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
Growing up I was always a good listener, but over the past 10 years as a therapist, I have dedicated myself to becoming a great listener. I know that asking for emotional help can be difficult, so when it happens, I want to be that person who can offer a platform for those who want to be heard. I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families identifying barriers to success and then findin...
As most of us have learned, life presents us with many opportunities for stress, anxiety and emotional turmoil. Sometimes we need professional support to help us navigate challenges in our life. Each of us is unique and therapeutic treatment must also change based on this quality. Therapy is simply a tool that can help you steer the course of your life to the best of your ability so that you ca...
My practice focuses on the issues surrounding older adults and their families. Many times, older adults need help to work through issues such as loss of independence, transition, or bereavement. Similarly families may need help with changing family roles and relationships. My goal is to provide guidance so the older adult and family achieve a sense of peace within a safe environment. I have wor...
Whether you’re a millionaire or living under a bridge, everyday life situations can be a struggle. Daily coping skills are not a gift. Sometimes we need help and sometimes we need MORE help. I've been helping people for over 40 years and I've been counseling people for over 30 years. My time has been spent sharpening the skills of people all around the world. The training that I've received hel...
I am not currently taking new clients. I will update as spaces become available! Are you looking for a therapist who is compassionate and supportive, who will help you uncover the root of your issues, offer you insights, and challenge you to become a better version of yourself? I believe that therapy is about building a relationship in a safe environment so we can work together toward your...
Are you conflicted about what you want? Do you feel unsettled, but you are not sure why or how to fix it? Are you caught between shifting moods- happy/depressed; optimistic/ pessimistic; calm/anxious; energetic/listless; positive/negative; or loving supportive relationships vs distant unfulfilled relationships? Do you feel like you have unfinished business from the past that hinders your...
Isaiah has a strong history of working with adolescents and their families, working to develop resiliency in the face of trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. He works to support individuals and families in strengthening their motivation to change and developing strategies and skills to overcome the challenges facing them. Clients will focus on the way they tell their own story, how that telling...
My name is Carolyn Vorhes-Reed. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in the field of mental health for 18 years. I have worked primarily with children and adolescents in community mental health, both in an office setting and in local school districts, but I also work with adults. Over the course of my career, I have assisted those with a wide variety of struggles, includi...
Counseling for children, teens and adults who are seeking support to improve social and emotional wellbeing and alleviate distress. As an LCSW, I work with individuals in finding their own inner expert. I believe that people intrinsically have the strengths to lead happy and productive lives but are sometimes unable to leverage those internal resources when faced with adversities such as loss,...
Hello! My name is Dr. Amanda S. Hanko and I am a clinical psychologist in Branford, Connecticut. I work with older adolescents, adults and older adults. While I enjoy working with people on a variety of topics, I specialize in trauma and anxiety as well as depression and mood related difficulties. I thoroughly enjoy helping people find peace and balance in their life when everything around us...
Children and teens today are suffering with overwhelming stress and anxiety. I help children, teens, and families cope with stress, anxiety, and mood disorders in a safe and confidential environment. Chronic stress or untreated anxiety can lead to more serious conditions with a lifelong impact. Therapy is designed to provide space and time to examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together ...
Welcome to my profile! You may feel tension between who you are and what the world wants you to be. There are certain expectations of you and at times, it feels like the world is on your shoulders. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, low self-esteem and frustration keep boiling to the surface. You want to confide with your family, friends or a significant other but you just can’t. You can’t share thi...
Working with children, adolescents, and families is my true passion! I strive to empower my clients to strengthen peer and family relationships, discover underlying factors causing disruption, learn and utilize coping skills, and improve everyday living in their home and school environments. My background includes a Masters in both School and Clinical Counseling, and I utilize a variety of...
Therapy is most effective when it is customized to meet the needs of the individual and incorporates flexibility, authenticity, and a touch of humor. This occurs within a therapeutic relationship where there is trust, openness, and warmth. I believe in the inherent resilience of people and view therapy as an opportunity to build on the strengths we naturally posses. My therapeutic style is...
A One-of-a-Kind Organization AANE (Asperger/Autism Network), one of the first Asperger-focused organizations in the United States, was founded in 1996 by a small group of concerned parents and professionals, shortly after the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (AS) first appeared in the U.S. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, edition IV (DSM-IV). AANE builds a supportive community by providing...
