Depression can be daunting, hopeless, and draining. I help clients address underlying patterns of behavior, unresolved trauma, and learn ways to help themselves feel more positive and hopeful.
Depression is super common but not as easy to get relief from as it may seem. It is not about being lazy or not trying hard enough. This does not mean we are not responsible for our actions or inaction. I suggest we try to understand what is causing the thought patterns or difficulty with motivation.
Learning to let go of self-judgment is usually essential in healing depression. Do you put yourself down or are you very upset when someone else diminishes you? These are signs that you could benefit from my work. Sometimes old, unexpressed grief and loss may play a part in depression. With courage you can learn self-compassion as you gently release feelings of sadness and grief. With courage you can also learn how to express yourself and your needs clearly and directly. This plays a big part in building self-esteem and self-confidence.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.S., M.A., LMHC, QSFL, CHP
To experience depression in life is not abnormal. We can all become sad over life changes, disappointments and losses. Depression in life signals a change and may be very helpful to us in the long run. Depression only becomes a significant issue when it dominates a person's life for an extended period of time. Though medical intervention may be needed, openness and willingness to heal is paramount.
Staying in tune to our natural, authentic self and cultivates inner peace and overall well-being to reduce depression. Revitalize Counseling bases its practice on providing excellent clinical care with a holistic perspective by nurturing a client’s mind, body and spirit to restore life balance. Through theoretical approaches as well as incorporating integrative therapies such as but not limited to guided meditation, mindfulness, adventure therapy (nature walks), art and music therapy, and journaling clients are guided on the journey towards the life they desire
Depression can cause a host of symptoms including no motivation, loss of sleep, sadness, despair, and hopelessness to name just a few. Sometimes these are caused by external circumstances like loss of an important relationship, external stress, family turmoil, or loss of a job. Other times it can be a chemical imbalance. Regardless of the cause, please reach out to me for help. I can help you work through the issues, and teach you coping skills that can diminish feelings of depression and bring you to a happier place in life.
Depression can be a beast. Sometimes it's hard to walk out of. But it's possible with a good support system, good coaching, and sometimes good medication. You don't have to struggle alone. Get the help you need. Get the help you deserve.
In treating clients with depression, I will work with you collaboratively to provide a supportive place to explore your options to feeling better. Depression is one of the most common mental health
issues but there is help with many different treatment approaches.