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
At Foundations Therapy Group we strive to build a comfortable and safe space to explore your hopes and goals with empathy and compassion. We are a small group of licensed therapists with extensive training and experience to help you and your family on your journey toward growth, change, and understanding. With over 30 years of combined experience, our therapists offer personalized support for a...
There is such a ridiculously high standard for women. Be a loving daughter, have a thriving marriage, have a successful career….The problem is that you're exhausted, and your sense of self was lost along the way. You've been so dedicated to putting others in front of yourself that now you're not even sure what you need or want anymore. Before you know it, you're dealing with anxiety, sadness, o...
I love to take an integrated approach to working with people and seeing people in the context of all aspects of their lives. As a queer, nonbinary transgender person I am passionate about intersectional social justice and working towards a world in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, however, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+...
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** "Change is to give up what we are... to become what we could be.” - Anonymous. I believe that change and healing are possible for everyone, and that happiness comes from awareness and gratitude. Through an informal and relaxed setting, I will work collaboratively with every client and family in order to break through personal barriers and achieve your goals....
Are you worried about your little one? Is your child hard to parent or anxious at separation? Do you feel lost when it comes to getting them to listen to you or how to help when their feelings get really big? Does your child have trouble with their peers or being successful in a classroom setting? Do you avoid taking them out in public or cant get them to sleep? Maybe something has happened lik...
Dr Chuck Flagler is a full-time senior clinician and licensed psychologist employed by Focus Centers of Asheville. He has over 30 years experience as a provider of mental health services with a variety of organizations that include inpatient, outpatient and school-based populations. Dr Flagler has two Masters Degrees in Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an A.P.A. Accredited...
Welcome! My goal as a clinician is to foster a safe space for you to express your thoughts, concerns, and fears without judgement. I believe that in order to master regulation of our emotions, we must first come to fully acknowledge and share them. You don’t need to bear the burden of your troubles without help. I specialize in work with children, adolescents and young adults dealing with anxie...
I work with all individuals who have a desire to define, explore, and expand themselves in a creative way. My ideal client is ready to work to build self-esteem, self-compassion, self-awareness, and healthy boundaries with others. Much of my work has been with individuals who have been through sexual, physical, and emotional traumas, with a focus on how childhood trauma shapes adulthood,...
There are few places where we can be fully understood and make sense of our lives. Life can take us in directions we did not anticipate and we may need a reflective and accepting environment to reconnect to our true selves. Whether there are small stressors or lifetime traumas, therapy is an environment that is dedicated to feeling and coping better. I believe that my role as an agent of change...
I work best with clients who are self-motivated for change and/or help. I am willing to work with any person on any issues, as long as they are willing to do the work. I believe that each person has an abundance of strengths and assets that will help us get to their individualized goal. I am currently a Certified Daring Way Facilitator- Candidate. I am knowledgeable in Dr. Brown's work on shame...
Life gives us challenges. These challenges can include anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, or just feeling stuck in life. However, we do not have to face these challenges alone. Through collaboration, we together can create an individualized and comprehensive plan to help you create an identity of your own, integrate positive practices into your daily interactions, and grow to l...
Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Insight and introspection can be lifesavers when we feel as though we’ve lost our way. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of...
Isn’t it beautiful waking up every morning with the biggest smile on your face, feeling complete, as if you own the world? Sadly, that is not the reality for many of us. There are times in our lives when we just feel stuck. Experiences of loneliness, pain, and anxiety can cause us to feel like we can’t breathe, draining us, and having an overall negative impact on our health. These experiences ...
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families of any age, ethnicity, religion, and background. Whether it be anxiety, depression, marital struggles, personality disorders, stress management, everyday challenges, or anything in between, I am here to equip people with the necessary tools to achieve their goals. I offer faith-based counseling when requested by the client but I...
The intention of my practice is to aid individuals in reawakening or discovering their best self. I provide a safe supportive space where you can let go of judgment and be expressive through the arts. The focus of creating art in art therapy can be to explore, make connections, self-soothe and reconcile emotional conflicts. It can be beneficial for us to discuss your art or creative process alo...
