Depression

We will work collaboratively and deeply to develop healthier patterns of thinking and live. We will identify basic needs, establish a new "system" and new way of thinking, as well as process unhealed parts of self. The world isn't perfect, but it can be OK!

Therapy for depression is individualized based on your circumstances. There may be grief or past trauma that contributes to your low mood that we work through in therapy. Current stressors might have pushed you past your limits, & we will work to get you back on track. Some common areas addressed in therapy for depression are dealing with negative thoughts, learning new ways to interact with your emotions, exploring coping patterns, & trying out new ways of interacting with yourself & others.

Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.

We all face depression during our lives. The pandemic has added so much complexity to our way of living and working. This is a time when so many turn to mental health professionals to pull our way out of the slump. I offer an approach the uses mindfulness to provide some immediate relief. From there we have the time and space that we need to dive deep into the underlying issues. This approach is effective and I look forward to working with you.

Many of the clients I have worked with have experienced depression. We can work together to find the ways that work best for you to improve your mood. A mind-body-spirit approach including addressing physical health, changing thoughts/behaviors and incorporating spirituality has worked very well for the clients I have had with depression.

If you're struggling with depression, we'll work on developing a well-rounded plan to manage your symptoms and address the underlying causes. We'll work on any contributing structural problems in your life with a multi-faceted approach that will bring the fastest results to pull you up into a more positive headspace

I have worked with all ages, individuals, couples, families, and various group counseling settings to navigate effective approaches to address the various levels of depression unique to their circumstances and to facilitate a significant improvement in their overall daily lives with various techniques. 364/500

Sometimes, what makes us miserable is not the situation but how we think about the situation. There are also legitimate reasons to experience sadness and grief, but these feelings become less overwhelming as we learn to treat own emotions with compassion, curiosity, and acceptance. I want to help you break free of self-destructive, habitual ways of thinking, to learn skills for coping with distress, and to identify and expand your strengths and sources of positive emotion in your life.

When working with individuals, I come from a place of curiosity, openness, and exploration while encouraging my clients to do the same. In addition to working with clients to facilitate the growth and change they desire, I also see value in allowing oneself to pause in the space of the unknown to develop a deeper understanding of your patterns, behaviors, and beliefs. Through this observation, it is my hope that individuals are able to find relief from their pain.

Similar to anxiety, I utilize multiple approaches to assist in alleviating depression symptoms. For example, I may apply Somatic (bodily focused) and/or Compassion-Focused, techniques to assist with reducing and/or eliminating depressive symptoms.

Many of us seek the support of psychotherapy or counseling at some point in their lives. Some come for relief from debilitating anxiety or depression, while others come for assistance in creating and sustaining stable and nurturing bonds with others. Some come to understand reoccurring anger or conflicts with loved ones, or the lingering influences of childhood experiences hardships that still impact their lives. Others come crippled by fears of expressing themselves authentically or trusting others, desperate to liberate themselves from the constraints impeding their lives, but unsure if such freedom is even possible. Others seek the help of psychotherapy to develop new ways of responding to circumstances that have been habitually problematic, to develop more capacity for intimacy or to experience more joy, ease and contentment in their lives. Whatever reason you are seeking support, I'd like to help.

In treating depression, I focus on identifying and understanding the underlying emotional pain and unresolved grief that often lie at the root of your depressive symptoms. Together, we will explore your early relationships, attachment patterns, and internalized negative self-beliefs. By working through these issues, you can gain a deeper understanding of your depressive states, process unaddressed emotions, and work towards building a more integrated and positive self-concept.

If you've made it to this sentence, ALL THE KUDOS TO YOU!! It's unfortunate that when you're feeling depressed, you have to seek out your own help when there is nothing left in your energy tank. Depression can be all encompassing. Often others don't understand, and sometimes they don't even see it because maybe you hide it well. This leaves your experience to be a lonely one. That's where I come in, so you don't have to be alone in your experience, and I can help guide you to some relief.

I utilize many mindfulness techniques and skills as well that help people who struggle with depression navigate their symptoms to help them achieve baseline mood. I have worked extensively at outpatient clinics and private practice with clients who experience depression and many depressive symptoms.

Black women are frequently undiagnosed for depression and when they are they frequently do not receive the necessary help. Black women languish unnecessarily to receive treatment. To improve outcomes receiving therapy from a culturally sensitive therapist can be a critical first step.

Depression and anxiety are widespread mental health issues that impact a large portion of the population. While these conditions can be very disruptive, individuals have the opportunity to find relief and regain control over their lives with the right support and treatment. Attend Mental Health offers counseling and therapy that can help individuals rediscover motivation, a fresh perspective, and the happiness they once experienced.

If you find it hard to care about anything, if you feel alone and hopeless, I won’t ask you to be happy-go-lucky if that’s not who you are, but I'd like to help you build a life worth living. If you are so distressed that you’re contemplating ending your life, I am trained in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS).

I have extensive experience and education in treating depression, enabling me to support clients struggling with persistent sadness, low motivation, and hopelessness. My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of depression's complexities, informed by years of study and diverse practice. I focus on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings openly. Through a combination of personalized strategies, I help clients regain a sense of purpose.