Our therapists provide depression counseling in Eden Prairie, MN

At Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN, our depression counselors are fully licensed and ready to offer their compassion and expertise to people suffering from mild to severe depression. People can experience different kinds of depression disorders, including:

• Bipolar affective disorder or manic depression
• Major, moderate, and mild depression
• Postpartum depression (PPD)
• Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) or dysthymia
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) 

Depression can sometimes be complicated, having genetic, neurochemical, and environmental components. You may require psychotherapy or psychiatric medication in order to feel better and go into long-term remission for your depression. Fortunately Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN has mental health professionals to assist you in overcoming your depression. Reach out today to get scheduled.

How Do I Know If I’m Depressed?

Some people experience depression for so long, they almost forget what it’s like to feel a sense of well-being. They just think sadness is part of their personality. But it certainly doesn’t have to be. Long-term depression can lead to poor health outcomes, and no one deserves to feel bad all the time. If you experience any of the following common symptoms of depression, it may be time to seek help from a depression counselor at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN:

• Persistent depressed mood (continuously feeling sad and/or negative)
• Anhedonia (a loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy)
• Overwhelming feelings of guilt or worthlessness
• Physical fatigue and exhaustion
• Diminished energy levels in thought and action (psychomotor retardation)
• Unintentional weight gain or loss due to changes in appetite
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Changes in sex drive
• Psychomotor agitation 
• Irritability (which is more often a symptom in men than women)

Treatments for Depression. 

 The licensed therapists, counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN have extensive experience with treating depression. Depression treatments from a depression counselor at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN may include:

• Pharmaceutical interventions (e.g., antidepressants like SSRIs) from a Thriveworks psychiatrist
• Psychotherapy
• CBT and other cognitive therapies
• Changes in diet and exercise
• Holistic treatments like mindfulness and meditation
• Behavior therapy
• Couples counseling
• Family therapy
• Substance abuse treatment 

Start Your Relationship with a Licensed Depression Counselor at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN

The licensed depression counselors at Thriveworks in Eden Prairie, MN are ready to meet with new clients and provide the professional support those clients need to feel better and achieve their goals. Our providers are able to meet with people quickly–usually within the same week of their initial call–and at the client’s convenience. Our depression counselors can meet you in person in the Thriveworks office, or online via our secure telehealth software that you can easily download to your smartphone or computer. If you can open an email and click on a link, you can use our state-of-the-art video conferencing technology. Our fully licensed providers also accept most health insurance. 

It’s time to get the help you need and deserve. It’s time to start feeling better under the compassionate, expert guidance of a Thriveworks depression counselor. Reach out to get started today. We can’t wait to hear from you.