Depression is a state of being that is not grief, sadness, or feeling "down." It involves the whole person and generally is helped by both medication and psychotherapy.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person's ability to function at work and at home. Treatment often includes therapy, medication, or a combination of both, and aims to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent recurrence.
Depression can be so overwhelming. At a time where you feel so alone it can be difficult to realize that you can feel better. Helping people with various types of depression is a specialty of mine.
We'll start with the ingredients of wholeness with a daily minimums practice. I'll listen with compassion as I hear of the dreams and motivation that feel so far away or lost. And, together we'll build, one step at a time, towards expressing modified dreams and celebrating yourself coming back to life, connecting more with your Core Self, others, and your sense of purpose in life.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., NASW Diplomate
In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!
Low motivation, being tired all the time, feeling like you're just going through the motions but without any passion or energy in your life, negative thinking.... these are all symptoms of depression, as well as crying spells, feelings of sadness and isolation, not even wanting to do the fun things you used to do.
I can help you find the roots of your depression and discover the "you" that's always been in there - the energized and passionate you - the person you know yourself to be inside.
I consider depression to be one of the most important challenges to work on. People who have depression are often misunderstood. They've been told how they think, they've been told to just "be happy" or to "look on the bright side". If you are that person, you understand that depression is not that simple. It is incredibly complex issue that requires a lot of exploration about yourself. We can work together to get to the core of your depression, and help you find ways of working through it and taking control of your life again.