Treatment for Depression in Eugene, Oregon
Most people have felt sad, down, or depressed at times. Feeling depressed is a natural part of life, and can be a normal reaction to loss, failure, chronic pain, and disappointment.
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 may require therapeutic treatment.
If you or someone you care about is worried about you, Willamette Valley Counseling offers thoughtful and compassionate counseling for depression in Eugene, OR.
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 may require therapeutic treatment.
If you or someone you care about is worried about you, Willamette Valley Counseling offers thoughtful and compassionate counseling for depression in Eugene, OR.
Common Signs of Depression
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Who's at risk? All age groups and all racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups can experience depression.
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Treatment Options and Support for Your Depression
As challenging as depression 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 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 Willamette Valley, 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
- Helpful conversation to navigate whether your depression can be assisted with medication. Studies have shown that mild to moderate depression can often be treated successfully with therapy, but that therapy and medication taken together are often helpful in cases of severe 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.
Depression Screen from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.