Depression & Mood

Major Depression is among the most commonly occurring mental health disorders, with 1 out of 5 people suffering from depression at least once over the course of their lifetimes.  But Major Depression is not just a typical case of the blues. The vibrance and color of life fades and is replaced by feelings of emptiness, isolation, sluggishness, and hopelessness that can, in turn, further deteriorate the experience of living sometimes for long periods of time: relationships often suffer, functionality and general health are curtailed, and the activities once enjoyed can lose all their allure.  

Bipolar disorder involves periods of clinical depression cycling with periods of mania during which a person will be abnormally energetic, exhibiting a decreased need for sleep, and may feel an increased sense of happiness, overconfidence, or irritability. Manic episodes are associated with an increase in impulsive decisions and risky or reckless behaviors which are otherwise atypical.

Individuals with mood disorders including Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder are best served when they receive treatment involving empirically supported psychotherapies, sometimes in concert with .

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)

Family-Focused Therapy (FFT) for Bipolar Disorder