Depression Counseling in West Tawakoni, TX.

The research coming out of Stanford University, from Dr. Robert Sapolsky in particular, looks at depression through the lens of adaptation. We use his research findings and the idea that your depression means something biologically, socially and psychologically. We look at ways to help you holistically heal mind-body-soul and problem-solve those areas of your life that result in energy conservation, or depression. We look at natural remedies that can be used to invigorate your physical functioning in addition to addressing cognitions and interpersonal strategies to help you move out of conservation and into expressing your life energy.

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.

I work with clients experiencing clinical and/or situational depression. We use a combination of CBT, EMDR and other modalities to uncover the roots of depression and to make us aware of our triggers and thought patterns. Through self-awareness and self-compassion, clients discover new ways of looking at their world which align with their values.

I offer confidential and non-judgemental counseling to help people overcome their depression or suicidal thoughts. Depression can show itself with many different symptoms including, but not limited to feelings of sadness, anger, fatigue, guilt, insomnia, shame, and worthlessness. Depression does not mean the person never smiles, it may show itself when you are alone, or you may experience mood swings. Suicidal thoughts and other self-harming behaviors happen when a person feels overwhelmed by the depression. It is critical that someone who has suicidal thoughts be seen as quickly as possible: CALL NOW!

Depression can be as crippling as it is painful. Friends and family who have not been through it offer well-meaning and overly simplistic advice that often adds to the exhaustion you already feel. Our team of therapists can help you find your footing, learn to breathe again, and develop strategies to manage the depression and the other obligations and relationships in your life, without overlooking the deep wounds that often underlie depression.

Depression affects everybody differently. Whether you are functioning or unable to get out of bed, counseling can be beneficial for you. On your first visit we will assess your symptoms so that we can start actively working on giving you relief. Understanding how you became depressed will also allow us to be preventative from feeling this way in the future.