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
Are you looking for an experienced substance abuse professional (SAP), a drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC), a certified clinical supervisor (CCS), or a clinical social worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of civilian/military experience in behavioral health? Then you have come to the right place. I am here to assist you in your quest for a higher quality of life. I will collaborate with you to...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 10 years of direct clinical expertise treating children/adolescents, adults and couples. I am licensed to treat clients in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, New York and Pennsylvania. I have a particular passion for helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and stress. During our sessions, I am...
In today’s fast paced society we are under constant pressure to be more and in that process we can lose our sense of self. This frequently results in repressed emotions and undisclosed needs, which can ultimately hinder our ability to meaningfully connect with one another. Symptoms of anxiety and depression start to predominate the narratives of our lives. Sometimes we feel traumatized and...
Hello! My name is Emily Gilbert, Owner and Clinician at Meridian Counseling Center. I value the opportunity to help clients move forward in their journey towards hope, joy, and quality of life by removing barriers in accessing treatment. My approach to therapy is collaborative, meaning we walk through the process together and at your pace. There are also qualified contract therapists with advan...
***Limited openings available for in person/outdoors therapy. Call or Email now for a free phone consultation.*** How we grew up, our experiences (or even the lack of them), our successes and failures, the people who raised us, the times we felt loved (and the times we haven't), are all part of who we are, how we view the world, our triggers, our needs, our dreams and aspirations. It’s part of ...
This too shall pass... But it takes time, patience, and a commitment to stabilize your situation and keep things from getting worse. So many people get discouraged, distracted or choose unhealthy coping mechanisms to survive the journey of change. I'm here to help and to keep you focused on the necessary steps to bring about the life you and your loved ones long for. We will work together, as...
I have worked with children and families for over 40 years. My goal in life has been to make a difference in the life of a child, helping them to feel good about themselves and teaching them skills to cope with whatever circumstances have led to their emotional or behavioral problems. I also strongly believe in working closely with the parents of the children I work with, helping them to...
You've lived with fear, emotional pain, and/or loss for a long time. Maybe it feels like all of your life. Maybe this is a relatively new experience. You may have heard hurtful things like "suck it up", or "deal with it" almost as if this is all your fault or you can cope with this all by yourself. It's not, and you don't have to! It doesn't have to feel this way. I would like to help you find ...
Before I became a psychotherapist, I had a career as a professional diplomat, and I served in different countries. Having been exposed to diverse cultures in the course of my life, I am particularly attuned to the varieties of narratives that shape people’s identities and relationships with self and others. In my work with each client, I aim to bring my unique personal and professional...
I love working throughout the lifespan focusing on providing play therapy to children, activity based therapy and expressive arts to adolescents, and talk therapy with adults. I utilize expressive arts, talk therapy, and activity therapy in my work with families based on the structure of the family and what their goals are. Goals in working with children include increasing their self-esteem,...
Suffering happens in isolation. The power of human connection and telling your story can be very healing. I believe we are all incredibly resilient at our cores, though this can be overshadowed and challenged by expected and unexpected change, difficult events & trauma, and the subsequent wading & struggling through transition that inevitably follows. I can help you work through the hard parts....
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritability, sadness of the unknown? Watching everyone moving on with their lives and being successful? Are you battling with emotions, thoughts and/or behaviors that perhaps are self deprecating or self-sabotaging that creates cycle of shame/guilt or judgement? Sometimes we need sounding board to hear ourselves to sort out facts and myths. I will assist you by...
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience in the social work profession. I have experience working with children in school settings and with children and families in the foster care system. I also have experience providing psychotherapy to adults. My approach is supportive, collaborative and reflective. I utilize evidenced based therapeutic approaches and provide direct...
After many years of clinical practice, I have found that there is a profound lack of focus on the debilitating psychological effects that continually threaten the well-being of parents of special needs children. From the initial feeling of unease that accompanies the suspicion that something is amiss with their child, to the often long interval that precedes a diagnosis, the parents are subject...
I am a licensed clinical pysychologist with experience treating children, adolescents, and young adults. I earned my Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative and transparent process and I will work with you and/or your family to help you achieve your goals. I have been extensively...
