At Riverwoods Behavioral Health, we understand the debilitating impact of depression on one's life, and our depression treatment program is designed to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to help individuals achieve lasting recovery. Our experienced team of medical professionals and therapists offer a range of evidence-based therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and medication management, to help alleviate symptoms of depression and promote overall well-being. Our program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient, with a focus on developing coping skills and building resilience to manage depression in daily life. We also offer education and support to help patients and their families better understand and cope with depression. At Riverwoods, we're committed to providing the highest quality of care and support to those struggling with depression, empowering them to regain control of their lives and achieve a better quality of life.
Depression can result from unfinished business in the past, which seems to threaten current and future success. Sometimes we need someone to just listen to our experiences from our vantage point, without being too eager to fix the issue without first listening to the experience. Catharsis is a powerful tool when employed correctly.
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.
As the founder of Rebuilding Lives Workshop, Inc. I am motivated and dedicated to serving the community by restoring individuals mentally, physically, and emotionally.
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.
We all cope with pain. When coping becomes destructive, we need to break the cycle of depression that feeds upon itself. I can help you address the cycle by understanding it, offering alternatives, and interrupting the painful patterns.
EMDR has been shown to be an effective intervention for depression. By addressing past traumas and/or negative experiences, EMDR helps you process your emotions and reframe negative beliefs so you can create a more positive outlook that lasts. While we will absolutely talk about strategies to support well being, EMDR may be a valuable tool in your journey towards healing and recovery.
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.