Depression Counseling: A Cure for a Silent Demon

Pursuing treatment for depression is never a sign of weakness. Pursuing counseling is an indicator of great strength and endurance. Jodi Mitchell is a licensed therapist that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify the factors c…

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Therapy for Depression Reduces the Risk of Suicide

One of the symptoms of depression is suicidal ideation. This is one of the main reasons that therapy for depression is essential. No one is beyond being saved. Most people suffering from suicidal ideation recover, and everyone could benefit from talk-ther…

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How to Tell If You're Depressed and What to Do About It

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses people face today. Its effects can range from subtle dissatisfaction in your daily life to thoughts of self-harm or suicide. No matter the severity of your symptoms, depression is a real mental illness…

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How Counseling Can Help You Through Postpartum Depression

After 35 plus weeks of caring for your baby through your body, you finally gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. All is well. So, why are you so unhappy? Logically speaking, you should be happy. But, you can't help but to cry sometimes. You ask yoursel…

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You're not alone! How Therapy Helps Manage Depression

Depression rears its ugly face in many different ways. It does not discriminate and spans several age groups, races and ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, and family situations. It can look different for different people, but talk therapy can be helpfu…

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4 Ways Therapy Can Lessen the Impacts of Depression

When you're struggling with depression, seeking help from a counselor or therapist can feel like swimming into uncharted territory. However, therapy can successfully lessen the impacts of depression and help you see things in a new light. Read more for fo…

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Recognize Depression’s Bluffs and Play a Winning Hand

​All too often the illogical nature of depression prevents sufferers from finding relief of their symptoms. Many individuals believe that they are doing what is needed to get better but end up feeling worse. The reason? Depression bluffs its afflicted wit…

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The Benefits of Therapy when Self-Quarantining with Depression

When you're struggling with depression, today's hard times can feel even harder. Feelings of isolation are increased by stay-at-home orders, anxiety rises because of world events, and lack of a schedule can lead to a lack of motivation. If you're having …

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Not Sure If You're Depressed? Here Are Questions to Ask Yourself

​Everyone gets down from time to time, but how do you know if you're depressed or just have the blues? Depression can be different for everyone. If you suspect that you are depressed, here are questions to ask yourself.

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