Depression therapists in Park Ridge, Illinois IL
Depression
The Juniper Center
Psychologist
You just want to feel better. Or maybe you are looking for help for someone you love. Maybe you are sick of the arguing, tired of feeling depressed & spent, wanting to get rid of anxiety, panic, worry, needing to stop a behavior that is getting in the way, like drinking, drugs. We are here to help.
34 Years Experience
Depression
Dr Mari Richko
Counselor/Therapist, ND LCPC CYI ABT PATP
Depression commonly manifests physically, through stomach pains, headaches, disrupted or excessive sleep, and motor control difficulty. While the causes of depression are unknown, a predisposition for it runs in families and it can be triggered by trauma and adverse life circumstances. Depression is diagnosed more frequently in women and tends to display differently in women than in men.
People tend to suffer higher rates of depression after giving birth and in late fall. Depression and anxiety often exacerbate each other and people with depression commonly have difficulty concentrating on tasks and conversations. Some people abuse alcohol and drugs or overeat as a way of coping, causing them to develop other medical problems. Depressed people are also at increased risk for self-harm.
Depression is a mental illness which is characterized by prolonged emotional symptoms including:
Apathy
Sadness
Guilt
Exhaustion
Irritability
Diagnosing depression involves a psychiatric evaluation and physical tests to determine whether a person’s symptoms are actually being caused by a different disorder. A person must have been experiencing symptoms for at least two weeks to be diagnosed with depression. Every case is unique and requires individual attention, but there are a number of effective complementary ways of treating depression, including:
Talk therapy
Medication
Adopting a healthier lifestyle
25 Years Experience
Depression
Julie Novak
Psychologist, PsyD
Some days, all you can do is breathe. Is depression robbing you of the life you want to live. Sadness, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness are all emotions we experience as a common humanity. Together we will break through your depression with effective coping skills to help you get back to living the life you deserve.
17 Years Experience
Depression
Sarah Safron-Chiu
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I have extensive experience helping individuals to heal and recover from transitory and more chronic states of depression by helping to explore root causes, while looking at comprehensive ways to support one's self which includes the use of insight oriented work, coping skills, social supports, and various other treatment strategies.
20 Years Experience
Depression
Paul Losoff
Psychologist, PsyD
Depression can feel like an endless weight, making everything harder. I understand the isolation and hopelessness it brings. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore the roots of your depression and develop strategies to find relief and reclaim your life.
16 Years Experience
Depression
Catherine Papagiorgio
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC LCPC CADC
It is reported that 57.7 million Americans suffer from depression at some time in there life. Individuals with depression may report symptoms of feeling depressed, having a loss of interest in things that once brought them pleasure, weight loss or gain, sleep disturbance, feeling tired, feelings worthless, having inappropriate guilt feelings and sometimes ,having suicide thoughts. Therapy can help break the negative thinking patterns
23 Years Experience
Depression
Matthew Brown, DO, MBA
Psychiatrist
Dr. Brown takes a whole person approach to the treatment of depression including looking at behavior and lifestyle factors, screening for medical illness that may be impactful and in addition to the use of medications and supplements to help achieve lasting results.
8 Years Experience
Depression
Lillian Gecker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients who have depression on developing strategies to manage symptoms, improve daily functioning, build structures of support, and increase insight into how past impacts the present.
6 Years Experience
Depression
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
Depression is one of the most common reasons people enter therapy. Stress, tragedy, long periods of overwork, and lack of self-care can all prompt depression. It can happen during life’s happiest moments too. From the birth of a child to new jobs or relationships, life transitions and change can bring about feelings of depression. Depression can feel confusing and hopeless. Luckily, there are excellent treatments for depression that can create real and lasting change.
5 Years Experience
Depression
Jane Bennett-Elias
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
I have worked extensively with clients that have mild to severe depression. Depression is a treatable illness, but it does need treatment to improve. I use evidenced based practiced to assist clients. Depression doesn't have to define you. You can learn to live a better life once you learn the techniques to better manage your moods.
26 Years Experience