Depression can often feel like one is drowning without a raft- it is too much to sift through on one's own. Finding a therapist to help anchor you is essential. Reaching out for help with depression, sadness, the weight of life's "stuff" is the ultimate expression of self care and can only lead to healing, clarity and an evolution of spirit.
I have been working with people experiencing depression most of my career as well. I have seen so many people recover from depression and it's so rewarding to experience. Many clients come in feeling hopeless and watching them find hope again is amazing. Depression can be managed and you don't need to live with it. There are real concrete skills you can learn that can keep that at bay and you can live a full life!
So much of our depression is a matter of self-esteem and perception, and often there is grief and pain at the center of our feelings. I can help you find how to mourn that loss and get re-engaged with life.
Are you ready to start your journey to healing and overall wellness? Are you depressed, or does your life goals seem unachievable? There is hope! I stand committed to being present and attentive in reaching you wherever you are at this moment in your journey. As a therapist some of my core values are; respect, transparency, self-love, empathy and having a sense of “balance.” In therapy, we endeavor to create a safe and calm atmosphere free of fear and judgment so that clients can be content to disclose whatever is impacting them.
Banish the blues with our depression treatment expertise! As a compassionate professional, I'm here to guide you through the shadows towards the light of hope. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and resilience, and let's rewrite the story of your life.
Depression impacts the view we have of ourselves and the world. It can make us feel like we are stuck. I help clients better understand their triggers and work to reduce negative thoughts relating to self and the world. We will work to improve motivation and explore coping skills that work for you so you can take steps to live the life you want to live.
We treat depression using a cognitive-behavioral and goal-focused approach, working with patients to systematically increase activation. This approach (CBT) has the most research evidence to support its efficacy in treating depression. We also incorporate mindfulness-based strategies, which have been found to reduce relapse.
I have worked extensively with adolescents who have experienced symptoms of depression. During my work in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, I helped adolescents who experienced suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behaviors.
Courtesy of PsychCentral: "CBT works by helping you change any unhelpful thought processes that may be contributing to your depression. Through various techniques, CBT aims to do the following:
Identify and challenge negative thoughts: CBT teaches you to spot and challenge automatic negative thoughts linked to depression, like feeling helpless, hopeless, or worthless.
Restructure cognitive patterns: A therapist will work with you to reframe your interpretation of life events, altering any core beliefs that contribute to depressive symptoms.
Develop coping strategies: CBT teaches effective coping skills and problem-solving techniques to handle challenging situations.
Behavioral activation: Your CBT therapist will encourage you to do enjoyable things to fight against feeling withdrawn and inactive, common feelings in depression.
Relapse prevention: CBT not only treats current symptoms but also focuses on preventing future relapses by teaching strategies to maintain healthier thoughts and behavior patterns..."