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My go-to approach for treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I prefer using CBT because it allows clients to understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I teach the following tools in depression therapy:
I know a client is making progress in depression therapy when they begin to make meaningful emotional and behavioral changes that support the goal they came into treatment to address.
"Clients can supplement their time in depression therapy by:
To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can start by making a choice that you are worthy of investing in yourself and acknowledge how brave you are to take the first step in scheduling an appointment.
Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Edison, NJ will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.
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.
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.
Common signs of depression include:
Thriveworks depression counseling in Edison, NJ is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
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.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
When we develop symptoms of a mental illness or struggling with difficult feelings, we can find comfort and support in our loved ones. Sometimes, though, that isn’t enough. A mental health professional, be it a counselor, a therapist, or a psychologist, can help us in ways that others cannot. These individuals have developed skills, completed training, and gained experience in the mental health realm so that they can help others work through their mental health challenges, such as depression.
If you’re feeling depressed like Alannah or you’re beginning to develop symptoms of depression, consider working with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Edison Therapy. Our team is here to help you cope with this difficult reality, better manage depression symptoms, explore potential causes of your depression, and more. They’re here to help you every step of the way as you learn to work through your depression. To schedule your depression therapy appointment, just give our office a call.
In addition to a state of despair and disinterest in day to day activities, depressed individuals often experience the following:
If you think you might be depressed or at risk of becoming depressed, after consulting the above list of depression symptoms, please consider talking to a mental health professional. It’s important that you work with a counselor before your depression worsens. We have depression therapists, counselors, and psychologists here at Thriveworks Edison Therapy who would be happy to help.
Depression therapy is one form of effective treatment for depression. It can help those who feel depressed in multiple ways: For one, depression therapists lend their clients support through this difficult journey. Additionally, they can help their clients explore potential causes of their depression, be it a breakup, a fight with a loved one, a tough loss, or something else entirely. On top of that, the depression therapists at Thriveworks Edison Therapy can help individuals better manage the harmful symptoms that come with depression.
If you decide to work with a depression therapist at Thriveworks Edison Therapy, your provider will get to know your specific experience. They want to know the symptoms that you’re experiencing, why, and when it started. This knowledge will allow them to design a treatment plan that is the most effective plan for you and your unique needs. Remember: Their mission is to help you live a happy, successful life.
If you need depression help, know that Thriveworks Edison Therapy is here for you. Millions of people in the US struggle with depression every year—and that’s just in the US. Find solace in the fact that you are not alone. Plenty of other people feel depressed and they find the healing they’re looking for. Our depression therapists, counselors, and psychologists are here to aid in your healing.
To begin depression therapy at Thriveworks Edison, simply call our office. We’ll set you up with an appointment that is convenient for you. We have evening and weekend sessions, in addition to the normal daytime appointments, to best accommodate our clients and ensure that we can get them in as soon as possible. Also, we accept most major insurances.
We look forward to hopefully hearing from you soon!
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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