Depression & Anxiety

Depression and anxiety affect a large percent of the population. If you are here, you are not alone. There is hope and help available.

Research has shown that psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, can help reduce symptoms of these conditions and improve your overall functioning.

  • It is a normal part of life to have occasional moments of depression, but when those moments become extended, it can interrupt your daily life. Symptoms of depression can include:

    • Unhappiness

    • Lack of interest or pleasure in activities

    • Weight loss or weight gain

    • Sleep difficulties

    • Feeling restless

    • Loss of energy

    • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

    • Difficulty concentrating

    • Thoughts of harming yourself or others

  • Anxiety is often a normal feeling that can help us prepare for difficult situations. However, in some situations anxiety can get out of control and impair your ability to function. Symptoms of an anxiety disorder can include:

    • Generalized anxiety

    • Phobias

    • Agoraphobia

    • Social anxiety

    • Intense fear