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Depression Therapy and Anxiety Therapy in Worcester, MA—Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists

Those who haven’t experienced depression sometimes think of it as a period of sadness that you can “just get over.” Unfortunately, depression is a lot more serious than just a bad day. Depression can cause you to lose interest in your favorite activities and even lose interest in just getting out of bed in the mornings. A bad day is something we all experience, but depression is often debilitating, requiring the help of a therapist and occasionally prescription medication to manage.

Similarly, anxiety can cause a list of difficulties, including high blood pressure and what feels like an inability to enjoy daily activities. If you’ve been suffering, contact us. Experienced, caring Thriveworks Counseling in Worcester depression therapists and anxiety therapists are ready to help you get out from under the dark cloud you’re living under.

To book a therapy appointment with one of our professionals, simply give our office a call. We’ll be here to help you when you need it and when you’re ready.

Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are separate disorders, but they often occur together. After a period of anxiety, the person suffering may become depressed about their experience. And if someone has been experiencing depression for a long time, it can cause them to develop anxiety. If you are only experiencing one or the other, they have overlapping symptoms that make it difficult to pin down which disorder you are experiencing without the help of a professional.

1. Common Symptoms of Anxiety: Symptoms of anxiety include agitation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, irritability, and tension.
2. Common Symptoms of Depression: Symptoms of depression can include all of the above and a depressed mood, lack of interest in your day to day, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. “These symptoms are typically bad enough to cause problems in your daily activities, like work, school, social life, and your relationships,” says Shawn Channell, a Licensed Psychologist at our Worcester office.

Fortunately, the counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Worcester can help their clients manage both anxiety and depression. Channell explains how this might work for depression: “There are a variety of different techniques a clinician may use to help clients with depression. One of the most common and effective therapeutic treatments is cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT. The basic premise of CBT is that our thoughts and attitudes contribute to our depressed mood.” Similarly, our thoughts and attitudes can cause anxiety, which means that CBT can help treat both depression and anxiety.

Thriveworks Counseling in Worcester, MA Counseling for Anxiety and Depression

If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, or if you just know something is wrong, contact Thriveworks Counseling in Worcester. Our counselors have helped many clients overcome their depression or anxiety, and we are ready to help you too.

We don’t operate with a waiting list, and new clients can often meet with their provider within the week of their call, so help is available immediately. Thriveworks in Worcester, MA counselors look forward to helping you live the best life possible.