If you find yourself worried or afraid about unfortunate events in your past, we can work together to help you refocus and anchor yourself in this moment and what is happening "right now" which is the exact moment that you can control.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Do these thoughts often enter your mind?
I am worthless and can’t do anything about it.
I feel guilty for just wanting to eat, sleep and be alone.
I hate who I am these days.
I can’t stop crying, which makes me want to stay away from others.
I feel gut wrenching pain, but no one understands.
My life and the world around me are dark. I hate it, but I can’t change it.
If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self, chances are you may be suffering from depression.
I want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of my clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.
I understand the social stigmas that come with label of being depressed, and thus aim to help clients sort out their environmental, biological and circumstantial factors while offering support and care through a very dark time in their lives.
If you are hoping to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, contact me today to schedule an appointment.
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, according to the National Institute on Mental Health. It is a serious mood disorder that causes severe symptoms that can affect the way an individual feels, thinks and handles daily activities such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Depression—even the most severe cases of depression—can be treated. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it is—and licensed professional counselors can help.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, CPCS, LPC
Depression is an extremely common emotion that brings people to therapy. You are taking a brave step in getting help. I have over a decade of experience to assist you in better managing your depression through Person-Centered approaches and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
I help those experiencing depression by working with them to identify more effective and meaningful ways to manage their feelings of sadness and hopelessness.
Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.
I help people better understand their depression and learn ways to cope. I work with clients to help improve their mood and come up with actionable steps they can take.
Depression can be a debilitating condition that robs your of your feelings of hope, passion and vibrancy. You don't have navigate depression on your own - I would be honored to walk alongside you to reconnect you with your feelings of joy. I utilize an Interpersonal/Relational approach to address struggles with depression. I believe not only that depressive symptoms can have a major impact on your relationships, but that your relationships themselves can have a major impact on your mental well-being, including struggles with depression or anxiety. I believe the key to managing depression is learning over time how to improve the relationship you have with your own self as well as those you have with others in your life.
Depression is a disorder that thrives off isolation. Its grasp tightens as the person affected withdraws from the people and activities that would normally bring them joy. When treating clients suffering with depression, I employ an integrative therapeutic approach to fit the needs of the individual as depression does not look the same for every person.