Our therapists provide depression counseling in Huntington Beach, CA

At Thriveworks in Huntington Beach, CA our mental health professionals can help you manage the symptoms of your depression. Find a source of support by connecting with one of our psychologists or psychiatric nurse practitioners today—call (562) 330-4185.

Do I Have Depression? What Does It Feel Like?

Depression, like many other mental health conditions, has different triggers depending on the individual. Still, there are several common signs that may indicate you’re depressed, including: 

• Distancing oneself from loved ones and friends 
• Overeating or avoiding eating 
• Lack of self-care (i.e. personal hygiene or a clean living environment)
• Drug or alcohol abuse to cope with emotional pain 
• A noted lack of interest in sex, hobbies, or relationships
• Decreased work performance
• Feeling chronically fatigued   

When you’re experiencing emotional turmoil from depression, only a trained professional, like one of our providers at Thriveworks in Huntington Beach, CA, can give you an accurate mental health diagnosis. The more you share with your mental health professional, the better able they will be to help you manage your mental health needs.

Open up about your depression in a session at Thriveworks—one of our providers is ready to listen.  

Type of Depression 

There are many forms of depression and symptoms often vary, depending on the individual. Still, some common types of depression that our providers can help to treat include: 

• Major depression: This is what most people think of when they hear the word “depression.” This disorder causes emotional detachment, sadness, hopelessness, and apathy. 
• Minor depression: As the name implies, this is less severe than major depression but just as harmful. Because those with this disorder may go long periods without feeling depressed, identifying what’s triggering their sadness can be difficult for those with minor depression.
• Postpartum depression: Postpartum depression affects women who’ve given birth; those who underwent caesarian sections or had a miscarriage are at higher risk. This disorder can onset immediately or months after childbirth. 
• Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder can cause depression when the mood swings that it causes fluctuate. Those with bipolar disorder may feel extremely happy for a minute, and furious or dejected in the next.

Schedule Depression Therapy at Thriveworks in Huntington Beach, CA

Thriveworks in Huntington Beach, CA  is ready to pair you with a provider that has the experience and professional insight you need to help you cope with depression. Call us to schedule your first session at (562) 330-4185—we’re ready to help.