Therapy for Depression
It’s becoming more challenging to start your day. Maybe you’re starting to increasingly isolate from friends and family. You can’t remember the last time you really felt like yourself. Depression is RUDE but it doesn’t have to define you.
What is Depression?
Depression can make it feel like you are constantly trying to run from a storm cloud and makes everyday life feel like a challenge. The people close to you may have pointed out a difference in your behavior but are unsure of how to help. You feel stuck and want things to change. Whether you know exactly why your symptoms of depression started or are experiencing this for the first time and are unsure of the cause, you are not alone. Depression can surface for a multitude of reasons, like biology, environment, or due to a stressful situation. The good news is there are effective ways to treat depression and therapy for depression can support you in feeling like yourself again. Below are some of the common signs of depression that you might identify with.
- Having no interest in doing things you used to enjoy
- Bursts of irritability or anger towards the people you love
- Wanting to sleep all day OR not sleeping at all
- Crying for seemingly no reason
- Struggling to eat enough OR not eating at all
- Change in sex drive
- Avoiding family and friends/isolating
- Difficulty concentrating at work
- Increasing feelings of shame, feeling empty or worthless
- Feeling stuck on thoughts of death or dying
- Wondering if people would be better off without you
How therapy for Depression can help
I recognize how uncomfortable feelings of depression are and the impact it has on you and everyone you care about. Depression can make us believe we are better off alone but that simply isn’t true. By using evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, I can help. It is my mission to help you sort out the factors causing your depression while offering compassion, non-judgement, and a trauma-informed approach throughout the journey. A few ways we work on taking our power back from depression is through:
- Learning to be less judgmental towards yourself, your emotions and others
- Exploring and challenging negative self -talk
- Increasing awareness of how our emotions show up physically and emotionally so we can respond in a more effective way.
- Understanding the root cause of your depression and how it functions in your life today.
If you are hoping to finally experience relief from depression, I am ready to walk alongside you. Contact me today for a free consultation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Depression
Can I work on my depression through telehealth?
Yes, I can support anyone in Texas through telehealth therapy for depression and can work with you even if you are not in Austin, TX.
Research suggests telehealth for treating depression is just as effective as in person therapy and helps make therapy more accessible.
Do I have to take antidepressants to treat my depression?
I am happy to discuss your views of medicine as they arise. I think medicine can help in certain situations and is not a magic cure for all issues. While research suggests the best outcomes for those with depression are medicine and talk therapy combined, I believe you are the expert of your life, and I will walk alongside you as you discover what works best for you.
Can I recover from depression?
I believe recovery from depression symptoms is possible. I use treatments that have been researched and shown to be effective for treating depression such as:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-based Interventions
Self-Compassion Interventions