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My standard approach for treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy with an additional emphasis on building support, structure, and meaning in one's life. I excel in stimulating hope and I work patiently with clients in their battle against their depressive thoughts and feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy provides an excellent framework for changing our depressive thought patterns while addressing our supports, daily structure, and a sense of purpose providing us with the drive to overcome that sense of hopelessness.
When addressing depression, we cover the following tools:
In most cases, it is very evident when clients are making progress in their treatment for depression based on how they present in sessions. Depression is often very energy-draining for people and it is fairly typical for people to feel as though they are carrying a weight with them throughout their day. Everything just feels harder. With effective treatment, we see that emotional weight drops, and people start presenting with brightness and increased expressiveness as they share what they are learning and experiencing through their changed thought patterns.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with good-quality self-care. It's an element that no one can choose to do for you and it pays dividends throughout your life. There is only one thing connected to every part of your life, and it's you! If you want to have the greatest impact on everything, it would be providing your body, mind, and emotions a strong foundation through self-care, the very basic levels of which include managing physical illnesses (HBP, diabetes, IBS, etc.), getting sound sleep, having a healthy diet, avoiding substance use, and getting regular physical activity. Self-care includes so much more, but these are the basics that your body will need to function effectively.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can choose to be sick and tired of being sick and tired. You can commit to pushing back on your depression symptoms and depressive thoughts. Learned helplessness is a reality in which many people assume they will not be able to do something and, as a result, simply stop trying. I would also highly recommend that you make an appointment with your general practitioner and have some bloodwork done to rule out any physiological impacts on your depressed mood, as this can often be a contributing factor for clients (low vitamin D, low testosterone, anemia, thyroid problems, and auto-immune diseases).
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Cary, NC can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Cary involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Cary therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
Depression is more than passing sadness. Anxiety is more than the jitters. The longevity and severity of symptoms characterize anxiety disorders and depression. These mental illnesses disrupt people’s ability to function within daily life, and they can make focusing upon important tasks more difficult, even impossible. There are effective treatments for anxiety and depression, and skilled therapists and counselors can often formulate a treatment plans that offers their clients relief.
If you or a loved one is experiencing depression and/or anxiety, you do not have to fight this battle alone. Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, NC offers anxiety therapy and depression therapy. Our professionals have walked step-by-step with many clients as prioritize treatment and experience relief. Reach out today for help.
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental illnesses. Over 15 percent of adults in the United States will experience depression at some point in their lives, and approximately 25 percent of adults will be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress syndrome are examples of common anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders and depression are separate diagnoses, but they are often co-occurring. About half of people who are diagnosed with depression will also experience an anxiety disorder. What does it look like to have depression, anxiety, or both?
Well-meaning but misinformed loved ones may describe depression as the blues, but anxiety and depression are so much more. They disrupt everyday life, and their symptoms are far-reaching. Such symptoms may include….
If you recognize these symptoms in your own life or in the life of a loved one, it may be time to reach out for help from a mental health professional. Cindy Goulding, Licensed Behavioral Counselor at our Cary office, explains that while anxiety is one of the most common challenges, it is one of the most treatable, “Therapy can help address the symptoms of anxiety as well as the underlying causes. Because anxiety is often triggered by the ‘what ifs’, practicing being in the present moment is an effective way to manage anxiety. Techniques such as deep breathing, exercise, and meditation can keep anxiety at bay.” When people receive a difficult diagnosis about their physical health, working closely with their physician is imperative for treatment. The same holds true for mental health. When people struggle with anxiety and depression, they have many treatment options, and a skilled therapist or counselor can help them find the options that are right for them. Finding good treatment is worth the effort, because depression and anxiety exact a toll.
Often, the best way to counter depression and anxiety is through multiple forms of treatment—usually a form of medication and a form of talk-therapy. Medications may reduce anxiety’s and depression’s symptoms so that clients have the energy and focus on healing and coping skills. Medications may be selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI). An example of talk-therapy is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Therapists and clients explore negative, untrue thoughts in CBT, and they work to replace them with positive, true thinking. CBT is a proven method for treating anxiety and depression.
If you are ready to meet with a professional about the symptoms of anxiety or depression that you have experienced, know that Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, NC has appointments available. When you contact our office, you may have your first appointment within the week. We also accept multiple forms of insurance.
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Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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