We offer therapy for panic depression and major depressive disorder for patients in and around Albany, OR.
Everyone gets sad sometimes. If someone is sad, hopeless, unmotivated, tired and uninterested in life more often than not they may be suffering with depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder. Depression can feel like a dark cloud looming at all times. Depression can be treated successfully and the hope of a happy life restored with a variety of therapeutic approaches.
Depression can cloud every aspect of your life. The mood disorder affects the way you think, feel and react – and can cause sadness or a feeling of numbness to your interests.
The following is a list of common symptoms associated with depression. This list is not exhaustive and is not intended for self-diagnosing.
Feeling sad, empty and/or hopeless
Easily irritated
Restless
Loss of interest in hobbies, favorite tv shows, sports, etc
Negative thoughts and feelings of worthlessness
Often thinking of guilt and past failures
Decreased sex drive
Slowed thinking, concentrating and remembering
Falling asleep, staying asleep or oversleeping
General exhaustion and tiredness
Weight loss with reduced appetite
Weight gain with increased appetite
Intrusive thoughts about death or suicide
Our therapists are well-experienced treating depression for both children and adults. Further, we see you as a person and not by your diagnosis. This means that we get to know you, your strengths and your experiences – and use that information to best design your course of treatment.
We provide evidence-based therapy for those seeking a way out of depression. Our goal is to help you weed out negative thoughts, feelings and emotions and come to a place where you can experience the joys of life.