Anyone can experience depression at any point in their life.  Depression is a mental health condition many are predisposed to develop genetically.  No one chooses to feel depressed.  And we can’t control it despite what many may believe about changing your thoughts.  It does help if you try what your healthcare providers may recommend; it usually does not resolve independently.  Research findings support combining therapy and medication management treatment for optimal results.  Depression can be chronic or acute, possibly triggered by an event.  The good news is that there are treatments that are effective you can access.  As providers, we  encourage clients to learn to understand what is affecting you and your options to make an educated decision to choose treatment options.

Some common depression symptoms are a pervasive sense of helplessness and/or hopelessness—a lack of enjoyment of daily activities.  Disruption in sleep patterns, sleeping more than usual or less than average.  Changes in appetite.  Low sense of self and negative thoughts of self.  Decreased libido.  Low motivation and/or low energy.  In more severe cases, it may disrupt daily life activities such as participating in family activities and difficulty concentrating at work or school.  Frequent thoughts of death and or dying could also be present.  If you have struggled with symptoms like this, seek help; waiting may cause your symptoms to linger and worsen.  As a client, you can communicate with your providers to create a treatment plan that meets your needs and honors your values while seeking healing and health.

As providers, we use a Cognitive Behavioral approach. In some cases we use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is highly effective in many cases where depression is present and utilized if deemed clinically appropriate.

Are you feeling hopeless, isolated, and not your usual self?

Do these thoughts often enter your mind?

• I am worthless and can’t do anything about it.
• I feel guilty for just wanting to eat, sleep and be alone.
• I hate who I am these days.
• I can’t stop crying, which makes me want to stay away from others.
• I feel gut-wrenching pain, but no one understands.
• My life and the world around me are dark. I hate it, but I can’t change it.

If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self, chances are you may be suffering from depression.

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 the label of being depressed and thus we aim to help clients sort out your particular 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 for a free consultation.