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11,186 people sought depression counseling help in California in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a depression counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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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 Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, CA 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.

Need more help deciding?

Maybe you have trouble getting up in the morning, preferring to hide under your covers rather than face the day. Maybe you feel like you’ve lost some of the joy in life. A lot of people experience feelings like these and ask themselves, “Are these symptoms of depression?” The question can be difficult to ask but this form of mental illness is more common than you might realize — it’s one of the most pervasive mental health disorders in the United States. Depression can affect anyone, from friends and family members to neighbors and colleagues.

If you are struggling with depression symptoms, consider making an appointment at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA. With help from our trained mental health professionals, you can begin confronting your depression as soon as you are ready.

Depression Symptoms: What to Look Out For

Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but common threads do exist. Some symptoms can manifest in physical ways, like stomach pains, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue. Others are felt more emotionally, such as deep feelings of hopelessness or despair.

Here are some of the most common symptoms to look out for:

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Excessive irritability
  • Excessive levels of guilt or low self-worth
  • Sleeplessness or oversleeping
  • Restlessness
  • Loss of appetite or binge-eating
  • Loss of interest in hobbies
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness

Causes of Depression

What can cause depression? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic life event, lost someone close to you, or are having relationship troubles. Maybe you are facing a physical ailment that is having a debilitating effect on your mental health. Or maybe you don’t understand the reasons for your depression symptoms at all, and that’s okay, too.

At Thriveworks, our counselors and therapists can treat many forms of depressive disorders. Among them:

  • Major depressive disorder: This is often characterized by overwhelming feelings of sadness. Symptoms can include excessive guilt, significant fatigue, or loss of appetite. It is considered the most diagnosed form of depression.
  • Persistent depressive disorder: This form of depression is characterized by similar symptoms as major depressive disorder, but they may last for two years or longer.
  • Postpartum depression: New parents can develop the “baby blues” but this form of depression goes much deeper than that. Chronic anxiety and exhaustion are common signs of postpartum depression, as are deep feelings of inadequacy as a parent.

Can I Benefit From Depression Therapy?

Mental health professionals use several types of talk therapy to treat depression. Under a therapist’s supervision, clients gain awareness of the issues that are causing them distress and learn how to make healthy changes.

One common form of talk therapy is called cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, in which a therapist guides you toward identifying harmful thoughts and understanding how they impact your feelings and behaviors. Other forms of therapy can help teach coping skills and distress tolerance skills to better handle day-to-day symptoms.

Medications are also prescribed to treat depression, sometimes by themselves and sometimes in tandem with therapy. Your Thriveworks professional will determine whether medication is necessary based on the specifics of your situation. At Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA, our counselors have the experience to customize a treatment plan that is right for you and work with a psychiatric provider as needed.

Meet With a Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Long Beach, CA

At Thriveworks, we know depression can feel overwhelming so we make it as easy as possible to get started with depression counseling. Our providers offer extended hours during the week and on weekends, and we can often see new clients within the same week of an initial call.

We also have online therapy sessions available if you don’t have time for an in-person appointment or are more comfortable taking one remotely. Thriveworks accepts many major insurance plans and offers additional client benefits.

Depressive episodes can be frightening but you don’t have to face them alone. When you’re ready, the mental health professionals at Thriveworks in Long Beach, CA, are here to help.

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 Long Beach therapists and counselors accept 15 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

  • Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

  • MHN

  • Magellan

  • Multi Plan PHCS

  • Quest Behavioral Health

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Self-pay costs at Long Beach
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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★★★★★
Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
Read more Thriveworks helped me realize that I do believe people can change. I’m not the person I was three months ago, broken and fearful. I’m healthy and happy and for the first time being kind to myself. Thank you for giving me my life back.
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Long Beach is located just off Interstate 405, at the corner of E Spring St and N Temple Ave. We currently share the building with Synergy HomeCare and Coast Tickets, among other businesses. Across the street, on the opposite side of Temple Ave, you will find Total Equipment Rental.

Phone number

(562) 307-8993

Languages spoken by CA providers

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