Therapist to speak

The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA Ventura, will host licensed marriage and family therapist Tamara Matzke to the confidential, peer-led meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues., Dec. 1 at Room 301 of Building 300, Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston St., Ventura.

Matzke will talk about cognitive behavioral therapy and answer questions from attendees. All are welcome.

Matzke is a cognitive behavioral therapist who specializes in mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a “here and now” orientation, with an emphasis on changing thoughts which can positively affect mood and behaviors.

Matzke is forming a new depression support group. Call her at (805) 340-0861 for information.

DBSA Ventura hosts a second daytime meeting on the first and third Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Adult Wellness and Recovery Center, 56 E. Main St., Ste. 103, Ventura. Email DBSA_Ventura@yahoo.com or call (805) 201-0619 for more information.

The support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Visit www.DBSAlliance.org for more information.