Compassionate counseling for depression to get you back to living your best life 

Depression affects more people than you might think. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 21 million people experience depression in the United States. The good news is that depression is entirely treatable. About 9 of 10 people report that counseling for depression helps alleviate their symptoms. But it is crucial to find the right partner for your depression treatment.

Feelings of sadness are normal in life. If these feelings happen often and do not get better, you might be depressed. Depression treatment can help. 

Life can be challenging, and feeling sad or depressed sometimes is a normal response. Big losses or disappointments can leave you feeling sad, down, and emotionally overwhelmed. But typically, these feelings will resolve themselves within a short period. When they do not, or when they make it hard to function, you may be experiencing depression. 

 

Depression can change not only how you think and feel, but also how you act in your day-to-day life. No matter what you try, these feelings of hopelessness or despair won't go away. They change who you think you are. You might find it challenging to work, sleep, eat, connect with others...- basically to enjoy life.  

 

Depression and symptoms of depression might look different for each person. Yet, there are some common symptoms. Linking with a counselor for depression treatment may help if you're experiencing symptoms such as:

  • Depressed mood most of the day, almost every day

  • Loss of interest in activities you previously enjoyed

  • Withdrawing or isolating from others and social activities

  • A significant decrease or increase in appetite

  • Increase in restlessness or becoming slow and sluggish

  • Fatigue and loss of energy

  • Feeling hopeless, helpless, worthless 

  • A heightened sense of guilt or self-blame

  • Difficulty falling asleep or sleeping too much 

  • Feeling agitated or irritable

  • Difficulty in concentrating or completing tasks

  • Having thoughts of death, suicide, or hurting yourself

 

How can depression counseling help?

Counseling for depression can help release the grip those feelings of sadness and hopelessness have over you. Depression therapy enables you to find new ways to fight against those feelings of despair. The skills you'll gain working with a depression counselor are easy to use in your everyday life. At Everthrive Counseling, our therapists are trained in the most effective counseling techniques for depression treatment. This means you and your counselor will create a plan for recovery that is as unique as you are. Depression treatment options include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This approach helps you increase your awareness about thoughts and beliefs. Sometimes depression makes an unhealthy "loop" of thoughts in our minds. Your counselor will help you gain the skills to challenge these negative thoughts to have better control over feelings of depression. CBT is one of the most widely used and studied treatments for depression, so we know it works. 

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): SBFT is a short-term counseling approach that helps you to focus on the solutions to problems and not on the problems themselves. The focus is on hope, positive emotions, finding direction, and looking toward the future. Your counselor will help you develop these positive psychology principles and practices.

  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Similar to CBT, this approach aims to teach you how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, and regulate emotions. The focus is to learn mindfulness skills to manage those difficult emotions. You'll learn easy-to-use skills to shift the balance of control back to you!

  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR): This therapeutic technique uses mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices to reduce the severity of the depression you may feel. MBSR aims to learn ways to focus thoughts on the present moment. 

 

You shouldn't have to go this alone. An Everthrive counselor is ready to partner with you to develop the best course for your depression treatment. A life of peace and happiness, free from depression, is within reach. You need a partner in this journey. Everthrive's counselors are ready to connect with you. 

 

Reach out to us today at 833-799-3455. Counseling can be an opportunity to talk about your concerns to give you control over things today. Depression should not control your life. Let us support you on your path back to you.

 

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