“How long does it typically take for therapy to be effective for depression?”

It varies among people.

It depends on the severity. I suggest seeing a psychologist for an evaluation.

A good doctor can help in 30 days.

It can take a few weeks to a few months for therapy to start showing noticeable results for depression. The exact time varies depending on the person, the type of therapy, and how consistent you are with sessions. It`s important to stick with it and be patient.

This is an excellent question, and is certainly variable depending on the patient. Some individuals could see benefit from their very first therapy appointment. This could be the result of something as simple as just being able to talk to an unbiased party or being able to unburden yourself and express your thoughts and emotions freely. Others may see benefit after several sessions. If you are engaging in some type of evidence-based therapy (such as CBT for depression), you will continue to learn skills and grow with each session. That said, your therapist is not a magician or a fairy god-mother/father. Therapy requires the patient to put in the work outside of session. Many therapists will supply home-practice and it is imperative if you want to see the full benefit of therapy, that you engage in the tasks your therapists suggests.

Well depression may be a biological issue and/or may be caused environmentally. Medication management services and therapy can be effective in treating depression. Dependent on the length of time the person has been depressed, the reason(s) why a person is depressed, and the intensity associated with the depression are all factors that contribute to how long an individual may be in therapy.

 Sorry to hear that you are suffering from depression.  Regarding how long it takes for therapy to be effective there is no one answer! A therapist needs to evaluate a client and look into all the factors that have contributed to a person's experience of depression, e.g., the origin, the family background, any traumas, the biological factors etc..  So I would suggest consult with a licensed psychologist and a licensed psychiatrist and work on the issues that may be contributing factors and follow their advice. Also, believe in yourself that you will overcome this and be happy again.