Have You Been Struggling With Persistent Blues Or Hopelessness?

Do you feel miserable but unable to change anything? Maybe depressive feelings have taken over your life, but you don’t believe you have a reason to feel sad. Perhaps you can’t get out of bed in the morning for lack of energy. Is depression causing you to distance yourself from relationships?

You can’t seem to name what it is that feels wrong; you just feel constantly alone and miserable. From the outside, it may appear that everything is fine, as you have become a master at camouflaging your feelings. The worry of being judged or told to “just cheer up” may keep you in self-imposed isolation. 

The more you try to push through negative emotions, the less energy you have, leaving you with little drive left for work and relationships. Ignoring the hopelessness doesn’t help either. In fact, the more you try to dismiss your feelings, the stronger and more powerful they become. 

Do you wish you had someone to talk to who understands and validates your feelings? Are you ready to take a crucial step toward improving your mental and emotional health?

You Don’t Have To Pretend That Your Negative Emotions Aren’t Real

Many people who feel consistently sad and hopeless know something is wrong. But, when they can’t just “snap out of it,” they often incorrectly believe the problem is rooted in some character flaw. They don’t realize these feelings are symptoms of depression: a legitimate disorder, and a common one at that. Roughly 6.8 million adults in the US experience depression and struggle to manage it on their own. 

Your depression symptoms are real and should be acknowledged. You don’t have to pretend they aren’t a big deal.

Working with a depression therapist can help you alleviate negative feelings and regain a full, active life. You have so much to offer the world, without depression holding you back from your goals. 

Therapy Can Alleviate Your Depression Symptoms

Therapy not only helps you feel better about yourself and life, it also helps you understand what you are going through. Your brain is sick, just like your body can be. You wouldn’t feel ashamed of seeing a doctor for a cold, and you shouldn’t feel differently about seeking treatment for your mental health. That knowledge alone can begin to ease guilt, which is often a symptom of clinical depression. 

As our sessions begin, I will ask you briefly about your family history to determine if your depression is hereditary. It’s common for clinical depression to run in families, especially if your family history includes trauma. If your depression is genetic, I may recommend a prescription for antidepressants in addition to therapy. Some clients benefit from therapy alone, but many find the greatest success through a combination of therapy and medication. 

As a therapist, my goal is to develop a relationship with you by learning about your life and the situations that have caused or worsened your depression. I do this by asking questions that probe at the heart of the issue and show me a complete picture of who you are. Your answers will be received with empathy and without judgment. 

In addition to talk therapy, I recommend thirty minutes of exercise each day, as you are physically able. Additionally, I advocate developing a daily routine to transition from work to home, which will change your mindset and prepare you mentally for the different responsibilities and interactions the rest of your day will bring.  Simple transitions may include something like stopping at a park on the way home, or spending the first fifteen minutes at home alone doing whatever you’d like.  Even if you don’t feel better immediately, I will provide you with coping skills to manage your depression in the meantime. Whatever your symptoms or circumstances, we will find solutions that work for you. 

At its core, therapy is two people looking at the past and to confront negative emotions that dominate your life. Through my years of helping clients with depression, I have had the privilege of seeing people thrive and live joyful lives by learning to manage their symptoms.

You May Have Some Concerns About Depression Therapy…

Is depression therapy expensive?

Therapy is an investment in yourself and your future. You’re worth it! Your mental and emotional health is too precious to compromise by letting your depression symptoms get worse.

I’m uncomfortable sharing my personal life with a stranger.

I have been a depression counselor for a long time, and I can promise you this: there is nothing you can tell me that I haven’t seen or heard before. My office is a safe space for whatever you are comfortable sharing.

I don’t have any energy to connect with a depression therapist.

You may feel tired and hopeless right now, but together we can and will figure out how to arrive at a better place. The results are worth your effort.

Depression Therapy Can Turn Your Life Around

If you are ready to reach out to a depression counselor, call me at (334) 277-1366 for a free 15-minute consultation, to see if we are a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you.