Depression Counseling in Colorado or Florida

Lately, you’ve been feeling blue, unmotivated, tired, and sad. It’s like you just feel “meh” lately. Because you feel so down, you don’t want to see or talk to people, you no longer participate in activities you used to enjoy, and your personal and professional lives are suffering.

If this sounds familiar, then you may be experiencing depression. Keep reading to learn more.

Signs & Symptoms of Depression

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  • Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood

  • Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism

  • Irritability

  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

  • Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities

  • Decreased energy or fatigue

  • Moving or talking more slowly

  • Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still

  • Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions

  • Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping

  • Appetite and/or weight changes

  • Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts

  • Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment

If you’ve been experiencing these feelings for two weeks or more, then you may be suffering from depression.

People experience depRession differently. However depression does not discriminate; it can affect anyone of any age, gender, or status.

Myth’s about depression

There are many myths about Depression, such as:

  • It’s all in your head

  • People with mental illness are weak and vulnerable

  • A tragic event is the main reason for depression

  • People with depression can not lead normal lives

However, these sentiments are simply not true. Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain and it’s common. In fact, research shows that depression affects 1 in 3 American adults.

You may wonder: Why do I feel this way? Everything in my life is great! Therefore, I'm not normal since I feel so depressed.

Or...

My life is falling apart, how do I get out of the hole? Maybe there is no way out. Maybe I'm all alone in this.

Or...

I feel so disconnected from my life. Nothing I do helps me feel better, so why should I even try to change?

But here’s the good news, you are resilient and strong. Depression treatment can help you find relief.

Our Approach to Depression Counseling in Florida & Colorado

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Our therapists understand depression and we know how to treat it. But, first we have to understand the issues that are bringing you to counseling in the first place. So, we will listen in a non-judgemental way as you share your thoughts, feelings, and past with us.

Depression can feel debilitating, and like it will never end. However, depression is treatable. Therapy interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), are proven research-based treatments in helping individuals with depression disorders manage their mental health.

At WellMinded Counseling, we work to tailor your treatment to meet your needs. Our therapists will encourage you to engage in self-care, strengthen your support system, and address any concerns they might have with a medical provider in addition to the care they receive in therapy.

Goals for Depression Counseling

  • Identify cognitive self-talk that encourages depressive behaviors. 

  • Help you keep a record of dysfunctional thoughts and thinking patterns including the situation that caused it.

  • Encourage the replacement of negative and self-defeating self-talk with realistic and positive cognitive messages.

  • Encourage positive statements

  • Help you cope with life stress

  • Verbalize positive statements regarding the future. 

  • Implement behavioral strategies to overcome depression, like exercise, healthy eating habits, daily grooming, social activities, etc.

  • Express unresolved grief or issues that may be contributing to depression. 

  • Assign reading books on overcoming depression. 

  • Teach positive conflict resolution skills to resolve interpersonal discord and to make needs and expectations known. Through the use of interpersonal effectiveness skills 

  • Reduce frequency of negative self-talk and increase the frequency of positive self-statements.

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Begin Depression Treatment in Florida or Coloardo

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As depression therapists, we understand how much courage and strength it takes to reach out for support. However, if you’re reading this and you’re ready to begin counseling, we would be honored to work with you. To begin counseling in Broomfield, CO, Denver, CO or online therapy in Colorado and Florida, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact our Counseling Office,

  2. Meet with a Colorado depression therapist or Florida depression therapist for a free consultation to get to know their style and ask any questions you may have about counseling

  3. Begin depression treatment and work on the issues that matter most to you with the support of a kind and caring therapist.

OTHER THERAPY SERVICES OFFERED AT WELLMINDED COUNSELING:

Our team of therapists at WellMinded Counseling offer treatment for many common mental health concerns. Our current list of counseling services includes: