Depression Counseling

Are you feeling sad, down, or lonely?

Feelings of sadness, loneliness, and loss of interest are part of the human experience. However, if these feelings persist daily over weeks or months, you may be feeling depressed. If you are struggling with depression, you're not alone. About 1 in 6 people feel depressed at some point in their life. People can experience feelings of depression following major life changes, a significant loss, chronic stress, trauma or abuse, health issues, seasonal changes, hormone or chemical changes, or other unknown reasons. The difficult feelings depression brings can make it challenging to carry out daily tasks. But with help, you can develop a better understanding of your feelings and learn ways to help manage stressors and boost mood.

Common Depression Symptoms

Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Significant changes in appetite and sleep
Loss of energy and lack of interest in activities
Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
Physical aches and pains with no cause
Thoughts of self-blame, failure, or worthlessness

Despite how endless depression may seem day-to-day, recovery is absolutely possible. With support and positive changes, many people overcome depression and regain joy in life.

How Depression Can Impact Your Life

Depression is more than feeling sad - it can drastically impact your ability to live life. If left unchecked, depression can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life. Depression symptoms can:

Harm relationships, due to changes in mood or lack of interest in socializing
Reduce productivity at work or school
Disrupt sleep, appetite, and energy levels
Make it difficult to handle stress or maintain health
Increase substance abuse and risky behaviors
Lead to feelings of worthlessness or suicidal thoughts

But the good news is that it can get better. With support, emotional processing, and self-care, you can better understand your feelings and start to feel better.

How Depression Therapy Can Help

Therapy is an individualized process. We'll work together to tailor your sessions to your unique needs. Things we may work on in depression counseling include:

Identifying potential depressive triggers and early signs of depression
Recognizing and challenging depressive thoughts
Processing and understanding difficult emotions
Learning new stress management and coping skills
Improving sleep, eating, and other types of self-care
Boosting your support system

With time, you can gain perspective, boost self-esteem, manage negativity, and adopt healthy habits that improve your mood long-term. My goal is to support you through each stage of the depression recovery process. Hope and healing are possible.