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DEPRESSION COUNSELING

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WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Depression is characterized by 

  • feeling sad most of the day, nearly every day
  • Lack of interest or please in activities that you used to enjoy
  • Fluctuations in appetite and weight
  • Decrease in energy levels and feeling fatigued 
  • Negative self-talk including feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Difficulty concentrating 
  • Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation 

METHODS OF THERAPY

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Our therapists have over 25 years of experience in utilizing various approaches for depression that are client-centered including: 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-focusing on thinking patterns and behaviors
  • Solution-focused therapy-focusing on ways that a client can create future goals and finding solutions to immediate problems
  • Working on helping clients get their basic emotional needs met and improve in their activities of daily living.
  • Talk therapy


Both the client and therapist collaborate to increase your awareness of triggers and practice coping techniques that help to alleviate symptoms. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SADNESS AND DEPRESSION?

Given that the predominant symptom associated of depression is sadness it can be hard to know the difference between these two psychological states.

Depression is more than just sadness and is a combination of factors including the duration of negative feelings, additional symptoms, bodily impact, and the effect upon the individual’s ability to function in managing activities of daily living.

Sadness is a normal emotion that everyone will experience. It can be triggered for example, by the end of a relationship or death of a loved one. 

Sadness is usually caused by a specific situation, person, or event. This can occur for a day or two but you are able to continue to enjoy things like watching Netflix or talking to friends. 


In comparison, depression can occur without any triggers and can leave one feeling sad or hopeless about everything. This person may have every reason in the world to be happy and yet they lose the ability to experience joy or pleasure.

When you experience sadness you can continue to sleep, remain motivated to do things, and maintain your desire to eat. 


Depression is associated with a disruption of normal eating and sleeping patterns including an lack of desire to get out of bed.  

"DO I HAVE DEPRESSION?" LET'S FIND OUT!

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Feeling Depressed? 


If you are thinking about suicide, are worried about someone else, or just need emotional support, the emergency National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network is available 24/7. 


Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda. Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454 


If there is an emergency, please call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room.  

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LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

ORLEANS PLACE | TOULOUSE BUILDING

850 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite 219 

Lafayette, LA 70508


PHONE 337.504.4974

FAX 337.456.2434

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LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

We are honored to provide counseling services to Lafayette and the surrounding communities in Louisiana. 


Counseling Offices:  Lafayette

Telehealth Counseling: Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, Carencro, New Iberia, New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Alexandria and others. 


Telehealth is available for anyone in the state of Louisiana.  


Learn more about TELEHEALTH SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

LOCAL COUNSELORS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY-SATURDAY

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM


ADMIN OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY-THURSDAY

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

FRIDAY

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Scheduling is open ONLY during administrative office hours.


AFFILIATIONS

marriage counseling; couples counseling; divorce counseling; separation counseling
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  • american counseling; board certified; counselor
  • marriage counseling; couples counseling; divorce counseling; separation counseling
  • national certified counselor; board certified
  • american counseling; board certified; counselor
  • marriage counseling; couples counseling; divorce counseling; separation counseling

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