Depression Counseling in Forestdale, AL.

Leading therapy for major depression, bipolar, postpartum depression, SAD and mood disorders in Forestdale, Alabama.


Shirley Richards, D.Min, LPC, ACPE Psychotherapist
Depression Counselor

Shirley Richards, D.Min, LPC, ACPE Psychotherapist

Licensed Professional Counselor, Pastoral Psychotherapist

In 35216 - Nearby to Forestdale.

Depression can be experienced in different forms. Situational depression results from a particular life event or series of events. It is characterized by a sense of feeling down, dissatisfied, sad, lonely - emotions which are normal responses. Over time, the feelings resolve, after a period of accepting them and being able to move on. On the other hand, clinical depression does not resolve with time. It has the feelings of situational depression, as well as the inability to function adequately in everyday life. This inability is characterized by loss of energy, negative self-image, and perhaps suicidal thoughts. It is a medical issue which requires medical treatment and counseling.

Rebecca Welsh, MEd, LPC, NCC
Depression Counselor

Rebecca Welsh, MEd, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

In 35244 - Nearby to Forestdale.

Are you feeling like you have cement blocks for feet? Feeling hopeless, unmotivated, stuck and even worse, alone? In our time together we will work to better understand your depression symptoms as well as identify core beliefs which may be contributing to your depressed feelings. Additionally, identifying relationships and life patterns (maybe lack of boundaries and feeling overwhelmed) that all contributes to this season of depression.

David Myers, Ph.D.
Depression Counselor

David Myers, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist

In 35205 - Nearby to Forestdale.

Depression comes when you shutdown to your emotional experience; to your aliveness. Your motivations and desires are negatively affected. Our work will allow you to open to those emotions and return to a state of aliveness. This is accomplished by our conversation/discussion examining in detail how you go through your daily life. I will ask you to enhance your awareness with tools such as daily journals, meditation, and dramwork. We will then use this awareness to take you deeper into your emotional experience. This is a naturally self reinforcing process.


You Have Found The Best Therapists for Depression and Mood Issues in Forestdale, AL.

Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our Alabama search of licensed therapists in Forestdale 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 Forestdale will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.

Forestdale is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. It has a land area of 6.74 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Forestdale is 10,168 people with 3,702 households and a median annual income of $48,654. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Forestdale, AL

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Forestdale, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Forestdale may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Forestdale public health department.