Depression and Anxiety Counseling – Therapists and Coaches in Latrobe

Depression and anxiety are complex mental health problems that a growing number of Americans suffer from. Depression alone is estimated to affect 6.5 % of the US adult population. These conditions are so common that anti-depressants have become one of the most prescribed drugs in the USA.

Depression and anxiety may be triggered by many different factors. Fundamentally, they are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain – this is, however, not the whole picture. In many cases the root cause are external events that lead to the chemical imbalance.

Depression and anxiety often share similar causes; trauma from past events is one of the main culprits for both disorders – abuse or death of a loved one, for example. Anxiety, in particular, is very often linked to stress from all kinds of sources – financial and work-related stress are very common triggers.

Signs And Symptoms.

Navigating towards a diagnosis of depression and anxiety can be a hard thing to achieve. Many of the signs and symptoms are fundamental to the human condition – emotions such as sadness and grief for example – but when experienced chronically at high intensities, these signs become pathological and may indicate one of the two disorders.

Some common symptoms of depression and anxiety include:
Anxiety:

• Lack of sleep.
• Heart palpitations.
• Constant worry.

Depression:

• Intense emotions.
• Unusually persistent emotions.

Treatment.

Depression and anxiety express themselves in a variety of ways and successful treatment of these disorders is often specific to the individual. Lifestyle changes – such as nutrition and exercise – can go a long way to alleviating the conditions, but in many cases these interventions are simply not enough. Medications such as anti-depressants can also be very effective – however, they often merely treat the symptoms and do not address the root cause.

It is quite clear from the scientific evidence that counseling services are very effective at treating depression and anxiety. With proper guidance from an experienced councilor the root cause of the problem can be identified.

Here at Thriveworks Latrobe Counseling, we specialize in counseling methods that are effective at treating depression and anxiety. We always work to find the root cause of our clients’ problems and endeavor to give them lasting respite. Call us now to arrange your first session with one of our expert counselors.