Depression:

Depression can cause a variety of symptoms that affect your mood, while others may elicit physiological discomfort. These symptoms may come and go or may become more persistent (long-term). One of Adrienne’s primary goals as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore these feelings of distress in order to help you live a happier and healthier life.

• Depression can include a combination of the following symptoms:

• Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or unhappiness

• Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration

• Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities

• A decrease in sexual desire

• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much

• Tiredness or lack of energy, making small tasks seem impossible

• Changes in appetite

• Weight gain

• Weight loss

• Anxiety, agitation or restlessness — for example, excessive worrying, pacing, hand-wringing or inability to sit still

• Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• Fixating on past failures or blaming yourself for things that are not your responsibility

• Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things

• Suicidal thoughts

• Suicide attempts

• Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches

Adrienne’s therapeutic approach:

Adrienne’s goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore yourself. Through a variety of techniques, Adrienne will work with you to create an understanding of yourself and mental tools to assist in alleviating the symptoms of depression.