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Counseling for Depression

  • Are you struggling to get ready each day? 
  • Do you feel numb while overwhelmed by work, life, and family?
  • Is it hard to find the motivation to do anything anymore?
  • Do you feel sad, guilty, or hopeless about everything?
  • Are you just so tired and feel ashamed that you cannot keep up?
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Sometimes when we do not know that we are dealing with depression, we may make efforts to believe we can just power through the day. You know something is off, but you just cannot put your finger on it. So, to move forward and get through this difficult time, you try to power through. However, you are getting to a point where you simply cannot power through anymore. After attempting to ignore the numbness and hopeless feelings you are experiencing, you may begin to take note of the lingering cloud of darkness which has not budged. With all this time you spend thinking about what you could be doing with your life instead of dealing with your depression, you end up feeling guilty and ashamed. You know you are stronger than this, so why is this happening to you?

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Living with depression is hard.

It can be difficult to get moving some days, when you feel like your body is heavy and there is a weight on your chest. The thought of going outside and facing the world makes it all the easier to stay in bed some days. If we want to be real with ourselves, depression does not feel good at all, and there is no quick fix or magical cure. It is exhausting and, when left untreated, it can develop into something worse.

With all the responsibilities you may have piled up on your desk, it may be time to seek out professional help.  With the help of a caring depression therapist, you can enjoy your life to the fullest again.

Common signs and symptoms of depression

While everyone experiences depression a little bit differently, here are some of the common symptoms of depression in highly functioning individuals: 

  •       Desire to withdraw from social events
  •       Irritability
  •       Feeling lazy, even though knowing you cannot take on more
  •       Worthlessness
  •       Hopelessness and helplessness
  •       Imposter syndrome: you are just going through the motions
  •       Indecisiveness
  •       Difficulty concentrating
  •       Low self-esteem
  •       Fatigue: tired all the time even if you sleep
  •       Feeling overly guilty
  •       Prolonged sadness
  •       Feelings of being overwhelmed
  •       A feeling of being stuck
  •       Crying for no reason
  •       Not sleeping or sleeping too much
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Counseling can reduce your feelings of guilt and shame

PsycHealth Services specializes in helping professional women and men, moms, students, and teens work through feelings of depression. Everyone has down moments, but what is important is that we work through them before they become bigger issues. You do not need to continue living with the shame, guilt, and negative stigma surrounding mental health treatment. No longer do you need to fear asking for help as a woman, a mom, a working professional, or a man. You deserve to take a break and the ability to recover so you can be the best version of yourself.

The PsycHealth Services Approach to Depression Treatment

The most common treatment for depression is the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (“CBT”). During CBT your therapist will begin to identify and modify your unhelpful thoughts. You will focus on the ones that encourage negative feelings and prevent you from living life well. For example, you may think that asking for help when you are overwhelmed at work or home is a sign of weakness, but that is simply not the case. Your therapist will help you understand the role depression plays in creating harmful thoughts. Not only is this helpful for healthy and lasting change, but you will begin to understand the mechanics of how your brain processes emotions.  We will also teach you tools to cope with negative thoughts, so you can continue living out your life.

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Depression therapists who understand

PsycHealth Services has skilled therapists that understand the depression signs and symptoms that high-functioning professional women, men, and mothers experience even if you do not. In the first few sessions, we will take time to really get to know you and better understand your background, lifestyle, interests, and relationships. Many areas can be affected when you are dealing with depression and our counselors want to set you up for success in addressing them. This may include your sleep habits, diet, exercise habits, and self-care routines.

Other areas we may address in counseling involve normalizing the depression. It can be easy to tear yourself down when you are struggling; however, many individuals like you are going through similar struggles and it is okay to get help. With the guidance and support you will receive in therapy; we can then begin to branch out and see where you can gain support in your everyday life. It is okay to ask your loved ones for help and to find a support group of people that will cheer you on. If you do not have a support network around you, we will discuss ways you can build one.

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What prevents you starting online counseling for depression?

Through the help of therapy for depression, you will be able to better understand your mental health and learn how to cope with the disorder in the future. Therapy is about processing what you are going through; therefore, it is important to normalize and destigmatize this issue, so you feel comfortable accepting what is happening and make a lasting change.

Finally, we want you to know that you are not simply a label. You are a person who is going through a difficult time. The goal of our counseling services is for you to feel empowered and able to cope with your depression in a way that is healthy and gives you room to take a moment and work through your mental health. When you are ready to begin, PsycHealth Services is happy to help you!

Begin counseling for depression today!

You do not have to live with the shame or guilt of experiencing depression. Counseling can help you understand what you are going through and normalize the experience. PsycHealth Services, Inc. has skilled therapists who specialize in depression treatment for professional women and men To start your counseling journey, follow these simple steps:

  1. Contact PsycHealth Services
  2. Meet with one of our caring depression therapists
  3. Start working through your depression and receive the support you need

Other counseling services at PsycHealth Services

At PsycHealth Services, we offer a wide range of Counseling that help couples, parents, teens, and those looking to attain better mental health. Services you may be interested in include therapy for teens, counseling for parents, anxiety treatment, depression counseling, and stress therapy. Additionally, we offer online therapy and in-person therapy in Oak Brook, IL. Get started today and begin your therapy journey!

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