Therapy for Depression and Anxiety


Anxiety

Common experiences when struggling with anxiety include:

  • feeling constantly overwhelmed and worried about everything

  • unable to control worries

  • feeling riddled with self doubt and overanalyzing every little thing

  • feeling exhausted

  • constantly thinking about worst-case scenarios

  • unable to relax, be at ease, or constantly on edge

  • difficulty sleeping

  • problems concentrating

  • not eating enough

  • panic attacks

  • avoiding activities or people

Treatment can include identifying and challenging dysfunctional thought patterns, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and exposure therapy.

Depression

Common experiences when struggling with depression include:

  • feeling down, sad, or depressed

  • unable to motivate yourself

  • struggling to care for yourself and/or family

  • crying all the time

  • isolating yourself

  • difficulty enjoying things

  • feeling like a bad person all the time or steeped in negative thoughts

  • difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much

  • overeating, not eating enough or only eating unhealthy food

  • feeling hopeless

  • feeling like people would be better off if you weren't around or suicidal thoughts

Depression can be a debilitating condition that disrupts your life. Therapy can include activating useful behaviors, developing meaningful self care routines, fostering self compassion, and uncovering perspectives that have been buried under negative thinking.