Depression is persistent feelings of sadness and emptiness, a lack of motivation, crying, changes in eating or sleeping, disinterested in the things you once enjoyed and potentially self-harming behaviors or thoughts of suicide. Many counseling interventions effectively treat depression, including behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, psychodynamic, and mindfulness interventions. People with depression may also require medication.
Available Treatment Options
Behavioral therapy uses interventions to change behaviors that lead to or exacerbate distressing emotions. Cognitive interventions involve examining thought processes to change unhelpful patterns of cognition. Psychodynamic counseling fosters self-awareness through exploring unconscious thoughts and how one’s past affects current functioning.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Depression
**Daytime Availability Only!** Hello and welcome! My name is Courtney and I am a compassionate and open-minded mental health therapist located in Des Moines. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and concerns, with particular interest in trauma/PTSD, women's issues, anxiety disorders, medical stressors and sexual strain/dysfunction. My approach is trauma-informed and empirically supporte...
Telehealth available! --- Whatever is standing in the way of you and your joy, let's clear the path. --- We all need help from time to time. This life's journey can throw us a curveball; moments or years from our past can be robbing us of the happiness and clarity that should be ours. I specialize in serving women and couples; I have had years of up close experience in working through client...
***Specializing in Therapy for Women*** Counseling can be a transformative experience in your life. Having a space where you feel supported and heard, and believing that someone is really in your corner can make all the difference. There are so many moments in your life where you need someone to truly hear you and stand with you and guide you. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or completel...
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or anxiety? There is help available to you as you learn to take control of your moods, face your current struggles, and heal from your past. Call me to set up a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment. I have helped many people to heal from their past and address their current concerns through th...
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, or couple-related issues, it’s important to feel confident that there is hope. This is also true for adult children of divorce and adults whose parents wait until they’re grown to divorce. Adults with divorced parents (nearly 40% of adults) can experience problems trusting people, fear of conflict, fear of being inadequate or inferior,...
What is keeping you from living the life you truly desire? Is it obsessive thoughts about food or nutrition? Possibly concerns with your weight, shape, or body image? Maybe guilt and shame after a meal? Perhaps fears of losing control when eating? What about a constant state of anxiety that is soothed by food? Or your relationship with food has taken a turn…Whatever it is, I want to help! With ...
Trouble sleeping. Irritability. Forgetfulness. Low motivation. Each be a sign of anxiety or depression. You're not alone. Since the pandemic began, research shows depression in America has TRIPLED, and it's no wonder! Right now, life can feel out of our control and unpredictable; the 2 main ingredients for anxiety. On top of life's normal stressors, we're homeschooling, missing our friends,...
I have worked with children and their families for over 25 years and have been a therapist for nine years. I have two primary areas. 1) I often work with parents and youth to decrease emotional behavioral difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression, social isolation, addiction, defiance, ADHD, trauma, self-harm, attachment issues, and family conflict) and strengthen the youth to develop healthy...
Hello! I know that seeking support takes tremendous courage, and I am so glad that you are here. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the San Fernando Valley. I specialize in art therapy, an approach that allows us to explore your experiences non-verbally. I integrate evidence-based approaches to support the treatment of anxiety, relational issues, depression, grief, and...
When life gets tough, you often find yourself wondering what you can do to feel better. Imagine what it would be like to know you have the support and the tools to face challenges in life and to know how to seek additional help when you need it. You would feel more confident about yourself and your ability to manage difficult situations, even when it seems that you have lost all hope. In order ...
*** NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR ONLINE THERAPY *** Sometimes in life you may feel like you have no control over what’s going on. After a while, this feeling may begin to cause anxiety, depression and other symptoms that seem to just grow by the day. Not a single person is in the exact position as another, so together, we will address your needs and goals in the therapeutic process. Whether...
Currently excepting adolescent and adult new clients! Emotional pain and life stressors are inevitable as we walk through life. Whatever your experience has been or is currently you can find a safe place to heal and grow as we navigate together through life’s challenges. It is my belief that individuals who are willing to challenge and explore their thoughts and behavior patterns experience mor...
I work primarily with children, teenagers, and young adults (college students) who struggle with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, developmental disorders (such as Autism), ADHD, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and general stress due to life transitions. I have experience working with victims of abuse, and with foster children. I also work with parents who are...
Are you struggling with behavior patterns that no longer serve you? Are feelings of stress and anxiety overwhelming you? Are you immersed in persistent negative thoughts? Let’s collaborate to ease these obstacles, and help you move towards well-being, calm, and more fulfillment. I use an integrative approach in my practice, with specialities in EMDR, mindfulness, and attachment- based approache...
On the outside, everything’s fine. You’re known for being courageous and unshakeable; the kind of person others want around in a crisis. But on the inside? On the inside there’s a part of your life that feels inauthentic, unmanageable – maybe even downright unbearable. Maybe your work life and home life are pulling you in a million different directions, and you’re ready to quit one or the other...
