Rockwall Life Coaching Blog
Grief Counseling for Getting Through the Holidays
Grief Counseling for Getting Through the Holidays Thanksgiving and Christmas. The frenzy starts, sometimes, even before Halloween. And it can be the worst time of the year for those who are grieving, having lost a spouse or loved one to either death or divorce....
Handling Divorce, Depression and Anxiety
Tips for Healthy Living: Handling Divorce, Depression and Anxiety Process life’s events and challenges with me; this keeps you moving forward Move your body some every day Eat nourishing foods Surround yourself with support: church, neighbors, and/or friends Sleep on...
Holiday Help: Counseling for Depression or Anxiety
Eight Ways to De-Stress the Holidays Turn off the news. Light candles and play music. Keep a “success list” every day. Notice what gets done, not what doesn’t. Focus on the things you like in your life. You’ll get more of them. Take a 20 minute walk. Natural light and...
Dealing with Holidays, Family, Depression and Anxiety
How to deal with the holidays, your family, your depression and anxiety Remind yourself that people are under more pressure and are going to be harder to get along with on special days. If you choose to speak up-and “rocking the boat” is NOT a bad thing—use an “I...
Journaling for Depression and Anxiety
How Journaling Can Help You! Dear Friends and Patients; I am working on a CD which will teach patients how to get the most out of journaling for depression, anxiety, and divorce recovery. Here’s a sneak peek! The most basic and easiest to start is what I call stream-...
What My Patients Have Taught Me
What My Patients Have Taught Me Dear Friends and Clients; I have been in practice 15 years this May. I am amazed and grateful every day that I get to do the work I love. These 15 years of counseling in Rockwall, Texas have been very fulfilling. Like most therapists,...
Signs of Depression in Adults
PLEASE NOTE: this list is NOT intended to diagnose or treat you. See a licensed mental health provider or medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Most people get “the blues” sometimes that last a day or two. However, Major Depressive Disorder is a SERIOUS and often FATAL illness that occurs in approximately 6.7 percent of US adults. Medications can be helpful, but come with side effects that many people cannot tolerate. Medications will NOT cure the mistaken belief system causing the depression.
Without talk therapy to both uncover the root cause of the depression and learn ways to manage it, depression can persist despite medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, can help you uncover the beliefs you carry about life without even knowing it. These beliefs often contribute to depression below your level of awareness. Once uncovered, I can help you face and refute the irrational thoughts and replace them with healthy, logical thoughts.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on a frequent or daily basis, please contact me for a full professional evaluation:
– sadness
– pessimism
– feeling like a failure
– loss of pleasure
– guilty feelings
– punishment feelings
– self-dislike
– self-criticalness
– suicidal thoughts or a sense of, It would be – better if I weren’t here*
– crying, or unable to cry anymore
– feeling agitated
– no interest
– hard to decide things
– feeling worthless
– no energy
– sleep issues
– irritable
– appetite changes, up or down
– can’t concentrate
– fatigue
– no sexual interest
(Adapted from the Beck Depression Inventory)
Taking that step to call us for an appointment is hard, but can be the best decision you ever make. Email us for in-office or REMOTE Therapy!
*IF YOU ARE FEELING SUICIDAL, CALL THE SUICIDE HOTLINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR 911 IMMEDIATELY!