It is common to experience low mood during one’s lifetime, and therapy can help.
Dr. Christine Sparacino
Psychoanalytic Psychologist
I work with adults of all ages in individual therapy.
Let’s schedule a free 15 minute consultation to chat about working together. This will give us an opportunity to talk about your goals for therapy and determine if we should schedule our first appointment.
Has your mood recently changed? Do you not feel like your normal self? Do you feel disconnected from friends and loved ones? Is it time to address how you’re feeling?
Depression is a common condition that many people experience at some point in their lives. It interferes with your relationships, with your job performance, and your sense of self. Once you start addressing the source of your mood, you can often experience improvement. Therapy can help you feel like yourself again, only better.
I will work with you to create an approach with you for addressing your depressed mood, based on your past history and current problems. We will work together to explore the causes of your depressed mood and identify strategies to help you feel better.
Online therapy eliminates barriers related to location, mobility, or transportation. Individuals can access therapy sessions from the comfort of their own homes, making mental health support more accessible to those in remote areas or with limited mobility. It provides greater flexibility in scheduling appointments, allowing individuals to find time slots that work best for their busy lives. It reduces the need for travel time and can accommodate various time zones, making therapy more convenient for individuals with hectic schedules.
I am licensed through Psy Pact to provide psychotherapy in 39 states, with states being added. For more information and to see if your state participates visit here.
If you've been feeling down or sad for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks or more, this could be a sign of depression. If you've lost interest or pleasure in activities that you used to enjoy, and this lack of interest persists for an extended period, it could be a symptom of depression. If your symptoms are interfering with your ability to function at work, school, or in your relationships, it may be time to consider therapy.
Yes, it's quite common for individuals to experience both anxiety and depression simultaneously. This is often referred to as "comorbid" or "co-occurring" anxiety and depression. In fact, research has shown that these two conditions frequently occur together, and the relationship between them can be complex.
Having both anxiety and depression can create unique challenges as they can interact and exacerbate each other's symptoms. For example, anxiety might lead to negative thought patterns that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and low self-esteem, which are characteristic of depression. On the other hand, depression can cause a lack of energy and motivation that can amplify feelings of worry and stress, which are characteristic of anxiety.
It's important to recognize the symptoms of both conditions and seek appropriate help if you're experiencing them. Mental health professionals are skilled at identifying and treating comorbid conditions and can create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Treatment might involve therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies to address both the anxiety and depression symptoms.
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