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 Quincy, MA 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 Quincy, MA 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 Therapy in Quincy, MA—Depression Therapists and Counselors
Depression therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy places focus on the client’s unique needs and goals. If you decide to work with one of our depression counselors, your counselor will assess your specific case—your symptoms, the severity of your depression, its effects on your life—and then design a form of treatment that will best address all of these needs. The depression therapists at Thriveworks in Quincy are equipped and eager to help you manage your depression and live happily again. Reach out today to get started.
How Can Depression Therapy Help Me?
There are actually four individual categories of therapy and your counselor will choose one only after getting to know you and your goals. In some cases, they may choose to use several types of therapies. The four main options are:
- Cognitive therapy
- Solution-based therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Behavioral therapy
Each type of therapy has its own unique benefits. As mentioned earlier, your depression therapist will utilize the best approach based on you and your needs. That said, when you come to us for counseling, you don’t simply throw up your arms and follow our lead – unless you want to. If you believe there’s a certain type of therapy you’re most interested in, then let us know. If you have particular goals you’d like to achieve in depression therapy, tell us. Remember that you are the client and our only goal is to help you get where you want to go.
Work with a Depression Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Quincy, MA
If you have determined the need for depression therapy, and you are in the Quincy, MA area, consider working with a depression therapist at our Thriveworks office in Quincy. Our depression therapists and depression counselors can help you manage your depression symptoms, explore and determine potential causes of your depression, implement self-care activities into your daily routine, and equip you with essential tools for battling life’s challenges.
You can schedule your appointment right now. Just call Thriveworks in Quincy, MA to speak with the scheduling team. They can offer you same-week appointments as well as evening and weekend sessions. One of our goals is to provide all of our clients with quick, flexible scheduling options, as we know that sometimes you need immediate help and intervention.
