Psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective intervention for treating depression. There are many forms of therapy that can help, but at Evergreen Therapy, I tailor an approach that’s backed by research but specifically packaged to work for you and your unique experience.
Depression Therapy can help you identify your symptoms, cope with the impact of depression, and learn new tools and strategies that will help you find relief. Our therapists help you gain insight about the external and internal factors that contribute to depression, so you can feel empowered to manage your symptoms and prevent or effectively manage future depressive episodes.
I use a variety of approaches to treat depression:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This evidence-based therapy approach is designed to help you recognize how deeply rooted patterns of distorted thinking can influence the way you see yourself, affect the way you interact with others, and generate unhelpful behaviors that keep you in a viscous cycle. The CBT therapy process involves identifying these patterns and working to interrupt, replace, and transform them.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): This is a form of therapy that combines the basic ideas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the principles of mindfulness stemming from the ancient Eastern tradition of Buddhism. The MBCT therapy process involves learning a variety of meditative and contemplative techniques that help you develop a new and improved relationship with your mind.
Relational Therapy: This attachment-based approach to therapy explores the relationship between interpersonal relationships and overall functioning. The primary aim of this form of therapy is to identify patterns of relating to other people that contribute to depression so that they can be addressed and changed for healing and relief.
Existential Therapy: This form of therapy emphasizes the universal aspects of the human experience. It involves an exploration of themes and big-picture questions with the goal of helping you improve your self-awareness and access more meaning and freedom in your life.
Strength-Based Therapy, and Solution-Oriented Therapy: This approach to therapy identifies and draws upon those things that are working in your life. It helps you identify your personal strengths and resources so that you can utilize them toward finding solutions to the problems you’re encountering. The primary goal is to help you envision the life you’re aiming for and build upon your existing capabilities to help you get there.
Depression Therapy at Evergreen Therapy is about more than just standard approaches and techniques. I are mindfulness-based, which means that our therapists actively work on themselves so they can be present, compassionate, and observant very step of the way. I are person-centered, which means that our therapists tailor their approaches to work specifically for where you’re at and what you need. I are action-oriented, which means that our therapists engage with you in dynamic conversation and keep you involved in the process both during and between your sessions. Our primary goal is to create a warm, safe, and productive environment where you can find relief as quickly as possible. Depression can be a lifelong challenge, so therapy may be brief or long-term. I are committed to working with you in a way that is most suitable for your specific needs, and I support you every step of the way.
