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Depression

Counseling
Insomnia, worrying, inability to focus or concentrate, weight gain or loss of appetite.  Depression can appear in many different forms.  Other symptoms of depression can be:

  • Feeling hopeless and helpless 
  •  Feeling emptiness, or persistent sadness
  •  Depression can appear as physical ailments like chronic headaches or digestive problems
  • Decreased energy, exhaustion, or lack of motivation, despite a state of physical health
  • Difficulty making decisions 
  • Persistent and unresloved grief, causing feelings of pessimism


    • Depression is a very prevalent illness, yet it can be subtle and hard to identify for the person suffering from it. Or, it can be devastating to the person’ functioning, making them unable to get out of bed, or do the simplest tasks, like taking a shower or getting dressed, or causing thoughts of suicide.

    If you feel that you have no refuge from negative thoughts and feelings, that you are listless and unmotivated in your life, or that you sometimes feel like you are in a fog and cannot think clearly, then psychotherapy for depression can be extremely helpful.  If your problems are more severe, like having suicidal thoughts, or if you are unable to perform your normal tasks of daily living, or suffer from Bi-Polar disorder or severe insomnia, then I can refer you to a psychiatrist for medication to go along with psychotherapy.

     I will work with you at whatever pace is needed, to resolve your issues, drawing on your own strengths and insights to develop solutions. I will support you to work through feelings, which you maybe had to push away in the past, and this will enrich your life. Psychotherapy can be brief or long-term, depending on your needs.

     Psychotherapy for depression consists of:

  • An assessment to determine the nature of the problem
  • Working with negative thoughts and feelings to decrease their intensity and control over your life
  • Developing positive thoughts and cultivating your strengths      
  • Resolving loss, anger and grief issues
  • Learning new skills which develop confidence and optimism
  • The integration of tools such as meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga are extremely beneficial.


    • For more information or to get help with depression or related issues, please call Judith at 312-409-4856 or email her at:

    judith@personal-discovery-chicago.com

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