Depression makes it hard to do every day things like getting out of the bed, putting on makeup, & going to work or class. Progress towards long term goals can feel impossible. Feeling down, and not knowing how to change it can get in the way of building the life you want. Together we can practice skills that can help you break the cycle of depression, improve your mood, question negative thoughts and self talk, and create the life you want. I enjoy helping women in their 20-40s & animal care professionals learn skills to manage depression & creating the life they want.
I strive to approach each session in a nonjudgmental, hopeful, and strength-based manner. I am here to help you gain insight into your emotional well-being and improve the coping skills you need to face life's challenges. I use various approaches that can be tailored to your specific needs.
You may notice that what you are doing is just not working and addressing the depression you are experiencing. The important thing is that you took a step to try. Working with a counselor can give you a safe, judgement free space, where we can actively work on addressing unwanted symptoms of depression.
Depression can feel like a sense of being "stuck". You may notice that your sleep is not right. That you have a different relationship with food. Perhaps eating more or even less. Depression can leave you feel sluggish, umotivated, and without interst in doing things that once brought you joy. I encourage you to reach out today to start counseling. Let's create a plan that can help you move from "stuck" to thriving.
My approach in working with depression is to focus on the mind and body. Together we explore how your depression impacts you both in mind and body. This then leads us to developing clinically effective methods to support you in managing your depression.
Do you struggle with depression? Do you experience negative or bad thoughts? Do you feel tired and unmotivated? Do you find yourself experiencing low self-esteem and a low sense of self-worth? If YES, then you may benefit from counseling focused on supporting Depression.
The questions above simply help create an understanding of the key symptoms of depression. People tend to experience depression in different ways. Some may notice it in their energy level. They feel this sense that they just can’t snap out of whatever is taking place inside of them. The person may feel that there isn’t really anything that caused it. It’s just there. While others notice depression symptoms more based on events of life. Such as experiencing rejection, struggling to fit in, not reaching certain life goals, or experiencing trauma in life.
How counseling can help with depression:
- Learn the triggers that directly cause depression symptoms.
- Develop healthy coping skills to support your mood and overall wellness.
- Heal from past trauma or difficult moments.
- Understand how to love yourself and reach personal acceptance.
- Learn to build a healthy support system.
Depression often impacts people by causing symptoms that can include a decrease in energy, low mood, lack of motivation, and low self-esteem. Counseling can create transformational growth in so many ways. Together we can learn the deep-rooted issues connected to depression while developing healthy coping skills aimed at reducing the bad or negative symptoms. Each session gives you space to share your story while learning clinically effective ways to improve self-confidence, self-esteem, and happiness.
If you are experiencing depression symptoms, please feel welcome to reach out. I am here to walk with you and support you in learning how to reach your definition of happiness and contentment. You can contact me by email or phone.
Relationships that are not meeting our needs, the stressors of life, and feeling stuck or unsatisfied professionally can lead to prolonged feelings of sadness. Perhaps your childhood experiences did not give you the opportunity to develop a strong sense of who you are or that you matter. Therapy can help you regulate the intensity of depression and make a pivot in how you respond to its presence, making way for less struggle and more opportunities for choosing how you want to live.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, ACS
Are you feeling hopeless, isolated and not your usual self?
We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of our clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.
We understand the social stigmas that come with label of being depressed, and thus aim to help clients sort out their environmental, biological and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives.
If you are hoping to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, contact us today so we can schedule an appointment.