All of our therapists work with depression, and are constantly sharing ideas and strategies with each other to help our clients get to feeling better faster.
Depression is a very personal and sometimes uncomfortable subject to discuss. At Revitalize, we work towards relieving symptoms of depression by exploring areas where client started to feel "stuck". This can include discussion regarding family history to current feelings of hopelessness.
When you are feeling depressed either all the time or for prolonged periods, life can be very difficult to manage. Depression can surface through feelings of sadness, isolation, decreased interest in your life or others, feeling blue or sometimes depression can be seen as anger or acting out in certain areas of your life. These times are very hard to try and get through on your own.
When you are depressed, therapy can be very beneficial to help you understand the source of your depression and be able to develop new ways of understanding and coping with these feelings instead of feeling so stuck and immoblized.
Depression can range from the nagging blues to the debilitating despair that keeps a person in bed for days. I've seen in my own life the difficulty of dealing with depression and the importance of addressing it early and intentionally so it doesn't grow. The good news is that there is hope for those who struggle with depression. Lifestyle changes, working on thinking patterns, skills to develop - these can all help with overcoming depression. And I'm willing to walk with you the whole way.
Depression can affect so many aspects of our lives and leave us feeling like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. I utilize CBT to help clients better understand their thoughts and feelings to break patterns.
Mary Louise Von Franz once said that “depression is a blessing.” Believe it or not if we confront our depression with curiosity, what we learn will be freeing.
Wether you are struggling with depression, or postpartum depression, I can help. We will identify your patterns of being stuck in your depression and develop a tailored plan for you to start your journey of feeling more empowered, and motivated.