Depression Counseling in Portage, MI • Find Help

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

It’s not uncommon to hear someone comment that they are “depressed.” And while indeed they may be, what they are often really referring to are feelings of “bleh” or vague sadness after a rough day or week. Those feelings are normal. Stressful events definitely take their toll; our increasingly busy schedules and the resulting lack of downtime are difficult on the psyche.

But a bad day isn’t depression. Depression lingers. It eats into the ability to enjoy everyday life, and it causes the person suffering to struggle with finding pleasure in moments that would, in other circumstances, be pleasant and happy. While it’s not uncommon to go through a brief period of depression after a traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one, these feelings usually lessen with time.

However, if feelings of sadness or emotional numbness persist for longer than a few weeks, the individual might have an underlying condition. If feelings of depression are causing problems personally, at school, or at work, consider talking with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Portage.

Types of Depression

Common symptoms associated with all types of depression can include:

loss or increased appetite
weight fluctuations
sleep changes
loss of energy
hopelessness
feelings of emotional numbness
loss of interest in regular activities

Each diagnosis has different qualifications and factors that determine the more exact nature of the person’s depression. A few possible disorders include:

Schedule Depression Therapy at Thriveworks in Portage

Depression is painful to live with. But if you are suffering, you’re not alone, and therapy can help. There is no way to just “snap out” of a depression disorder or clinical depression any more than you can an iron deficiency or asthma. There are multiple treatments for handling depression that can with the right therapist, can improve your quality of life and help you work towards your own happiness. Reach out to Thriveworks in Portage to get started.

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Thursday	8:00am - 9:30pm

Offered in-person & online

Our therapists provide depression counseling in Portage, MI

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance.

Get in-person or online care, and cover the majority of the costs with your insurance. Scheduling is easy — call our team and they’ll help you find your perfect match.

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560 people sought depression counseling help at Portage in the last year

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Common approaches to Depression counseling

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Christian counseling

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)

EMDR therapy

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

Humanistic therapy

Motivational interviewing

Person-centered therapy (PCT)

Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)

Strength-based therapy

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Pricing & insurance

Insurance options

Self-pay costs

Our Portage therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

ASR

Aetna

Alliance Health and Life

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Blue Care Network of Michigan Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | BCBS PPO

Carelon

Cigna | Evernorth

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare MI

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Physicians Health Plan (MI and OH)

Priority Health Group

Priority Health Group Medicare Advantage

Railroad Medicare

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

United Healthcare | Optum

Talk therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Psychiatry

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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