What Therapy Is Best for Depression?

What Therapy Is Best for Depression?

No matter how long you’ve lived with depression, all you want is a relief. You want to stop feeling depressed and start feeling ‘like your old self again.’ Or maybe you don’t remember a life without depression. Now you’re ready to discover it. What therapy is best for depression? Moreover, which depression therapy is right for you? Read on to learn about types of depression treatment.

Types of Depression Therapy

The most common form of therapy for depression is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This process focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depression. Your therapist may ask you to journal during depressive episodes to keep track of your thoughts at the time. Then you can look back on it to identify self-deprecating thoughts.

There are other types of depression treatment, ranging from depression medication (prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist), aversion therapy, dialectic behavior therapy (a form of CBT), interpersonal therapy, and much more. Additionally, you have the option of individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, or any combination of those setups. Depression therapy is far from a cookie-cutter process – the possibilities are almost endless.

Personalized Solutions That Are Catered to You

There is no single type of therapy that is “the best therapy for depression.” That is because each person benefits from therapy in their own way. A method that works for someone else may not address your needs. Conversely, an effective therapy path for you may not be effective for someone else.

At Oakland Psychological Clinic, we provide personalized depression therapy that is catered to each person. We also provide comprehensive therapy that addresses more than just depression. If you are dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, addiction, or any other circumstances, your therapist will help you find solutions that fit your personality. The entire process is tailored to you.

Your Therapy Needs May Change over Time

As you progress through depression therapy, your needs may change. Instead of journaling about your thoughts, you may be able to recognize negative thought patterns on the spot. Then you can use coping mechanisms you’ve learned in therapy to address those thoughts on the spot. During therapy, you may uncover traumas from your past that you have suppressed for years. Your therapy may then shift to address those traumas. Wherever your journey takes you, your therapist will be there to support you.

Finding a Depression Therapist near You

If you’re interested in depression therapy, contact Oakland Psychological Clinic. We have multiple locations, and we will gladly match you with a depression therapist near you. We also provide family and couples therapy, all in a confidential setting. Contact us today to learn more.

Bloomfield Hills, MI: (248) 322-0001
Flint, MI: (810) 732-0560
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Grand Blanc, MI: (810) 695-0055
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Livonia, MI: (734) 522-0280
Milford, MI: (248) 684-6400
Southfield, MI: (248) 559-5558

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