Depression therapists in Guadalupe, California CA
Depression
Erik Edler
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Depression is more than sadness or numbness or a feeling of no energy. The primary emotions, like sadness, grief, discouragement, or loneliness can be difficult, but they're something a person can cope with. The difficulty with depression is that it's not a primary emotion, but a dysfunction of emotion. At the heart of depression is the fact that we are keeping something pressed down, which is the true meaning of de-pression. Often, people don't even know what they are keeping pressed down, and that's where therapy can help. As with all my work, I look for the root cause, so that a client can be truly free from the depression that has troubled them.
23 Years Experience
Depression
Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
"I can't stop crying." "I don't enjoy any of the things I used to." "Everything seems pointless." If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self you might be struggling with depression. We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of our clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them. There is help available. We understand the social stigmas that come with the label of being depressed and we help clients sort out their environmental, biological, and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives. If you are ready to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, reach out to us for a free consultation.
15 Years Experience
Depression
Amanda "Mandy" Barnes
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Treatment of depressive symptoms
7 Years Experience
Depression
Claudia Owens Shields
Psychologist, M.A., Ph.D.
If you are experiencing deep sadness that won't go away or you have lost the ability to feel pleasure or interest in life's activities, you may be suffering from depression. Depression is not the same as normal sadness, it can also impact your concentration, sleep, appetite, feelings of self-worth, energy level, and you may even feel like you don't want to go on living. If you think you might be experiencing this, I can help. I will first work with you (and your physician as appropriate) to determine the basis of your depression. Depression can be caused by mental habits and behaviors you may not even know you have. Over time these invisible habits can lead to depression that may seem to either "come out of the blue" or in response to stressful situations. I will help you identify these ways of thinking, and help you develop new thought habits and behaviors that, with practice, can help you overcome your depression.
8 Years Experience
Depression
Marge Michaelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, ACSW, DSW
Understanding and link of biology and psychology is a focus in treating depression. There are some specific ways to evaluate what treatment approaches are appropriate. Symptoms need to be labeled and approaches to each addressed.
39 Years Experience