Depression never occurs on its own, and I work to thoroughly understand the underlying issues, so that you can make the changes you need to make in order to feel better.
Depression is a common experience that may range from mild to severe. It can be debilitating, resulting in a difficulty to function in every day life. I work with clients to develop individualized strategies and skills to engage more fully in life and reduce experiences of depression.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
Depression can be a time for slowing down, processing loss and grief, being reflective and introspective, and at other times, can feel unbearable, lonely, and dark. Being able to know the difference, and offer support is both challenging and rewarding work.
Gloom, hopelessness, unrelenting sadness can lead to feelings of inadequacy and thoughts of 'what's the point?' Depression can interfere with work performance, making it difficult to concentrate or complete tasks; the quality of our relationships and feelings of connection can also suffer. When we have a place to process and to learn new skills we can learn to manage, and even reverse, these feelings and thoughts that keep us from living life to its fullest.