Lisa Schnall Counseling & Therapy in Manhattan
New York, NY 10024
Depression Counseling

We New Yorkers tend to use this word depression to talk about everything from the subways not running to how long a line we had to stand on. It has become an everyday casual word. But when depression is serious, it can really stop you in your tracks.

Depression is often a feeling that prevents you from enjoying your life and realizing your potential for pleasure. Psychotherapy can help relieve some of your symptoms of depression, once you understand what is causing them.

These are some of the feelings you might be experiencing which may indicate that you could benefit from some counseling:

Lack of energy
Insomnia
Easily fatigued
Irritability
Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
Impaired concentration
Persistant sad, empty mood
Stress or fear
No interest in activities that you previously enjoyed
Loss of interest in physical intimacy

Depression may be caused by a situation that is taking place in your life; a crisis that needs immediate attention. Life transitions often cause mood changes that feel like depression:

Moving
Job loss or change
Divorce or separation
Illness or death
Infertility Treatments
Miscarriage
Caring for elderly parent
Financial difficulties

Studies have shown that psychotherapy can alleviate many of these symptoms and help you feel hopeful about life again.

Just talking with an experienced therapist can give you a safe place to understand what you are experiencing. Many patients walk in feeling as if they have a huge burden sitting on their shoulders and walk out saying they feel lighter.

I know sometimes it is hard to take action. But if you are reading this page, you have already begun. Please call for a free phone consultation.