Our therapists provide depression counseling in Norfolk, VA

Depression Help in Norfolk, VA—Depression Therapists and Counselors

If you’ve been struggling with feelings of depression, Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling has depression therapists who specialize in helping people just like you. Schedule your session online or simply give us a call to get started.

How Will a Depression Therapist Help Me?

As we mentioned above, depression therapy aims to help people better manage their depression, including their specific symptoms. In talking to a counselor about how you feel and what you’ve gone through, you can better understand what might have led to your depressive state as well as how you can climb out of it.

The following techniques are commonly helpful in depression therapy:

• Reframing negative thinking using cognitive behavioral therapy
• Addressing the specific issue, such as a breakup
• Employing behavioral skills
• Understanding any triggers of depression
• Working to understand any and all emotions

You can look forward to working with a Thriveworks Norfolk depression therapist in a nonjudgmental space, be it in office or online.

What Types of Therapies Help Treat Depression?

Some of the most widely-used therapeutic interventions for depression symptoms include:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and change behaviors that contribute to depression.
• Interpersonal therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving communication and relationship skills, addressing interpersonal conflicts, and building social support networks.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): ACT helps individuals accept their emotions, thoughts, and experiences while committing to behavior change aligned with their values and goals.
• Mindfulness-based therapy: This approach incorporates mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, promote self-compassion, and reduce symptoms of depression.
• Behavioral activation: Behavioral activation aims to increase engagement in rewarding activities and establish routines to counteract feelings of lethargy and disinterest often associated with depression.
• Psychodynamic therapy: Psychodynamic therapy explores past experiences, unconscious conflicts, and relational patterns to gain insight into underlying issues contributing to depression.

Schedule a Depression Therapy Session at Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling

Depression therapy is available at Thriveworks Norfolk Counseling today. When you call to schedule your appointment, a scheduling specialist will help you find a day and time that works with your schedule. We have flexible options, including:

• Online counseling by phone and video
• Daytime and evening appointments
• Weekday and weekend appointments

If you’re ready to schedule your first depression therapy session at Thriveworks Norfolk, just call our office or schedule with us online.