Depression

Depression lies and cheats you out of the life that you were created to live. I will help provide you with coping strategies in order to help you feel and function better. You no longer have to suffer in silence or put on a front. I look at depression as a sign of something missing from your life and work towards helping you regain it. If you want or need medication, a referral to a psychiatrist can be arranged.

Depression is a beast. Whether you are realizing it's impact on you for the first time, or have been fighting it for years, you deserve support. I can help you explore the relationship you have to depression, the impact it is having on you, and tease out the trajectory of depression within your life. By working together to better understand the role of depression in your life, we can explore and practice ways to shrink the depression and help you access more joy.

Depression can be minor, major, or a full spectrum of severities in between. Let's approach this together, so that you don't feel so alone.

Experience working with clients with major depression and other depressive disorders. CBT, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches are incorporated to support clients in understanding their diagnosis, learning coping skills, and building resilience to improve their overall quality of life.

My clinical specializations include body image issues, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, perfectionism, low self-esteem, prenatal and postnatal issue anxiety disorders, guilt, shame, trauma, infidelity, adult children of alcoholics, and codependency.

I have worked with clients who have experienced various forms of depression. I find it most effectively to validate clients' feelings and work at a pace that is comfortable for the client. I will work diligently to help you regain control over the quality of your life.

I have extensive experience treating various types of Major Depression. I tend to approach these conditions using interventions, skills, and models from a Holistic/Humanistic, CBT, ACT, and Existential therapies.

Depression comes in many forms, and I’m here to help you through its toughest times.

Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.

How many times have you been told, "If you just focus on happy thoughts you will be okay!" We both know that is not always true. Depression can be debilitating and absolutely frustrating for those who experience it. Let's talk about ways to help you feel better.

The pharmacological treatment for depression focuses on multiple different receptors and neurotransmitters located in the brain. Medication can play an important role in release or inhabitation of serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Together, we will explore how medication can help facilitate antidepressant effects through these neurotransmission pathways.

I practice a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) approach, in which I cover a combination of mindfulness practices, such as meditation and body awareness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques, such as identifying Mindfulness-based therapies shown to be effective in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Concentrating on helping individuals to improve their emotional regulation, relationships, and overall well-being.

My approach to treating depression is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and mindfulness-based interventions. These approaches are highly effective in helping individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, improve coping skills, and strengthen social support networks, leading to significant improvements in mood and overall well-being.

Just like anxiety, depression is a "normal" feeling to experience. Most client that we work with discuss experiencing feelings of depression at some point in their life.

Depression is a feeling of being trapped. It is difficult when you have lost your energy to connect with others or do basic tasks. I can help you look at how you can crawl out of the prison you feel you are in. I will help you view your life from a different perspective and give you your hope back. I will help you learn to re-engage in life and find a way to find joy again.