Depression tends to feed on itself, so I'll work with you to take action steps to break the cycle of depressed inertia. We'll use CBT to disrupt unhealthy thinking patterns that keep you miserable. For instance, you might catastrophize ("It couldn't be worse" or "I'll fail and be humiliated") or thinking in absolutes ("I'm the ugliest person in the room), or fortune-tell ("It will never get better," or "Nobody will ever love me"). Thinking like this keeps you from seeing what solutions might be available or from taking action. We'll also use EMDR to get to the root of the depression if it comes from old wounds and heal the contributing factors.
Depression is a common ailment but can be devastating due to its impact on motivation and relationships. I can explore the thoughts behind depression and assist clients to change their thoughts and also gain healthy coping skills to assist them in moving forward and finding enjoyment in their lives again.
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.
More than 8% of American adults experience depression at some point in their lives. Depression is a roadblock to personal fulfillment. Together we can try to open that block and open the road to your best life.
Depression, at a minimum, involves feeling sad and loosing interest in things and activities once found pleasurable. Depression impacts eating, sleeping, thought processes, and often negatively impacts self esteem, relationships, and work/school functioning. CBT is very effective in treating depression.