If you find yourself worried or afraid about unfortunate events in your past, we can work together to help you refocus and anchor yourself in this moment and what is happening "right now" which is the exact moment that you can control.
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, according to the National Institute on Mental Health. It is a serious mood disorder that causes severe symptoms that can affect the way an individual feels, thinks and handles daily activities such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Depression—even the most severe cases of depression—can be treated. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it is—and licensed professional counselors can help.
Depressive moods can affect all areas of functionality. Therefore, the focus on working with clients depressive mood is for clients to learn the skills needed to address the mood and apply it. I provide processing in a safe space and support.
EMDR has been shown to be an effective intervention for depression. By addressing past traumas and/or negative experiences, EMDR helps you process your emotions and reframe negative beliefs so you can create a more positive outlook that lasts. While we will absolutely talk about strategies to support well being, EMDR may be a valuable tool in your journey towards healing and recovery.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you stuck in the same cycle just trying to get from day to day? Are you experiencing a transition that never seems to end?
You may have noticed that you are not coping in the healthiest of ways. Perhaps you’re starting to disconnect and distance yourself from others— avoiding invites from friends or family, letting calls go to voicemail and ignoring texts for weeks. Not to mention, you also feel worn out and no amount of sleep seems to help.
There’s still time to make some changes. You’ve always been there for other people, but now it’s time to show up for yourself.
I’ve worked with hundreds of clients on major to minor life issues to provide clarity, relief, and understanding that allows for a way forward. I would love to join you on your journey.
Being depressed sucks, and you are probably reading this because you suspect that there's a way to feel much better than you currently feel. Whether you've been depressed for years and years or this is your first time, I can help.
Big changes don’t happen all at once, but in a short time you can take action towards building the life that you want. Therapy can help you start to understand the patterns that are keeping you stuck and take steps to help you feel happier and more content.
Trained in research supported therapies and yet down-to-earth and relatable, I use the tools and strategies that are right for you based on your unique needs. Schedule an appointment today.
Depression can feel like a constant shadow following you everywhere. It often leaves us feeling sad, isolated, and ashamed. It can make us appear lazy, disinterested, and unsociable. Although we can't control how others see us, we understand that appearances don't always reflect our inner feelings. Depression can make everyday tasks seem like insurmountable challenges. At Wellness & Recovery Counseling, LLC, our mission is to provide comfort, understanding, and motivation to those who feel emotionally and physically drained and hopeless.
We all have times when we just don't feel like our normal selves. But, when that feelings reached a level of darkness that threatens your ability to function, or slows that ability to a crawl, it is time to reach out to someone and have a talk about it. Finding the source of the depression is key to unlocking the door to feeling better. Start your journey of discovery in therapy. Let's talk.
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