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 Wyomissing, PA 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 Wyomissing, PA 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.
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How to Overcome Depression – Counselors and Therapists in Reading, PA
It’s normal to feel down when life throws you unexpected curves such as losses of relationships, conflict, or changes. Moods are a fact of life. We all feel happiness, sadness, anger, frustration, and fear.
Here are some of the symptoms of depression:
- Persistent sadness
- Diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (sleeping too much)
- Inability to concentrate
- Slowed thinking or difficulty making decisions
- Chronic fatigue or loss of energy
- Prolonged feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Irritability or anger outbursts
- Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Why Do I Feel This Way?
Anyone can get depression. Sometimes depression is hereditary and runs in families and sometimes it can be triggered by a stressful event in your life.
This can sometimes initiate a turn into a downward spiral into a depressive episode. Stress can induce structural and functional changes in your brain and can cause a cascade of problems.
However, regardless of the causes, it is important to remember that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
How Can Thriveworks-Wyomissing Help?
At Thriveworks-Wyomissing, a counselor will meet with you to help you determine if you are suffering from depression and help you understand what you are going through.
The counselors at Thriveworks-Wyomissing are educated and experienced and can help you using:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness techniques
- Referral to a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) as needed
Call or go online to get started today with a provider at THriveworks-Wy0missing.