We understand that feeling down or sad on occasion is normal and happens to everyone from time to time, especially when life gets stressful and you feel overwhelmed or anxious. For most, these feelings subside after a period of time and daily life is not interrupted. However, for others, these low moods or anxious feelings can linger for considerable amounts of time, like weeks or months. And when this happens, it might be a sign of a clinical disorder like anxiety or depression, serious mood disorders that can negatively impact daily life.

Anxiety includes feelings of worry, nervousness, dread, or unease, often triggered by some uncertainty, stress, or perceived threats. Anxiety is often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, sweating, restlessness, and tension. More severe anxiety tends to present with a sense of overwhelm and hopelessness to improve one’s situation, a commonly occurring false perception created by anxiety.

Depression is perhaps the most commonly recognized mental health disorders in the world. When individuals suffer from a depressive disorder, they experience feelings of sadness, despair, and hopelessness on a regular basis. Depression is more than just sometimes feeling blue. Depression is a persistent mental state that frequently disrupts normal functioning, making getting through the day a monumental task. In it’s most severe form, depression can present with suicidal thoughts or actions, making prompt treatment essential to ensuring the mental health and wellness of those affected.

Understanding the signs of anxiety and depression and seeking help at a qualified therapist is a vital step to finding relief from these symptoms and achieving a healthier, more balanced state of mind. We are very aware of the spike in anxiety and depression symptoms in the last couple years since COVID. We seek to provide the highest quality individual, marital, and group counseling with the goal of helping those that are suffering. Anxiety (affecting about 1 in 3 people) and Depression (affecting about 1 in 4 people) are increasingly common mental health challenges that affect millions of Americans, with numbers rising significantly since Covid. Recognizing these signs and symptoms within yourself IS the first step towards managing your mental health. If you are struggling with persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, excessive worry and fear, changes in sleep patterns, loss of interest in activities we invite you to reach out below. If you are searching for relief, guidance, or simply help you are in the right place. We are committed to finding the most effective treatment for every person we serve.