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
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused...
You see your child struggle and you don't know how to help. You hoped that this was just a phase that they would grow out of but you can't ignore the "red flags" you continue to see. You desperately want to fix things for them, but what you have tried isn't working. You're starting to realize that figuring it out on your own isn't the solution. You want help, but you're worried about judgment a...
Relationships are so fundamental to our well-being that when we are disconnected and in conflict with others, it can leave us feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and alone. We often just want to be a good partner. Maybe it feels like it's gotten harder over the years, or your relationship experienced a disruptive event. You are trying your best and maybe just need a guiding light through these mur...
Welcome! In your search to find a counselor, you have taken the first step to healing and finding balance in your or your loved one's life. I specialize in working with women and children/adolescents who have experienced trauma, feelings of anxiety/depression, self-harm/suicidal thoughts and/or transitional issues. Picking someone to guide you or a loved one in making change is difficult and ca...
Feeling like you haven't been yourself lately? Easily irritated with others? Having difficulty building, or maintaining relationships? Not feeling like you can share your trauma with those in your life, or like it is "the" cause of your pain? My area of clinical focus is one that relates to how you can be the best version of yourself and how I can help you reach your goals. My experience and ar...
Life is challenging. Even when we are doing our best, we may still experience anxiety, depression, stress, moodiness, and difficulties in our relationships. Some of those feelings originate from experiences we remember clearly and want to understand and organize; other feelings seem to come from nowhere and despite our best efforts, interfere with our feeling better and doing the things we want...
Life's daily challenges can become overwhelming. Your child’s behavior may be out of control. You may be unable to focus or concentrate. You find it difficult to relax and sleep eludes you. You may have suffered a significant loss and are having a difficult time adjusting. You’re physically and emotionally exhausted, feeling helpless, and alone. Don’t give up on you, there is help! Contact us a...
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. Although difficult situations of the past cannot be changed, they do not have to crush your visions of the future. Together, we can work to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. I believe it is important to feel seen, heard and understood. I want you to recognize that strength lies within ...
My name is Michael Schweiger and I started Abundant Life Counseling with the mission of helping others truly achieve freedom, healing, and experience abundant living. Throughout our journey negative beliefs and emotions impact how we view of ourselves, others and everyday life. My years of expertise in a variety of environments allows me to understand the many pieces that make up a person's sto...
Sometimes life can be difficult or perhaps painful because of several reasons. If this is your case, it is time to take control and find meaning of your life. I have worked as therapist in schools, public mental health and private practice settings. I've worked with adults, adolescents and children using a variety of therapy models including postmodern and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). I al...
I offer empathy, insight, and a seasoned approach in helping others recover from addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality challenges. I work with individuals seeking freedom from out-of-control behaviors including substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and other habituated difficulties. I'm credentialed to treat partners and couples affected by sexual betrayal as well as those...
Sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed in life and look for relief in different ways. I understand that change can be scary and asking for help is not always easy. Usually with a little more insight, we can learn to see our personal problems as opportunities to grow, so that we can move forward with more confidence. At times we may just need someone to listen and offer reassurance. Other times, ...
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young peopl...
Many people find themselves struggling to maintain balance during adjustment or following a traumatic event. Life circumstances and experiences often cloud our vision. We may feel confused, lost, or broken in making the best decisions for ourselves. We need a safe space to ground our energy and find stillness. I am a licensed clinical social worker who takes a person centered approach to therap...
It takes courage to ask for help and I applaud you for taking the first step. Over the years, I have found that people have an innate sense of resiliency that they can tap into, but need guidance to find it. During the therapeutic process, I strive to nurture this sense as my clients grow, heal, cultivate creativity, and thrive in life’s many journeys. We all need to feel connected and heard, a...
