What Does Depression Treatment Look Like?

Calming Mind Counseling offers quality treatment from the comfort of your home. Each 50-minute teletherapy session (through user-friendly Google Meet) is unique and personally tailored to address and prioritize whatever life challenges you are currently experiencing.

I understand that you’re probably not feeling the way that you would like to – and that you are motivated to improve your circumstances and relationships. You will find me to be a calm, kind, non-judgmental and compassionate presence. I utilize techniques from a variety of approaches including Mindfulness/Meditation education and training, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other interventions to provide education, actionable techniques, and unconditional support in order to help you take steps towards living your best life.

First, we will discuss your motivation for therapy – what are the specific challenges and symptoms you are experiencing? What are your goals for therapy? What would you like to look or feel different in your life?

Next, we will collaborate on a plan for treatment. Are you wanting to experience more emotional control? Are you wanting to get more enjoyment out of your life and relationships? To improve self-care and/or self-confidence? Could you benefit from learning and implementing skills to improve your thought processes, activity level, or interpersonal communication skills?

The American Psychological Association reports that depression ‘is among the most treatable of mental disorders. Between 80% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms’ (https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression). Sometimes just having a trained, compassionate listener and unconditional supporter to share your story and challenges with can provide relief. More often, action and effort are needed to identify and establish healthier habits and barriers, increase self-awareness and to take steps outside of our comfort zones.

Research shows that the level of comfort and connection a person feels towards their therapist is the biggest factor in whether therapy will be effective. I have a casual, fun, humorous, and supportive personality and over seven years’ experience working with a diverse population of clients struggling with depression (including Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder (previously referred to as dysthymic disorder), Seasonal Affective Disorder, and grief and loss. Many former and current clients have reported dramatic reduction in symptoms and a greatly improved quality of life after working together, and a number of former clients have sought out services after working together in the past. Dramatic change is possible when motivation and effort are met with quality support and care.