Counseling for Depression

Feeling sad or pessimistic, and unable to shake the gloom?

Wanting to get motivated and feel hopeful again, but don't know how?

Wish you had the energy to care about what happens?

It's tough to go through each day depressed, and think nothing will ever change or feel good to you. Depression creates a cycle of feeling defeated and discouraged, and robs you of a belief that brighter days will come.

All you really want is to end the feeling of being emotionally overwhelmed or numb inside, filled with despair and unable to find the way out.

You have probaby heard that depression can occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine do play a role. But so can abuse and trauma, anxiety and prolonged stress, and suppressed anger. Or, life events such as several major losses in a short timeframe, relocation and feeling inadequate to meet the challenges of a new environment may also stimulate a depressed mood.

Highland Counseling Services specialists in counseling for depression and grief can help.

Counseling for depression or grief can make a very positive difference not only in how you see your life, but also in your quality of sleep, in the enjoyment of activities and relationships, in the ability to make good decisions with more ease, and can even reduce the felt perception of some aches and pains.

You can start to feel better soon -- why wait?

Depression is a very common condition. It is one of the most often cited reasons for therapy, and some of the signs of depression are some of the most frequent complaints that persuade people to see their doctor.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 Americans experience depression, and for some it can be debilitating -- interfering with work, social life, physical health, and motivation. Unlike grief, which might feel similar, depression can come over you without warning, seemingly unrelated to any specific event.

Signs of depression can include:

being easily overwhelmed by normal daily stress
lack of energy for every day activities
difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
loss of appetite or over-eating comfort foods
crying without apparent cause
feeling profoundly sad, hopeless, or worthless to others
loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
withdrawal from socializing, deteriorating relationships
difficulty focusing the mind or making decisions
unexplained bodily aches and pains
persistent thoughts of suicide
the urge to do harm to oneself to relieve the emotional pain

With psychotherapy for depression, you can begin to view your circumstances and opportunities differently. Counseling will help you manage stress and your response to moods.

Our depression specialists are seasoned therapists who know how to help you feel more optimistic, and able to enjoy life again.

It may feel daunting right now to think about revealing what you are feeling, but you'll get no shaming or negative judgment from Highland's expert therapists.

Isn't it time to reach for help?

Call us today.

440-461-1255

We're here to help.