Our therapists provide depression counseling in Palo Alto, CA

Working with a mental health professional can help people with depression manage their symptoms and live their best life. If you’re dealing with depression like Jack, the mental health professionals at Thriveworks Counseling in Palo Alto, CA are here to help. Call our office today or use our online scheduling tool to get started.

Signs of Depression

Depression can look different for everyone, but some signs are more common than others. Some signs that you might be dealing with depression include:

• Feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
• Self-blame and guilt
• Changes in appetite and sleeping patterns
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship problems
• Decreased energy
• Trouble concentrating and making decisions
• Heightened sensitivity to failure or rejection
• Thoughts of death, suicide, and self-harm

Common Depressive Disorders

There are different forms of depression, categorized by the type of symptoms you experience, when you experience these symptoms, and for how long you experience these symptoms. Some of these forms include:

• Major depressive disorder: Major depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed mood and a significant loss of interest in activities, typically for a period of time longer than two weeks.
• Persistent depressive disorder: This describes when you experience depression symptoms regularly for two years or more.
• Postpartum depression: New mothers can experience this disorder which can include symptoms such as mood swings, crying spells, difficulty sleeping, or anxiety for two weeks or more.

How Therapy Can Help With Treating Depression

Working with a therapist or counselor can help you manage and cope with the symptoms of your depression. Diagnosing the disorder early can help in combating and alleviating the severity of depression symptoms. However, this doesn’t mean that people with long-term untreated depression should despair. Working with a mental health professional can help people with depression no matter how long they’ve dealt with the disorder.

One of the most common types of therapy for depression is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT helps people learn to rethink distorted thought patterns and beliefs about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Learning how to change these thought patterns can have a major impact on a person’s life.

Meet With a Therapist or Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Palo Alto, CA

If you’re tired of dealing with depression, consider scheduling an appointment with us at Thriveworks Counseling in Palo Alto, CA. Our mental health professionals can help you manage your depression and live a happier, healthier life.

When you call or click today, you can set up an in-person or online session with one of our expert providers — new clients are often seen as soon as the same week. We also accept most forms of insurance and offer affordable self-pay rates.

Call us today or use our online appointment scheduling tool if you think you could benefit from working with a mental health professional.