Depression Counseling in Chelsea, MI.

I strive to create a creative, mindful, and contemplative approach towards strengths based positive therapy, led by the client, and based on a shared respect between the client and clinician. I am committed to providing the best professional services by working with clients and developing and implementing the most effective and customized life enhancing change plans, through the promotion of learning and personal growth.

You did not choose to be depressed and it’s not something most people can simply “shake off.” Depression is real. It’s life altering and can trick you in to believing that you can never be happy again. I am here to help. I would be honored to walk with you as we challenge the narrative of your depression while acknowledging how incredibly hard and real it is. You are not alone, and hope can be the beginning to your own healing.

When struggling with depressed moods, everything feels heavy and you lack a sense of meaning and purpose. Even the most simple tasks can feel impossible. If you find yourself turning to alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours to cope with depressed moods, there is a way out. I help clients with addictions overcome the depressed moods causing them to turn to substances or addictive behaviours to cope. Everyone is different, so I work with you to develop a plan that fits your unique situation. If you are unsure where to start, send me a message. If I'm not the right fit, I can connect you to resources that will allow you to start getting help today, without having to wait.

Treatment of depression is designed to help patients explore the full range of their emotions, including feelings they may not be aware of. By making the nonconscious elements of their life a part of their present experience, therapy helps people understand how their behavior and mood are affected by unresolved issues and unconscious feelings. This can lead to a reduction in depression and an increase in positive feelings.

Depression therapy can help you to uncover your underlying concerns, fears, and needs, and develop coping mechanisms to begin to manage your symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, and other modalities can help teach you to live with a greater sense of inner peace. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Please understand that stress can affect us all. It can be improved with therapy. You can get better. Hopeful Minds Psychology Group has licensed and trained counseling specialists ready to work alongside you today. They will work to help you build the resilience and life skills necessary to feel better and be happy again.

Feeling consistently unhappy, or so unhappy you can't function, is a problem you can overcome. Depression can make negative emotions feel overwhelming and keep you from participating in activities you would normally enjoy. Depression does not have to control your life. In counseling, we can work to identify a specific plan that will increase positive activities, improve sleep, and increase your overall sense of wellbeing. You will learn how your thought patterns and behaviors can affect your mood.