You can live a happier, healthier life and overcome the challenges you’re facing
Depression negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function.
When you feel depressed, it’s hard to find the motivation to do things and you can feel very isolated and alone. Just trying to get through the day can be overwhelming and it may feel hopeless. Depression changes how you think, feel, and function in daily activities. It can interfere with your ability to work, eat, sleep, and enjoy life.
Therapy for depression involves getting some insight into why past experiences may be contributing to your depressed mood. It’s also beneficial to learn certain practices and coping skills to implement that will help you to start feeling better right away.
It can be helpful to identify and replace negative thoughts, cognitive distortions (or errors in thinking), and behavioral patterns that reinforce depressive feelings.
It’s important that this exploration process takes place in a supportive and empathetic environment, so you can address your issues and move forward in a productive manner.
It’s possible for you to get control over your symptoms of depression and gain the motivation you need to do the things you used to enjoy. Together we can explore what issues are keeping you stuck. I can teach you how to get back into your life and relationships and face the problems or issues that have been holding you back.
You’ll learn how to tolerate discomfort, recognize when you’re ruminating on problems, or not thinking accurately about situations that are difficult.
I’ll show you how to practice mindfulness to stop avoiding your problems and start dealing with them effectively. You will also learn skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) that will enable you to be present in your life and master the problems you’re facing.
Don’t hesitate to get the help you need to overcome feeling sad, hopeless, or apathetic and live the life you want. Contact me today to learn how I can help you to cope better with depression and provide you with the support you need.
