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
Life is meant to be lived fully, but often there are circumstances that get in the way of our ability to engage at the level that we want to. Whether that is a trauma or loss or a major life stressor that has made life seem unbearable, you can receive help and there is hope of moving forward and living life to the fullness of your potential. My counseling practice stems from the belief that eac...
I believe that recovery is possible and I approach treatment from the perspective of combining compassion and challenge in order to assist my clients in reaching their goals. My clinical background and training is in working with all eating disorder diagnoses in individuals of all ages at all levels of care, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake...
I am available for remote sessions today as you grapple with these strange times. If your challenges feel more intense or harder to ignore with your routine upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. Fortunately therapy is just as available to you now- I am experienced with remote phone or video sessions, and even hesitant clients are finding these sessions surprisingly effective....
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? These can be symptoms of your life being impacted by past events. I specialize in the treatment of sexual trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction with individuals, couples and families. Together we will create a safe space where you can feel and be heard. As we work through past traumas, we begin to lighten the emotional burden we’ve...
Intentional Connections, PLLC (I.C.) addresses life's issues. People often have thoughts, feelings, and or decisions to make, where it's beneficial to have someone to listen and receive support for better outcomes. I.C. will help to increase positive moments, leading to self-discovery and a better quality of life. Additionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor...
Dealing with the upheaval that COVID-19 has brought to our lives can be anxiety-provoking, paralyzing, frustrating, depressing and overwhelming. Having a safe judgment-free space (virtual, of course) to express emotions and work through this global yet very personal struggle is necessary. Let me work with you to navigate this life-shift in a way that preserves your mental health. By establishin...
Change can be overwhelming, particularly if we are already stressed with a variety of obstacles and difficulties that might bring us to counseling. Seeking help doesn't make a us weak, it makes us human. Regardless of what has brought you to begin seeking help, and what you might be facing, I believe growth is possible. I am working with folks through both video and in person to help them throu...
Are you or your children struggling with deeply distressing or disturbing experiences known as trauma? Is the pain from your past impacting your life and relationships? Are you having a hard time managing your anxieties, worries or depression? We all face challenges, struggles and need help sometimes. I am here to listen and help you work through it. At first it can feel uncomfortable to talk t...
Brendan is a nationally certified physician assistant with specialty certification in psychiatry. He has over six years of experience working in adult psychiatry, including general outpatient, acute inpatient, and community mental health settings. He has an empathetic and compassionate approach to his practice, and aims to connect with each patient and understand the biological, psychological, ...
Have you or your children been experiencing increased stress during this difficult time of social distancing? Is your child more emotional, disinterested in school, or struggling to complete homework? Are you running out of ideas for how to help your child? Let me help you, your child, and your family. Often there are simple changes that can be made to help life run more smoothly at home. My...
Through my 15 years of being a foster/adopt parent, I have experienced how trauma, attachment, anxiety, learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and mood disorders, affect daily functioning and the ability to enjoy life. I have come to appreciate how important it is to feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are biologically wired to need connections/relationships for optimal growth and development....
With all of the transitions we face in life, it can often be difficult to adjust to the change or process the emotions that come with transition, whether it is getting married, starting college, having kids, of finding you dream job. Whatever part of life a person is facing that is pushing them to learn more about themselves, I hope to meet them in that place and be a source of compassion. My...
Recognizing the diversity of human experience, I have sought comprehensive and multicultural clinical experiences. My interest in holistic health has led to a wide breadth of professional experiences throughout the United States and abroad. I have served in numerous settings including in a forensic clinic, a refugee shelter, a university counseling center, with homeless veterans, and in general...
There's a certain feeling of a "click" when someone really gets what you're saying; that is the bedrock of therapy as I practice it. I'll keep an eye out for your signs that you're not feeling heard, and encourage you to start to say things like, "That's not what I meant," "That doesn't really resonate with me," or even "I'm still feeling alone." I hope that from a base of a strong understandin...
It can be difficult to open up to a stranger about personal difficulties, but I truly believe in each person’s ability to make positive changes. This is why I strive to create a calm, warm, welcoming, and open environment where you can feel comfortable working through your thoughts and emotions. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide individual counseling services, ADHD and learning...
