Depression Counseling and Therapy

Occasionally we can all feel rather sad, disillusioned or just fed up. While these are feelings are certainly understandable and relatable reactions to stressful incidents and unpleasant experiences, it is also rather common to feel them for no reason at all. But if they continue over a period of time, they may likely be signs of depression.

Depression Counseling should not be ignored in any manner, since, anxiety and depression both might creep into your brain slowly and do the damage. Depression directly touches one in six of us, with common symptoms that can include lack of motivation, concentration difficulties, unwarranted pessimism, frequent sleep disturbances, persistent irritability, unexplained crying, recurring suicidal thoughts, social isolation, changes in eating, decrease in sex drive and a marked lack of enthusiasm and pleasure, especially in things we used to enjoy.

If you are suffering from depression, you, unfortunately, won’t find quick or easy relief. Your feelings of sadness may go on for weeks and months and interfere in a major way in your relationships, job, and even your overall health.

Depression counseling and psychotherapy

It’s important to keep in mind that you’re not alone, and help is a phone call away.

It could be that you are suffering from depression and might significantly benefit from depression counselors or psychotherapists if you have many of the symptoms mentioned below:

• Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
• Feeling restless, irritable and agitated
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Lack of interest in sex
• Avoiding other people, even close friends and relatives
• Feeling useless, inadequate and hopeless
• Difficulty sleeping, waking up early, or sleeping more
• Physical symptoms such as pain, headaches, lack of energy
• Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Tearfulness
• Getting no pleasure from life or activities you used to enjoy
• Thoughts of suicide

Speaking to one of our depression psychotherapists and counselors at Reconnect Relationship™, Beverly Hills & Laguna Beach, CA, can assist you exploring the possible root causes of your depression and gloomy mood.

We can also help you decide whether you might benefit from trying out CBT or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy techniques, these specifically focus on lifting the recurring cycles of depression and gloomy mood.

Depression treatment – The Reconnect Relationship™ approach

Your depression counselor at Reconnect Relationship will assist you get to the bottom of the major causes of your depression by partnering with you to assess the thoughts, feelings and accompanying behaviors that are contributing to your gloomy mood.

Together you will come up with personal coping strategies to help you better manage gloomy moods, and you will be provided with tried and tested techniques as well as specific tools which be effective for you long-term.

Our counseling psychologists and psychotherapists at Reconnect Relationship in Beverly Hills & Laguna Beach, CA have substantial experience in helping with depression, and we can also provide you with referrals for pharmacological depression treatment to a psychiatrist.

Find out how we can assist you today

Depression treatment with therapists at Reconnect Relationship™ can assist you to address your depression and progress forward with a more positive and hopeful outlook on your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the benefits of online counseling for depression?

Receiving depression counseling online makes it easier to travel and schedule. With secure telehealth sessions, you can meet with a licensed therapist from home at a time that suits your life.

2. How do I know if I need a therapist to help with depression?

A therapist may be a great option when you begin to notice persistent sadness, low motivation, or a loss of interest in your everyday life. They can help you with depression before symptoms deepen or affect your relationships and work.

3. What does psychological therapy for depression typically involve?

Psychological therapy for depression seeks to understand what has caused you to feel isolated and stressed, or what other life experience may have contributed to these feelings.

4. How effective is CBT therapy for depression?

CBT therapy for depression helps you identify the negative way you’re thinking about things that is causing your low mood and replace it with healthier, more balanced thoughts. You’ll often notice a difference in as little as a few weeks.

5. Can telehealth sessions work as well as in-person depression counseling?

Yes, you will receive the same licensed support as you would during in-person visits. Reconnect Relationship offers flexible video counseling to clients across California and Florida from anywhere that’s comfortable.

Call us now or complete our Drop Us A Line form to make an appointment with one of our depression counseling psychologists and psychotherapists in Beverly Hills or Laguna Beach, CA.