Depression Counseling in Chester, SC.

Treatment plans are not a one size fits all. I like a mixture of small buildable goals, small changes, and easy ways to increase comfort during a depressive episode. When a client is feeling better I like to discuss different systems we can put in place to prevent or decrease the severity of another depressive episode. I also like to use a combination of Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.

Depression often has biological, emotional, and relational components to it. It is important to address all of those for maximum care. There are very practical ways to address the biological/physical manifestations of depression. Determining how the brain is involved in the depression is important. How the body is functioning plays a significant role. Emotionally, there may be experiences or dynamics that need to be sorted through by addressing how the past affects the present well-being, and the dynamics of how we relate to self and others, and the depression. Being connected in healthy relationships is also an important part of healing. We look at the whole picture in the process.

Depression isn't always an overwhelming sadness. Sometimes, depression can feel like "nothing," like you are a shell of a human. I'm here to tell you that there's hope. Through therapy, we can work to resolve your depression. Often depression can stem from neurodivergence, and may be a sign of burnout. We will work together to find soothing sensory techniques and to get you back in to your special interests. We will break down those things that overwhelm you piece by piece so you can have a plan for how to get your motivation and energy back. And if you don't want to do talk therapy for your depression, I have many body- and brain-based techniques to help.