Anxiety Therapy and Depression Therapy in Manchester, CT
More than 40 million adults in the United States battle depression and anxiety every year. That’s over 18% of the total population. With so many people around us dealing with these mental illnesses, it’s important to recognize and understand the signs and symptoms. The sooner you can get treatment for these mental health conditions, the sooner you’ll start to feel like yourself and the closer you will become to living a happy life again.
If you or a loved one is battling anxiety and/or depression, help is available. Seeking out treatment from a licensed therapist or psychologist can be the boost you need to cope with, manage, and overcome these difficult emotions. At Thriveworks Counseling in Manchester, CT, we have a team of depression and anxiety therapists who are dedicated to helping people just like you reach their goals. There’s no reason you should continue to just “deal with” depression and anxiety. To start making meaningful changes in your life, give us a call. We’d love to help you.
Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms and Presentation
Like we just briefly went over, depression and anxiety are mental health conditions that affect a significant number of people. Unfortunately, depression and anxiety also go hand in hand and have a lot of overlapping symptoms. While you don’t necessarily have anxiety if you have depression and vice versa, it is possible to develop one if you have the other. Some recognizable signs and symptoms include:
- Depression: low mood, feelings of hopelessness, lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, low self-esteem, changes in sleeping or eating patterns, lack of social interaction, thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Anxiety: racing thoughts or fear, irritability, fatigue, excessive worry, lack of focus, sleep disturbances
- Depression and Anxiety: changes in sleeping or eating patterns, irritability, loss of appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating
Expectations, Treatments, and Care for Depression and Anxiety
Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive plan of care for all of our clients. We believe the cornerstone for a quality client/therapist relationship is centered around taking an individualized care approach. When you choose to work with one of our clinicians, you can be sure to receive a customized treatment plan that is focused on you and your specific needs and goals. Your therapist will work with you to understand the underlying causes and factors to help you manage your symptoms and overcome your illness.
Our goal is to help you establish healthy routines and manageable ways to control your stressors. In summary, your therapist will work with you to…
- Identify stressors
- Cope and manage intense feelings and symptoms before they worsen
- Set goals and achieve them on your own and with support
- Improve your communication skills
- Monitor your success and celebrate big and small victories
To achieve these things, your therapist might utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and management techniques.
Start Your Journey with a Depression or Anxiety Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Manchester, CT
We want you to know that there is a silver lining to what you’re going through, and our goal is to help you get there. If you’re ready to start making meaningful changes in your life, you’re in the right place.
To get started with one of our therapists, you can either give us a call or visit our online booking system. We offer a wide range of appointment times, have flexible cancellations, and never have a waitlist. You can start working with a mental health provider as soon as this week.
We look forward to talking to you and helping you on this journey
