“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness
because it shows me the stars.”
– Og Mandino
Did you know…….
- Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression.
- Women are more likely to report certain symptoms of depression – anxiety, tearfulness, oversleeping, irritability, physical symptoms, guilty feelings and increases in weight and appetite.
- Women are three times more likely than men to become depressed after a stressful event.
- Depression is a leading contributor to substance abuse among women.
But….
The good news is that depression responds well to therapy and people do recover. Psychotherapy can help you discover the causes of your depression, teach you strategies to address your symptoms and give you the insight and confidence you need to learn from and move past the difficulties you are encountering.
Call now to schedule an appointment for counseling services. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and alcohol issues.