Our therapists provide depression counseling in Charlottesville, VA

Depression Counseling in Charlottesville, VA

For some people, depression can interfere with or limit one’s ability to deal with major life activities. Thriveworks Counseling in Charlottesville, VA has a team of professionally trained depression counselors ready to provide you with support, care, and a plan to battle depression symptoms.

Call us or go online to get started today.

What Are the Different Depression Types?

Depression can cause severe symptoms that affect a whole range of reactions that affect how you think, feel, and handle what’s important in your daily life. It can also affect how you eat, sleep, and work.

Let’s examine a few different types of depression:

• Persistent depressive disorder: this type involves a depressed mood that lasts for at least two years. Someone diagnosed with this disorder may have episodes of major depression, along with times of less severe symptoms.

• Postpartum depression: more than just the familiar “baby blues” that some women experience for a couple of weeks after giving birth, postpartum depression is considered a type of major depression that includes feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. These feelings make it difficult for new moms to take care of themselves and/or their infants.

• Seasonal affective disorder: this is a type of depression that can accompany the winter months when there is less natural sunlight. Some symptoms of this type include increased sleep, weight gain, and less social interactions. The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder usually dissipate during spring and summer. 

Thriveworks Charlottesville Can Help You Cope with Depression

Some of the following treatments may be used in your sessions at Thriveworks to treat depression:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and change behaviors that contribute to depression.
• Interpersonal therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving communication and relationship skills, addressing interpersonal conflicts, and building social support networks.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): ACT helps individuals accept their emotions, thoughts, and experiences while committing to behavior change aligned with their values and goals.
• Mindfulness-based therapy: This approach incorporates mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, promote self-compassion, and reduce symptoms of depression.
• Behavioral activation: Behavioral activation aims to increase engagement in rewarding activities and establish routines to counteract feelings of lethargy and disinterest often associated with depression.
• Psychodynamic therapy: Psychodynamic therapy explores past experiences, unconscious conflicts, and relational patterns to gain insight into underlying issues contributing to depression.

Meet with a Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Charlottesville, VA

A trained, professional therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Charlottesville, VA can help you battle against depression and begin to restore a sense of happiness and well-being in your daily life.

When you’re ready to get started, call our office or go online to book your first session.