Depression Counseling in Edgecliff Village, TX.

There are reasons you have arrived here. They likely aren't your fault, and it wouldn't matter if they were. You need help getting out. Before trying to simply medicate you, I want to know your story. Depression feels like we're been swimming across a large body of water, too far from shore, and now we are out of energy. The only way out is with the help of others. If depression is usually connected to isolation, why would we treat it in isolation? First, I want to help you explore what you can do in your relationships.

Feeling lost, hurt, unmotivated, unheard? Our approach to treating depression allows you a chance to be heard while also challenging you at an appropriate pace so that your future mental health is strong and healthy. We will provide you with tools so that you can have continued success in managing your negative feelings. Our practice draws from proven methodologies including Dialectical behavioral therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy.

Depression takes so many forms. Sometimes you don't realize you have been in a depression until someone else points it out to you. In counseling, I will help in guiding you to a place of comfort and hope. Together we will conquer depression and move forward in your journey to achieving your goals and living a more fulfilled life. I use a cognitive behavioral approach so we will discuss your thoughts behaviors and feelings and how they are interconnected. When we change one we can change the others. Having this awareness can create a power to change to lift you out of the dark depression and into the light of happiness.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based psychotherapy. ACT utilizes mindfulness practices to increase awareness and develop acceptance and compassion in the presence of painful thoughts and feelings. ACT is especially helpful for addressing feelings of depression because it teaches a way to develop a new relationship with pain and suffering.

Depression counseling first starts with me providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to express their feelings and experiences without judgment. Clients will learn effective strategies and develop practical skills to manage their depressive symptoms. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs. By replacing these negative thought patterns and beliefs with more realistic and positive thoughts and beliefs, clients can experience a significant reduction in depressive symptoms and improve their overall well-being. I utilize other techniques, such as mindfulness, (EFT), and relaxation exercises.

Sometimes life really does feel like more than we can bare. Endless nights of sorrow can be our constant companion, and tears may seem like they will never run dry. Are you looking for help and healing for your heart today? If so, let's talk. You don't need to go through this alone, I'm here to help. Life can be good again and I am more than happy to help you discover this. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy will come in the morning.

Depression can be sadness but also can be lack of motivation or energy to do life leading to low self esteem. We can work together to strategize ways to improve motivation and energy. We will examine you thoughts and beliefs as related to your depression to see if they are contributing to your lack of motivation and poor self esteem. As your energy and motivation improve, self esteem may also improve. Finding the energy to engage life can decrease depression symptoms.

Our therapists have extensive inpatient and outpatient treatment experience with mood disorders and take a multi-dimensional approach to the assessment and treatment of depression. We offer trational talk therapies, including cognitive-behavioral and spiritual direction, as well as Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) guided Neurofeedback therapy (brainwave biofeedback). Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment of functioning - physically, emotionally, cognitively, relationally, and spiritually. If indicated, we will perform a qEEG brainmap to inform our treatment recommendations. We commonly work with the client's psychiatrist to ensure continuity of treatment.

Depression hurts. My approach is to help you learn how, through self awareness and connection to Jesus through prayer to identify the root cause of your behaviors and feelings. Once you learn this, I offer strategies to help you reframe, or adjust, your thoughts and behavior patterns to line up with the truth of God's holy word about you and your situation.

EMDR, Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, has been proven effective for depression and anxiety. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy has also been proven effective for Treatment Resistant Depression for those whom traditional pharmaceutical interventions (Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.) were not tolerated or ineffective. We offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy under medical supervision with appropriate screening and post-treatment observation by an ER physician with over 20 years of experience with Ketamine administration.

Depression is part of our human journey of life - everyone experiences it in different ways and forms. Some depression is chemical/generational while some is situational/transient and can become chronic. Taking a look at what is underneath this reality helps to clarify the means to healing. Depression is not a four letter word or an emotion that cannot be discussed. Taking a look at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions is powerful and can be an amazing tool for healing and change.

If you’re feeling down, are lacking motivation, or lacking motivation, you’re not alone. The demands of work and home life can take a toll on any man. Not many understand the unique pressures you face, and this can be frustrating, lonely, and isolating. Whether you feel like things are falling apart, or you’re still hiding it pretty well, there is hope. I often use EMDR therapy and a faith-based perspective to help men uncover and heal the source of their issues, and discover their peace, hope, and motivation in life. One of the insidious parts of depression is that while you’re in the fog, it’s hard to be objective. I will help you walk through this fog until we get to the other side.

Depression is a negative spiral of isolation, loss of energy, and loss of pleasure in life. I will help you snap that cycle. Together we will re-introduce positive activities, thoughts, and relationships into your daily routine. We will discover and eliminate the gargoyles of despair dragging you down. We will help you grieve your losses, commemorate what you love, and move forward with your life. Pretty soon that negative cycle will be replaced by a positive spiral of accomplishment, fun, and positive connections.