Depression Counseling in Joppatowne, MD.

I help my clients view depression as a mental, emotional, and physiological condition that can be treated with a full application of the tools, insights, and aids that are available from a variety of sources. These will include cognitive techniques to redirect unhelpful thought patterns, behavioral practices such as exercise, sleep hygiene, and life style adjustments, and social/relational interactions with significant others. We will also explore patterns of reactions to past and current life stressors that might perpetuate a cycle of depressive symptoms. If symptoms of depression are chronically severe, posing elevated risks to health or safety, I will help the client consult with a doctor to evaluate the potential use of a psychotropic medication to...(view profile to read more)

Depression is one of the most widespread mental health issue which effects millions of people worldwide. Whether your depressed mood was triggered by a specific event or whether it cannot be easily defined, there is help available. Please call me to discuss your exact needs so that we can explore some helpful therapy options. You don't have to live another day in pain, please take the next step.

My biggest focus is to help clients understand their depression, and thus the best ways to manage it. Each person's depression is unique and often the best ways to reduce and manage are also highly variable. Often the easiest way is to find some easy wins and reduce symptoms. The ultimate goal, however, is to overall reduce the impact depression has on your life.

Depression can be gripping and paralyzing. At GBCC, we have extensive training on how to help you cope with and recover from your depression. Our clinicians have a variety of approaches to assist with depression from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Mindfulness and Relaxation training. With improved coping you will be able to get back to better living.

Depression can feel like the tightest heaviest dress, with an unreachable zipper, no helping hand and you want to give up, scream and cry. There may be a particular reason for it or it can come up for no conscious reason other than just waking up. We use a a combination of traditional therapy combined with hypnosis, mindfulness, reiki, yoga and NLP and other holistic approaches to treat depression and free the body mind and spirit from negative patterns. Rediscover yourself and unlock your potential. Free yourself from negative patterns that lead to depression and stress. Lower the volume of negative thoughts and allow your positive self dominate your every decision.

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.

Depression is a suffering that takes the joy out of life and seems endless and hopeless. It drains your self-esteem. It is a sign of a problem but it makes solving problems more difficult. Sometimes medication can help, but psychotherapy is more effective. There are several approaches to getting out of depression and I would use all of them. We can work to notice and challenge depressing thoughts. We can work with underlying trauma or loss where you may have begun to feel depressed. I can also support you to take the kind of actions that lift your mood. You will learn ways of being more nourished and fulfilled.

Depression and emotional pain can make it difficult to get through days. Depression can leave you with no engery you have to do or the desire to do the things you used to like to do. In therpay I will help you develope a positive action plan so you can change habits to feel better and identify negative thoughts.. Once you learn how to identify your negative thoughts and how those thoughts effect your mood you can then begin to take steps to improve your life.

The heaviness of depression can be debilitating; the feeling of not being able to get out of bed or not finding the energy to push through another day. I will work with you to wade through the heavy cloud and find that there is light on the other side. You will find the joy in your day, you will feel positive about your decisions and you will experience energy that makes life worthwhile. I don't pretend that it is easy, but I know that working as a team, we will fight the beast that is depression and find you laughing on the other side.