Depression Counseling in Rathdrum, ID.

For many people, making that first phone call for a counseling appointment is the most difficult thing they ever do, especially if depression has made them feel hopeless that anything can improve, or helpless that they can make any real changes. Try it: call Dr. Ray at 509-466-6632, or send an email to DrRay@DrRaySmith.com, and get help to lead a more fulfilling life!

Research shows that the most effective treatment for depression is psychotherapy. Depression can range from feeling down to major symptoms such as having trouble even getting out of bed or contemplating suicide (if you have suicidal thoughts or plans, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255). Online counseling is effective for depression because it is easy to access: you can start treatment without even leaving the house.

Depression is one of the most common problems bringing individuals into therapy. I my therapy practice, I view depression as an emotional signal that some significant need is not being met in a person's life. Though compassionate and curious reflection, you will be guided to understand what your unique depressive signals are telling you about what you need and will be supported in adapting new ways to meet those needs that leave you feeling better and more resilient towards depression in the future.

Depression can look like low self-esteem, anger, irritability, low energy and Donna works to help discover the source. Symptoms of depression include diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day. Using combinations of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and empathetic listening, she teaches how to express the anger that oftentimes underlies depression. She coaches assertiveness skills while placing emphasis on the worthiness of the individual.