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 Flagstaff, AZ 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 Flagstaff, AZ 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 accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Depression Counseling in Flagstaff, AZ
Depression can cause persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities. It can act like a black cloud that follows you around when you just want to feel like your usual self. The good news is it’s possible to get back to the best version of yourself. You don’t have to carry around depression or wear it around your neck. It’s treatable, and counseling with a caring, compassionate therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Flagstaff, AZ is a great way to reclaim a happy and successful life. Reach out today for help.
What Is Depression? What Are the Symptoms?
Depression is a mood disorder that makes you feel constant sadness or lack interest in life. These intense feelings last for many days to weeks and prevent you from living the best version of yourself. Some of the most common depression symptoms include:
- Unexplained body aches and pains: an increase in headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.
- Difficulty concentration: trouble remembering things, making decisions, and focusing.
- Feeling helpless or hopeless: a sense that nothing will improve, and there’s nothing you can do about it.
- Self-loathing: having strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt and using negative self-talk or being overly harsh or critical of yourself.
- Reckless behavior: the use of drugs are alcohol to escape negative feelings or other actions such as compulsive gambling or reckless driving.
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Feeling tired or lacking energy: feeling fatigued, sluggish, or drained.
- Having little or no interest in many activities: you give up entirely or pay little attention to hobbies, pastimes, or social activities you once enjoyed.
Scheduling Depression Therapy in Flagstaff, AZ
It’s worth repeating: You’re not alone with depression. Depression is a disorder that affects 264 million people worldwide.
An experienced team of caring and compassionate professionals at Thriveworks Counseling is ready to help treat your depression symptoms. Scheduling with Thriveworks in Flagstaff is convenient and easy. When you call for an appointment today, a Thriveworks specialist will walk you through scheduling your first appointment. Or, if you want to schedule an appointment online, you can! Simply use our online counseling widget to choose your location, meet our counselors, and book a date and time that works for you. We offer same-week appointments in addition to many other benefits.
Remove that black cloud and reach out to Thriveworks. We’ll welcome you underneath our umbrella.