Depression Therapy in Odessa, TX
Feeling Down Lately?
Are you or your child often irritable, angry, or sad?
Has something changed in your life that has caused you to develop hopelessness or despair?
Do you experience physical symptoms like sleep issues or changes in your appetite that affect your mood and energy levels?
Whether something has recently happened to cause a shift in your mental health or you’ve felt low for a long time, it’s exhausting to live without a sense of joy and motivation. Your relationships, daily routine, and self-esteem have probably been impacted. And you might be feeling so hopeless that you’ve considered self-harm or engaged in dangerous behaviors.
You are not alone, and you don’t have to keep living this way. With therapy, you can figure out where your symptoms stem from, how they are impacting you, and what you need to feel better. If you are seeking healing for yourself or your child, depression treatment at Balance Counseling can teach you new ways to find joy and purpose in your life.
Reach out today!
What Is Depression?
“Depression” can be an intimidating word for describing your symptoms, and symptoms might vary from person to person. Not everyone experiences depression as a period of intense crying or not being able to get out of bed. Sometimes it just looks like a difference in your motivation or a lack of enjoyment in the hobbies and relationships that once brought color to your life.
Aside from genetic factors, depression can be seasonal or situational. In the midst of big changes—including starting school or a new job, having a baby, or the death of a loved one—a dip in mental health can occur. It’s important to keep in mind that grief is different from depression, in that grief symptoms can be more acute and temporary. Anxiety and trauma are also closely related to depression, and for many people, symptoms can be co-occurring.
At our practice, we individualize therapy to each client’s personal experience of depression. Whether you’re an adult who has lost interest or joy in life, or the parent of a child undergoing changes in their mental and physical health, we want to create a counseling experience that feels both healing and hopeful.
Our Practice Specializes In Therapy For Depression
At Balance Counseling, we take a gentle approach to therapy for depression. Using tools that are developmentally appropriate according to each client’s age and experience, our therapists are trained to help you move through the pain of depression to the other side.
We customize counseling to the unique symptoms of each client, but some of the specific symptoms we treat in therapy are child/teen depression, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and generalized depression in adults. During the intake process, we will work to learn more about how best to meet your mental, emotional, and physical needs in therapy.
What To Expect
Our state-of-the-art counseling center is designed to offer age-appropriate interventions to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Depending on what will offer you or your child the most relief, we are likely to incorporate creative approaches, Play Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and conventional talk therapies to help lessen the burden of depression.
Our therapists will make sure to move at a pace that feels effective yet comfortable, especially because we understand that depression can make small steps overwhelming. But we know that small steps can result in big strides, and we will guide you through this process in a way that feels supportive.
If you’re ready to find relief from depression symptoms, our therapists are here to create a counseling experience that re-introduces a sense of joy and connection in your or your child’s life. Through client-centered therapy at Balance Counseling, you can reclaim the energy, space, and motivation depression has taken away.
Common Questions About Depression Treatment
My/my child’s depression symptoms have been present for a while—will therapy take a long time to help me feel better?
While therapy can sometimes heighten intense emotions as you begin to remember and work through core experiences that may be triggering depression, this should only be temporary. And a major aspect of therapy is ensuring you have the coping skills you need in place as we begin treatment.
We understand that you or your child may be in a dark place right now, and that you’re ready to heal. We aim to make this process gentle yet effective, and we will do everything in our power to provide you with both immediate and long-term relief.
Will a therapist share what I tell them?
Privacy is an essential aspect of the therapeutic experience, no matter your age. While there are safety-related limits to confidentiality when it comes to the treatment of minors under 18, we always ensure that both teen/child clients and their parents are fully aware of what to expect.
Our therapists want to make it clear that this is meant to be entirely supportive and nonjudgmental. We are trained to treat clients with respect, honoring each person’s unique needs and privacy.
Will I need to go on medication?
Some medications can be helpful in the treatment of depression, but it’s never a requirement to take medication. If antidepressants are something you are interested in, let your therapist know, and they can help you decide what will work best for you.
It’s worth noting that while we’re happy to support clients on medication, we are not licensed to prescribe. If you’d like a referral to a trusted prescriber here in town, please contact us.
It’s Possible To Heal From The Pain Of Depression
If you or your child are struggling with symptoms of depression—like persistent sadness, disinterest, or a lack of joy—therapy through Balance Counseling can help restore a sense of harmony in your life. For more information or to get started with one of our depression specialists, reach out.