Our therapists provide depression counseling in Raleigh, NC

Depression Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC

If you are struggling with depression, a significant first step is to recognize you need help and seek counseling and treatment. Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh, NC is standing by with a team ready to provide you with support, care, and a plan to get you where you want to be in life.

What Is Depression? What Are the Signs?

Some common depression symptoms include:

• Changes in appetite or weight: do you overeat, or are you not eating as much as you usually do?
• Persistent feelings of sadness: do you feel sad when you wake up until the moment you fall asleep? Would you describe your mood as anxious or empty?
• Feeling angry or easily annoyed: do you snap at people over minor differences, or do you lose your temper quickly when something goes wrong? 
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies you usually enjoyed: not showing up for your weekly baseball game? Haven’t been interested in continuing that house project you’ve been working on?
• Decreased energy or easily fatigued; are you feeling lethargic, like you’re walking through quicksand? Are you reaching for several cups of coffee just to get through the day?
• Trouble sleeping: do you find yourself struggling to fall asleep? Do you feel fatigued or prefer to sleep all the time?

While it is essential to recognize the signs and symptoms of this mental disorder, it is just as important to talk to professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh who can effectively evaluate, diagnose, and treat anxiety and depression.

How Is Depression Treated?

As stated earlier, depression is very treatable. Even the most severe forms of the disorder are treatable. Typically, depression is treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. A skilled therapist will be able to work closely with you and determine your specific treatment plan.

Medication for Depression

Antidepressants are medications commonly used to treat depression, but your treatment options in medication management aren’t limited to this medication type alone.

Therapy for Depression

Several types of therapy can help those dealing with depression. One common type is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Therapists use CBT to help you become more aware of negative or inaccurate thinking so you can respond to future challenges in a more positive, constructive way. CBT can also help you identify ways to manage emotions, cope with grief or loss, and manage chronic physical symptoms. 

Another common therapy is interpersonal therapy (IPT). This type focuses on your relationships with other people. The goal is to help you communicate more effectively with others and face problems that may contribute to your depression.

Your therapist will talk with you and focus on your immediate challenges and identify events in your life that might have led to your depression symptoms. Your therapist will then provide you with the necessary skills to manage difficult emotions in positive ways.

Meet with a Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Northeast Raleigh

If you are experiencing any of the depression symptoms mentioned above or are concerned about recent negative thoughts or feelings, please call Thriveworks in Northeast Raleigh to schedule an appointment or use our online booking widget to schedule an appointment yourself.