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Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Chicago, IL will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Chicago, IL is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, consider consulting a licensed mental health professional to get your life back on track. Connect with us at Thriveworks in Chicago, IL to set up an appointment. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
Depression can happen at any age but it most often affects adults. Not everyone experiences mood disorders the same way but some of the most common symptoms include:
Some common types of depression include:
Untreated, depression can have a negative impact on your work, relationships, and mental wellbeing. It can also lead to destructive behavior like substance abuse and self-harm. Thankfully, there are many effective treatments for this mental health condition.
Talk-based counseling — or psychotherapy — is commonly used to help address clients’ emotions and teach them coping mechanisms to manage symptoms. Cognitive behavior therapy is a specific type of talk therapy that focuses on modifying negative thoughts in order to improve one’s mood and behavioral responses. Sometimes medications are also prescribed to work in tandem with talk therapy.
If you’re feeling down or suffering from other symptoms of depression, consider contacting Thriveworks Counseling in Chicago, IL to make an appointment. Treating depression early is the most effective way to help you get back to enjoying your life.
You don’t have to cope with depression symptoms on your own. An experienced therapist or counselor at Thriveworks in Chicago, IL can start you on your road to a more positive, balanced life.
You can easily schedule an in-person or remote appointment and our offices open early and stay open late — even on weekends! In fact, new clients can often see a mental health expert the same week as scheduling.
While depression is quite common, you can break free of gloomy thoughts and feelings. Contact Thriveworks Counseling in Chicago, IL to schedule an appointment for depression counseling and get the support you need.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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