Our therapists provide depression counseling in Tallahassee, FL

The licensed depression counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can make life easier for people struggling with depression. If you seek treatment from Thriveworks, you will be met with providers who have compassion and meaningful insights, as well as extensive training and expertise.

The mental health counselors at Thriveworks who specialize in depression know that each individual is more than their diagnosis. They develop personalized treatment plans that are tailored toward each client’s needs and goals. 

To start your depression therapy journey at Thriveworks Tallahassee, call us at (850) 749-2313 or go online to get scheduled today.

What Are the Basic Signs of Having Depression?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which psychiatrists and other mental health professionals use to diagnose and treat depression, lists the following symptoms of depression for MDD:

1. Depressed mood (feelings of sadness and negativity) lasting longer than two weeks 
2. Anhedonia, which is the loss of interest or pleasure in activities a person usually enjoys 
3. Changes in appetite, sometimes leading to unintentional weight loss or gain 
4. Psychomotor retardation (slowed-down movements and thoughts)
5. Extreme tiredness 
6. Acute feelings of guilt or worthlessness
7. Issues with focus, attention, and/or memory
8. Suicidality (if you’re ever considering harming yourself, call a crisis hotline immediately)

But different types of depression may have different symptoms. For example, manic depression, the mood disorder that’s also called bipolar disorder, is diagnosed by episodes of mania as well as depression. And timing of symptoms matters as well. A person with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may only have the indications for depression at certain times of the year. And a mother who suffers from depression in the weeks after childbirth may be diagnosed with postpartum depression rather than MDD. 

How Can Counseling Help Depression?

Licensed counseling, psychiatry, social work, and psychotherapy (talk therapy) at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL can help people with depression by first exploring the environmental, psychosocial, behavioral, genetic, and neurochemical components of a client’s mood disorder. A therapist will also want to know what the client’s therapy goals are. After this full evaluation, the therapist and the client can develop a treatment plan together with elements that best serve the client’s needs. Effective depression treatment may include any of the following evidence-based approaches:

• Person-centered psychotherapy 
• Strength-based approaches
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy, a type of CBT 
• Supportive therapy
• Trauma-focused therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Substance abuse or addiction counseling
• Holistic treatments 
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Mindfulness 
• Coping skills training
• Family therapy or couples therapy
• Lifestyle modifications addressing nutrition and exercise
• Psychosocial interventions to find community support for the depressed person
• Behavioral activation
• Antidepressant medications prescribed by a Thriveworks psychiatrist

Should I Seek Therapy If I’m Depressed?

If you have been experiencing depression for longer than two weeks, it might be wise to consult a qualified mental health professional at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL. This is because untreated depression can lead to other health problems like the following:

• Substance abuse or addiction
• Changes in sleep hygiene 
• Changes in sexual desire
• Social isolation and avoidance
• Inexplicable aches and pains
• Concurrent anxiety and depression
• Unemployment and financial stress
• Conflicts in intimate relationships
• Heart disease
• Compromised immune system

Get Licensed Depression Counseling at Thriveworks in Tallahassee, FL

 Thriveworks clients can get premium care from exceptional providers at competitive rates. Call today at [telehphone] to get matched with a mental health professional who can best support you through your depression.