Posts belonging to Category 'Depression'

Are You Ready to Make a Counseling Appointment?

My clients enjoy my luxurious, discreet counseling atmosphere in a beautiful cottage surrounded by trees and birds.  Unlike the average therapist who answers to insurance companies regarding your care, I have a specialized, fee-only practice for the discriminating adult who is looking for the highest standards in confidentiality (no insurance accepted) and expertise. I am an experienced, senior [...]

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Holiday Help: Counseling for Depression or Anxiety

  Eight Ways to De-Stress the Holidays 1.       Turn off the news. Light candles and play music. 2.       Keep a “success list” every day. Notice what gets done, not what doesn’t. 3.       Focus on the things you like in your life. You’ll get more of them. 4.       Take a 20 minute walk. Natural light and [...]

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Dealing with Holidays, Family, Depression and Anxiety

  1. Remind yourself that people are under more pressure and are going to be harder to get along with on special days. 2. If you choose to speak up-and “rocking the boat” is NOT a bad thing—use an “I message.” Example: Mom, I feel hurt when you criticize my cooking. 3. Try to have [...]

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Counseling for Depression, Anxiety, Divorce: What My Patients Have Taught Me

Dear Friends and Clients; I have been in practice 15 years this May. I am amazed and grateful every day that I get to do the work I love.  These 15 years of counseling in Rockwall, Texas have been very fulfilling. Like most therapists, I started out seeing all ages in individual and couples counseling. [...]

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Dear Debbie! Ask A Counselor: Taking Care of My Stress and Depression

Dear Debbie; I am so tired of helping everybody else and putting me last, but what am I supposed to do? My sister thinks that because I work at home, I can keep her kids while she goes to the store or to her job. My husband expects me to manage everything around the house, and [...]

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