Phoenix Depression Counseling
Depression is a serious mental health disorder that can negatively impact a person’s life. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, DSM, there are several types of depressive disorders. They are listed below:
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder, Single and Recurrent Episodes
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder
Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
Other Specified Depressive Disorder
Unspecified Depressive Disorder
Regardless of the specific type of depression one’s suffers from the symptoms or depression are often the same. The common symptoms of depression are: depressed or irritable mood and feeling sad, decreased interest and/or loss of enjoyment in activities, change in appetite either by eating more or eating less, change in sleep habits either by sleeping more or sleeping less, feeling fatigued or experiencing a loss of energy, struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness, difficulty focusing, and in some cases thoughts and feelings of wanting to die.
Phoenix Depression Counseling
There is help and hope!
You do not have to fight depression alone. In fact, isolation and loneliness will often increase the signs and symptoms of depression. You might be asking, “How does a person know when to seek help?” The answer to this question is when the depression severely disrupts a person’s ability to function normally. It is when you are not able to get out of bed in the morning or when you find yourself crying for no apparent reason. It is when you have tried to overcome the feelings of sadness and hopelessness only to fall deeper into despair.
This is when you need to seek the help of a depression counselor or a depression therapist. Depression counseling will focus on first helping you to know you are not alone and that there is hope. A Crossroads depression therapists will work with you to identify the negative thought patterns, external causes, and even brain chemistry the contribute to depression. In depression counseling you will learn how to take control over the symptoms by using prayer or meditation, mindfulness techniques, changing negative thought and belief patterns and in some cases family therapy or couple’s therapy. In some situations it is necessary to treat depression with a combination of traditional talk therapy and natural remedies and/or medication. Crossroads therapists partner with both Naturopathic doctors and Psychiatrists when additional support is needed. Depending on your preference we will connect you with someone who can help. All of these interventions are designed to help you overcome the debilitating effects of depression.
Next Steps…
If you are struggling with depression and are ready to start your journey towards healing then please consider depression counseling through Crossroads Family Counseling Center. Our Relationship Centers are located throughout the valley with counseling centers located in Phoenix, Anthem, Biltmore, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. If you are ready to take the next step to find relief from depression call us at 623-680-3486 text 623-688-5115 or email info@crossroadsfcc.com.
Click here to visit our depression therapy page. We look forward to helping you in your healing process.
