As humans, we are unified in our desire to live a life with purpose and a sense of belonging. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, however, this way of living might seem impossible or even unattainable no matter how much effort or willpower you put into it. Below are some common signs of depression.
Persistent sad or "empty" mood
Isolation or withdrawal from loved ones
Feeling hopeless
Self doubt
Guilt or shame
Loss of interest in your hobbies
Lack of energy; feeling tired all of the time
Difficulty with focus and follow through
Sleep disruption
Change in weight or eating patterns
Thoughts of death or suicide
Feeling irritable or angry
Physical health issues that do not respond to tradition medical treatment
You are not alone in your struggle. As a therapist who enjoys helping individuals navigate the depression pitfalls, we can partner together to work through your depression so that you can start living the life you are worthy of and the life you want.
I will help you…
Create space to explore your depressive symptoms and how these symptoms affect your day to day functioning
Clarify what your goals are and how to develop a pathway forward so that you can begin to feel relief from the depression
Develop tools to problem solve and cope with your depressive symptoms
Feel worthy
Be there for yourself and the other people in your life (i.e. spouse, children, colleagues, friends, family members, etc.)
Have meaningful dialogue, take time to ask questions and check in about your progress both in and outside of the counseling office
Value your time. I want to make sure that you are achieving what it is that motivated you to make that first phone call and schedule that first appointment