Depression

Therapy for Depression

Get the mental health treatment you deserve in person or from the comfort of your own home.

Mental health treatment should begin where you are and with your needs.  We believe that mental health starts with your thoughts, but it doesn’t end there.  Mental health should include how you feel, how your body feels, and everything that’s happening around you.  That’s why we take a completely holistic approach.

That’s why we focus on what’s going on in your life through tailored, 1:1 individual therapy that you can do right from the comfort of your own home or in person.  It’s designed for you, by you.

You don’t have to figure out all the answers by yourself.  You can and should have the life you want.

Think you may have depression?

Take a free assessment about your mental health to see how depression is a part of your life.

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. 2

Depression is more than just regular mood fluctuations.  It impacts our every day and makes it hard to function.  Maybe you can’t remember a time when life didn’t feel like this.  Maybe you’ve noticed a change in yourself or others have.  Either way, it’s real and it’s a problem.  But, it doesn’t have to always be like this.

Depression can lead to suicide and should be treated as a serious illness that needs attention.  Depression doesn’t make you weak or worthless, but it does make you feel powerless.  Take the first step to get your life back.

Get Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is in immediate distress or thinking about hurting themselves:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call toll-free at 800-273-8255

Text HELLO to 741741

Chat directly on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website

Mental Health Treatment on Your Terms

Manage Your Symptoms

Reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of your symptoms including feelings of sadness, irritability, loss of control, feeling overwhelmed and powerless.  These symptoms can range from mild to severe and may come and go.  But if it’s happening more than it’s not, find out how to manage them more effectively.

Explore Your Past

Depression has a biological factor but the way we see the world and ourselves can have a huge impact on our lives.  Our past experiences help to shape the way we view our lives and finding out the sources of those patterns can help to reshape our story.

Regain Your Control

You’re in control.  Through a non-judgmental and honest approach to therapy, you can find out more about yourself at your pace.  Sessions are tailored to your needs and goals.  Learn how to say “no”, develop social skills, and set boundaries.

How did it happen to me?

Depression is a serious issue that affects many people and can be caused by various factors. Feeling helpless and confused about the reasons behind your symptoms is common.

Genetics, chemical imbalances in the brain, and life events such as losing a loved one or experiencing financial stress can all play a role. Medical conditions like cancer or diabetes, as well as hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause, can also affect your mood. Childhood experiences, like growing up in a difficult environment, can also impact your mental health. Substance abuse, certain personality traits, and a lack of social support can also contribute to depression. Even changes in brain structure or function may be a factor.

The good news is that depression can be treated, and many different options are available to help you feel better. Seeking help from a healthcare provider or mental health professional can be a positive step in finding the right treatment for you. You don’t have to go through this alone, and resources are available to support you in your journey towards healing.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness, or hopelessness

Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small things

Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities that you used to enjoy

Sleeping too much or not enough

Eating too much and gaining weight or not wanting to eat and losing weight

Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness

Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts

Unexplained physical problems, like back pain or headaches

Bipolar Disorder

Cycles of depression and mania

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Abnormally upbeat, jumpy, or “wired”

Increased activity, energy, or agitation

Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)

Decreased need for sleep

Unusual talkativeness or feeling like you can’t stop talking

Racing thoughts

Being very distracted

Poor decision making, like going on shopping sprees, risky sexual behavior, substance use

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A continuous, long-term form of depression

Sadness, emptiness, or feeling down

Loss of interest in daily activities

Tiredness and lack of energy

Low self-esteem, self-criticism, or feeling you’re not capable

Problems getting things done correctly and on time

Being annoyed, impatient, or angry

Avoiding social activities

Feelings of guilt and worrying over the past

Hopelessness

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Depression that is related to changes in the seasons

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Fall and Winter SAD

Oversleeping

Appetite changes, especially cravings for foods high in carbohydrates

Weight gain

Tiredness or low energy

Spring and Summer SAD

Trouble sleeping (insomnia)

Poor appetite

Weight loss

Agitation or anxiety

Increased irritability

Perinatal Postpartum Depression

Depression that occurs after childbirth

Usually begins within the first 2 to 3 days after delivery

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Difficulty bonding with your baby

Thinking about hurting yourself or your baby

Thinking of suicide

Feeling depressed most of the day every day

Feeling shame, guilt, or like a failure

Having severe mood swings

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Depression that occurs in the week or two before your period as hormone levels begin to fall after ovulation

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Anger or irritability that affects other people

Feelings of sadness or despair

Thoughts of suicide

Panic attacks

Feelings of tension or anxiety

Physical symptoms like cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, joint pains

Situational Depression

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Symptoms are caused by a stressful or traumatic event

May develop within a few months as you try to manage the changes that are happening

May improve after enough time passes after the stressful event is finished

May develop into clinical depression (Major Depressive Disorder) if left untreated

Treatment Resistant Depression

Experiencing some or many of the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder AND:

Symptoms are more severe than Major Depressive Disorder

Depressive episodes last longer

A higher number of depressive episodes in your life than others

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Is Therapy Right for Me?

Our approach is focused on finding solutions to your experiences.

We use an integrated approach that is tailored to your needs, including maximizing any resources that you may already have.  Using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we can begin to explore how your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are connected and influence each other while breaking any cycles that aren’t working for you anymore.

Through our work together, we can isolate triggers and begin to reconstruct their influence on your life, build better habits and communication skills, and learn new and more helpful ways of managing symptoms while reducing their impact on your life.

Ready to find out more and begin your journey of healing?

Questions?  We’ve got answers!

How is this going to be different from everything else I’ve already tried?

Maybe you’ve tried holistic treatments, self-help, or even therapy in the past and didn’t feel like it was helpful.  The emotional pain that you feel right now doesn’t have to be your normal.  Our approach is focused on finding the core beliefs that may be preventing a better life and work to challenge those beliefs by getting to the root of the problem.

I’m not sure how I would even fit it into my schedule.

Many of the people we work with have busy schedules because of demanding jobs, family or relationships, and social obligations.  That’s why we offer online telehealth in addition to in-person.  The time that you would spend commuting to and from the therapy office can be used for more important things than driving.  This has helped to open up the option of depression treatment for many, you included.

I’m not comfortable with taking medication.

That’s ok.  While studies show that medication and therapy combined are the best treatment for depression, that doesn’t mean that it’s the only treatment.  As part of the control you have over your treatment, the decision to take medication is an important one and you have the final say.

Life can be hard, but getting set up doesn’t have to be.

Types of Depressive Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Bipolar Disorder

Persistant Depressive Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Perinatal (Postpartum) Depression

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

‘Situational Depression’

Treatment Resistant Depression

Find out if your insurance will cover treatment

Most insurance companies cover mental health services.  Finding out if your insurance will cover your treatment is as easy as 1, 2, 3.  Fill out a simple form and let us do the checking for you.

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