Depression

The majority of my career has been working with individuals diagnosed with depression and struggle with unwanted thoughts. My experience in Brainspotting, CBT, and DBT, as well as operating through a strength-based and trauma-informed lens, has often been the variety of modalities helpful in managing emotional distress.

Depression can cast a shadow over every aspect of your life, making it difficult to find joy or motivation. I understand the unique challenges that come with depression and am committed to helping you navigate through it. By utilizing a blend of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and strengths-based interventions, we will identify and address the factors contributing to your depression, fostering resilience and hope.

A strong passion of mine is in the area of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. I am trained through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.

As a human being, navigating my own personal journey with depression for the last 17 years, it is important to me to be honest about where I have come from & how my experience has shaped me. Depression has taught me a lot about who I am, about who I strive to be, about boundaries & self care, relationships & love & a whole lot more. Depression isn't about being sad. Depression is not, & never will be, one size fits all.

I treat the range of depression, whether you feel persistently low and perhaps do not know why, or if you feel sad and overwhelmed due to a recent trigger such as a loss or end of a romantic relationship, or perhaps you have experienced recurring depressive episodes over time. I use a mix of structured techniques to help improve your mood and broader insight-oriented exploration to better understand your triggers and path forward. (**I do not currently treat patients with suicidal ideation)

Depression is probably the single most common mental health concern I find myself treating, as it impacts almost all of us at some point in our lives. To try and sum up my typical thinking on depression, I would say that I consider treatment from two primary pathways -- What one can change and one cannot. Therefore, I help folks learn how to make changes to bring them relief and improve their mood, while simultaneously helping clients work towards acceptance for those things that are immutable.

Depression is a constant and uneasy battle. It can feel like everything is against you but with proper skills, you learn to move with purpose.

I have developed a strong expertise in treating depression through comprehensive training and years of practical experience. I understand the complex nature of depression and how it affects individuals differently. Using evidence-based therapies, I help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster a sense of hope and resilience. My empathetic approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and work towards healing.

Many of my clients suffer from CPTSD and childhood trauma which also manifests as chronic depression. Traditional therapy is not often helpful but I am seeing grat results with hypnosis, IFS, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for those who meet eligibility by Journey Clinical.

I have over 30 years experience working in mental health. In that time I have worked in multiple psychiatric hospitals and have conducted over 10,000 suicide assessments in an Emergency Room. I am definitely comfortable helping you manage your Depression.

As a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, I am committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of this condition. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies to help you live a better quality of life by providing compassionate, empathetic, and effective support on the path to recovery.

In a trauma-informed approach, we focus on reprocessing past traumatic experiences to help alleviate symptoms of depression. By identifying and addressing the underlying trauma, we can shift negative thought patterns and emotional responses that contribute to your depressive feelings. This process allows you to gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and ultimately foster a sense of empowerment and healing.

I have over 20 years' experience successfully treating depression using scientifically supported approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. Additionally, I have conducted and published research relevant to the treatment of depression.

Depression is probably the single most common mental health concern I find myself treating, as it impacts almost all of us at some point in our lives. To try and sum up my typical thinking on depression, I would say that I consider treatment from two primary pathways -- What one can change and one cannot. Therefore, I help folks learn how to make changes to bring them relief and improve their mood, while simultaneously helping clients work towards acceptance for those things that are immutable.

Depressive symptoms include feeling sad, anxious or hopeless. The condition can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping. A diagnosis of major depressive disorder (clinical depression) means you have felt sad, low or worthless most days for at least two weeks while also having other symptoms such as sleep problems, loss of interest in activities, or change in appetite. Without treatment, depression can get worse. With a structure combined CBT plan you can expect outcomes