Depression therapists in San Luis Obispo, California CA
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Depression
Erik Edler
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Depression is more than sadness or numbness or a feeling of no energy. The primary emotions, like sadness, grief, discouragement, or loneliness can be difficult, but they're something a person can cope with. The difficulty with depression is that it's not a primary emotion, but a dysfunction of emotion. At the heart of depression is the fact that we are keeping something pressed down, which is the true meaning of de-pression. Often, people don't even know what they are keeping pressed down, and that's where therapy can help. As with all my work, I look for the root cause, so that a client can be truly free from the depression that has troubled them.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Online in San Luis Obispo, California
Depression
Inner Expansions Therapy Services
Counselor/Therapist
"I can't stop crying." "I don't enjoy any of the things I used to." "Everything seems pointless." If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self you might be struggling with depression. We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of our clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them. There is help available. We understand the social stigmas that come with the label of being depressed and we 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 ready to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, reach out to us for a free consultation.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Luis Obispo, CA
Online in San Luis Obispo, California
Depression
KIM RICHARDSON LINDLEY
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
Depression can be a time for slowing down, processing loss and grief, being reflective and introspective, and at other times, can feel unbearable, lonely, and dark. Being able to know the difference, and offer support is both challenging and rewarding work.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, California
Depression
Claire Babbitt, LMFT, JD
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, J.D.
In some cases patients experience depression because of underlying unresolved conflict. It can be helpful to gain insight into some of the individual's struggles and fears, which in some cases may be unconscious and not are not always apparent to the patient. Insight gained in psychodynamic psychotherapy may help
patients gain clarity and understanding into patterns and reactions which have contributed to the patient's anxiety and in some cases difficulty in relationships.
In some cases referral for psychiatric evaluation or medication may be helpful , depending on whether this is something the patient wants to consider.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, California
Depression
Dr. Catherine Ferreira-Babor, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Of course when working with depression we need to understand the "why". But it is also important to understand how depression has taken over your life, your thoughts, your expectations for your future. It can make you feel stuck. Let's get you unstuck!
27 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, California