Overcome obstacles. restore joy..
Therapy for depression in NY
life is feeling pretty bland lately.
You’ve been going through the motions. Where you used to feel satisfied with your life, you feel as if things aren’t as bright anymore. Somehow, it just seems like there’s a fog around you and you can’t access your happiness directly. The smile that was once natural is now a facade; the gap between your social self and your inner self is growing wider. You wish you could tap into your motivation again.
It’s ok to take some time for yourself.
I’m here for you.
It’s exhausting.
Everything seems to take a herculean effort lately. You find yourself wanting to withdraw from others, even those closest to you. You feel tearful or sad, seemingly out of nowhere and you can’t shake that feeling of being down-and-out. Maybe you’ve never been an overly bubbly person, but this feeling you’re sitting with is weighing you down in a way that may even be noticeable to others. It’s gone on for too long - you want to go back to the hobbies you used to enjoy and to laugh with the people whose company you cherished.
How I can help
Therapy for depression can help you get actively engaged with your life again.
Your smile could be genuine once more. You could actually laugh along with your coworkers, friends and family during social gatherings. Life could feel lighter and taking care of yourself can become routine again.
Imagine being able to face the day with hope rather than dread. You can feel motivated to enjoy your hobbies and make plans. Your future can seem brighter and something you can look forward to.
Here’s what we’ll do together
Let’s navigate your challenges.
We will work together to get honest about your depression, including the negative or bleak thoughts that are hard to admit or say out loud. We will work to understand where they came from, to uncover when they started, to identify how you’ve been dealing with it, and to understand how it’s robbing you of your time and fulfilling relationships.
Together we will practice ways to challenge your depressive thoughts, to learn to tolerate discomfort, to muster motivation, to create actionable steps, and to maintain presence of mind so that you can fully engage in your day to day.
i will invite you to
Reconnect with your joy—
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We will identify areas that trigger your depression and how they are directly impacting your life.
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We may explore where those thinking habits came from. We will tap back into your motivation and connect with areas that bring you joy.
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We will reduce the impact that depression has in your life.
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We will identify and practice healthier ways of coping so you can engage fully in your life.
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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When many folks use the word “depressed” nowadays, they are actually referring to sadness. Sadness is a temporary emotional state, usually in reaction to something in one’s life. Clinical depression tends to last for longer periods of time despite one’s context, and can be recurrent over one’s lifetime.
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Yes, research has been clear that there are effective treatments for depressive disorders. I am trained in various evidenced based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy, and I will work with you to develop a plan to help address your specific needs.
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Bipolar disorders are not my specific area of expertise. If you are struggling with bipolar I or bipolar II, I encourage you to seek out professionals who specialize in this area.
