There are so many factors that can contribute to a person's experience of depression. It's hard to speak generally and know how i would go about helping you without really knowing you a bit first. If you are at the point of seeking therapy you might have some idea about how the depression started and if you don't, we'll start tracing it back and look at how it developed so that we can find ways to get your feet back under you and get your life and your emotional experience to where you want them to be.
Are you feeling bad about yourself, feeling isolated, or finding that you just don’t enjoy the things you used to? Sometimes when we feel stuck, the situation can seem hopeless. But no matter what you’re facing, you can feel better. Our time together will help you recognize your worth as an individual and appreciate the things that make you uniquely you. Together, we will use evidence-based techniques to help you cope with challenges, overcome negative thoughts about yourself, and start enjoying life again.
Have you been feeling sad, exhausted, overwhelmed, or hopeless? Confirming a diagnosis of depression can help direct you to the right medication and the right treatment approach. If a psychological evaluation would be helpful for you, reach out today!
We treat depression, as well as all mood disorders from a trauma-informed model of care, further described throughout our website: https://brickelandassociates.com/bottom-up-approach-to-trauma/
I work with clients who struggle with Depression. During our sessions, we will collaborate to create a plan for addressing them that helps you resolve such issues in a meaningful manner to restore functioning enabling and empowering you to move beyond your past. I practice from a Holistic perspective and commonly employ EMDR and other effective modalities with helping clients achieve balance and purpose in their lives and creative solutions to their problems. This includes exploring past issues and trauma that may be a factor presently.
Counselor will work with clients to alleviate depressive symptoms and return functioning to previous effective levels. Treatment recognizes, accepts and helps cope with feelings of depressive symptoms. Additionally, clients will learn to develop healthy thinking patterns, interpersonal relationships and self-affirming habits.
Whether your depression has been life-long, or is situational, therapy can help you feel better and learn ways to alleviate depression symptoms. Our work together will address current symptoms and explore the underlying causes of depression.
What is depression? "Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living." - Mayo Clinic
In a secure atmosphere of trust & confidentiality, I help patients understand the obstacles interfering with reaching their potential & use those insights to enhance personal growth, self esteem, and fulfillment in life.
Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or chronic health issues- there is a big impact on physical health. Utilizing an integrative approach and with a background in cognitive-behavioral therapy, relational therapy, and mindfulness-I aim to meet the goal of overall healing.