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Depression Counselor
Merrisa Dawn Santos, MA, LPC, NCC, CTMHP, CCTP
Licensed Professional Counselor
Available for Online Therapy
In my psychotherapy practice, I support patients with chronic, mild, and severe depression by creating a compassionate and non-judgmental space. I use an integrative approach, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques to address negative thought patterns and behaviors. My goal is to help patients develop coping strategies, build resilience, and find a renewed sense of purpose and hope, ultimately improving their overall well-being and quality of life.
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Depression Counselor
Of Vineyards and Canopies Therapy Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Isolation feeds depression and then also becomes a breeding ground for negative thought patterns. In session, we challenge those thought processes and take baby steps towards leaving isolation, hopelessness, and helplessness. As your therapist, we do not want you to be alone; we will work to develop skills and techniques that benefit you and that challenge the fog that you may feel that you are stuck in. These skills and techniques are practiced in session and often suggested that it be continued to be practiced outside of session. Then, we regroup, process, and re-strategize as needed.
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Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our Illinois search of licensed therapists in Watseka who specialize in helping people overcome sadness, treat major depression and mood disorders such as bipolar, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Feeling down, lonely, and depressed can affect us at any station in life. Sometimes the cause may be physiological (such as hormonal or due to medication), it may be emotional, environmental, psychological or any combination of the above. Counseling for recovery and restoration from depression by a top rated therapist in Watseka will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.
Watseka is located in Iroquois County, Illinois. It has a land area of 3.07 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Watseka is 5,070 people with 2,442 households and a median annual income of $36,511. .
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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Watseka are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Watseka may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Watseka public health department.