Depression

Am familiar with a range of depressive presentations and experiences through my training.

I strive to create a warm and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable sharing their struggles with depression. I establish a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and understanding. I conduct a thorough assessment to understand the client's unique experience of depression, including their symptoms, history, and impact on daily life. This informs the development of a personalized treatment plan.

My own personal experience with depression as a young adult allows me to understand, empathize and connect with clients experiencing depression. I help my clients see that it is not what's wrong with them, but rather what happened to them that has led to their depressive symptoms. This helps them transform shame into pride and allows them to unlock self-compassion and self-love.

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

I work with client to discuss trauma, cognitive distortions and maladaptive behavioral patterns that tend to increase one depression and poor self image.

Over the course of my 11 years in the mental health field, I have often worked with people struggling in various stages of depression. While I have also attended trainings focusing on depression, this experience has helped me develop a caring and positive mentality while working with people who are working through various issues that invite depression.

Depression is the pressing down of thoughts and emotions as a defense against what we believe would be dreadful alternatives. However, depression’s symptoms are real, not “all in your mind” and may have physical symptoms (ex. muscle tensions, headaches, and other body pains). Yet, what you fear may not turn out to be as horrible as you expect. By working through what causes depression, you can eliminate the need for it and be depression and symptom free, though medication may sometimes help.

Depression is a cluster of symptoms that include low (sad) mood, lack of motivation, appetite changes, low energy, and lessened interest in activities, amongst others. Depression can stem from emotional wounds as the result of unhealed trauma, seasonal changes (cold, darkness in winter), or other chemical changes in the body. Everyone is susceptible to depression and it does not go away totally if left untreated. We can help with finding triggers and coping strategies.

Depression can result in feelings of pervasive sadness and a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, negative thinking, being overwhelmed, and thoughts of suicide may be present. I provide women and men with practical tools that assist them develop positive and empowering skills. Clients develop feelings of hope as they begin to envision and experience their 'path forward'. They report being able to once again, enjoy life.

I believe treating children with depression in a therapy requires a specialized approach that combines age-appropriate interventions, such as play therapy and art therapy, with evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help them manage their emotions and thoughts effectively. Collaboration with parents or caregivers is essential in the treatment of child with depression.

I have worked with individuals with depression throughout my career. Research indicates that for mild depression, psychotherapy alone is usually effective and for moderate depression, psychotherapy and medication is effective for most people. My criteria for referring for medication is how much the depression is impacting on your daily life, how long you have been depressed, and how much distress you have.

I utilize many mindfulness techniques and skills as well that help people who struggle with depression navigate their symptoms to help them achieve baseline mood. I have worked extensively at outpatient clinics and private practice with clients who experience depression and many depressive symptoms.

Ever struggle to get out of bed? Do you feel like there is a grey cloud over your head that follows you? Ever feel like others don't understand your struggles? Are you tired of trying? You may be depressed. Piece by piece, we will work together to lessen the grip of depression and get you back to where you desire to be.

For 24 years, I have helped individuals process unresolved memories, reframe negative thought patterns, and actively rewire their brains for more positive and adaptive thinking. I emphasize the importance of self-love and self-compassion as foundational aspects of healing, nurturing your emotional well-being. Additionally, I work with you to identify and develop adequate coping skills to manage depression and promote emotional resilience.

I've learned to think about depression as a verb. We depress in reaction to .... I like to take time to listen to you and explore fear, anger and loss ... And, because life is experienced through the senses I also like to call on the senses... and remember or explore what delights them... Gently, gently...because, feeling again, after having been numb for some time, can be quite painful.

Trained in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Jordan is equipped to treat the tricky kinds of depression that all too often don't respond to your typical CBT or talk therapy approaches. Having developed a meaningful life despite her own struggles with depression, Jordan is familiar with the ebs and flows of chronic depression (dysthymia) and also episodic depression (major depressive disorder).

Depression can cast a shadow over every aspect of life, robbing you of joy and motivation. My therapeutic process for depression integrates both talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. We'll explore the roots of your depression, identifying patterns and addressing underlying issues. Through guided introspection and personalized action plans, we'll support your journey toward renewed vitality and a sense of purpose.