What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Marietta, GA will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
Is it worth going to therapy for depression?
It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.
How does depression counseling work?
Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.
Signs of depression
Common signs of depression include:
- Consistent low mood
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
- Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
- Withdrawal and isolation
- Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
- Excessive substance use
Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?
Thriveworks depression counseling in Marietta, GA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?
Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.
How much does depression counseling cost?
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Depression Counseling in Marietta, GA—Cobb Counselors and Therapists
With depression, even things that you once enjoyed can begin to feel pointless or draining, and the feelings of overall hopelessness block you from seeing the lifelines and opportunities that are never far from reach. If even only on an incremental basis, help is out there in the form of the friend who asks how your day is (be honest), and in the transformative guidance available to you at Thriveworks Marietta in Cobb County.
We have depression counselors and psychologists on staff who specialize in helping individuals to manage their symptoms, understand potential causes of depression. Call our office at (404) 905-1064 to schedule your session today.
What Is Depression? What are the Symptoms?
Major depressive disorder (MDD), the most common type of depression, also referred to recurrent depression disorder, is when you experience overwhelmingly negative feelings such as worthlessness, hopelessness, anxiety, sadness and irritability, for a period of at least two weeks, and to the extent that your day-to-day functioning is impaired. Other common forms of depression include:
- Bipolar disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Psychotic depression
- And more
Going to the grocery store. Making the bed. Taking a shower. Going to sleep. Waking up. Taking care of yourself. It’s like you have a wet paper bag over your head but can’t figure out why breathing is so difficult, why everything is so dark and disorienting. Depression is a threat to all areas of your life. When you’re depressed, you may experience some of the following symptoms:
- Persistent sadness
- Chronic fatigue
- Prolonged feelings of guilt
- Anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much (insomnia, hypersomnia)
- Diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities
- Significant weight loss or gain
- Recurrent thoughts of death and suicide
- Physical ailments that don’t improve after care
Schedule Depression Counseling at Thriveworks Marietta in Cobb County
If you’ve been experiencing a depressed (or sad) mood, lack of focus, lack of motivation, or anxiety, reach out to Thriveworks Marietta, GA in Cobb County. We have depression counselors and psychologists who can help. Call our office at (404) 905-1064 to book today.