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Discover how starting depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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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 Fairfield, CT 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 Fairfield, CT 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.
Depression can severely affect how one feels, thinks, and acts. But the good news is that depression is also highly treatable. Several forms of treatment can help individuals manage depression symptoms.
Your depression therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT can help you figure out which combination is best for you. Give us a call at (203) 433-3563 to schedule your appointment today.
Common depression symptoms include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common approach in depression therapy, as it focuses on helping individuals to change their negative thinking patterns, which then enable them to change their problematic behaviors. Additionally, depression therapists help their clients to manage their symptoms, get to the root of what may have caused their depression, and remind them of their value.
Sometimes, therapy is used in conjunction with other treatments, of which we mentioned above: medication and/or self-care strategies. Antidepressants can help to relieve symptoms of depression, and self-care can help one to improve their overall wellbeing.
Your depression therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT can help you find self-care techniques that you can engage in, enjoy, and benefit from.
If you feel depressed, consider working with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Fairfield, CT. We have flexible scheduling options to choose from, including extended hours on the weekends and in the evenings.
Call us at (203) 433-3563 when you’re ready to schedule your appointment at Thriveworks Fairfield.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fairfield is located right at the intersection of Route 58 and Fairfield Woods Rd, just northwest of Trader Joe’s. Our building is across from Nexgen Games and Whoopi Thai Cuisine, and is shared by the UPS Store and Alina’s Cakes and Cookies. The closest bus stop is Black Rock Turnpike at Stillson Road, a six-minute walk away.
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