Home – Mood Disorder Treatment
You are more than just sad; you constantly feel a pit of sadness that you cannot climb out of. You feel exhausted, checked out, and completely unmotivated. You feel like you have lost that “spark” that keeps you going. You may be overwhelmed with thoughts of how you failed, and struggle to see a hopeful future.
Depression (and related disorders) can zap you of your energy and fight. It can cloud your thinking and judgment. When left untreated, it can leave you feeling completely hopeless, despairing, and even suicidal.
There is hope for a better future with treatment. With the right skills, you can learn to identify patterns that make depression worse. Learning self-awareness is key to coming out of depression. Once the pattern between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is clear, we can slowly implement tools to break the patterns that keep you stuck in depression. You will learn new behaviors and thought patterns that make you feel better. There are several evidence-based treatments for depression that I am trained in; please click “find out more” in order to learn about your options.
Treatment for depression may involve the following:
is often the treatment of choice for depression. We will look at the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that reinforce the depression and keep you stuck in an unhelpful cycle. Then, we will learn skills to help you become more active and engaged with your life. We will learn how to modify unhelpful thoughts that keep you stuck in depression, and engage in behaviors that increase your sense of mastery and self-confidence. I also use mindfulness strategies in conjunction to help you focus your attention and reduce overwhelm.
is another treatment protocol that is highly effective for depression. It involves scheduling activities that enhance feelings of accomplishment and pleasure, both of which are crucial to warding off depression. Sometimes, we have to engage in these behaviors even if we don't "feel" like it. Once we start, we begin to notice small lifts in our mood that give us our energy back. If you stick with it, you will notice more joy and energy returning, which helps you continue to build even more joy into your day.
Your well-being matters. Begin your journey toward healing and growth today—reach out and let’s walk this path together.