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3,363 people sought depression counseling help at Woodbridge in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Anxiety, Depression

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Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep / Insomnia, Eating Disorder, Anxiety, +2 more

I understand that our society can view mental health negatively, but my goal is to redesign mental health care and make it assessable to all walks of ... I understand that our society can view mental health negatively, but my goal is to redesign mental health care and make it assessable to all walks of life without discrimination. Read more

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Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Stress, Bipolar Disorder, +8 more

By practicing integrative psychiatry to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, I want you to feel comfortable, welcomed, safe, and heard. Lear... By practicing integrative psychiatry to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, I want you to feel comfortable, welcomed, safe, and heard. Learning how to master your emotions and understand how things impact you is key to finding strength and moving forward in life. Read more

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I encourage clients to explore and incorporate cultural identity as a part of their treatment.

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I understand the unique issues of client with mental health challenges; hence I aim to provide support and to assist you in building your strengths an... I understand the unique issues of client with mental health challenges; hence I aim to provide support and to assist you in building your strengths and meeting your healthcare goals of living a healthier and more fulfilling life. Read more

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Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone; I'm here to help.

Benjamin Clark

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What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

My competency and preferred modality is based on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and some DBT skills. I like to utilize this combination because it helps clients understand their thoughts and emotions and how they can influence their behavior. I'm trying to understand what they want to see in their life and help them manage their depression symptoms.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

I teach about the following tools and topics with individual therapy:

  • Recognizing emotions on the feelings wheel
  • Negative ruminations
  • Learning about the cognitive triangle, hierarchy of needs, and stages of life
  • Coping skills and strategies for managing and regulating emotions and stress
  • How to recognize, challenge, and reframe cognitive distortions, otherwise known as automatic negative thoughts
  • Addressing barriers to change by cultivating awareness and mindfulness
  • Learning communication skills, such as expressing what they feel, advocating for their needs with the people in their life, and taking appropriate pauses in order to respond rather than react
  • Breathing exercises
  • Processing journaling
  • The use of calendars and schedules
  • Reality-checking fears and anxieties
  • Cognitive restructuring

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I can tell a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when they are able to come back session after session and confidently report their ability to use skills, strategies, and routines they have been working on in treatment to address their low mood, low motivation, frustration, irritability, and other depression symptoms. Also, when they are using terminology they learned, demonstrate increased awareness, an ability to utilize therapy skills to regulate themselves daily, and feel confident in their progress.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

I encourage clients to supplement their work in individual therapy with positive, healthy, and effective activities, or what we refer to as pleasant events, to help them feel they are making progress towards a life worth living. Also, they can discuss activities, practices, routines, and habits that provide life satisfaction and help them feel like they are working toward long-term life goals. We will often look at a balanced life wheel that I have been known to share. I do utilize education around getting engaged socially, engaging in nature, increasing pleasant events, and other beneficial practices.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

I encourage clients to prepare for their first individual session by thinking about the areas of their life they hope treatment can address: what symptoms they are experiencing with their depression, the areas that their depression symptoms affect their life, and problems they are facing in general and in relationships. They can identify or recognize future goals they want to work toward.

Starting Depression counseling

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 Woodbridge, VA 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 Woodbridge, VA 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 take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay a $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

Need more help deciding?

Depression Therapy in Woodbridge, VA—Work with a Depression Therapist 

If you are feeling depressed, the depression therapists at Thriveworks Woodbridge, VA have specific training, skills, knowledge, and experience related to helping people through their depression.

They’ve assisted and supported many people just like you—and they’re ready to join you on your journey, too. To schedule a depression counseling appointment at Thriveworks Woodbridge, just give our office a call or book online.

What Is Depression? Common Symptoms of Depression

Depression differs from sadness and grief in one major way: sadness and grief are temporary. Depression is a state that persists for more than a few weeks and interrupts daily life. In the same breath, while many people who are depressed feel sad, not everyone does. The range of depression symptoms is wide and includes:

  • Feelings of worthlessness
  • Anxiety
  • Excessive crying
  • Hopelessness
  • General discontent
  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Changes in sleeping habits
  • Anger
  • Aches and pains
  • Changes in weight
  • Changes in eating habits
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Thoughts of suicide

When a person experiences depression, they can find it difficult to deal with everyday stresses and simple activities like bathing, dressing, and leaving the house. The fact that these seemingly simple activities seem so difficult to a person dealing with depression can lead to a further decline in mood and a worsening of depression symptoms. In short: it can turn into a vicious cycle.

Schedule Depression Therapy at Thriveworks Woodbridge, VA

If you are exhibiting symptoms of depression, Thriveworks Woodbridge depression therapy is your first step toward becoming a happy, healthy you again. You can schedule depression therapy at Thriveworks Woodbridge today with a simple phone call or by using our online booking system.

We have appointments available, including evening, weekend, and normal daytime sessions—book yours today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Woodbridge therapists and counselors accept 30 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

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Self-pay costs at Woodbridge
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Learn about verified reviews
★★★★★
Mariah is excellent and always exceeds expectations. I am very grateful to have such a caring and dedicated Dr.
Read more Mariah is excellent and always exceeds expectations. I am very grateful to have such a caring and dedicated Dr.
Lester Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Very helpful and I feel lucky to have her.
William Jan 2024
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☆☆☆☆
I want to start off by saying that my two counselors I had were great, but the thrive works Business model is lacking a care for its clients. I had my heat go out and I missed my session because I was working for eight hours straight on it and was told that I shouldn’t have been working on my heat and made my appointment because it’s more important than my family. Will not recommend, and I had a horrible experience with Thrive works as a business model but again my two counselors were wonderful. I got nothing but respect for them.
Read more I want to start off by saying that my two counselors I had were great, but the thrive works Business model is lacking a care for its clients. I had my heat go out and I missed my session because I was working for eight hours straight on it and was told that I shouldn’t have been working on my heat and made my appointment because it’s more important than my family. Will not recommend, and I had a horrible experience with Thrive works as a business model but again my two counselors were wonderful. I got nothing but respect for them.
Donnie Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Johanna Lee has been my therapist for the past 7 months and I am extremely pleased with her! She is very professional and goes above and beyond to meet my needs. Thriveworks makes the whole process easy because I can text them to solve any issues I’m having.
Read more Johanna Lee has been my therapist for the past 7 months and I am extremely pleased with her! She is very professional and goes above and beyond to meet my needs. Thriveworks makes the whole process easy because I can text them to solve any issues I’m having.
Woodbridge Feb 2022
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★★★★★
I mentored Sharon in her master’s and doctoral studies where I found her to be thoughtful and discerning. She always generated a sincere sense of passion as her desire was not just to obtain degrees but to build the skills and knowledge base to support people within her community. Transparent in all her interactions with me and fellow students, she was unapologetically true to Biblical standards as the foundation of her interactions with others. I am confident that she will continue to be a thoughtful and wise counselor to all who seek her guidance and compassion.
Read more I mentored Sharon in her master’s and doctoral studies where I found her to be thoughtful and discerning. She always generated a sincere sense of passion as her desire was not just to obtain degrees but to build the skills and knowledge base to support people within her community. Transparent in all her interactions with me and fellow students, she was unapologetically true to Biblical standards as the foundation of her interactions with others. I am confident that she will continue to be a thoughtful and wise counselor to all who seek her guidance and compassion.
Woodbridge Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Sharon is the epitome of integrity. She operates in humility and truth. She embodies what I call the three Cs: Caring, Considerate, and Compassionate. She sees you, hears you, and listens attentively and intuitively to your concerns. Her advice is sound and non-judgmental. Sharon's quiet, calm, and peaceful spirit puts you at ease, and makes you feel comfortable. I often seek her advice when life becomes difficult. I highly recommend Sharon for those that are broken, and in need of much healing and inner peace.
Read more Sharon is the epitome of integrity. She operates in humility and truth. She embodies what I call the three Cs: Caring, Considerate, and Compassionate. She sees you, hears you, and listens attentively and intuitively to your concerns. Her advice is sound and non-judgmental. Sharon's quiet, calm, and peaceful spirit puts you at ease, and makes you feel comfortable. I often seek her advice when life becomes difficult. I highly recommend Sharon for those that are broken, and in need of much healing and inner peace.
Woodbridge Dec 2021
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★★★★★
Sharon Fernandez excels in Professionalism, Prepardness, and Integrity. Her ability to express concern about sensitive subject matter is very comforting.
Read more Sharon Fernandez excels in Professionalism, Prepardness, and Integrity. Her ability to express concern about sensitive subject matter is very comforting.
Woodbridge Nov 2021
Review left on Thriveworks.com
★★★★★
Sharon shows a great deal of compassion, wisdom and kindness when sharing my concerns/issues with her. She is professional yet very personal as she guides and provides the help I need. If you are looking for a counselor that cares Ms. Sharon is an excellent choice.
Read more Sharon shows a great deal of compassion, wisdom and kindness when sharing my concerns/issues with her. She is professional yet very personal as she guides and provides the help I need. If you are looking for a counselor that cares Ms. Sharon is an excellent choice.
Woodbridge Nov 2021
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodbridge is located on Hunter Pl, which is right off of Minnieville Rd. We share a building with Elite Realty and Associates and are across the street from Oberryman Insurance Agency.

Phone number

(571) 365-3172

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Creole
  • French
  • Tagalog
  • Farsi
  • Romanian
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