- Understand the behaviors, emotions, and ideas that contribute to his or her depression.
- Understand and identify the life problems or events like a major illness, a death in the family, a loss of a job or a divorce that contribute to their depression
- Learn coping techniques and problem-solving skills.
Types of Therapy
- Individual: Involves only the patient and the therapist.
- Group: Two or more patients may participate in therapy at the same time. Patients are able to share experiences and learn that others have had the same experiences.
- Marital/Couples: Helps spouses and partners understand why their loved one has depression, what changes in communication and behaviors can help, and what they can do to cope.
- Family: It is sometimes helpful for family members to understand what their loved one is going through, how they themselves can cope, and what they can do to help.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Based on the assumption that a person is depressed because of unresolved, generally unconscious conflicts, often stemming from childhood. It’s administered over a period of weeks to months to years.
- Interpersonal Therapy: Focuses on the behaviors and interactions a depressed patient has with family and friends. The primary goal is to improve communication skills and increase self-esteem during a short period of time.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people with depression to identify and change inaccurate perceptions that they may have of themselves and the world around them.
Insurance(s) Accepted:
Self-pay and most private insurances including: UBH/UH, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and TRICARE.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evenings and Weekends upon request.
