Depression Counseling in Milton, WA.

My approach to working with depression is grounded in the belief that what we call depression is not a defect, but a meaningful response to life experience. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, I help people understand the parts of themselves that carry heaviness, hopelessness, numbness, or disconnection. Rather than trying to eliminate these feelings, we get curious about them and the roles they have played in protecting you. As those parts feel understood and supported, people often begin to experience more energy, optimism, and excitement for life.

The treatment of depression begins initially with the addressing the depression symptoms that are disrupting your life. Without attention to these symptoms first, it is difficult for individuals to begin to examine the reasons behind the depression without provoking more of it. Once these symptoms are looked into, we will start to examine the life situations you are in and the relationships, stories, family roles, events and unprocessed emotion that may be the root of the depression. With some time, consistency, openness and commitment to the process, individuals will find their symptoms eased and the enjoyment of every day returned.

We examine your depression symptoms through evaluation and assessment. Its a comprehensive approach that involves many questions and hopefully honest answers. We then develop a plan that entails supportive networks, encouragement for medication, and other wraparound resources to aid you in increasing a healthy emotional state of living. The process does take time, but is beneficial if you are looking to make positive changes.