Depression Therapy
In Seattle
Empowering You to Discover The Life You Love
Rediscover Your Light Within Through Therapy For Depression.
Are you facing a relentless emotional weight, making daily tasks feel impossible and stealing your joy from life? Symptoms of depression can be varied, and everyone experiences them differently. Depression may creep in slowly and manifest as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. You may also experience depression as intense feelings of sadness or despair, or as irritability and anger. You may find yourself ruminating on past events or dwelling on things you can't change, which can lead to feeling hopeless and not excited about the future.
If you're feeling stuck in a rut, you've noticed changes in your behavior or daily routine, or if you've tried various ways to improve your mood without any luck, it might be time to reach out for help. You're not alone, and the way you feel now is not permanent. Our support is here for you, ready to guide you. Book your appointment today. It all starts with taking that first step.
Triggers and Causes of Depression
Trauma: Events such as accidents, physical or emotional abuse, or witnessing a traumatic event.
Grief: Losing a loved one, whether expected or sudden.
Physical Pain or Medical Diagnosis: Chronic pain or being diagnosed with a serious illness.
Major Life Transitions: Immigrating to a new country, which might involve culture shock or feelings of displacement or losing a job and retirement, leading to identity or financial challenges.
Genetic Predispositions: Some people might be genetically more vulnerable to developing depression.
Unexplained Onset: Sometimes, depression surfaces without any discernible trigger or reason
The Impact Depression can have on your life
We Can Guide You Through the Challenges of Depression
Physical Health
Depression often manifests in physical symptoms like fatigue, sleep disturbances like insomnia or oversleeping, fluctuating appetite leading to weight changes (gaining or losing weight), and unexplained pains like headaches. Also, it even can weaken your immune system and reduce sexual desire.
Mental and Emotional
You feel a continuous sense of sadness or emptiness, accompanied by hopelessness and anxiety. It can also lead to worthlessness or guilt when thinking deeply on the past. Your ability to concentrate diminishes, and you frequently feel irritable or lose interest in activities you once enjoyed.
Social and Relational
Depression can lead you to withdrawal from social circles, causing feelings of isolation. Your relationships can become strained due to mood swings and inconsistencies. You are maybe avoiding social activities altogether
Other Health Issues
If not addressed, depression can lead to chronic health issues, an increased risk for other mental health disorders, and behaviors like self-harm. Some individuals with depression might resort to increased alcohol or drug consumption to cope, even though this is counterproductive and can make symptoms even worse.
Work and Performance
Depression could result in missed work or school from low motivation or energy. This can lead to loss of job or even dropping out of school. When this happens, it could create a spiral of increasing the symptoms of depression even further.
How We Can Help You Treatment For Depression
Personalized, Empathetic, and Effective
Tailored Healing Techniques
We draw from a range of therapeutic practices, ensuring that treatment is as unique as you are. Our sessions are tailored to fit you.
Seeing Beyond Labels
At Green Coast Counseling, you're not just a diagnosis. We prioritize understanding you as a whole, considering your life experiences, personal values, and unique circumstances, and ensuring the care we offer respects your individuality.
Sensitive and Aware Counseling
We're always sensitive to past or present traumas. We aim to create a safe space where you can feel understood and protected in your journey.
Proven Methods That Work
We use evidence-based strategies, which means our techniques have been researched and shown to be effective. This assures you're getting a blend of tried-and-true methods combined with personalized care.
Valuing Your Intuition
While we bring our expertise to the table, we believe in the power of your intuition. We'll guide you to listen to and trust your inner voice because you’re the most vital factor in your healing process.
With You in The Trenches
We believe in therapy that is collaborative. That means we work with you, side by side, ensuring that you're actively involved in every decision and that together, we're crafting a path that feels right and meaningful for YOU.
Take The Next Step
Your Personalized Pathway to Rising Above Depression Begins Here
Whether you're wondering how to deal with depression or how to support someone with depression, we’re here to guide you. We shape treatment not just with evidence-based practices, but to your unique goals and needs in mind.
If you've decided that finding a therapist for depression is what you need and want to start your journey, schedule a free consultation. We are looking forward to getting to know you.
Your Specialized Therapists
Sam MCCann, LMHCA
Specializing in grief, anxiety, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for late and self diagnosed ADHD and Autistic adults.
Sonia Chavez, LMHCA
Specializing in trauma, 1st/2nd generation immigrant experience, and therapy for overwhelmed professionals.
Looking to learn more about depression?
Here are some helpful resources.
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety introduces a game-changing way to tackle depression and anxiety. Instead of the same old methods, this book presents a fresh, new approach that really works.
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The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a time shares a new way to combat depression by tapping into brain science. Instead of big, overwhelming changes, this book suggests small, manageable steps that make a difference.
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The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living offers a fresh perspective on chasing happiness. Instead of getting stuck in the pursuit, this book suggests embracing all parts of life to truly live.
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