Depression Counseling, NJ
Do you feel down, fatigued, or that you’ve lost all motivation?
Are you sick of the mental exhaustion and fatigue that always seems to accompany your depression?
Do you find yourself always thinking negatively about yourself and the future?
Do you constantly feel hopeless and helpless?
Are you wondering if you will ever find relief from your debilitating depression?
Depression can feel crushing. It is an issue that does not discriminate based on age, gender, life circumstances, or strength. Depression can happen to anyone. Its causation is normally complex but can be influenced by genes, life events, hormonal changes, and more.
Those struggling with depression often have difficulty completing tasks of daily living and caring for themselves. Associated problems can also include difficulty sleeping, getting out of bed, and a change in appetite.
The onset of depression varies but sufferers often feel that a dark cloud has invaded their life and thoughts. The struggles can feel embarrassing, and confusing and are often difficult to talk about and describe.
In my psychotherapy practice, I seek to provide support and relief from the physical, mental and emotional toll of depression.
Psychotherapy has been proven to be extremely effective in the treatment of depression and its related issues. Under my treatment, I will assess your current level of depression and determine treatment techniques that are most aligned with your personality and current needs.
Next, I will provide you with coping skills which can be utilized immediately to begin to fight back against your depression. These coping skills and our partnership will provide you with the stability and strength needed in order to delve deeper into the root causes of your depression. Addressing the root cause of your depression is what will allow for long-term relief.
But you still may have questions or concerns about depression counseling, NJ…
Counseling can cost a lot of money and I’m not sure it will work for me.
I understand your trepidation. Counseling can be a costly and big investment. Further, many people, especially those who suffer from depression, have minds that go right to the most negative outcomes. What I can say to you is that counseling is an investment in yourself. It is an investment in making yourself a stronger, more confident, and brave person. A happy side effect of treatment oftentimes is professional and therefore financial gain. I can assure you that simply the act of trying out therapy will be a positive step on your journey to recovery no matter if it ends up being what resolves your depression completely or not.
I’m not in love with the idea of sharing everything that is going on with me with a complete stranger.
This is certainly a reasonable feeling. The thought of sharing your deepest darkest secrets with a stranger can feel overwhelming, to say the least. What I would say is that I am here to work with you at your own pace. Our relationship will grow steadily over time. You will never be asked to share anything you feel uncomfortable sharing at any time. You may find yourself even wanting to share more in therapy as time goes on.
I am thinking/hoping that I am just going through a phase and that my depression will clear up on its own.
Everyone has different life circumstances and experiences with their depression. I think it is important to be realistic about your experience, what has triggered your depression and how likely it is that it will pass on its own. There are scales that determine criteria for clinical depression online. You can view one such scale in the following link:
http://deprese.euzona.cz/en-index.php
If your score meets the criteria for clinical depression it is likely that your depression will not simply clear up without a lifestyle change, therapy, or both.
Depression Counseling NJ
I provide depression counseling nj services in the Bergen, Essex, Morris, Ocean and Monmouth county area. I invite you to call me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss any questions and concerns you may have about counseling.
Contact me for a free consult for counseling in Montclair, NJ
Montclair NJ 07042
