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Discover how starting depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.
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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I usually start my sessions with a check-in to see how the week was, including the highs and lows, which usually dovetails into discussing what we need to in the session. I find the best benefit with CBT because it helps connect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Additionally, by being more attuned to negative thinking patterns, you can start to challenge them over time and reduce symptoms.
In depression counseling, I teach the following tools:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they report symptom reduction and an increase in positive mood.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling with:
To prepare for your first therapy session, you can think about what you wish to accomplish in treatment and set your goals. The first few sessions are more about information gathering and goal setting to figure out where you want to go in and out of treatment.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Salem, MA 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:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Salem, MA 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.
We know that depression can be exhausting, defeating, and overwhelmingly unpleasant. But we also know that depression can be treated and you can be helped. If you are experiencing depressive thoughts and feelings, please talking to a professional about your symptoms.
The depression therapists at Thriveworks Salem Counseling would be happy to hear from you and help you navigate this tough season of life. They also have specific skills, training, and experience pertinent to the healing process for those with depression. So, if you think that you could benefit from starting a relationship with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling, please contact us. This call will kickstart your journey to greater health and happiness for many years to come.
Depression is known for its undying despair. Those who enter a depressed state also experience a loss of interest in day to day activities, from going to work to talking to loved ones. Aside from these two staples, depression can vary greatly from one individual to the next. That said, here are common symptoms, of which victims of depression are likely to experience:
These are just a few symptoms of depression. One might also experience restlessness, weight gain or loss, changes in appetite, apathy, anxiety and agitation. The specifics often make a difference when it comes to receiving help for depression. All of the symptoms we have so far mentioned are harmful and need to be managed properly, in order to keep one’s health and happiness intact.
A depression therapist at Thriveworks Salem Counseling can help you manage your depression symptoms. This is one of their many important jobs, in guiding you and supporting you during this tough time in your life. They’ll want to know exactly how you’re feeling and what you’re experiencing so that they can design a treatment plan that will support your managing and healing from depression.
Guess what? You can start healing as soon as today. The first step is to reach out for help. After that, your Thriveworks Salem depression therapist will be there to walk alongside you every step of your journey. Like we said earlier, your provider will design a plan that’s tailored to treat your specific depression symptoms. This is just one small piece of the dedicated, compassionate care you will experience at Thriveworks Salem Counseling.
Thriveworks Salem Counseling wants to help the people of Salem, MA live happier lives. Depression is a huge roadblock. We’ll work with you to overcome this roadblock and become the happier, healthier individual you yearn to be. To schedule your depression therapy session, just call our office. We’re here to help.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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