Depression Counseling in Lake St Louis, MO.

Depression is one of the most common, least understood, and least treated difficulties facing individuals and families today. Sometimes it can seem like a dark cloud simply won’t leave us alone, and we’re waiting for the sun to come burn it away. Effective treatment for depression addresses both external factors--like a person’s environment--and internal factors--such as thought and behavior patterns. I enjoy helping my clients regain their zest for living and once again enjoy being with family and friends and living out their God-given purpose.

Depression comes in many different shapes, colors and sizes. It is not a one size fits all experience. Depression can be anything from feeling "blue" or sad for an extended period of time to feeling helpless, hopeless or like a burden, to thoughts of suicide. No matter where you might be on the depression spectrum, it can be helpful to seek counseling. My approach in treating depression is to assist you in identifying patterns of thought and behavior that may be contributing to your experience of depression. Identifying negative thought or behavior patterns is helpful in determining which new coping skills would benefit you the most in treating your depression.

Depression is a word that is often used, but not often understood. The truth is that depression will likely affect everyone at some point. Whether it lasts for a short season or for an extended period, it often feels as if you can't get out of the fog or dullness that accompanies depression. The truth is there are both internal factors and external factors that can contribute to lingering depression and it is my goal to come alongside you and to help bring to light how to begin to live the life you want.

Sharon looks forward to collaborating with individuals experiencing depression because it so rewarding to see them improve. She provides individualized therapy and offers a variety of treatment options (counseling, EMDR, EEG biofeedback, Quantum biofeedback, temperature training, relaxation exercises, etc). Frequently clients utilize a combination of counseling, biofeedback, and EMDR. Biofeedback can provide a calming and stabilizing effect. Counseling and EMDR are used to process trauma, identification of, and changing of negative core beliefs that are at the root of depression. Please call Sharon today and start addressing your negative core beliefs (314.707.4560).