Our therapists provide depression counseling in Lawrenceville, GA

Depression is one of the leading mental illnesses in the United States and is most prevalent in those between the ages of 15 and 45. Overall, depression affects more than 16 million American adults a year. That’s 6.7% of our population. Let’s take a closer look:

Did you know?

• More women are affected by depression than men
• Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide
• More than 264 people across the world suffer from depression
• There are several different types of depression including postpartum depression, clinical depression, seasonal depression, and manic depression
• Two-thirds of people with depression do not actively seek or receive proper treatment
• 80% of people treated for depression show significant improvement within four to six weeks of starting treatment

With so many of our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and community members being affected by depression, it’s important to learn and recognize the signs and symptoms of the illness. Seeking treatment is crucial, and as the statistics above show, counseling could greatly improve your overall wellbeing quickly. Depression is treatable so don’t let it control your life. At  Thriveworks Lawrenceville in Sugarloaf, our depression counselors are readily available and can help you get started as soon as tomorrow. With such a high demand for counseling services, we dedicate ourselves to be the most open and available as possible. We understand how frustrating it can be to need help and not be able to find it. You can end your search here with Thriveworks Lawrenceville Counseling.

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1. What is Depression? What are the Symptoms?

Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by a persistent down mood and loss of interest in activities that once brought you joy. There is a range of mental and physical symptoms that can be associate with depression including weight gain or loss, loss of energy, fatigue, slowed speech or movement, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, insomnia or hypersomnia, suicidal thoughts or actions.

2. What Causes Depression?

There is often no specific reason why people develop depression. There can be a combination of biological, psychological, and social reasons that play a role. It’s possible that you may develop depression because a direct family member has it or maybe you went through a traumatic event that brought on depression. It’s also possible that an overwhelming amount of stress could make you develop symptoms.

3. What Should I Expect from Depression Therapy?

When deciding to start counseling, you might be a little nervous or unaware of what to expect. At Thriveworks Lawrenceville, our depression counselors will do everything they can to make this an easy process for you. When starting therapy, your therapist will assess what your needs, wants, and goals are to come up with a unique plan of treatment just for you. They will use a variety of different methods and techniques during your sessions so if one thing isn’t working for you, they can adjust to something different.

4. How can I Benefit from Depression Counseling?

One of the greatest benefits of depression counseling is the ability to heal and overcome the problems that are weighing you down. Your Thriveworks Lawrenceville counselor will give you tools and skills to manage your stressors, identify problems, and overcome the thoughts and feelings that are causing you stress. In no time, you can start to feel better, happier, and more like yourself. You’ll learn things such as:

• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• How to engage in self-care
• How to change negative thoughts and actions
• Ways to ask for help

5. What Are Some Ways to Start Engaging in Self-Care?

Your counselor will be able to give you strategies and ideas that they think you might best benefit from, however, there are some things you can start doing now to try to improve your mood. For example, you can try journaling your thoughts or activities you have planned, meditating alone or alongside a guided video or podcast, exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, playing music that makes you feel good, playing with a pet, or even volunteering.

Start Working with a Thriveworks Lawrenceville Depression Therapist in Sugarloaf, GA

There are many additional benefits that you will learn about after you start working with a depression therapist. Most importantly, you’ll start to feel better. Here at Thriveworks Lawrenceville in Sugarloaf, we offer our clients flexible scheduling options, online counseling, excellent customer service, and no waitlist. You can get the help you need as soon as possible. To get started, simply visit our online booking system or give us a call. One of our scheduling specialists can help you find a time and date that works best for you. We look forward to hearing from you!