Depression Counseling in Boulder, CO.

I have suffered from depression myself in the past and not first hand how devastating it can be. Although it may seem like you will never feel normal again, that doesn't have to be the case. Depression is one of the most treatable mental illnesses. Psychotherapy is a very effective way to process what is behind the depression and can help get one through their depression.

Fully 80% of the individuals who are suffering from depression do not know they have it and are not receiving treatment. Yet going through life with depression is like living your life with a severe cold or flu: you are never able to fully enjoy your experiences. The counselors at Foundations Counseling have extensive experience helping individuals recover from the devastating effects of depression. Get started today. The first session is free. (970) 227-2770

In depression you are caught in the past! You fear that your future will only be a replication of the misery and poor behavior choises that have been your past. You get caught in obsessive loops of thoughts and cannot break free. Your feelings become blunted and your optimism is eroded. I can help you escape from the cages in your mind and the dullness of your current life. With or without medication, I will help you to learn and use techniques to gain freedom and recapture your emotional depth. You will learn to live more fully in the present moment, to criticise yourself less, and to appreciate the newly percieved options that surround 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.

I use a depth-oriented, relational approach to help people cope with and move through struggles with depression. We will look at what lies beneath depression - stuck feelings, trauma, loneliness, grief, relationship challenge - and I will offer tools as well as empathy to create new possibilities and insights from within the experience of depression. With greater understanding, you will come to experience choice and change. This entire process can be used to develop a strategy and wisdom for future emotional challenges.

Depression comes from emotions that are stuck in the system and haven't been given the freedom to move; often anger and sadness. The key to working with depression is to get to the root of the stuck energy and emotions and give them the space to be felt and expressed. Depression is a signal that something in your life is not functioning in a way that supports your well-being. I'm here to support you in getting to the root of the depression in a compassionate, kind way that supports you being with yourself and moving forward with your life.

The Raimy Psychology Clinic at the University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 1960 and has been providing affordable psychological treatment for over 40 years to adults in the Boulder County area. The Raimy Clinic is a training site for graduate students in the Clinical Psychology PhD program. Graduate student therapists are supervised by licensed psychologists and experienced mental health professionals. Psychological services are provided at substantially reduced fees.

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Fees: The Clinic's sliding fee scale is based on household income (documentation required).

Depression, similar to grief, has been greatly misunderstood by the vast population. Most people think depression is sadness or the inability to get out of bed. While both of these symptoms can be symptoms of depression, those are only two of many others that can be overlooked as something else. For example, sometimes depression can actually look like busyness or irritability. However your depression manifests, I can help!

Life is hard and many people suffer from some form of depression during their lifetime. In some ways, depression can be a healthy indicator that something isn't working. Like other symptoms, finding out and understanding the root cause of your depression is the goal, not just the management of that symptom. Depression can be burdensome and can impact the quality of your life and of those around you. I can help you understand yourself better, your needs, and help you live in more congruence with who you are.

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.