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
Often, the most difficult step in starting therapy is making that first phone call; It takes a level of strength and courage to reach out to others and ask for help. Therapy has many functions and purposes, from support for the day to day stressors, to finding hope, balance, and healing. I seek to offer you the time and space to learn about yourself, grow from your struggles, and thrive. I...
***Limited evening a weekend availability**** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy to individuals and couples throughout Northern Virginia. My services are provided face-to-face at my office in Old Town Alexandria. I conduct therapy through a mindfulness approach, utilizing strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy. Born and raised in San Diego, I completed my...
The times that we find ourselves living in would be stressful for anyone. Now combine that with pre-existing issues of depression, anxiety, or self-esteem and it might feel like it's too much to manage. Therapy is a great place to begin to build the skills that you need to manage your stress and care for yourself during these uncertain times. It can help you to build tools to manage relationshi...
Throughout my years of practice, I have found my client's successes are most often realized through the use of a client centered approach. I listen to my clients as they share their personal story and work with them to help discover their path to change. Every person, being unique, responds to therapy differently. My approach is to meet you where you are at and walk with you on your journey to...
Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, or feel despair? Everyone is unique, so my approach to treatment is tailored to meet the particular needs of each individual or couple. Together, we identify your values, increase self-compassion, and overcome challenges to improve your overall quality of life. I work with men and women to decrease depression, anxiety, and other symptoms. Clients are provided wit...
I am here to offer my clinical support through life's unexpected twist and turns. I look at the challenges that people face through a systems approach. This approach treats an individual’s entire system, their family, work and relationships, as a cohesive entity. I believe that lasting and sustained change is possible. It is often vital to go back to our past experiences to understand our curre...
***NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME*** My areas of experience include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Substance Abuse, Acquired Brain Injury, as well as other behavior and mood disorders. I help individuals overcome personal or interpersonal difficulties affecting mental health. By exploring the connection between thoughts, feelings, events and behavior, clients can gain insight into th...
As a biracial, African American female psychologist who identifies with the world community, I provide comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. I believe that mental maintenance is an essential component to life success. Using a client-centered approach, I strive to provide an environment that perpetuates authenticity, presence, and growth. One can expect a...
Appointments available. It is extremely difficult to ask for help and takes extraordinary strength to reach out to a professional. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, stress management, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, LGBTQ community, sports performance, and learning disabilities. I utilize evidence-based...
Your story is so much bigger than whatever brings you to therapy. I'm Dr. Kyler Shumway, and I joined the field of psychology because I know what it's like to lose momentum, to feel defeated, to be lost. I know what it's like to feel alone, like no one else can or wants to understand. I know what it's like to be tormented by the ghosts of your past. And -- I know what it's like to move forward,...
Alex Newman completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Sociology, Philosophy and Religious Studies from UMASS Amherst, he then went on to get his Master’s Degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University and is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of counseling experience in community based services. Alex’s approach to therapy is eclect...
As our changing world becomes more complex, it's important to take stock of what matters in life. When emotional struggles result in destructive behaviors, anxiety, and depression, we loose sight of our best selves. Meanwhile, seeking out help for these issues can be awkward! Your comfort in this process is my priority. Our time together will be based on your goals, your concerns, and your uniq...
Isaac Obenzinger spent the first few years in Chicago focusing his career on improving the quality of care for those in a community hospital. He values seeing the progress that people can make through their work in therapy, and it brings him great joy to be part of the journey with them. His ideal populations to make progress with are those open and willing to explore himself or herself,...
What do you need to know about me? I have a personal belief that each person is unique and deserves to be treated with respect, listened too, and meant to feel heard and safe. It might help you to know that I am from a multi-cultural, multi-racial, blended family. Growing up in such a family has exposed me and sensitized me to experiences outside our dominant culture. I believe this makes me a...
Therapist provide In-home and community based counseling alternative to traditional therapy. Therapist offers creative, out of the box, & innovative solutions utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy evidence-based approaches to every day issues. Therapist uses a strength-based approach to equip and empower their clients to make sustainable changes. H2HCG builds off of current supports, identifie...
