At the Crossroads
Four Corners Counseling & Well-Being Blog
Serving Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland suburbs including Bethesda, Chevy Chase,
Kensington, Rockville, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park.
Getting Help with Depression
Depression and anxiety (which often go hand in hand) impact one’s whole life—their body, mind, spirit, and relationships. And so the treatment needs to benefit a person’s whole life, too. We work collaboratively with our clients to design a plan of action that both helps people feel better now, and leads to a full and satisfying life in the long-term.
Coping With Depression: Treatment Options Beyond Medication
Recovering from depression requires patience and open-mindedness. The ideas listed above offer healing—with or without medication. Either way, the natural, non-invasive approach feels especially satisfying.
3 Subtle Ways Depression May Manifest
Recognizing physical symptoms as potential indicators of depression is crucial. Treating both the mental and physical aspects of depression will significantly improve a person’s life.
Am I depressed?
Do you feel at ease, relaxed, and happy most of the time, anxious and angry, or sad and depressed? Or a combination of states? How do we find safety and security in a time when our bodies are responding to its need for survival?