Depression Treatment
You’re exhausted by the barrage of negative thoughts moving through your head, you feel like you have no control and don’t know what to do. You’re irritable and sad and don’t know who to turn to for help.
Most of us feel sad and lonely throughout our lives. It is a normal reaction to loss and life’s struggles. But, when the feelings become overwhelming and hard to manage, you may question whether you are struggling with depression.
Depression treatment in Northbrook, Il can help
If you feel like you are just wading in water not enjoying life, or if you feel like you’re drowning it’s time to reach out for help. That’s where we come in. At Obsidian Counseling we know a thing or two about depression. One of those things we know is that therapy is a first line of defense for depression. We know that it may feel that you will never get better, but with the support of our counselors you will learn to understand your depression. Once you start to understand why you are feeling the way you feel, you’ll be able to learn how to help yourself out of the hole.
Although the path to feeling better isn’t always linear, sometimes we like to think of moving out of depression like this:
“I walk down the street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I fall in.
I am lost…I am helpless.
It isn’t my fault.
It takes forever to find a way out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I pretend I don’t see it.
I fall in again.
I can’t believe I’m in the same place.
But, it isn’t my fault.
It still takes a long time to get out.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I see it is there.
I still fall in… it’s a habit.
My eyes are open.
I know where I am.
It is my fault.
I get out immediately.
I walk down the same street.
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk.
I walk around it.
I walk down another street. ”
Common symptoms of depression
We know that everyone is unique with their own history of experiences; however, there are some common symptoms that many people struggle with when faced with depression. Here are some common signs of depression:
Feeling irritable;
Trouble concentrating or making decisions;
Loss of interest in typically pleasurable activities;
Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness or hopelessness;
Executive dysfunction;
Negative thoughts;
Changes in eating and sleeping patterns- either more or less then usual.
Counseling for Depression Can Help
We know that symptoms of depression can leave you feeling exhausted and make it hard to have hope that it could be different. You’ve made it this far. Perhaps many people see your facade and can’t even tell how depressed you feel on the inside. It feels like this is your silent burden to carry. But it isn’t. Our counselors have watched countless people just like you find relief from their depression, learn new coping strategies and create a life they are excited to live.
Please, don’t just accept the weight of your depression. You don’t have to just live with this. Instead, reach out for help. Speak to a therapist and learn how psychotherapy can help treat your depression. There are good, evidence based approaches to counseling that research has proven can help relieve your depression.
The Obsidian Counseling approach to depression treatment
Obsidian Counseling and Wellness has clinicians who treat depression every day. Our counselors are well trained and experienced in at least one type of therapy for depression. There are many types of therapy that are effective for depression. Your depression therapist at Obsidian will first get to you know and then decide what type of therapy will be most helpful for you (since there is only one of you!). Some of the counseling methods you might be introduced to include Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) just to name a few.
Begin therapy for Depression in Northbrook, Illinois
We know that therapy can run to the bottom of the priority list when other things are affecting your life. However, we want you to know that it doesn’t have to be that way! And you deserve healing. That’s why Obsidian counseling provides both in person and online depression therapy at our therapy practice based in Northbrook, IL. We want to help you connect with yourself and begin healing from wherever you are most comfortable. Take the steps below to get started.
OTHER SERVICES AT OBSIDIAN COUNSELING AND WELLNESS
When you work with a therapist at our counseling practice in the Northbrook, IL, you will be met with compassion and authenticity. The team at our therapy practice feels honored to help guide folks along their healing process. Specifically, we help people in addressing anxiety, trauma, and work stress. We also specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks for a variety of issues. We hope that you take the leap to begin counseling with us. You deserve it.
