Do your days feel long, dark, heavy and painful? Has numbness set in so that you feel like you are just ‘going through the motions’? Are you losing hope in a happier and healthier future? Depression can rob you of joy and negatively impact your relationships and daily life. But healing is possible.
And that’s where True Hope Christian Counseling comes in to help.
We find hope in the midst of depression by integrating research-based psychological approaches with biblical truths. We look to the cross of Jesus and allow the Word to speak to suffering and pain while uncovering thought patterns that may be contributing to the spiral of depression so that true healing can be found.
How Can Counseling Help You Heal from Depression?
If you are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness or an overwhelming darkness, you are not alone.
It is more than just feeling down or having a bad day; it affects how you think, feel and handle your day-to-day experiences. It can make it difficult to find pleasure or interest in daily activities and is a serious mental health disorder that requires understanding, support and treatment.
Counseling can offer a lifeline to not only alleviate your symptoms, but also to equip you with tools that foster resilience and promote overall mental wellbeing for your long term health. We are here to help you overcome this debilitating condition so that you find true joy, hope and healing.
Is Counseling for Depression Right for You?
In truth, there is no “wrong time” to seek professional help. By design, counseling can help meet you where you are to provide emotional support, guide you through this difficult season and help you to find greater emotional, mental and spiritual health.
If you are experiencing symptoms of depression such as persistent sadness or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or pessimism, irritability, loss of interest in hobbies or activities that you’ve previously enjoyed, fatigue, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, insomnia or oversleeping, appetite changes or recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation, then seeking professional help is an important step towards recovery.
Depression is a complex condition that requires comprehensive treatment approaches tailored to your individual needs, and counseling plays a vital role in managing and overcoming these depressive symptoms and in enhancing resilience against future episodes.
Our Biblical Approach to Depression Treatment:
At True Hope Christian Counseling, we believe that true healing comes from relationship with Christ and as such, we employ a holistic approach to depression treatment by addressing both spiritual and psychological needs simultaneously.
When thinking of counseling, most first think about more secular approaches. These approaches often focus on finding confidence in yourself and mustering up new found self-worth that has been severely damaged overtime. But it can be difficult to navigate society without feeling influenced by comparison, shame, pressures and outside opinions. Without a solid foundation with which to redefine our worth and the lies we believe about ourselves, the longevity of healing and hope can be shaky and new triggers are likely to send individuals back into a spiral of self-hatred and depressive symptoms.
Through biblical counseling, we integrate research-based psychological techniques including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) with the faith-based principles that define ideology. In this way, we can look to God’s Word to heal from our experiences, low self esteem and destructive behaviors.
God is consistent. His love, righteousness, grace and what he has said about you are consistent and by building a foundation of growth on his Word, we can find true long term hope and healing.
Counseling for Depression FAQs
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Prior to your first session, you will want to access and complete your intake paperwork located on the client forms page. We encourage you to bring a completed copy with you to your first session, or if you prefer you can arrive 10 minutes ahead of your scheduled time to complete these items.
During your first session, you will be invited to share at your comfort level, and we will discuss a plan for ongoing therapy as appropriate.
Ongoing therapy typically includes regularly scheduled, recurring appointments and the frequency and duration of counseling depends on your unique needs, growth and participation. In most cases, we begin with weekly or biweekly sessions and make adjustments to taper the frequency over time.
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Depression requires comprehensive treatment approaches tailored to individual needs, and counseling offers an effective way forward by providing personalized strategies aimed at both managing symptoms and enhancing resilience against future episodes.
Several studies have shown that counseling is a highly effective method of treating depression. Specifically, the Journal of Affective Disorders has published significant research on the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) as a means to reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life. The journey may seem daunting initially but every step taken is a step away from the darkness of depression into the light of recovery.
Counseling also offers benefits beyond symptom reduction and can aid in…
Providing an opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth
Developing stress management techniques and healthy coping strategies
Improving and rebuilding relationships
Addressing root sources of trauma, shame and sadness
Establishing secure foundations of self esteem and worth
It’s important to note that while counseling can be highly beneficial on its own; those with severe forms may seek a combination of both therapy and medication as recommended by a licensed psychiatrist.
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Our standard rate for a 45 minute session is $150.
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True Hope Christian Counseling would be considered an out of network provider with most insurances. At your request, we will supply a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. We do accept HSA, FSA, credit and debit cards, and most other major forms of payment.
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Yes - we offer face-to-face counseling in our Colleyville office, in home counseling and virtual counseling using secure and confidential platforms to accommodate your unique scheduling needs.
During scheduling, we invite you to inquire about incorporating remote or in home sessions into your counseling schedule.
You can find hope and healing.
We offer counseling for those in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, Roanoke, Keller, and the greater Tarrant County.
