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As challenging as depression in Tampa FL, Brandon FL, Riverview FL, Valrico FL, Seffner FL, and Hyde Park FL, may be to face, there are well-established therapies and treatments for depression. If there is no underlying medical cause for your symptoms of depression, counseling at Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa FL, Brandon FL, Riverview FL, Valrico FL, Seffner FL, and Hyde Park FL, in combination with lifestyle changes can be an extremely effective treatment. What you learn in therapy gives you skills and insight to feel better and help prevent the depression from returning. At Star Point Counseling Center, we provide:
Individually tailored counseling that allows you to share frustrations and successes, as well as learn and gain valuable resources through trusted research practices
Evidence based treatment, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness, and Family Therapy - all of which have been shown to help with depression
Other forms of treatment that may be helpful when combined with the more traditional treatments include sleep, social support, stress reduction, acupuncture, aerobic exercise, and diet/nutritional changes.
Common Signs of Depression
Sleeping excessively, difficulty in falling asleep, or disrupted sleep.
Eating more or less, and weight changes.
Difficulty making decisions and concentrating.
Loss of energy and fatigue.
Lack of interest and enjoyment in typical activities.
Recurrent thoughts of loss and failure.
Feelings of excessive guilt and helplessness.
A belief that nothing will ever improve.
Persistent thoughts of suicide.
Irritability, restlessness.
Ongoing aches, pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease with medical treatment.
Who's at risk? All age groups and all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups can experience depression.
Women
Men
College Students
LGBTQ
Veterans
Children/adolescents
Seniors
Minorities
However, if you are experiencing sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness or helplessness that lasts for many days, or stops you from participating in activities that you normally enjoy, your depression in Tampa FL, Brandon FL, Riverview FL, Valrico FL, Seffner FL, and Hyde Park FL, may require therapeutic treatment.
If you or someone you care about is worried about you, Star Point Counseling Center offers thoughtful and compassionate counseling for depression in Tampa FL, Brandon FL, Riverview FL, Valrico FL, Seffner FL, and Hyde Park FL.