Depression Counseling in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.

Depression is the leading mental illness today. It is easy for those who have never suffered from depression to set in judgment on those who do. Don't allow the opinions of others to keep you from getting help. Depression is a very treatable illness. Most depression is caused by some external life event that needs to be processed through. Here at Gateway we help you discover the event and process through it. We explore whether that event was in the past, the present or a combination of the two. We also help you assess the severity of the depression and then together agree on the best treatment plan for it. There is hope for the depressed person. We are here to help restore it to you.

I am here to help if you have been feeling deeply sad, irritable, tearful, lacking in energy and have lost your sense of enjoyment. Through better understanding of yourself, your personal goals and a supportive approach focusing on personal care plans, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, you will be assisted in establishing a healthier routine and healthier outlook and mindset.

Depression can make it difficult to make the changes that you know are good for you. The lack of energy makes it hard to do what may make you feel better. In my over two decades of working with individuals I have been able to help people understand why they are feeling the way are and begin to make the changes that make sense to them. Using cognitive behavioral techniques and getting to the root of the depression helps. Having someone compassionate and caring walk through this with you makes all the difference.

I specialize in working with clients struggling with depression. Depression is often a signal to the mind and the body that there is something important happening in the client's life that is not being addressed. It is my goal to help each client to better understand the reasons for their depression, which is often rooted in the suppression of other difficult emotions. As we begin to explore some of these deeper issues, I provide my clients with coping skills related to mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. That way, a client becomes skilled to deal with the issues they previously feared, in a more healthy and effective way.

Do you feel down? Do you feel like you are carrying a bag of bricks in your body? Depression can start in many ways, such as trauma, self-esteem issues, life changes, relationship changes, grief.... It might be genetic and chronic for some. I provide a comprehensive, individualized, and unique approach to assist you in achieving your goal of overcoming depression. I look forward to hearing from you today! Call me for a free consultation at 954-805-9513.