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I understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling....
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I understand how uncertainties and unexpected life events can leave you feeling.
Crystal Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 5 years of professional experience helping teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, anger, past traumas, unprocessed grief, betrayal, rejection, resentment, depression, and more.
Crystal obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a certification in Forensic Mental Health Counseling. Crystal helps clients manage their emotions and identify how particular thought patterns can lead to challenging behaviors and emotional distress. She'll meet you where you are at, emotionally and academically.
Crystal will offer her support and guidance as you begin to gain a new understanding of your life story and the courage to identify the purpose behind your pain. Life can have significance even in the unhappiest of circumstances and the inspiration for a better tomorrow often comes from discovering that meaning.
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As a working mother of two who grew up in a household with mental illness, I understand the sometimes overwhelming effects of ever...
As a working mother of two who grew up in a household with mental illness, I understand the sometimes overwhelming effects of everyday stressors and mental health issues on individuals and families, and help individuals, couples, and families find balance and build healthier relationships.
Rebecca Martorella is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults navigate life transitions and manage stress and anger to improve their relationships. Rebecca has experience in the field of domestic violence, helping men, women, and couples recognize unhealthy relationship patterns and improve emotional regulation and communication to build stronger relationships. Her prior experience in the business world provides her with a strong understanding of the stressors of both corporate and home environments that many adults and couples juggle.
Rebecca earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fairfield University. Rebecca has worked with domestic violence victims and perpetrators. She takes an empathetic, non-judgmental approach and tailors her treatment approach to fit each client, using solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and family systems therapy.
Life can give us challenges that overwhelm us, bringing up emotions and fears that leave us feeling stuck. Rebecca can help you navigate through these difficult times and gain new perspectives and techniques to cope in the moment and set yourself up for long-term success. If you are ready to speak with someone, schedule an appointment with Rebecca today.
As a person-centered, compassionate, and active listener, I strive to empower clients to progress toward solutions that work for t...
As a person-centered, compassionate, and active listener, I strive to empower clients to progress toward solutions that work for their unique challenges. The counseling relationship is key to the success of treatment.
Janet Scanlon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience working with diverse populations on adjustment disorders, anxiety/depression, grief, mood/personality disorders, and parenting challenges. Janet's life experience and skills make her uniquely qualified to support clients on their wellness journey.
Janet earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, in which clients adjust negative thought patterns to alter behaviors. She utilizes a person-centered philosophy and specializes in a wellness-based approach, including self-care, sleep hygiene, exercise, and meditation.
Janet truly believes in the importance of supporting others in meeting their goals. She aspires to help others identify their strengths in order to overcome life's challenges. She looks forward to hearing from you. Please contact Janet today for an appointment.
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Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Stamford, CT 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 Stamford, CT 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.
Depression is a common mental illness, one that over 264 million people around the world suffer from. For those who are not familiar, depression comes with psychological and physical symptoms that make day to day living unpleasant. These can include feelings of hopelessness, a lack of interest in activities the individual used to enjoy, trouble sleeping, and weight loss.
When one develops symptoms of depression, it can be hard to accept and understand, especially when there isn’t a clear cause. However, regardless of why you feel the way that you do, you should have no shame in your illness. Depression affects millions of people every single year, and it needs to be treated just like every other serious illness—physical or mental—out there.
If you are feeling depressed or experiencing depression symptoms, talk to your health care provider or set up an appointment with a depression therapist. Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT offers depression therapy, which is led by skilled, caring counselors with specific skills, training, and experience in treating this condition. Keep in mind that depression therapy has proven to help people manage their symptoms and live happily again. There is hope, and we can help you get to a healthy place! Just call (203) 635-5693 to schedule your first depression counseling appointment.
The widely advertised depression symptoms include despair, intense sadness, isolation, and feelings of hopelessness. While these are all common symptoms of depression, they aren’t the only symptoms. Here is a more comprehensive list of symptoms:
If you feel depressed, uninterested in your day to day, and exhibit any of the other above symptoms, you might be depressed. Don’t worry, though, as we mentioned above, depression is highly treatable. Depression therapy proves to help people better manage these symptoms, understand what might be causing their depression, and come up with a plan for enjoying life again. If you are in the Stamford, CT area and you’re experiencing depression symptoms, reach out to schedule an appointment today.
The depression therapists and psychologists at Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT will create an individualized treatment plan based on your specific symptoms, needs, preferences, and goals. Regardless of these specifics, your depression therapist will aim to help you accomplish the following in depression therapy:
These are common goals in depression therapy that help people get a grip on their depression. We understand that you might feel hopeless, worthless, or unmotivated—but reaching out and asking for help is necessary and the sooner you do it, the better. The depression therapists at Thriveworks want to help. Just make that call, and we’ll help you do the rest.
Depression can be a scary and confusing illness. But it is also widely researched, which means our depression therapists and psychologists know exactly how to treat it. As we just mentioned, Thriveworks depression counselors will look at your specific situation and then design your treatment plan around what you need to improve your condition.
If you’re ready to schedule a depression therapy appointment, just give Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT a call at (203) 635-5693. Our team of scheduling specialists will help you set up your first appointment at a time that is most convenient for you. We can offer you a same-week appointment, as well as flexible scheduling opportunities in the evenings and on the weekends. This is a small part of our goal to provide you with the best mental health care from start to finish.
Our depression professionals are prepared to help you right now. Are you ready to improve your situation and find greater health and happiness? We’ll be here to help you do so.
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