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Clients often share that they feel truly heard and supported with me, and that together we’re able to bring clarity, balance, and a deeper mind-body connection to their wellness journey.
As a Resident Counselor with Thriveworks, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety and emotional well-being. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you understand and work through the root causes of your struggles, not just the symptoms. We start by looking at real-life situations where you feel stuck or distressed, and gently explore the feelings you may be avoiding because they’re uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking. Together, we’ll also notice the habits or “defenses” you use to cope, some of which may actually be making things harder.
I’ll support you in understanding and gradually changing these patterns, so you can face difficult feelings in a safe and manageable way. As you become more comfortable experiencing your emotions, many symptoms—like anxiety or feeling stuck—can begin to ease, and you can develop healthier, more effective ways of relating to yourself and others.
I understand that seeking support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and supported. I welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you as you explore new pathways toward healing, balance, and a more fulfilling life.
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My go-to approach for treating depression is to start with where a client is. Most of us have trouble providing ourselves with validation that our feelings are real and we are worthy. Once more self-validation is happening, we tackle the judgment that often accompanies the newfound skill of recognizing negative thinking and thought distortions. We also work towards improving our environment, sleep, and food intake.
I tend to use a two-pronged approach to teaching tools in depression counseling. First, take some control of your environment: Is your sleep environment conducive to getting a better night's sleep? If not, how can it be improved? Are you eating regularly, and if not, how can you begin to get more frequent and better nutrition? The second prong is the use of CBT.
When people begin to make meaningful progress in depression counseling, it often starts to show in their facial expressions and their posture. They are often increasingly able to catch their depressed thinking patterns and change them with minimal negative self-judgment.
Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling by spending time learning mindfulness skills and practicing CBT and/or DBT skills. If medication is prescribed, take it on a daily basis while keeping the prescriber informed of any negative side effects.
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, think through your life, and notice any patterns of depression that you've had in the past. That kind of information can be really important in terms of getting an appropriate diagnosis, as well as finding patterns that impact your mood.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Westborough, MA can help people better understand and manage their symptoms. If you are struggling with regular anxious and/or depressive thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety or depressive disorder, you should seek professional help. The therapists at Thriveworks can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your anxiety and/or depression.
Anxiety & depression counseling from our therapists in Westborough involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Your therapist will then work with you to determine where your anxiety and/or depression might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
Anxiety & depression counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Anxiety & depression counseling from Thriveworks Westborough therapists can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s anxiety or depression as well as their needs and preferences.
This world is full of trouble. Stress at work, fighting at home, sickness, disease, war, politics; we rarely have worry-free days. Everyone feels stress and worry at some time in life, but not everyone develops depression or anxiety disorders. These disorders are generally diagnosed when worry or sadness interfere with the tasks of daily living. It becomes difficult to maintain relationships, be successful at work, and make decisions. When your life becomes overwhelming and depression and anxiety are taking over the joy you once had, it’s time to connect with a Thriveworks Westborough counselor or therapist.
These disorders are not always easy to diagnose, or to treat, but with the help of a Thriveworks Counseling in Westborough depression or anxiety counselor, it is possible to find relief. We have trained psychologists, ready to partner with you on this journey of healing and recovery.
“Anxiety is one of those emotions that we all feel at some point,” explains Stephanie Wuebbens, a Licensed Psychologist at our Westborough office. “Remember how you felt the first time you had to stand up in front of your class and give a presentation out loud, for instance. Worry and stress are related to anxiety; worry is a bit less intense, and stress is both more chronic and more sneaky. Anxiety gets in our way when it begins to negatively impact our lives: we start avoiding things that make us anxious, or some of the physical symptoms begin to happen frequently, such as an upset stomach or a pounding heart.”
There are many different types of anxiety issues and disorders. These include:
Wuebbens explains: “Depression includes a complex set of symptoms depending on its root cause. It’s not merely sadness or grief, or it may have started as sadness or grief that became deeper and more chronic. It can involve physical symptoms such as difficulty sleeping (or sleeping too much), overeating or not feeling hungry, a feeling of deep fatigue. It often involves cognitive symptoms such as self-deprecating thoughts, thinking about the negatives over and over, seeing very little good in your life, and at its worst, thoughts about self-harm.”
There are many different options in the treatment for depression. Medication can sometimes be helpful, as well as talk therapy, and establishing a healthy routine for your daily life. “Therapy can help sort through the feelings of overwhelm, begin to change habits that may have lapsed such as good sleep routines or healthy eating, and change thinking patterns to change the way you feel. If depression is a result of bad events in your life, you can begin to make sense of those events. If there’s ‘no good reason’ for your depression, the actual reasons for the depression can be explored,” says Wuebbens.
Call Thriveworks in Westborough anxiety and depression counselors, and we will connect you with the perfect provider for your personality and needs. At Thriveworks, we have appointments available for new clients within the same week. When you call us, we are ready to help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, and begin the process of healing. It would be our honor to walk with you on this journey of recovery.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Westborough is located at 5 E Main St Suite 3, Westborough, MA 01581, in the same building as Berkshire Bank.
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