Depression Counseling in Richmond, NY.

Most individuals who come to therapy have a history of trauma, although many don't realize it. As a result, adults who have experienced childhood emotional neglect and other abuse often struggle to be their authentic self and to allow themselves to feel and validate their emotional experiences. This often leads to depression. Here at Spotted Rabbit we take a holistic approach to treating depression. We look at how our past and present lived experiences impact us, review the stories we continue to tell about ourselves, explore how our actions align with our values, and shift our relationships and environment to better meet our needs.

Living with depression can be a heavy burden, making even the simplest tasks feel monumental. You don’t have to face this struggle alone. As your nurse practitioner, I offer compassionate care and understanding as we explore your symptoms and experiences together. We’ll develop a tailored approach that may include lifestyle changes, medication, and therapeutic support to help you regain control. Let’s take that first step toward brighter days—your mental health and well-being are my utmost priority, and I’m here to help.

Feeling depressed involves dwelling on negative thoughts about oneself and one’s life. The experience of depression is usually tied to our temporary inability to break the cycle of negative thinking. Learning how to challenge our negative thoughts and develop a more hopeful outlook is a crucial life skill that can be learned with practice and guidance. Developing a lifestyle based on resilience and acceptance is fundamental to experiencing satisfaction and minimizing heartache. Let us work together towards that goal! The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality!

Counseling for mood disorders such as depression ( without suicidal ideation) Focuses on mindset, reframing, Enhance Self Confidence, strengths and personal resources. Skill building for coping, and psychotherapy to determine if there was a precipitating event causing the mood. Clients with severe depression should be seeking in- person support. *I am able to support clients on medication management who need maintenance support, while seeing a physician. *I do not have 24hour emergency care, or an MD at my practice. Thank you

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.

In my approach to depression counseling and treatment, I provide a compassionate and holistic perspective, tailoring my interventions to the unique needs of each client. Drawing upon my 8 years of experience as a Board-Certified adult psychiatrist and specialization in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health, I offer evidence-based therapies and medication management.

It can often seem like society expects us to be happy and positive at all times, that any admission of sadness or a loss of motivation, energy, or engagement with life is a personal failure. But Depression isn't a personal failure, and it is also more than just "feeling sad". If you find yourself down in the hole of disconnection, surrounded by a fog that is interfering with your life and relationships, you need a hand to help you climb out. A trained therapist understands the mechanics of depression and can help you understand it and find strategies to make your way up and out of it, and back into the light. Please contact me so we can begin to work on this process together.

I understand how heavy depression can feel, making even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming. In my practice, I focus on providing compassionate psychiatric medication management tailored to your unique experience. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that helps lighten the weight you’re carrying, allowing you to reconnect with joy and purpose. You don’t have to go through this alone—I’m here to support you every step of the way as we work toward a brighter future. Reach out, and let’s start this journey together.

Depression can range from being draining to being completely debilitating. Wherever you land on that spectrum, so much of depression involves negative thinking of oneself, others, and the world. Talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are research-backed successful tools in providing support for those experiencing depression. I use talk therapy to provide a space for clients to share their feelings and things that either lead to or are affected by their feelings of depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift negative thinking patterns as well as behaviors, which ultimately creates a more positive cycle in ones life and decreases symptoms of depression.

As a therapist it is necessary to meet a client where they are at in sessions. Negative thinking and self talk is at the core of all depression. In sessions individuals learn to restructure their thought processes and behaviors so they look upon their future with hope. Through cognitive restructuring and implementing tools that are taught in sessions individuals are able to work through their issues and concerns in a safe and nurturing counseling environment.

I use a compassionate, evidence based approach to help clients manage Major Depression by combining CBT strategies, emotional processing, and structured goal setting. I support clients in understanding their symptoms, challenging negative thought patterns, and rebuilding daily routines that strengthens motivation and well being.

Feeling depression day in and day out can be truly debilitating. Are you experiencing a loss of interest in things you once loved, distant relationships, or hopelessness? I am here to offer you hope for the future through our work together. My goal is to help you to feel and be your best self again by exploring your struggles and strengths. You can feel like "you" again. Call me today!

Depression is a feeling of profound sadness and hopelessness. With guidance and support I will help you to understand your feelings and emotions and how to manage them. I will tailor my therapeutic techniques to best meet you individual needs and help you to gain insight and learn coping skills so you can take the first step in regaining control in your life.