If you are feeling sad or hopeless, losing pleasure in activities you enjoyed, having appetite or sleep issues, feeling irritable or having crying spells please know that you are not alone. Together we can find ways to work through your symptoms and move towards finding your unique purpose in life.
Depression can greatly impact individuals struggling with addictions, relationship issues, or depression itself. It may worsen feelings of hopelessness and low self-worth, making it harder to cope with challenges and maintain healthy relationships. As a therapist specializing in these cases, I would provide a supportive environment for clients to express their emotions and experiences. I would offer practical guidance and encourage them to engage in self-care activities and seek social support from friends and family. Additionally, I would work with them to identify and address any underlying issues contributing to their depression, helping them take steps towards improving their overall well-being.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
I specialize in treating depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a powerful, evidence-based approach. My practice focuses on helping clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and engage in mood-lifting activities to combat depressive symptoms. Through our collaborative work, clients learn to challenge self-defeating beliefs, build resilience, and cultivate a more positive outlook, leading to meaningful improvements in their mood and overall quality of life.
Depression is nearly always the result of exposure to some form of trauma, whether that is a single catastrophic incident or long term exposure to abuse or neglect. I specialize in working with the role that a person's inner self plays in provoking depression. Specifically, are you someone who has an inner voice that attacks you, or runs you down, or has expectations that are too high to meet? I can help you to transform the way you think and talk to yourself and thereby help to reduce your depression.
I see therapy as a journey of self-discovery, where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a deeper and more meaningful way. By encouraging introspection and self-awareness, I empower clients to gain insights into themselves and make positive changes in their lives; get out of that rut called Depression and began to get back to life on their own terms.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting patients experiencing depression, I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for them to explore their feelings and experiences. Through therapy, we work together to identify the underlying factors contributing to their depression, which may include biological, psychological, and social factors. I provide evidence-based techniques and strategies to help manage their symptoms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and lifestyle modifications. Additionally, I assist in developing coping skills, building resilience, and fostering social support networks. My goal is to empower patients to overcome depression, regain a sense of hope and purpose, and live fulfilling lives.
We will explore the interconnection of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as they relate to your depressed mood. We will then work to create more accurate, helpful, and adaptive responses to your mood and life circumstances with the ultimate goal of decreasing your depressive moods.
Depression can cast a shadow over daily life, affecting not only your well-being but also your relationships with those you care about. With my help, you'll discover ways to navigate through the darkness, cultivate inner resilience, and rediscover hope.
I want to help people with depression to feel better, have more energy, build hope that things can change and tap into their own power so they can enjoy life again!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has proved revolutionary for me and many clients I have worked with on reshaping our relationship to sadness and despair from one of trying to avoid or control it OR be overwhelmed and drowned by it to one of acceptance and management of it. This latter way of relating to any unpleasant thought or feeling allows us to continue to thrive and be present for life even while we are experiencing it.
We'll work together on making a plan for managing your depression, increasing habits that improve how you feel, and reducing unhelpful habits keeping you depressed. We'll explore the root causes of your depression, unhappiness with yourself or current circumstances, and what can be done about it. We'll also work on finding the tools you need to reduce your overall depression and improve your wellness by taking a multidimensional mind-body-spirit approach to health
Are you stressed out? And is it getting harder to "just not think about it?" I specialize in helping people work through stressful transitions and high-conflict situations. Through individual or couple's therapy, we can work together to achieve the goals you've wanted, but have felt out of reach.
Depression can cause us to feel isolated from those we care about while also making it challenging for us to feel motivated to do things that might otherwise bring us joy. Together, we will explore helpful tools tailored to your needs, fostering resilience and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection in your life.
I am an eclectic therapist who utilizes multiple modes of therapy including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Solution Focused, and Motivational Interviewing approaches in order to create a personalized, client centered experience.
10 Years Experience
