Depression therapists in Campbell, California CA

Depression in teens doesn’t always present as a sad mood, it can be an irritable/angry mood that never seems to go away. According to the CDC in 2012, depression was diagnosed in 3.2% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 1.9 million). Depression can affect social life, family life and academic ability.  

Depression is largely caused by isolation. The more connections you have and the more activities you do, the less will be your depression. Low energy is a hallmark of depression and typically we don't have the energy to do the above, so we get into a negative spiral. Therapy can provide you with the support and encouragement you need so you can do the unnatural things that we all need to do to stay out of that darkness. Some people try medication and if they want to, I can work closely with the doctor to monitor the effects of medication.  

When life loses its color, you don't feel like doing anything or seeing anyone, and normal daily tasks start to feel impossibly overwhelming, you may be struggling with depression. Therapy can help you readjust your thinking so the burden doesn't feel so heavy and you regain the energy and hope to be willing to take baby steps toward enjoying life again.  

We treat depression with an individualized whole person approach so that you can enjoy life again.  

I treat depression in general and specific to fertility issues or treatments and during pregnancy, and postpartum.  

Depression can feel like a dark cloud hanging over you all the time. You may feel tired, isolated, apathetic, or just generally blue. You may find yourself not enjoying the things that you used to enjoy. You spend more time crying than you used to. Thoughts of suicide and self-harm may come up as ways to escape or cope with the pain you are dealing with. All of us experience feelings of depression at times, but if you are experiencing intense sadness that is lasts for longer than you like, it may be time to reach out for support. I will work with you to first identify behaviors you would like to be engaged in (the things you miss doing) and then help you practice getting involved in those behaviors. Once you start feeling more engaged in life, my next step would be help you understand why the feelings of depression started to begin with and to identify the triggers that could cause you to feel like you are relapsing into those feelings. Once we identify those triggers, we will brainstorm together strategies to help increase feelings of happiness or contentment in your life. At times, medication may be suggested and I can help refer you to a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner who can assist with that piece.  

To focus your attention and explore your inner self is some of the bravest and most powerful work there is. Psychotherapy, with the simple processes of attention and compassion can lead to deep and lasting change. I work collaboratively with you and use Hakomi Method Psychotherapy, and other methods  

My approach is non-pathologizing, strength-based and solution-focused. I work in a very humanistic, systemic way and often use cognitive-behavioral methods. I keep my client informed as we go…empowering them to “own” what we discover so they can transform the aspects of themselves and their   

We work through your depression issues and cycles and help you find balance and clarity setting you free from depression.  

I work with clients to find root causes of their depression and lead them through to clarity and energetic rebalancing. RTT Rapid Transformation Therapy is a tool I especially love to use for depression. It helps patients tremendously.