Common signs of depression include: Consistent low mood, Fatigue, Irritability, Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping, Changes in diet (eating much more or less), Withdrawal and isolation, Feelings of guilt or worthlessness, Feelings of hopelessness, Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities, Excessive substance use

What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

When working with clients who experience depression, I rely on mindfulness practices as a primary tool to help individuals develop awareness of their thoughts and emotions. With the awareness that mindfulness brings, we can implement strategies for challenging and restructuring negative thought patterns associated with depression, promoting a more balanced perspective. In addition, the use of behavioral strategies assists clients to engage in pleasurable activities and social interactions, thereby alleviating symptoms of depression.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

The following tools are often used in my work with clients: Mindfulness meditation or mindful activity, which involves learning to notice when the mind drifts, letting go of thinking, and returning focus to a predetermined word, phrase, image action, or sensory experience., Cognitive reframing is used to explore alternative perspectives., Cognitive challenging helps clients question their thoughts and beliefs in order to uncover patterns of thinking that are no longer helpful., Cognitive distraction gives clients the ability to move away from intrusive and unwanted thoughts., Sensation labeling is a mindfulness technique that assists with disrupting unwanted thinking by focusing on sensory input., Strategies for grief processing are used to observe, accept, experience, and release the chaos of emotions that accompany an experience of loss., Mental shield imagery develops skills in managing mirror neurons to reduce emotional reactivity to other people's emotions., Thinking strategies to address catastrophic thinking and increase confidence in dealing with undesired outcomes, should they arise., Motivation skills reduce procrastination and avoidance., Strategies for gaining acceptance of mistakes and letting go of shame and guilt.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I check in with clients about their progress with their goals and the improvements they are seeing in their symptoms every session. Meaningful progress is evident as the list of progress and successes gets longer and the list of challenges gets shorter.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

Clients' efforts to implement the skills they are learning and the goals that they set between sessions are essential to making progress in therapy.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

Clients can prepare for therapy by thinking about what they want to achieve, in addition to what it is they want to move away from.

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What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Austin, TX will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

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.

How does depression counseling work?

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.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

Consistent low mood
Fatigue
Irritability
Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
Withdrawal and isolation
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Feelings of hopelessness
Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Austin, TX is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

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.

How much does depression counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay a $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

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Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.

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I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.

Read more I have been working with Dr. Covey for almost 6 months now and she has been excellent. I feel like I am heard and understood even when I have a hard time expressing things myself and putting thoughts into words. Having someone who can actually listen and provide the resources to assist myself with past trauma and current challenges has been a life changer.

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