Depression Counseling in Russiaville, IN.

While most people think of depression as being synonymous with sadness or grief, more often it occurs when the individual feels overwhelmed, overloaded, and overburdened by life's demands and stressors. In either case, the depressed individual experiences negative mood states, negative thinking, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, and withdrawal from enjoyable activities and social interaction. At LifeCare Counseling Services, we will help you identify and adjust the negative thinking patterns, behavioral patterns, and interpersonal patterns that have fueled your downward depression spiral. We will guide you in taking small, manageable steps to help instill renewed hope and happiness.

Depression is a loss of hope. It is an over-focus on the past, a fusion with events and circumstances that cannot be changed. As we work through the underlying causes of your depression, we can develop a new understanding of its origin for you and begin to form new neuro-pathways that can create feelings of hope. By intentionally fostering thoughts of things like gratitude and grace, we can begin to reformulate your thought processes and help you find your passion and purpose. I have had clients that, over time, have been able to give up anti-depressant medications completely! You can be one of them!

I approach my clients suffering with depression with hope and compassion. Depression can cast a shadow on every aspect of a person's life and even be debilitating, but it does not have to continue. Together we can process the things you are depressed about in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I can also give you some tools and suggestions on making some changes in your life that will get you on the road to feeling happier and more satisfied with your life.

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

My approach to depression involves using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy which to address faulty beliefs that clients may have about themselves. I help clients to change their negative thinking habits and see the true picture of themselves and their capabilities. I help clients to improve their self worth, relationships, and feelings about life through both cognitive and behavioral strategies. Through the use of role playing, homework, and learned coping skills clients will be able to address their depressive thoughts and feelings effectively.