Depression Counselor
Paul McNulty, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 60108 - Nearby to Lake in the Hills.
Depression is frequently referred to as the common cold of mental health issues. Everyone experiences difficulties in life from time to time but when normal grief, stress,work, family issues or other stressors become overwhelming depression can set in causing individuals very serious symptoms and struggles including, decreased energy/motivation, alienation from relationships, feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, poor concentration and at worst no longer wanting to go on with life. The good news is there is help available. When dealing with depression it is important to be able to talk about the struggle but we will also give you strategies and tools to relieve your distress.
Depression Counselor
Diane Goodman, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
In 60134 - Nearby to Lake in the Hills.
People may medicate their depression with TV, alcohol, food, isolation, or excessive sleep. One definition of depression is "anger turned inward." Talking with a psychologist is one of the best methods to understand your down moods, unusual thoughts, and self-defeating beliefs. Friends may say, "Get over it" about your jealousy toward your sister or your sadness over your girlfriend who texted "it's over" 3 months ago. If you are on medication for already-diagnosed depression, therapy is important to bring new ideas into your brain. If you are considering medication, start with talk therapy. Don't keep waiting for "it" to go away. What's at the bottom of your depression?
Lake in the Hills is located in McHenry County, Illinois. It has a land area of 10.30 square miles and a water area of 0.23 square miles. The population of Lake in the Hills is 29,024 people with 9,937 households and a median annual income of $84,300. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Lake in the Hills, IL
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills public health department.