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1,426 people sought depression counseling help at Cherry Hill in the last year

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As a psychotherapist, I am someone who is patient, kind, non-judgmental, friendly, and understanding. I will collaborate with you and work with you at... As a psychotherapist, I am someone who is patient, kind, non-judgmental, friendly, and understanding. I will collaborate with you and work with you at your pace helping you to share your story, your struggles, and how to gain the skills you need to be confident and comfortable in being authentically who you are meant to be. Read more

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I am a male therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. During my career, I have gained extensive training on how to be a multiculturally competen... I am a male therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. During my career, I have gained extensive training on how to be a multiculturally competent therapist. This has allowed me to work with people of different races, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. I create an atmosphere of trust with my clients while building a therapeutic relationship. By demonstrating empathy, sympathy, and positive regard, I give my clients a space to be themselves while they work on becoming their better selves. Read more

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Lauren Whittet

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What is your go-to approach for depression counseling?

My go-to approach for treating depression is an eclectic approach of combining different types of therapy focused ultimately on changing behaviors and moods to target current problems the individual is facing. I find the best benefit in combining these methods because they allow the individual to focus on changing the patterns of behavior that lead to difficulties in daily functioning.

What tools do you teach in depression counseling?

I teach the following tools in depression counseling:

  • Assisting the client in re-engaging in activities they once found pleasurable: Exploration of healthy coping skills.
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy: Exploration of relationships and how depression may be impacting them in a negative way.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy: Targeting current symptoms and focusing on recognizing the relationship between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy: Combining cognitive strategies with mindfulness meditation to encourage a more positive mindset.
  • Supportive therapy: Motivational interviewing and building rapport with the individual to assist them in building the strength to make choices to cope effectively.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in depression counseling when they are reversing negative thinking patterns or behaviors and their overall mood improves.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement depression counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in depression counseling by recognizing and re-engaging in activities they once found pleasurable, as well as reflecting on ways to challenge any unhealthy behaviors they currently have.

What should someone do to prepare for starting depression counseling?

To prepare for your first depression counseling session, you can keep track of any triggers of depression symptoms you may be experiencing or any negative thoughts you may have and find tools to relax, such as breathing exercises.

Starting Depression counseling

What can counseling do for those who suffer with depression?

Depression counseling can help those with major depression, minor depression, postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and more. The providers at Thriveworks in Cherry Hill, NJ will develop a unique treatment plan based on your specific experience, needs, and goals.

Is it worth going to therapy for depression?

It is absolutely worth going to therapy for depression — depression counseling helps people better manage their symptoms and get back to living happier lives again.

How does depression counseling work?

Depression counseling works by helping people pinpoint life problems, distorted thought patterns, and other causes of their depression, then process and work through them in order to mitigate the negative effects those factors have on their lives.

Signs of depression

Common signs of depression include:

  • Consistent low mood
  • Fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Oversleeping or difficulty sleeping
  • Changes in diet (eating much more or less)
  • Withdrawal and isolation
  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness
  • Loss of interest in previous hobbies or activities
  • Excessive substance use

Is depression counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks depression counseling in Cherry Hill, NJ is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How often should you attend depression therapy sessions?

Depression counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, dependent on the severity of one’s depression as well as their needs and preferences.

How much does depression counseling cost?

At Thriveworks, we take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay a $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

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Depression Therapy in Cherry Hill, NJ—Counselors

Thriveworks Cherry Hill has helped many people who were in a battle with depression and who needed an ally in their fight. Like many major illnesses, those who have depression often need interventions from mental health professionals.

That is why Thriveworks Cherry Hill offers therapy for depression: no one has to fight alone. If you’re ready to team up with one of our counselors to help fight the symptoms of depression, call or book online today to get started.

Depression’s Many Forms

Depression can develop in anyone, anywhere, but it can also develop in many different forms. Here is a look at just six ways depression may manifest in an individual’s life.

1) Major Depressive Disorder
When most people think of depression, they are thinking of what The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) calls Major Depressive Disorder. When people have Major Depressive Disorder, they will exhibit at least five of the following diagnostics on more days than not, for the majority of the day, and for two continuous weeks:

  • Difficulty concentrating or thinking.
  • Substantial weight loss or gain.
  • Feelings of intense hopelessness, emptiness, sadness, despair.
  • Lost pleasure in everyday activities.
  • Disrupted sleep patterns (hypersomnia or insomnia).
  • Appetite changes.
  • Loss of energy/fatigue.
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-hatred.
  • Changes in levels of activity.
  • Thoughts of suicide and/or death.

2) Minor Depression
Like its name sounds, Minor Depression is a less acute form of Major Depressive Disorder. Five symptoms must be present for a Major Depressive Disorder diagnosis, but two must be present for a Minor Depression diagnosis. Of those two, lost interest in everyday activities or difficult emotions (hopelessness, emptiness, sadness, or despair) must be one. Despite being a less acute form of depression, Minor Depression is still a serious mental illness and often needs medical intervention.

3) Persistent Depressive Disorder
This form of depression may also be called chronic depression or dysthymia. As its name suggests, Persistent Depressive Disorder can last for many years. Its symptoms must occur for at least two years to be diagnosed. Those symptoms include:

  • Lack of motivation
  • Automatic expectation of failure
  • Mild anxiety
  • Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
  • Insomnia or hypersomnia
  • Unstable mood
  • Loss or gain in weight of 5 percent or more within a month
  • Negative self-talk
  • Fatigue
  • Impaired concentration

Persistent Depressive Disorder’s symptoms differ from Major Depressive Disorder’s, and the two can co-occur.

4) Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder cycles people between two extremes: a depressive state and a manic state. That is why it is also called Manic Depression. The depressive state has the same symptoms as Major Depressive Disorder. The manic state involves symptoms such as…

  • Engaging in risky, pleasurable activities
  • Loquaciousness
  • Increased self-esteem
  • Decreased need for sleep
  • Racing thoughts
  • Being easily angered
  • Psychomotor agitation
  • Increased goal-directed activities

5) Postpartum Depression
Women who are about to or have recently given birth are vulnerable to Postpartum Depression. It usually develops between the third trimester of pregnancy and the first month after childbirth, but it can continue long after. Its symptoms overlap with Major Depressive Disorder, but they also include…

  • Intense worry about the baby
  • Disinterest in the baby
  • Negative feelings toward the baby
  • The inability to care for herself or her baby
  • Thoughts about harming the baby
  • Fear of being alone with her baby

6) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
During winter or dark months, depression may take the form of Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD most often strikes during the winter and its symptoms are similar to dysthymia and Major Depressive Disorder. A diagnosis requires these symptoms to be felt in two successive years. When spring and summer come, the symptoms often are relieved until the following winter.

Treatment for Depression at Thriveworks Cherry Hill

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with depression, helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies and beliefs.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Addresses interpersonal difficulties and relationship issues that may contribute to or result from depression, improving communication skills and social functioning.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Promotes acceptance of difficult emotions and thoughts while encouraging individuals to take committed action towards their values and goals, reducing the impact of depression on daily functioning.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Integrates mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy techniques to prevent relapse in individuals with recurrent depression, increasing self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores unconscious conflicts and unresolved issues from the past that may contribute to depression symptoms, fostering insight and emotional healing through the therapeutic relationship.

Schedule Depression Therapy at Thriveworks Cherry Hill

Could you recognize any of the symptoms listed above? If you are experiencing any signs of depression, it may be time to seek out help.

Consider reaching out to Thriveworks Cherry Hill. When you call our office, your first appointment may be the following day. We do not keep a waitlist, but we do offer evening and weekend sessions. We also accept many forms of insurance. Call today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Cherry Hill therapists and counselors accept 29 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth New Jersey

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey | BCBS - HMO

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Self-pay costs at Cherry Hill
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Hear from our clients

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My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Read more My counselor is professional and knowledgeable. Good insight and clarity. She is helping me work on some issues that's been haunting me. She is a good therapist.
Lorraine Feb 2024
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Both Rebecca and Sherold have been fantastic. They have been very helpful.
William Feb 2024
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Both my therapists were amazing when I needed so much help. They gave a path to follow out of my darkness. And now I am ready to enter the real world once again as fully functionally person. Thank you ?.
Read more Both my therapists were amazing when I needed so much help. They gave a path to follow out of my darkness. And now I am ready to enter the real world once again as fully functionally person. Thank you ?.
Bill Jan 2024
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★★★★★
So far since I have been seen by this establishment, I like it better then any place I have been.
Read more So far since I have been seen by this establishment, I like it better then any place I have been.
Leonecia Jan 2024
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★★★★★
I love my counselor she is wonderful I'll give her a 10
Sylvia Jan 2024
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Dr Kim Massey I recommend her for a therapist first time in 30 I found someone I am comfortable with she is very understanding and has a heart of gold for her patients she cares for them deeply I am very thankful to her especially in my time in need.Ty Dr.Massey
Read more Dr Kim Massey I recommend her for a therapist first time in 30 I found someone I am comfortable with she is very understanding and has a heart of gold for her patients she cares for them deeply I am very thankful to her especially in my time in need.Ty Dr.Massey
Lisa Jan 2024
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I initially had a fantastic experience with Thriveworks, and I was thrilled with the service they provided. My journey to find the right therapist was successful, and I happily recommended Thriveworks to friends and family. However, my positive experience took a turn when I discovered that the therapist I connected with does not accept my insurance. Embarking on the path to seek help required a lot of courage on my part, and I fully committed to the process. In just 4 or 5 sessions, I developed a strong connection with my therapist. Unfortunately, the realization that she could no longer continue due to insurance constraints has left me feeling disappointed. Now, I find myself having to start the therapeutic journey all over again, and this has diminished my overall satisfaction with the service.
Read more I initially had a fantastic experience with Thriveworks, and I was thrilled with the service they provided. My journey to find the right therapist was successful, and I happily recommended Thriveworks to friends and family. However, my positive experience took a turn when I discovered that the therapist I connected with does not accept my insurance. Embarking on the path to seek help required a lot of courage on my part, and I fully committed to the process. In just 4 or 5 sessions, I developed a strong connection with my therapist. Unfortunately, the realization that she could no longer continue due to insurance constraints has left me feeling disappointed. Now, I find myself having to start the therapeutic journey all over again, and this has diminished my overall satisfaction with the service.
Donald Jan 2024
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★★★★★
Sherodle is a fantastic counselor. I’ve learned so much that I use to make my life better. She is easy to speak with, very personable. Not sure about your rating system. I put 5 assuming that is best.
Read more Sherodle is a fantastic counselor. I’ve learned so much that I use to make my life better. She is easy to speak with, very personable. Not sure about your rating system. I put 5 assuming that is best.
Bill Dec 2023
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cherry Hill is located off of Kings Highway, across the street from the Cherry Hill Fire Department Station. We are located in the building to the right and set back from Quest Diagnostics.

Phone number

(856) 341-9655

Languages spoken by NJ providers

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Creole
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