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Depression Counselor
Catherine Papagiorgio, NCC, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor / National Board Certified by NBCC
2101 S Arlington Heights Rd Suite 129 , Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 | 847-800-3105
Learn and understand the complicated nature of depression, the biology as well as the emotional impact. Develop ways to help you access your strengths again, and see the world differently,A person with depression can suffer major depressive episodes that last for at least 2 weeks. These episodes include a depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities. Additional symptoms may include the following: Increased irritability, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, agitation or restlessness, fatigue and loss of energy, trouble thinking, making decisions or concentrating, disturbed sleep, such as insomnia, changes in appetite or weight, thoughts of self harm.
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Depression Counselor
Paula Mathiasen, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
309 E Rand Rd, #247, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 | 224-323-6725
My approach will vary depending on the severity of the depression. The first importance is stability of well being. From there I will work on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors working towards short terms goals. Goals will include small behavior changes that will help to be building blocks and also cognitive work on realistic truths. Often things like sleep, nutrition, and exercise are also evaluated and improved in the process as ways to counter depression.
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Depression Counselor
Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Isolation feeds depression and then also becomes a breeding ground for negative thought patterns. In session, we challenge those thought processes and take baby steps towards leaving isolation, hopelessness, and helplessness. As your therapist, we do not want you to be alone; we will work to develop skills and techniques that benefit you and that challenge the fog that you may feel that you are stuck in. These skills and techniques are practiced in session and often suggested that it be continued to be practiced outside of session. Then, we regroup, process, and re-strategize as needed.
You Have Found The Best Therapists for Depression and Mood Issues in Arlington Heights, IL.
Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our Illinois search of licensed therapists in Arlington Heights who specialize in helping people overcome sadness, treat major depression and mood disorders such as bipolar, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Feeling down, lonely, and depressed can affect us at any station in life. Sometimes the cause may be physiological (such as hormonal or due to medication), it may be emotional, environmental, psychological or any combination of the above. Counseling for recovery and restoration from depression by a top rated therapist in Arlington Heights will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.
Arlington Heights is located in Cook County, Illinois. It has a land area of 16.60 square miles and a water area of 0.03 square miles.  The population of Arlington Heights is 75,926 people with 30,358 households and a median annual income of $81,059. .
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Arlington Heights for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Arlington Heights public health department.