering from intense feelings of low self-worth or undue guilt.
  • Lack of Concentration: Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, or remaining focused.
  • Suicidal Thoughts: Experiencing recurrent thoughts of death or suicide, including specific plans or previous attempts.

Depression in Children

Children and teens can also be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, often displaying many of the same symptoms as adults. However, in younger individuals, depression may manifest differently, with additional depression symptoms such as heightened anger and irritability. These emotional responses can be more pronounced and are key indicators of depression in younger age groups.

Depression Testing and Diagnosis

A diagnosis for major depressive disorder or other depressive disorders requires an evaluation by a licensed clinician such as a psychiatrist or psychologist who specializes in depressive disorders.

At Clarity Clinic, our psychiatrists and therapists specialize in depression treatment and assessments for individuals of all ages–from children and teens to adults. Our comprehensive approach includes evaluating the severity, duration, and frequency of depression symptoms.

We also focus on ruling out differential diagnoses to ensure that we tailor the most effective treatment plan for each patient.

Depression Treatment and Therapy

Effective depression treatment often involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Our mental health clinic has experienced therapists and psychiatrists that specialize in managing clinical depression (major depressive disorders) by guiding clients toward the most appropriate treatments.

Our comprehensive approach includes both pharmacological interventions and non-pharmacological methods, tailored to reduce depression symptoms and improve overall well-being. Each treatment plan is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible care in their journey toward recovery.

Personalized Depression Treatment Plan

Just as each individual is unique, so everyone's journey through depression. Our experienced depression therapists work closely with you to develop a personalized depression treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals:

  • Understanding Your Triggers: Together, we identify the triggers that contribute to your depression and develop strategies to manage and cope with them.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns, fostering healthier ways of thinking and responding to stressors.
  • Mindfulness and Stress Reduction: Learn mindfulness techniques to ground yourself in the present moment and manage stress, promoting emotional well-being.
  • Emotion Regulation: Develop skills to manage and regulate intense emotions, empowering you to navigate challenges with resilience.

Comprehensive Therapy for Depression

Our therapy for depression integrates a range of therapeutic approaches proven to alleviate depression symptoms and promote overall well-being:

  • Individual Therapy: One-on-one depression therapy sessions provide a confidential and supportive space to explore the underlying causes of your depression and develop coping strategies.
  • Group Therapy: Group therapy allows you to connect with peers who understand your experience in a group setting, sharing insights, learning from each other, and building a sense of community.

Medication Management for Depression Treatment

Our psychiatrists are committed to providing a precise diagnosis and specialized medication management for clients undergoing pharmacological treatment for clinical depression (depressive disorders). By carefully selecting and adjusting medications, we address the unique needs of each individual to enhance the effectiveness of their treatment.

Combining medication management with psychotherapy (talk therapy) has consistently shown to be highly effective in reducing depression symptoms and improving overall functioning.

Get Treated For Clinical Depression in Chicago

Discover the best psychiatrists and therapists near you for depression at Clarity Clinic. With multiple convenient locations throughout Chicago (Loop, River North, Arlington Heights, Lakeview Belmont, Lakeview Broadway, Mokena, and Evanston), we specialize in both depression treatment and diagnostic testing.

Our team of highly qualified mental health professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our mental health clinic uses a comprehensive approach that combines the latest in medical treatments with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you manage your depression symptoms and reclaim your life.

Whether you're seeking initial diagnosis or ongoing support, our clinics are equipped to assist you every step of the way on your journey toward recovery. We provide TMS for depression, PHP and IOP programs for depression, talk therapy, group therapy, and even child and adolescent therapy for depression.

If you’ve noticed signs of depression, book a consultation with Clarity Clinic, and start your path to healing today!

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TMS Therapy For Depression

If you are dealing with treatment resistant depression and looking for other alternatives apart from therapy and medication to manage your depression symptoms, transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy (TMS treatment) can help. Book a free TMS consultation to see if TMS therapy is a potential option for you, Clarity proudly offers the best TMS in Chicago. Start today and get the best TMS near you!

Commonly Asked Questions: Depression

Leading Clinical Depression Treatment & Diagnosis Clinic in Chicago Providers

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Lauren Juarez-Duran, MSW
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Sarah Hand, MA
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Ian Dowdy, MA
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Patrick
Patrick Arant, MA
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Terese
Terese Daly, MA
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Camryn McKee, MS
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Kortney Genske, MA
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Caroline Frogozo, MA, LPC
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Serena Etcheson, MSW
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Hana
Hana Khan, LSW
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Jasmine
Jasmine Barlow, MA
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Amanda
Amanda Fox, LCPC
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Sophia
Sophia Frane, MA
Therapy Clinical Intern
Amanda
Amanda Stephans, LCSW, MSW
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Elin
Elin Seay
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Natalie
Natalie Eden, LCPC
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Jack
Jack Kim
Therapy Clinical Intern
Natasha
Natasha Hingorani
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Karen
Karen Schmitz
Therapy Clinical Intern
Michael
Michael White
Therapy Clinical Intern
Shahera
Shahera Khan
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Jenny
Jenny Mantis, LCSW, MBA
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Bryanna
Bryanna Tartt, LCSW, CADC
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Nicholas
Nicholas Oliva, PsyD
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Alexandra Gremp, LPC, MEd, PEL
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Elizabeth Black, LCPC
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Ross
Ross Pepper, MD
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Jessica Selk, LPC
Therapy
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Anish Desai, MD
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Reid Alley, MD
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Sheena Patel, PA-C
PA-C
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Eldina Okic, LCPC
Therapy
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Ryan Atkins, PA-C
Psychiatry
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Kaitlyn Ehler, LSW
Therapy
Hannah
Hannah Wychocki, PA-C
PA-C
Maisha
Maisha Lowery, LCPC
Therapy
Lauren
Lauren Isdale, NP
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Hope Hirsch, LPC
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Nathaniel Epstein, MA
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Gabriella Lerner, PA-C
PA-C
Cyrus
Cyrus Ma, PA-C
PA-C
Maggie
Maggie Semprevivo, LSW
Therapy
Kamille
Kamille Haywood, LSW
Therapy
Zubair
Zubair Khan, PA-C
PA-C
Michelle
Michelle Augoustatos, LCSW
Therapy
Zachary
Zachary Delgado, LSW
Therapy
Jordyn
Jordyn Pope, MA
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Laurel
Laurel Meiborg, LSW
Therapy
Haley
Haley Tarling, LPC
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Debby Fox, LPC
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Raul Andrade, MA
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Sarah
Sarah Tarabey, LCPC
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Kyla
Kyla Goggin, LCSW
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Jaimee Jaucian, LCPC, BC-DMT
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Therapy
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Rahael Mathew, LCPC
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Megan
Megan Becker, PA-C
PA-C
Emma
Emma Arsic, PA-C
PA-C
Paul
Paul Bamberger, PA-C
PA-C
Tonie
Tonie White, LCSW
Therapy
Jason
Jason Brescia, LCPC
Therapy
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Virginia
Virginia Harren, LCPC
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Stephanie Osborne, PA-C
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Ashley
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Christine
Christine Lantin, PA-C
PA-C
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Brittney Segoviano, LCPC
Therapist
Callie
Callie Perlman, LPC, NCC
Therapist
Maria
Maria Vasilopoulos, LPC, NCC
Therapy
Chad
Chad Gaynier, LCPC
Therapist
Bianca
Bianca Miller, LCPC
Therapist
Sean
Sean Saltzberg, LCSW
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Timothy Kaatman, MD
Psychiatry
Sudhakar
Sudhakar Shenoy, MD
Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Tara
Tara Ufer, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
Sharon
Sharon Koys, PA-C
PA-C
Sara
Sara Fakhri, MA
Therapy
Veronika
Veronika Schroeder, MA
Therapy
Shanta
Shanta Gomez, LSW
Therapy
Reggie
Reggie Pacheco, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Sarah
Sarah Beerman, LCSW, CADC
Therapist
Renie
Renie Stoller-Zak, LCPC
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Sahar Eftekhar, DO
General & Addiction Psychiatrist
Rebecca
Rebecca Gilfillan, MD
Psychiatrist
Rebecca
Rebecca Kuhn, PA-C
PA-C
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Shelby Gordon, LCSW
Therapy
Sonnie
Sonnie Cousins, MA
Therapy
Nicole
Nicole Ortiz, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Raymond Monge, LPC, NCC
Therapy
Elana
Elana Horowitz, PA-C
PA-C
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Pavan Prasad, MD
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Melissa Melzer, LPC
Therapy
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Mary Leighton, LPC
Therapy
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Raymond Myles, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Michael Colombatto, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Lovea
Lovea Smith, LCPC
Director of Therapy– Loop
Leslie
Leslie Wolf, LCPC
Therapist
Lindsey
Lindsey Ashamalla, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
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Khrystyna Helner, LPC, MBA
Therapist
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Laura Schroeder, LCPC
Therapist
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Katerina Fager, LCPC
Clinical Specialist
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Kelli Lo, LSW
Therapy
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Kiran Binal Maharaja, MD
Psychiatrist
Karen
Karen Richardson, LCSW, ICDVP
Therapy
Keri
Keri Perillo, LCPC, CADC
Therapy
Lizzie
Lizzie Ausland, LCPC, CADC
Therapist
Kimberlie
Kimberlie Kuehne, LCPC
Therapy
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Kalyan Rao, MD
Psychiatrist
Jonathan
Jonathan Kolakowski, MD
Psychiatrist
Judy
Judy Bitzer, LCPC
Therapist
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Delaney, MA, ATR-P
Therapy
James
James Histed, MA
Therapist
Keith
Keith Merrifield, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP
Therapist
Julia
Julia Ray, MA
Therapy
Jessica
Jessica Masbaum, LCSW
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Erika
Erika Bielenstein, LCPC
Therapist
Janel
Janel Wenger, AMFT
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Jeanette
Jeanette Marinier, PA-C
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Jamie Schubert, PA-C
PA-C
Sherita
Sherita Hernton, PA-C
PA-C
Julie
Julie Daley, MSW
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Emily
Emily Maurer, LCPC
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Frank Sassetti, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Emily Street, PA-C
PA-C
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Emily Shelton, LCPC, LMHC, CADC, CAGCS, CRSS
Therapy
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Eric Buchkoe, PsyD
Post Doctoral Fellow
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Liz Russell, MA
Therapist
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Savannah Sullivan, PA-C
PA-C
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Summer Slininger, PA-C
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Ravali Poreddy, MD
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Ariella Panos, PA-C
PA-C
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James Ham, PA-C
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Rayna
Rayna Gorstein, PA-C
PA-C
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Daniel Shuter, LSW
Therapist
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Victoria Akhteebo, LPC
Therapy
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Sierra Purcell, PA-C
PA-C
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Emily Hoag, MD
Psychiatrist
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Grace Starrs, PA-C
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Gayathri Ganesh, PA-C
PA-C
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Stella Tantillo, LSW
Therapy
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Samuel Budyszewick, LCSW
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Sara Pickens, LCSW
Therapy
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Ryan Watters, LCSW, CADC
Therapy
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Samuel Eckert, PA-C
PA-C
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Cindy Meraz, LPC
Therapy
Chloe
Chloe Wesley, MA
Therapy
Nayeli
Nayeli Cruz-Castillo, LCPC
Therapy
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Rafael Lopez, MD
Psychiatrist
Samantha
Samantha Espinosa, MA
Therapy
Randi
Randi Schulman, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor
Savanna
Savanna Murphy, LSW
Therapy
Kaitlin
Kaitlin Digrispino, LPC, CADC
Therapy
Scott
Scott Shadrick, PA-C
PA-C
Khadija
Khadija Manzoor, LPC, CRC
Therapy
Mira
Mira Ebalo, PA-C
PA-C
Lauren
Lauren Stanley, LCSW
Therapy
Meredith
Meredith Henry, LSW
Therapy
Mark
Mark Bey, LPC
Therapy
Samantha
Samantha Adjekum, LCPC
Therapy
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Miriam Mixon, LCSW
Therapist, Clinical Supervisor