Depression Therapy
It is normal to feel sad or down sometimes. However, if you are experiencing sadness the majority of the time, are not motivated to participate in activities that used to bring joy, are not able to focus or are feeling low energy, you might be struggling with depression.
One out of every ten Americans suffers from depression at one time or another during their lifetime.
People with depression often experience:
- Difficult or disrupted sleep
- Depressed mood
- Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
- Decreased energy
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities normally enjoyed
- Changes in eating habits; weight gain or loss
- Problems with focus and concentration
- Irritability
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Depression can be pervasive — affecting many aspects of life. The sadness can be overwhelming, resulting in feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. It can feel like slogging through quick sand.
Depression therapy can provide a helping hand out of the quick sand.
Depression counseling can provide you with the support and skills you need to feel better. Whether the depressive feelings are related to stress, a life situation, or just seems to come out of nowhere, individual therapy can help. Within the safe, dependable space of therapy, one can feel less alone and afraid. The feelings of sadness, worthlessness, irritability, shame, and hopelessness can dissipate with care, compassion and empowerment. Therapy can facilitate a kinder and gentler way of interacting with self; reduce critical messages; and increase positivity and self worth.