Depression

Trained in EMDR and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Jordan is equipped to treat the tricky kinds of depression that all too often don't respond to your typical CBT or talk therapy approaches. Having developed a meaningful life despite her own struggles with depression, Jordan is familiar with the ebs and flows of chronic depression (dysthymia) and also episodic depression (major depressive disorder).

I have extensive clinical experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I have positive coping skills to help deal with depression and anxiety. I have a tremendous amount of knowledge to better understand your depression or anxiety and how to improve your emotional state. As needed, I can refer individuals who would like help with seeking a doctor to find appropriate medicine and medical treatment.

I have extensive experience in supporting adults overcome depression so that they can find joy and purpose in their daily lives.

Depression affects people in various ways. It can look like negative self-talk, crying spells, feelings of guilt, or blaming oneself and fatigue. It can also show up as anger or apathy. If you think you are suffering from depression, know that relief is possible.

Through a variety of approaches and tools, clients are able to experience new perspectives and change over time with my support. Going beyond behavioral approaches, we are able to tap into the deep resource within to start to experience lasting change.

I have worked with many clients experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Some methods I have used to help clients feel better are helping build self esteem, engaging with community, feeling better in their bodies. Clinically I have completed trainings in, and utilize interventions from, CBT, DBT, solution-focused, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.

While everyone has experienced sadness, not everyone has experienced depression. If you’ve never been depressed, chances are you don’t have a real grasp of what living with this complex mental illness is like. Depression is insidious. It affects not only your mood, but also your ability to feel, think, and function. There is a bright side. Although there is no one-size-fits-all cure for depression, there are many effective treatment options, one of which is bound to help you heal.

I assist my client to identify that depression is a distressing experience and ways they can use CBT technique to increase their mood to increase their feeling.

Depression can cast a shadow over every aspect of life, robbing you of joy and motivation. My therapeutic process for depression integrates both talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. We'll explore the roots of your depression, identifying patterns and addressing underlying issues. Through guided introspection and personalized action plans, we'll support your journey toward renewed vitality and a sense of purpose.

I have worked with many individuals experiencing depression, both short-term/recent and long-term, often lifelong. I help them to discover ways of coping, to explore the origins of their depression (which can help normalize and explain their experience), and uncover their inner strengths to remind them of how resilient they actually are.

I primarily use CBT and motivational interviewing to treat depression, but I also use DBT and some mindfulness exercises as well.

Initial complete psychiatric evaluation is completed with past medical and psychiatric history and past medication use history. Laboratory work and diagnostic testing may be carried out where it is deemed necessary. Symptom analysis is completed and treatment includes medication and cognitive behavioral therapy or patient preferred therapy with possible lifestyle changes to help patient reach their healthiest selves mentally and physically.

I see clients who are suffering from different types of depression. For some it is a response to recent painful life experiences while for others it has been a long standing challenge. Once clients have become stable enough to address their symptoms then I am interested in what has contributed to the situation. For some it may be about the history of their original family dynamics. For others it may be more about physiology and possibly genetics. For others it is about making a life change.

I have had extensive training and over 40 years of experience in the treatment of depression and other mood disorders.

I have a variety of experience working with those suffering from mild to more severe forms of depression, as well as those dealing with depression related to secondary mental health issues (agoraphobia, OCD, substance abuse, trauma, personality/mood disorders, etc).

Depression often requires medication or therapy combined with medication. The therapy involves learning to identify your symptoms and decrease them by changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as well as learning tools to pull you up-and-out of the depressive state.

Depression is not easy and you do not have to go through this alone. In therapy, I can help offer support, be someone to talk to, and guide you to a life that you feel more at peace with. Some common symptoms of depression includes sleeping too much or difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, or increased appetite, persistent feeling of sadness, trouble concentrating, increased isolation, losing interest in activities that you used to enjoy, and more.

As a dedicated psychotherapist, I specialize in treating depression. My approach integrates evidence-based methods to help clients navigate their depressive symptoms. I focus on understanding each individual's unique experiences, fostering emotional resilience, and developing effective coping strategies. Through a blend of empathy, skill, and personalized care, I guide clients toward reclaiming joy and building a more hopeful, fulfilling life.