Depression Counseling in Scandia, MN.

Depression is a real thing. Those that have not suffered from depression may not understand that. They may say "just get over it", or you may even be saying that to yourself. Working with one of our trained professionals can give you a fresh perspective and give you the tools to help you overcome the effects of depression. We offer several clinicians and several different approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, Christian counseling, Somatic Experiencing®, family systems therapy, narrative therapy, strategic therapy, and others. Visit our website at http://www.centerlifecounseling.com for more information or to contact us for scheduling.

Depression can cast a shadow over so many aspects of life. Making it sometimes feel hopeless or that an end is no where in sight. Helping my clients with understanding the causes for depression and utilizing the strengths they already have, as well as teaching new non-medicinal skills, helps to reduce overall symptoms and regain a sense of passion for life again!

Depending on the study, approximately 25% of the US population will experience Depression within their lifetime. The number of people that seek therapy to support their mental health is much lower which means there are a lot of people who suffer in silence. Depression can look different for each of us. Some people may be irritable, some may gain or lose weight, others may be quick to anger, some people may have general feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness and some may have considered harming themselves or ending their lives. Working with a Therapist can be very effective in alleviating these unpleasant thoughts and feelings and help increase the joy we can experience in life.

Depression is one of the most common problems that humans deal with. We look at depression as taking to common forms. There is clinical depression which is more brain based, with a strong genetic component. There is also situational depression, which even though it involves brain chemistry, is more based on patterns of thought. Research has shown that a combination of therapy and medication is commonly an effective approach. Medication alone has shown to not be as effective. The human connection that comes through therapy is key.

Listen I know that depression is very contextual and various person-to-person. My approach to depression is to hear about what the depression serves as well as all the systemic factors that affect your depressive features as well as ways to shift some thought and some behavior to better support you in navigating depressive features. I can't say that the world isn't depressing sometimes and I can work with you to explore ways to find some sunshine in the world

Depression can be one of the most powerful and resistant mood issues as far as impact to one's life. A common symptom is low motivation meaning you have to put extreme effort into doing things, and this includes seeking help. Depression has a chicken-or-egg origin. Do lifestyle and thoughts change the chemical balance in the brain or does a chemical imbalance in the brain contribute to a depressed lifestyle and thought pattern? This circular dilemma is one of the things that makes depression so tough. We work with you to find solutions towards recovery from depression. We offer online counseling, delivered to you wherever you are. You can self-schedule at mnonlinecounseling.com