Counseling for Depression

In my counseling practice, I provide a compassionate and supportive environment to explore your experience with depression. Recognizing that depression is a common human experience, I use person-centered counseling, mindfulness techniques, and self-compassion practices to help alleviate the additional suffering that often accompanies depression, such as self-judgment and shame.

A particularly effective method I incorporate is the RAIN meditation practice--Recognize, Allow, Investigate with intimacy, and Nurture with self-compassion. This approach encourages a gentle and accepting exploration of your feelings, fostering a deeper connection with your inner wisdom. By embracing depression as an invitation for deep rest, we can uncover insights into how to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

My approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on enhancing your existing strengths to achieve your personal goals. Together, we will work towards a life of greater balance and contentment.

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"If you feel irritation or
depression or despair,
recognize their presence
and practice this mantra:

'Dear one,

I am here for you.'

You should talk to your depression
or your anger as you
would to a child. You embrace it tenderly with the energy of mindfulness and say,

'Dear one, I know you are there, and I am going to take
care of you,'

just as you would with
your crying baby."

-- Thich Nhat Hanh