Depression Counseling in Spring, TX.

Sadness is guided by biology and history. They perform a dramatic and often destructive dance which yields depression. Understanding that your mood is traceable and, with proper therapy - healable, sets the tone for our journey together. There is hope, connection, clarity and growth here. While I sometimes refer out for med therapy, I also believe that highly relational therapy is critically important to a sound, workable check-in that yields results. I would be honored to walk with you!

Have you been struggling with hopelessness, not sleeping well, noticed a change in your appetite, experienced a loss of energy, or feeling sad? You may be experiencing symptoms of depression. Regain your sense of purpose, improve self-esteem, restore lost energy, and develop a positive outlook on life. Discover new coping skills, alter negative thinking patterns, and utilize your untapped strengths. Obtain the help and support that you need. Set an appointment today.

My practice is uniquely positioned to support individuals who are on a journey through the complexities of depression and persistent mental health concerns. We specialize in offering a deep, transformative approach that delves into the root causes of emotional distress beyond just the symptoms. If you find yourself caught in unchanging patterns of thought or behavior, grappling with the effects of past traumas, or seeking a pathway out of chronic emotional pain, my approach may resonate with you.

If you’re feeling down, are lacking motivation, or lacking motivation, you’re not alone. The demands of work and home life can take a toll on any man. Not many understand the unique pressures you face, and this can be frustrating, lonely, and isolating. Whether you feel like things are falling apart, or you’re still hiding it pretty well, there is hope. I often use EMDR therapy and a faith-based perspective to help men uncover and heal the source of their issues, and discover their peace, hope, and motivation in life. One of the insidious parts of depression is that while you’re in the fog, it’s hard to be objective. I will help you walk through this fog until we get to the other side.

EMDR, Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, has been proven effective for depression and anxiety. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy has also been proven effective for Treatment Resistant Depression for those whom traditional pharmaceutical interventions (Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.) were not tolerated or ineffective. We offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy under medical supervision with appropriate screening and post-treatment observation by an ER physician with over 20 years of experience with Ketamine administration.

I work with a depressed nervous system by working with the body. Often we struggle to sleep, eat, or accomplish relatively simple tasks. Our bodies are stuck with the brake on. When our body thinks it is futile, out mind follows quickly thereafter and we begin to tell ourselves how pointless things are and how worthless we are. I work with the whole body to re-regulate the body to enable you to get back to a whole integrated self.

Sadness and depression can really make you feel like you can't move forward with your life. Although some sadness is normal, however if you cannot get out of bed for days, not eating, not sleeping or too much sleep, and having suicidal thoughts, it may be best to get individual therapy. Therapy can help motivate you to build the life you want and get to what is keeping you from being productive.

Depression has an element of the past living in the now. Hope is lost if all we can see, feel or remember is how things were. How things went wrong. How things were bad. How things were better. It is easy to stop doing things that bring us a feeling of fulfillment and comfort and slip into seemingly unending......nothing. Nothing changes, nothing is better, nothing helps. The past can be a great opportunity to learn or change but it belongs where it is.

In my practice, I specialize in treating Depression specifically, & mood disorders generally. Peer-reviewed empirical clinical research; including research I have personally conducted, co-authored, & published; suggests that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the preferred treatment - & the treatment modality that I also employ - for depression & depression-related symptoms. Over the course of treatment, CBT provides clients with symptom relief, a path to wellness, & positive outcomes by reducing current depressive symptoms. CBT also provides an additional, & therapeutically unique, benefit in that the tools & methods learned through CBT can be used to manage future issues that may arise.

Depression comes in so many forms and it ranges on intensity. In my opinion, depression is usually a result of me not doing the things that I want for myself. We will work together to identify your true values, and figure out how to live a life based on those values. Building ourselves up and setting ourselves up for success, usually leads to a more fulfilling life.