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My go-to approach for treating depression is meeting people where they are. I find this to be the best approach because people can be in different places and it can be easier to figure out which direction to move in when I know where they are.
I teach the following tools in depression counseling:
I know a client is making progress when the smaller tasks become a little easier.
Clients can supplement their time by exploring and listening to their emotions and actively employing coping skills.
To prepare for your first session, do not put too much pressure on yourself to feel your best. Come as you are!
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham 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.
Causes of depression and anxiety are diverse and complex. However, an imbalance of chemicals in the brain is found to be the primary driver of the symptoms in people affected by these conditions. The composition of these chemicals can be altered by external factors – the root cause is, therefore, often an external event that has an effect on the balance of chemicals in the brain.
These external stimuli often include traumatic events experienced by an individual in the past. Abuse in childhood, the death of a loved one, or losing one’s job are common examples. Anxiety disorders are particularly linked to stress, in all its variety of forms.
The feeling of intense emotions that fade over time is a normal response to traumatic events. In the case of depression and anxiety, a number of differences occur – the emotions are often far more intense and do not dissipate over time. They are experienced much more intensely than what is considered a normal response.
Some of the most common symptoms include:
Anxiety:
Depression:
Treating disorders such as depression and anxiety is a complex process. There are a number of different methods of treatment and a combination of all of them is often the best answer. Lifestyle interventions such as improved nutrition and exercise are often effective at reducing the symptoms.
Ian Esmay, LCMHC, a therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC—specializing in marriage, family, trauma, anxiety, and depression—says that practicing deep breathing is a common way to reduce your fight-or-flight response. But, one of the best ways to cope with your anxiety is through therapy. “It is important to remember that anxiety is a normal part of everyday life. Therapy is not only for people with anxiety disorders, but for anyone who wants to find ways to cope with and reduce their anxiety levels.”
In a similar vein, medical interventions such as anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication also provide the benefit of greatly reduced symptoms. The problem, however, is that neither of the above interventions addresses the root cause.
This is where talk-based therapy methods such as the counseling services provided by Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC come into play. Our expert counselors and psychologists will guide you through the rehabilitation process to find the root cause of your problems. Call us now to arrange your introductory session.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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