Depression Counseling in Flower Hill, NY.

I have great respect for people who are struggling in their life with an overall lack of satisfaction and motivation. I will help you identify those “triggers” that cause your low mood, and to develop coping skills to help you feel better. My clients report that they are able to sense and identify mood fluctuations as a result of our therapy sessions. Clients that are on medication can expect a team approach to their wellness, as I consult with physicians. If you are reading this right now, you or someone you care about is struggling with the ability to sustain important relationships. If you are currently feeling suicidal, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Depression and sadness, though sometimes quite serious, are also a part of our human experience. I have a deep appreciation for our depressions; from light malaise, apathy and low energy, to and deep, dark places. It is important to normalize as much as possible, examine what our beliefs of happiness are, and to understand our emotions and what triggered and triggers them. We are not simply what we feel in the moment, and things do, get better. I am here for you, to examine, advise and suggest, but most importantly to listen and take seriously your pain. To be here for you.

You can find a way to eliminate depression, get depression help with depression counseling, and jump start your life. Depression is not just emotional it is physical as well. The exhaustion and fatigue can be the hardest part. We will work on becoming more connected to your life and your loved ones. When this happens you will get a renewed sense of energy and begin to feel good once more.

I use a novel and extremely powerful approach that helps clients overcome the cruel cycle of compulsive depressive thoughts that keep reinforcing the depressed state. I also use a comprehensive body-centered therapy to help clients overcome persistent thought patterns and painful memories that can reinforce depression. The framework I use, which is based on a large body of evidence and is supported by the great success I've had in helping overcome depression, suggests that depression is maintained by a true addiction to painful and distressing thought patterns.

Depression can range from sad to debilitating. It can come as a reaction to a trauma or painful event or creep up on you from a buildup of years of unhappiness. When given attention, depression can help you learn about what may be missing in your life, what you want to achieve, pain that needs healing, or how to become more empowered. Depression can be used for strength and positive. Experience how!

I work with clients to identify triggers for their depression and to find ways for clients to cope with their symptoms. I help clients examine current problems in their lives that contribute to their depression. I use cognitive behavioral therapy that helps clients to understand the way their thoughts impact their behaviors. The important thing for clients to know is that they are not alone.

With more than 20 years of experience, I have been providing a safe environment where you can talk about your depression. As you know when you are depressed one feels like you are not good enough and not able. I believe in empowering people to reach their full potential by providing services that are strengths based, practical, holistic, and focused on promoting lasting change. I work using a style of trust and authenticity to create change

Depression is painful, it can disrupt many areas of your life-- from personal relationships, work, organization and cleanliness, your sleep, appetite, and sex life. It can even make someone not want to go on. It is one of the most common problems I treat. Despite how common and painful it can be, there is good news. There are a number of highly effective treatments for depression supported by science. I utilize Cognitive Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavioral Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and when appropriate some skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate physical exercise and meditation when appropriate.

I work with many clients facing varying degrees of depression and who are having difficulty coming out of it on their own. I seek to help them better understand what they are feeling and the varying causes and triggers leading to it. I also, work with clients to help them mobilize themselves out of it, working towards their individual goals and developing ways that they can improve their moods.

My goal with clients who suffer from depression is to get you up and going again so you can enjoy your life more, and experience greater meaning and satisfaction. Depression can make a person feel exhausted and gloomy, and it tends to make people think things will never get better. But depression is one of the most treatable emotional disorders. I am committed to supporting my depressed patients to become "formerly depressed," and to have some energy again, to have something to look forward to, to feel like life is meaningful again.

No two people experience depression in the same exact way. Symptoms of depression include fatigue, low self esteem, appetite changes, poor concentration, insomnia or excessive sleeping, irritability and sadness. Depression can be a challenging illness to live with, but there are some excellent treatment options available. You don’t have to go through depression alone. Depression can be treated. Dr. Chloe is available to support you as you work to leave depression behind. Dr. Chloe is well versed in many types of therapies for treating depression including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal therapy and Mindfulness meditation.

Depression can be overwhelming and consuming. I will help you to find insight and understanding to combat your concerns. I will work with you to develop your goals and strengthen your skills. I will provide you with a safe, secure and comfortable environment to be able to address your needs and help you on the path of living a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Feeling sad, tired, lonely, stressed or unmotivated? Depression is painful and confusing and can cause a lot of damage. Most people can not emerge from it entirely without help, and therapy is one of the most effective methods of treatment. Developing insight into your thoughts and feelings with the help of a therapist can help lift painful feelings and make room for new possibilities for living, while also addressing the underlying sense of being alone and feeling unknown.