Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Orlando, FL can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Orlando involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Orlando therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
Treatment for Depression and Anxiety—Depression Therapists and Counselors in Orlando, FL
If you are exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, or both, please consider contacting Thriveworks Orlando Counseling. Simply call or schedule online to get started today.
Diagnoses of Depression and Anxiety: Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are both serious mental illnesses, characterized by specific symptoms that can prove to impact an individual’s life in more ways than one. Common symptoms of depression include:
- Persistent feeling of sadness
- Hopelessness
- Loss of pleasure in once loved activities
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Social isolation
- Fatigue
- Changes in weight
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of concentration
One person might experience a handful of the above depression symptoms, while another person might experience a separate set of the above depression symptoms. Now, common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Racing or unwanted thoughts
- Excessive worry
- Irritability
- Restlessness
- Lack of concentration
- Fatigue
- Sweating
- Feeling of impending doom
Again, the exact symptoms one experience can vary from person to person. However, all of the aforementioned can prove very harmful to one’s health. The diagnosis of depression and/or anxiety involves answering questions to identify the key symptoms an individual is experiencing. Once the symptoms have been identified, the doctor will then seek to provide the most appropriate diagnosis. There are unfortunately no simple blood tests or physical examinations that can identify these disorders in an easy and straightforward manner. The patient can be in perfect physical health and yet be suffering from complex mental problems.
Depression and Anxiety Treatment
Here at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling, our counselors may use one or more of the following methods to help treat your anxiety and depression:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT helps identify and challenge negative thought patterns, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT fosters acceptance of difficult emotions while encouraging actions aligned with personal values, alleviating anxiety and depression.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving relationships and resolving conflicts, addressing underlying issues contributing to anxiety and depression.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): MBSR teaches mindfulness techniques to manage stress and enhance emotional well-being, easing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Schedule Therapy for Depression or Anxiety at Thriveworks Orlando Counseling
If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, Thriveworks Orlando Counseling has therapists with the skills, training, and experience you need to manage your symptoms. They will also serve as a support system, as you navigate this difficult or stressful time.
To schedule your appointment, just call our office or book online today.
