Therapy for depression in montana
Bozeman Montana | Online Virtual therapy
Depression Therapy & counseling | Bozeman Montana
Depression is very common…
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the United States. It affects about 17.3 million people in the United States alone, and is more common than diabetes, asthma and cancer combined. Depression tends to be more common in women than men, but it can happen to anyone at any age. Many women develop depression and anxiety in mid-life as hormones become deficient or erratic.
Integrative psychotherapy montana offers highly-experienced depression experts who are trained to treat many common presentations of depression with a variety of evidence-based modalities…
Depression is a complex disorder that affects people differently. It's a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, emptiness, anxiety and guilt. It is often comorbid with other medical disorders. Depression may be caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters (serotonin and norepinephrine), structural changes in the brain, or other factors such as genetics and one's environment. Situational depression occurs when events lead to depressive episodes. Depression is never a weakness or a character flaw.
Depression is a mood disorder that can happen at any stage in life but typically happens during adulthood. Some people might confuse depression with common symptoms like laziness and may not ask for help assuming it can “go away.” Depression may affect your thoughts, emotions, body and social interactions. People with depression may feel that their daily life is negatively impacted to the extent that working, studying, or performing regular tasks becomes a challenge. Depending upon your symptoms, you may benefit from short-term or long-term treatment to start feeling better.
Depression therapy can help you:
Experience feeing heard and understood
Explore thoughts and emotions
Discover self-compassion
Change harmful habits and mindsets into healthier alternatives
Recover self-esteem and self-worth
Improve current relationships and form new connections
Find meaning and purpose to achieve your goals
Feel more resilient in your life
Learn skills for self-regulation and self-soothing
About Depression Therapy in Montana
Integrative Psychotherapy MT is devoted to serving the Bozeman community and Montana through depression therapy and many other psychotherapy and treatment specializations. Our goal is to provide a safe environment and professional guidance so you can achieve balance for mind, body and spirit. We work with a range of mental health challenges to offer a tailored treatment for sustainable results. If you or your loved one are navigating depression, we are here for you and offer evidence-based therapies as well as cutting-edge depression treatment.
What are the symptoms of Depression?
Depression can affect how you think and feel. Your mood may change suddenly, and you might find that you’re feeling sad or empty for no reason. You may also lose interest in things you used to enjoy. Frequently, depression sufferers lose their appetite or experience appetite changes. Depression is often comorbid with other mental health issues such as anxiety, panic attacks or psychosis.
Changes in behavior and general health are common with depression. Typically people experience the following Symptoms:
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed such as hobbies
Decreased energy level and fatigue
Increased irritability or anger
Alcohol, drug abuse and behavioral addictions
Eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder (BED)
Sleep problems such as insomnia or hypersomnia
Suicidal thoughts or intent
Physical pain
Increased sedentary lifestyle
depression therapy with or without medications…
It’s hard not to talk about depression therapy without talking about antidepressants and psychiatric medications. Many find psychiatric medications helpful, while others find meds ineffective or with challenging side effects. with them. We offer referrals if needed to our psychiatric providers if you feel your depression would benefit from the use of medication. We also offer medication management and are delighted to work with your provider.
Increase in Substance Abuse or behavioral addictions
Depression is also a risk factor for substance abuse and behavioral addictions, and vice versa. People who are depressed may use alcohol, drugs and behavioral addictions to cope with their symptoms, while people who have a history of addiction are at greater risk of developing depression. Behavioral addictions and substance misuse can lead to depression because it impacts the brain's neurotransmitters, dysregulating mood and emotions. Addictions also contribute to physical health problems that make mental health problems like chronic pain or anxiety worse.
Relationship Difficulties
Depression can also contribute to social problems in patients, including marital and relationship problems and friendship strain. Depression reduces energy and negatively impacts the healthy brain’s neurotransmitter reward system, making it more difficult for individuals with depression to secure and maintain relationships with others. Social isolation, in general, has been shown to reduce overall health, and can increase depression symptoms.
How to get started with Depression Therapy in Montana
We make it easy for you to receive depression treatment in Bozeman or throughout Montana. Virtual therapy is available for individuals in Montana state. Visit us on our contact page to get started today.
Begin your healing journey today
our expert collective of therapists at integrative psychotherapy montana are here to help you no matter where you are at emotionally. Let us pair you with one of our highly-experienced therapists
Montana Virtual Therapy
We believe that the best therapy is counseling that allows you to easily engage with your licensed mental health professional. Finding a Counselor should easy, but you may live in a location where experienced counselors are difficult to find. Teletherapy is also a good fit if you are busy with work and family obligations and the convenience of sessions from your home or office just makes your life easier. We make virtual appointments simple for our clients who live in Bozeman and throughout the state of Montana using our secure HIPPA-compliant platform SimplePractice. Our therapists are trained to provide high-quality video counseling services and can treat most difficulties using virtual therapy. According to research, remote counseling sessions are just as effective for clients as in-person office visits, however, it might not be the best fit for your individual needs. Send us an email to learn more. We work with clients throughout the state of Montana
Our Montana Counseling Practice Philosophy
As integrative psychotherapists, we consider all aspects of you and your experience, which includes: home, work, social, cultural, emotional, biological, relational, spiritual, and more. This is a mind-body approach to therapy and counseling. Our counseling philosophy addresses not only your symptoms, but the root cause of your difficulties so you can experience long-lasting healing. This means that we help you process thoughts, feelings and emotions and build healthier coping skills in addition to processing experiences that are held in the nervous system. Our highly-experienced counseling professionals offer a range of evidence-based and research-proven practices to help you transform anxiety, depression and emptiness into acceptance, freedom and connectedness. We work with adults of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds, specializing in individual therapy, marriage counseling, couple counseling and family counseling.
Other Services offered at Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine Montana:
In addition to our traditional talk therapy sessions, our highly-trained and experienced psychotherapists offer counseling and therapy throughout the state of Montana. Our mind-body specialists are pleased to offer a range of mental health and wellness services. Our couple therapy services include: counseling and healing after betrayal and infidelity, sex and intimacy therapy, pre-marital counseling, parent and co-parenting counseling, family therapy, therapy with adult children, professional relationship counseling, divorce and separation counseling, intensive couples retreats with Natalie Sea Burger. Our individual therapy for older adolescents and adult services include, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, trauma resolution treatment, and individual relationship counseling to improve personal and professional relationships. Our therapists offer online counseling in Montana to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Our high-quality therapists offer more than just talk therapy. Most of our psychologists and therapists are trained in many modalities that include EMDR Treatment and Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychoneuroimmunology, Positive Neureuroplasticity Training, Stress Management & Biofeedback, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Psychospiritual Counseling, Psychedelic Integration and Processing Sessions and more. Please reach out to our Montana therapy office intake coordinator to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones learn, heal, grow and make significant life-changes.
How To Find The Right Therapist For You In Bozeman Montana
It can feel overwhelming when you decide to work with a therapist. Our modern world makes finding a therapist online somewhat easier, but there are so many qualified therapists to choose from. Many people begin their therapy search using a popular website called Psychology Today because there are many search options, which makes the process somewhat more streamlined, but still challenging. You may want a counselor with certain skills or life-experience, or gender, race or religion may also play a role for you. When searching for a counselor or psychologist in Montana, it’s important to find someone who not only has the skills, experience and training to help you with your concerns, but someone with whom you feel comfortable—therapists call this a “good fit.” Finding the right therapist for you is the most important aspect of effective therapy and healing, as healing tends to happen in the context of supportive and corrective relationships. If you have been referred by a friend, colleague or physician, we will consider this as well. If we do not feel like we are a good fit for you, we will always make a referral with other experienced counselors within the community.
After you reach out, you will be sent electronic versions of our intake paperwork, which includes confidentiality, policy and insurance information to be completed prior to your first session. If you will be conducting sessions virtually or online, you will be sent a link prior to your session time. When working virtually, we use a HIPPA-compliant video conferencing platform called SimplePractice, which we think is easy and convenient to use. Early sessions will be an opportunity to get to know you better and to clarify your counseling goals. Typically sessions are weekly as this gives you the opportunity to develop a relationship with your therapist. Sometimes, if you are experiencing a personal or professional crisis, you may need to meet more frequently. Experience tells us that therapy is most effective when it is weekly and consistent. As treatment goals are met, you will have the opportunity to reevaluate your ongoing counseling needs.