Depression

I specialize in treating depressive symptoms, particularly addressing feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. We will work together to guide understand the intricate connections between your depressive thoughts and self-perception. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, we collaboratively work to dismantle negative beliefs, foster self-compassion, and rebuild a healthier sense of self-worth.

Having worked in a specific clinic that would focus on patients who experienced mood disorders and severe anxiety, I was trained in multiple modalities specifically to treat those who experience depression and the associated symptoms, including suicidal thoughts and people whom engage in self-harming behaviors. I have worked with both children and adults who experience depression and other mood disorders.

Depression affects people in various ways: Ruminating (worry, dwell on, or rehash of negative feelings). It can look like negative self-talk, sudden crying spells, feelings of guilt, or blaming oneself. It can also show up as anger or apathy. Know that depression may also include anxiety or even substance use. If you think you are suffering from depression, know that relief IS possible.

Depression is one of the most common disorders in mental health. Depression can leave you unable to concentrate, sad, hopeless, unable to sleep or wanting to sleep too much. Depression can rob you and your family of the life you deserve. Wither your Depression is a result of long term untreated anxiety, current life stressors or brain chemistry therapy can help. I have experience treating depression and helping people feel like themselves again.

I have worked with individuals struggling with depression in a number of settings. I often notice that these clients desire to return to a happier, lighter mental framework. Often, depression feels like a snowball rolling down a hill and it can be hard to even know where to start to feel better. I approach this concern with creating small achievable goals and through discussions about one's values, experiences, and desires.

I have over 30 years experience working in mental health. In that time I have worked in multiple psychiatric hospitals and have conducted over 10,000 suicide assessments in an Emergency Room. I am definitely comfortable helping you manage your Depression.

If your depression feels overwhelming, or you're wondering how to enjoy life again, I can help you. You don't have to hide your feelings with me, and you only need to share what you're comfortable with, when you're comfortable. I can handle anything and everything you share with me. Do you feel like you have been driving a car in the dark on an unknown dirt road? By facing your depression together, I can be your co-pilot in the passenger's seat who turns on the headlights and helps read the map.

Depression can be pernicious and unrelenting. Having been trained in treating depression in its many forms and seasons, I know the grip that depression has on people. Sometimes it creeps up slowly, quietly, until it hangs over a person like a cloud, causing everything to look gloomy. Other times it is like a black shroud, enveloping someone until they can't do anything but hide under the covers, hoping that they won't wake up to face the next day. But there is hope with support.

Depression isn't just chronic sadness. Feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, and hopelessness contribute to the weight symptoms of depression have on the body, mind, and even the people around us. There are many reasons why depression develops; research shows prolonged life stressors/difficulties are the main contributors such as abuse, isolation, healthy work environments, family issues, and financial instability. Let me help you develop tools to find relief from depression.

The world doesn’t need to feel so heavy, numb, and devoid of meaning. Learn ways to shift your thinking, to build your sense of self worth, and to shed some of the burdens that you carry. You don’t need to be alone with your pain. Maybe you remember times in life that felt more joyful and enlivening - let’s figure out how you can experience more of that and target experiences that have gotten you stuck.

You dread waking up each morning. You feel sad and empty inside. You’re surrounded by people, yet you still feel alone. You’ve stopped doing the things you used to enjoy. You’re worried you will always feel this way.

Depression can look different for many people and when I meet with a client dealing with depression, I make sure to ask them several questions pertaining to their daily routine. The first thing is identifying what is being impacted in their life that has made them seek treatment because a lot of times it takes a lack of productivity or someone pointing out patterns of behavior to recognize that you might actually be dealing with depression.

Feeling like you suck, everything sucks, & will always suck? Having trouble sleeping, withdrawing from your friends or family? Wondering what the point of life is anyway? Finding it harder to motivate yourself or enjoy things you used to like doing? Therapy can help you feel like yourself again. Through CBT, let's upgrade the thoughts & behaviors bringing you down. Through DBT, we'll develop personalized strategies for stress management, emotion regulation, & interpersonal effectiveness.

People who are feeling down or depressed may feel as though they are experiencing life through a grey colored filter. Events or activities they used to enjoy, no longer seem as appealing. Other times people describe feeling "stuck" and unable to move forward with a change or transition even though they have the desire to. Our team assists and supports clients to learn and identify healthy ways to cope with sadness, and take steps towards living a life that is meaningful.

I have worked with all ages, individuals, couples, families, and various group counseling settings to navigate effective approaches to address the various levels of depression unique to their circumstances and to facilitate a significant improvement in their overall daily lives with various techniques. 364/500

Utilizing cognitive behavior techniques, I help clients to identify barriers and developing coping skills to reduce depression symptoms.

Life coping skills, bodywork, and mindfulness practices.

The low energy, the black hole, the thoughts...If you are depressed and made it this far to read about how I specialize in depression, I want to praise you so hard! Depression can feel like overpowering energy that just doesn't let up. That you can't get out from under. I'm here to first hear how it has been affecting you and your life, to then create a space for us to find ways to simultaneously accept that depression is here--and to (baby steps) take action to activate your energy.