Depression Counseling in Star, ID.

I am a solution focused therapist who uses a variety of tools and therapy methods to give you your own tools to naturally work through depression and come out on the other side. Depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given year. Depression also affects children under the age of 18. I also use equine assisted therapy for depression as the healing power of the horse can be very beneficial. Many people with depression have a sleeping disorder. My 15 year history in sleep medicine has given me the tools to assist with sleep disorders along with depression

I work with individuals to identify and understand the underlying causes or triggers of their depression. This can include exploring past experiences, relationships, thought patterns, or environmental factors that may contribute to depressive symptoms. By gaining insight into these factors, individuals can better understand their depression and work towards resolving underlying issues. Therapy equips individuals with effective coping strategies to manage depressive symptoms. I teach techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps individuals identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depression.

I have found that depression responds well to an insightful conversation concerning the root causes of depression which differ given each individuals experience. Medication is a tool that can be considered given the severity of depressive symptoms. These symptoms include lethargy, feelings of hopelessness, binge eating or lack of appetite, lack of interest in activities formerly enjoyed, listlessness, feeling constantly sad, thoughts of self harm, insomnia or excessive sleep, confusion or indecisiveness. You may feel some or all of these symptoms or someone close may have commented on them to you. Please call, you don't have to live depressed anymore.