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Free yourself from depression
If you are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to manage, depression therapy can help you gain insight and skills to cope with life’s challenges.
Life transitions occur regardless of what is happening in your life.
Every day we are exposed to stressful situations that can alter how we deal with life events. The loss of a loved one due to death, divorce, or the ending of a relationship is a common cause of depression. Experiencing illness or stressors from an ongoing relationship, financial, job, or housing worries are also common causes of the onset of depression. When transitions occur, you may experience one or more changes in your relationships, family, health, home, career, or spirituality. Due to the complexities of depression, many people suffer longer than they should. As a result of life transitions, making adjustments to your life can become difficult and unmanageable to navigate alone.
Are you sad, or are you depressed?
We all have moments of sadness that can usually be resolved with a nap, hug, phone call, workout, night out with friends, or other mood boosters. However, depression is a lot more complicated, requiring something beyond a quick fix to overcome. Depression is a diagnosable mood disorder that has severe symptoms that negatively affect how you think, feel, and handle daily responsibilities. It can last for long periods of time, it can impact your everyday life, and in some cases, depression can literally hurt physically. No matter how severe your sadness or depression may be, the best way to heal is by working with a professional. At 180 Evolution Therapy, I believe that everyone has the potential to heal themselves when given the right tools and support to reach their full potential. You can do this.
Imagine what your life would be like if you woke up in the morning with joy ready to take on the day. What would it feel like to have meaningful relationships with family and friends where you can enjoy laughs and soul-stirring conversations? Could you imagine smiling without it being a mask for your sadness? When was the last time you said, “I’m good,” and really meant it? Wouldn’t it be great to have the energy to shower every day, cook wholesome meals or actually go for a walk? Think about what it would feel like to sleep for rest instead of sleeping to escape the pain of your life. All of these things are possible if you trust the healing process and do the work to create a new life for yourself.
Don’t let fear or shame keep you from treating your depression
It doesn’t matter your age, gender or religious beliefs; you are not exempt from hardships. We are all struggling with life transitions in some way; yours just happens to be a greater challenge than others. That’s why I encourage women and men to take their symptoms seriously and seek help. My therapy approach puts you in charge of doing the work needed to change your life. We work together to give you tools to use so that you can live your best life. Whatever your goals are, I am here to help.
What to expect in depression therapy with 180 Evolution Therapy
Personalized Service
Our initial sessions are dedicated to assessing your current wellness by exploring all aspects of your life and any events that may be causing the depression. Next, we create a personalized plan to fit your unique needs and goals.
Targeted Approach
Your targeted plan includes addressing possible obstacles that may occur when working to achieve your therapy goals and a plan to overcome your obstacles so you can be successful in overcoming depression.
Integrative Sessions
Therapies used include Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which involves focusing on you as the client and supporting you with identifying ways to change the way you think about issues and changing the negative behaviors you rely on to cope with depression. I believe in a holistic approach that goes beyond focusing on the issues. In our sessions together we can incorporate wellness practices such as mindfulness training, aromatherapy, and more to accomplish your goal(s) and maintain wellness.
Frequently asked questions about depression counseling.
You may believe therapy can help you but you still have questions about depression counseling.
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Psychotherapy can be used as a primary approach to medication; however, an evaluation is necessary to evaluate the client’s needs. When an assessment is conducted by a licensed professional, the therapist can work with the client to discuss options based on the client’s mental health history and diagnosis.
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Depending on the client, some of the techniques I use to support clients with managing their depression include a combined approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy (NT), and Reality Therapy (RT) techniques. The goal of utilizing a combined approach is to help my clients manage their depression while conducting a Root Cause Analysis to support the client in identifying the issue triggering the persistent emotions of sadness and feeling of hopelessness.
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Clients who desire to incorporate their spirituality to support them in managing their depression are encouraged to do so because spiritual practices help clients identify ways to use their core beliefs associated with their spirituality to render hope and healing to the mind, body, and spirit.
Want to schedule an appointment?
Depression isn’t something you have to battle alone. Don’t spend time trying to regulate and self-diagnosis. Take the first step of seeking help to heal from depression. I can help you break the cycle of unhealthy healing if you start by scheduling your appointment today. You deserve to have a full life, and it can begin now.