Depression Therapy in Brownsburg, IN
Are You Feeling Discouraged Or Unmotivated In Life?
Are you experiencing sadness, hopelessness, avoidance, or a loss of interest in doing things and being around others?
Do you feel burnt out, directionless, and “stuck” in some aspect of your relationships, career, or daily life?
Do you find yourself wishing things were different or that you could look ahead with more confidence about what’s in store?
Often, when we think about what depression looks like, we imagine someone who can’t get out of bed or stop crying. And while these symptoms do occur and shouldn’t be overlooked, many of the people we work with in depression treatment are very active and high functioning. They may appear “fine” to others, but on the inside, they are struggling—sometimes trying to cope by working harder, using substances, or avoiding tasks that need to be done.
Life loses its luster as these symptoms go on. Though a lack of interest in life is a common sign of depression, some less obvious experiences of depression may include:
Anger
Irritation
Withdrawal
Sleep issues and/or low energy
An inability to make decisions (also known as “decision paralysis”)
Thoughts of suicide
These symptoms can make life difficult and very isolating, but they are treatable. Through the therapy process at Rediscover Counseling, you can learn to regulate your emotions, enhance your coping skills, and escape the cycle of depression.
Questions about depression therapy? Reach out to us today.
Depression Is One Of The Most Common Mental Health Diagnoses, And Many Factors Contribute To Symptoms
Depression looks different depending on who’s experiencing it, and symptoms can range in severity and duration. For some people, there may be a genetic factor that makes them more prone to depression, while for others, a life event may have triggered symptoms. Though depression can result from both biological and environmental factors, it’s not uncommon for those struggling to have survived childhood trauma or other experiences that have led to low self-esteem.
If You’re Living With Depression, You May Be Stuck Inside A Negative Feedback Loop
Unfortunately, depression may have caused you to ignore or avoid what you’re feeling for so long that you’ve lost connection to yourself and the world around you. This may be why you are so dissatisfied with your life, relationships, and overall purpose. Instead of having a mindset that’s based in reality, depression has trapped you in a pattern of negative thinking and believing everything your inner critic is telling you.
Therapy can offer you the kind of realistic, objective perspective that depression has taken away. As you work with your therapist to understand where your depression originated and how it’s showing up in your life, you can begin to address the patterns keeping you stuck.
Therapy For Depression Through Rediscover Counseling
Despite what that inner voice may be saying, you deserve to feel better—and relief from depression is possible. In the treatment process, you will address immediate concerns through symptom reduction and nurture long-term healing by thoroughly understanding how depression is affecting your life.
We individualize the counseling process to your needs, depending on what your depression symptoms and treatment goals are.
Our Evidence-Based Approach
Once you develop a sense of trust and rapport with your therapist, our goal is to help you understand the depression cycle, especially as it relates to your boundaries, communication, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and/or trauma history. We do this by including various evidence-based depression treatment methods.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) allows you to understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When used in combination with mindfulness skills—to help you check in, regulate your emotions, and begin to heal wounds—CBT is particularly useful for escaping the depression cycle.
You and your therapist may also determine that your depression stems from a traumatic early experience. Schema therapy can be helpful in identifying how you’ve reacted to situations in the past. And we may also use trauma-focused CBT or a highly effective approach called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to target the depression cycle within the body’s nervous system.
You can improve your life. Even though depression is often debilitating, consistent therapy is proven to work. By building a strong, supportive relationship with your therapist at Rediscover Counseling, you can see your life—and yourself—in a more realistic, balanced, and compassionate way.
Common Concerns People Have When Seeking Therapy For Depression…
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Skepticism is a normal part of figuring out how to address mental health issues. Behavior change is one of the hardest things a person can do—and while it’s extremely rewarding, it usually can’t be accomplished alone.
Our therapists are trained in a variety of treatment approaches, including CBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness, all proven to meaningfully address symptoms of depression. Evidence shows that these approaches are effective in nurturing lasting change and healing in the lives of the individuals we work with.
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Talking about depression can be a scary thing. It makes sense that you’re worried about what it will feel like to open up about your pain to someone, especially a therapist you don’t know very well.
Our practice is founded on the belief that connection is ultimately what heals. Society teaches us to hide from relationships, but the process of truly being known in relationship through the therapeutic process can help us move the “stuck” energy causing hopelessness in our lives. As you experience connection and the “art of being known,” you are likely to build your capacity for coping and resilience.
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We are so sorry to hear you’ve had a negative experience in the past; ruptures can happen within the therapeutic alliance, and it’s important for those ruptures to be repaired in order for the process to work.
At Rediscover Counseling, our therapists work hard to make clients feel welcome, heard, and seen in depression treatment. We will use your intake and early sessions to get a better idea of what hasn’t worked for you in the past. Our goal is to support you in navigating the pain of past experiences while teaching you the tools that will nurture your growth and momentum.
You Don’t Have To Be So Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired
If depression is making you feel stuck or stagnant, therapy through Rediscover Counseling can help you regain a sense of connection and spark in your life. To get started, call 317-203-9578 or visit our contact page.
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