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 healing comes from listening, empowerment, self-awareness, advocacy, and collaboration. Chronic illness and disability can limit an individuals quality of life in many ways: (1) employment, (2) school, (3) relationships, (4) physical, and (5) mental health. A disability does not define a person’s identity, or limit functioning. If you are living a life filled with stress, anxiety, or...
( English | 中文 ) Cheryl uses various modalities for short term therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. She also utilizes psychodynamic approaches to help individuals understand how past and current situations may be connected, in order to help them make meaningful changes, to even long term patterns. Cheryl ...
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”—Brené Brown . Life transitions can be difficult and sometimes we find ourselves in a rough chapter. If you're looking for a counselor who passionately cares and wishes to connect with you in your commitment to change, growth, and healing, I would consider it a privilege to walk beside you toward that journey of being seen, heard, a...
I applaud you for exploring and embarking on this new adventure of healing and restoration in your life. My areas of specialty include helping people heal from early childhood trauma, which sometimes results in depression and anxiety as well as addictions such as overeating, gambling, shopping, and eating disorders. For others they just cannot seem to find joy in their lives and are not sure wh...
My goal is to walk alongside clients giving them the skills and healing they are looking for. I do this with a specialized treatment modality using EMDR. The feedback from this form of therapy continues to be my passion to help individuals who struggle in life. I am able to help a wide variety of mental health struggles using EMDR. Meeting you where you are at in your healing and walking alongs...
Relationships can be hard. Whether you’re dating someone or have been married for 50 years, every relationship has its ups and downs. You may have just discovered your partner cheated on you, or you’re merely trying to figure out how to make this relationship thing work. Maybe it feels like you barely recognize the person lying next to you in bed anymore and you feel guilty because the word...
My goal is to support your resilience and connection to that which helps you thrive. We'll explore the areas of your life that are interfering with this flow, allowing space for anything and everything that needs to come up. Drawing on a somatic, or body-oriented approach to psychotherapy, we may pay attention to how your thoughts, emotions and feelings are being stored or expressed in the body...
Suffering is an inherent part of the human condition, but it doesn't mean that we need to move through it alone. Irvin Yalom, an American Existential Psychiatrist, describes the therapist and client as "fellow travelers". This truly resonates with me, as I believe that a collaborative approach and the steadily cultivated care and trust in the therapeutic relationship can fuel meaningful growth ...
Pursuing therapy is an admirable step; it takes a lot of courage and energy. As such, I approach therapy with a respectful, accepting attitude. Whether working with an adult, teen or entire family, I operate from the notion that everyone is doing their best, given their circumstances. I assume an active role in therapy: I quickly engage, listen deeply and reflect back. I will ask clarifying...
Video on Website Link - **Accepting New Clients** Telehealth and Distance Counseling Online only. You need to have a reliable internet connection and/or phone line to work with me. As your therapist, my primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space to discuss whatever is happening in your life. Therapy can go beyond struggles and be a place to discuss opportunities. I enjoy learning abo...
You've played it tough for a while, doing your best to cope. But you need relief now – someone who will be with you in your pain, so you don’t have to suffer alone any longer. Whatever is not supporting your needs and desires – whether it’s a job, a relationship, or your inner dialogue (which can be the hardest critic, after all) – these are all valid reasons to need relief. It is enormously br...
Do the present situations with coronavirus, the election, and Fall start-ups have you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Stress today can trigger past experiences and negative coping. I will help you get through today and give you hope for tomorrow. It makes no difference if you are gay or straight, faith or no faith, black, brown or white. Your concerns can be safely explored and your beliefs...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the great state of Louisiana. I havea passion for mental health counseling. My professional experience combined with my education background, I am skilled in assisting to cope with life changes to understanding mental health diagnoses. I have a particular interest in working with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar DIsorder, and Grief and Loss. For appointment...
As parents, we often struggle with feeling like we aren't measuring up. We want our children to be successful and feel confident with who they are as individuals. Unfortunately, the teenage years can be a difficult transition and often they begin to feel misunderstood or overlooked. I work with both adolescents and adults to help navigate the struggles of life. I like working with adolescents a...
I know what it's like to feel bogged down by self-doubt, frozen by thoughts of not being good enough. I understand how difficult it can be to get unstuck from negative thinking patterns about ourselves, others, and the world. If this sounds familiar, know that you're not alone. If you're ready to develop a healthy balance of self-awareness and self-acceptance in your life and relationships, the...
