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My go-to approach for treating depression is taking action. Many times people feel stuck, helpless, and hopeless in situations that create and reinforce an internal barrier for change that prevents action to resolve current problems. Not all problems can have resolve, but finding joy and meaning in life can still be found, and that is usually experienced by engaging in life and taking action.
I teach the following tools in depression counseling:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they can see positive possibilities and believe in their own ability to make the most out of life.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with developing routines in their day and building on those routines with consistency, including being productive, responsible, physically active, engaged in social and leisure activities, and implementing new habits related to self-care and self-respect.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, thinkg of how you would like to impove on your self-care skills.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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.
Unique people deserve unique treatment for their depression. That is why Thriveworks in Joliet, IL offers a wide variety of licensed specialists to help people face and overcome their mood disorders. Thriveworks has psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, licensed counselors, and other mental health providers that you can choose from to help you understand and manage your depression. If you are experiencing feelings of depression, our staff can get you started with a qualified therapist right away for in-person or online counseling.
Uninsured residents can access Thriveworks’ mental health services here, while residents with insurance can schedule an appointment here (where any out-of-pocket expenses will be covered).
Treating depression is not rocket science, but it does require expertise and compassion. Neurologists and other experts in the field know more about the causes of and treatments for depression than ever before. Mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Joliet, IL may use any of the following evidence-based approaches to treating individualized cases of depression:
Mental health conditions can lead to substance abuse and other comorbidities if they’re not addressed. This is because the human mind will do pretty much anything to escape from emotional pain. But if you address the pain head-on with a licensed depression counselor at Thriveworks in Joliet, IL, you could find resolution for additional issues as well. Psychologists often look at root causes of anxiety and depression, not just the symptoms. They want to work with you to understand what neurological, social, and environmental factors might be triggering your depression so you can develop the tools to deal with your feelings effectively.
A depressive episode can exhibit many different symptoms, but licensed depression counselors at Thriveworks in Joliet, IL might recognize any of the following signs as red flags:
There are numerous forms of depression, grouped by symptoms in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). A psychiatrist or another licensed provider at Thriveworks in Joliet, IL can evaluate clients for any of the following types of depression:
Not only does each form of depression have a different treatment protocol, but mental health providers need to tailor mental health care to an individual’s unique experience as well. That’s why it’s so important to have an adept therapist on your side as you navigate this complex mental health condition.
Thriveworks clients can call the office in Joliet, IL and speak to a staff member who will quickly match them to a licensed mental health provider. At Thriveworks, we want to help you overcome your depression in any way we can.
Uninsured residents can access Thriveworks’ mental health services here, while residents with insurance can schedule an appointment here (where any out-of-pocket expenses will be covered).
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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