So many of my clients suffer from depression. There are many different types which may be confusing to people if they compare the intensity and frequency of their symptoms to the symptoms of others. Depression is felt on a spectrum of severity. It’s very important to have a medical physical and also a psychiatrist who […]
Are You Self-Medicating Your Anxiety / Depression With Alcohol & Drugs ?
Self-medicating is the way many addictions begin. Having anxiety or depression about life’s circumstances or just the way your brain is wired. You may not know that you are susceptible to dependency until it is too late. Some families in recovery educate future generations earlier in life for early prevention. Sadly, the epidemic with today’s […]
Depression and Anxiety Help For You
Understanding the facts of anxiety & depression is the first step. I treat adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I have seen people make positive strides by combining medication alongside of psychotherapy. My favorite approach to treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a solution focused therapist who uses a […]
Mood Disorders:Depression & Anxiety, help from Emotional Support Animals
I believe it is a gift of love to connect a person struggling with anxiety or depression with an emotional support animal, ( ESA ). When I was in graduate school in 2010 , one of my term papers focused on forming a non-profit to serve a population in need of mental health services. I chose […]