Depression Treatment
Feeling down and don’t know where to start?
Have you been struggling to find joy in things or feel like you are just going through the motions of life? Have you had difficulty managing negative thoughts about yourself and the world around you? Do you find yourself having trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Have you been feeling sadder or more tearful than usual? If the answer to any of these questions is a resounding “YES”, you may be experiencing depression.
Depression in Young Adults
With all of the inherent stressors, we may encounter as we transition into adulthood, it is extremely common for 20- and 30-somethings to develop depression. Areas such as choosing a career path, dealing with work-related stress, maintaining friendships, and making new ones; as well as finding and creating healthy romantic relationships can all take a taxing toll on your mental health.
When you are depressed, it may feel like you are being followed around by a dark rain cloud, and are unable to experience the joys of life in the way you used to. It may feel like your normal personality has been significantly dulled and that you are alone. Your mind may be constantly bombarding you with negativity.
You may have noticed that you are spending less time with your friends and family. It can even be hard to get the motivation to get out of bed and maintain your day-to-day routine. Living with depression can make you feel like you are walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders, with no canary in the coal mine signifying any light at the end of the tunnel. While the journey may not be linear, and certainly may not be easy- there is hope. Learning to manage your depression and finding a path toward healing and recovery is possible!
Common Symptoms of Depression Include:
Lethargy, fatigue, and lack of energy
Sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too much, or feeling tired all the time
Changes in appetite or unexplained weight loss or gain
Anger that feels out of proportion to a situation
Unexplained aches and pains
Social isolation
Feelings of guilt, helplessness, and hopelessness
Decreased self-esteem, feelings as if you can’t do anything right
Diminished ability to think or concentrate, indecisiveness
Decreased motivation
Increased irritability and agitation
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
If you resonate with any of these symptoms, you are not alone, and there is hope! Depression treatment in DC is highly effective for decreasing the impact these symptoms may have on your life!
Therapy Can Help You Overcome Depression!
You may be thinking that you’ve tried everything to manage your depression and nothing has worked. We understand how hopeless and helpless depression can make you feel, and we’re here to support you in taking the first step toward feeling like yourself again. One of the most important aspects of depression-focused therapy is helping you bring meaning and joy back into your life and increase your ability to engage in the activities that once brought light, laughter, and hope into your life!
By unpacking the thoughts, feelings, and situations that have contributed to your depression, you will be able to take action to cope with them more effectively. During the course of depression treatment in Washington, D.C., you’ll learn tools to manage your depression. You will learn to disengage from negative thoughts and treat them as data points, rather than absolutisms and facts, so they have a less overall influence on your behavior.
Our Approach to Depression Treatment in Washington, DC
Our depression therapists utilize an empathic and nonjudgmental approach to support you in exploring the many ways depression permeates all areas of your life. We get that starting therapy for depression can be daunting, however, we have seen countless individuals benefit from depression counseling and begin to engage and create fuller, more meaningful lives.
We are dedicated to providing a safe space where you can explore and work through the pain, sadness, and numbness you have been experiencing. Our therapists are experts in providing tangible tools you can use to combat the symptoms of depression. Depression therapy can help you understand what makes you feel down, strategies you can use to challenge negative thoughts and develop skills you can use to feel unstuck.
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which were developed to treat depression.
We are here to collaborate with you and your specific priorities, goals, and values, and we will help you develop an understanding of how depression uniquely affects your life. Together we will develop a plan with concrete steps that leaves you feeling empowered to manage depressive symptoms in your day-to-day life.
Start Depression Treatment in DC
Take back your life. Feel free and happy again. It IS possible. Depression treatment in the DC area is here for you. Get the support you deserve from a skilled depression therapist at our Washington, DC area therapy practice!
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Meet with one of our knowledgeable depression therapists.
Find yourself, and your best life, again.
Other Services at The Sterling Group
If you’re struggling with more than depression, our therapists are ready for you. We provide couples therapy and dating and relationship therapy for those that are looking to grow in their relationships. If you’re just hoping to work on yourself, we offer therapy for life transitions, boundary-setting, and support for self-discovery, as well as EMDR Therapy and IFS Therapy. For those with executive function and/or ADHD, we can provide expert support. Additionally, our therapists offer services online or in-person at our Washington, DC-based counseling practice, and Online Therapy in Virginia to cater to your schedule and make it as easy as possible for you to prioritize your healing. We would love to chat with you today about the ways we can support your growth in all areas of life!