Signs of depression
Is this you?
- Feelings of sadness that don't go away after a week or two
- Sadness coupled with feelings of being hopeless, worthless, or helpless
- Loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed
- Weight loss or gain; changes in appetite
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or sleeping more than usual
- Loss of energy
- Negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and feelings of worthlessness
Did any of the above look familiar?
Depression can feel like you’re at war with your mind and body. You can feel sluggish, overly negative, and like there is no joy in life. Therapy for depression can help improve mood, instill hope, and rebuild a life worth living. I want to help you, more often than not, wake up in the morning with a smile on your face.
How I Can Help
- I'll help you get to the root of your depression. We'll figure out why you feel the way you feel.
- We'll identify what your triggers are for depression
- Develop a plan to stay healthy and happy
- Understand your relationship patterns and improve them
- Set healthy boundaries to prevent depression
- Talking with a trusted therapist can provide good feedback on more positive ways to handle life’s challenges and problems.
I will typically use Brainspotting, IFS, and mindfulness to address depression.
Brainspotting:
Brainspotting is the use of points in our visual field. We identify a target concern, connect with where and how we feel it in our bodies, and allow our brains to move forward with the healing process of focused mindfulness. For more detailed information, go to: https://brainspotting.com/
IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy:
Internal family systems addresses target concerns or "parts" with the idea that we all have many "parts" or subpersonalities. A simple example is when we are experiencing two desires, such as "There's a part of me that wants to go to the gym, but there's a part of me that wants to stay home and rest." IFS looks as the parts of us that get activated in our daily lives and helps us connect with, understand, and eventually unburden them so that the conflicts, symptoms, or concerns that are resulting from their activation are no longer needed or present. For more detailed information go to: https://ifs-institute.com/
Mindfulness:
Mindfulness is the act of becoming aware of and connecting with our internal state. For more information go to: https://www.apa.org/topics/mindfulness
You are not alone
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 24 million Americans are diagnosed with a mood disorder. The average person experiences depression or mood swings from time to time. However, when depression begins to interfere with your health, relationships, job or other responsibilities – therapy gives you the tools to reclaim your life. I want to help you!
I know you are busy, but what's more important than getting your life back on track?
