If you are suffering from anxiety and depression, life can feel quite hard. Having the motivation to do anything can be difficult and you might feel as if you’re stuck in a rut. One of the best things you can do is to work on how you’re feeling: this is where a therapist for anxiety and depression can help.
Following, you will find expert information about these mental health diseases and how to detect them in you or other people.
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Do You Think You Are Suffering From Anxiety Or Depression?
Symptoms of anxiety
You could be suffering from anxiety if you experience some of the following symptoms:
- Breathing rapidly
- Difficulty concentrating and sleeping
- Difficulty controlling how much or how often you worry
- Difficulty thinking about anything other than what you are currently worried about
- Feeling restless, tense, or nervous
- Feeling weak or tired
- Having a sense of impending panic, danger, or doom
- Increased heart rate
- Having gastrointestinal issues
- Sweating and trembling
- Trying to avoid things that can trigger your anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety can be so overwhelming that they affect your daily life. You might not be able to concentrate at work or you may avoid leaving your home as much as possible.
Symptoms of depression
You could be suffering from depression if you experience some of the following symptoms:
- Agitation, anxiety, or restlessness
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, and making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, sleeping too much, or having insomnia
- Experiencing unexplained physical symptoms such as headaches or back pain
- Feeling sad, hopeless, empty, or tearful
- Feeling tired, and having a lack of energy to complete even the smallest task
- Having outbursts of anger, frustration, or irritability
- Loss of pleasure or interest in some or all of your regular activities
- Recurrent or frequent suicidal thoughts or thoughts about death, suicide attempts
- Reduced appetite and experiencing weight loss or weight gain and increased cravings
- Slowed body movements, speaking, or thinking
Some people experience symptoms so severe that they can interfere with their daily life. Problems can be caused at work or university because of how they’re feeling. Other people might feel miserable without knowing why.
Treating Anxiety And Depression With Therapy In Florida and Pennsylvania
Therapy for depression and anxiety can take various forms, including interpersonal therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Here you have a brief explanation:
Interpersonal Therapy: This short-term therapy treats major depressive disorder by reducing symptoms and improving social functioning. It focuses on creating better interpersonal relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addresses negative thinking patterns related to self, life experiences, and the future. It helps patients identify and change these patterns, making it highly effective in preventing future relapses. CBT teaches skills for a new and healthier perspective on life.
How Therapy For Depression And Anxiety Works
Experts like Kira Yakubov are here to help you with your current struggles. Therapy can prove to be extremely useful when it comes to helping people who are suffering from these conditions, encouraging you to work through and talk about how you are feeling.
Kira Yakubov is a licensed psychotherapist who knows exactly how to help you work through your anxiety and depression. With a lot of skills and knowledge, she can ensure you start to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Contact us here to schedule a consultation so we can help you get your life back on track.
Kira uses tools and techniques that can make a genuine difference to your day-to-day-life. You will be welcomed into a non-judgmental space where you can explore the causes of your anxiety and depression, and you will be encouraged to be open and honest in your discussions while talking in a safe and welcoming environment.
Psychotherapy, a type of therapy that Kira Yakubov uses, can help you to treat your depression. Known as “Talk therapy”, psychotherapy can help you to:
- Develop the ability to accept and tolerate distress while learning to use healthy behaviors
- Discover new ways to cope with and solve your problems
- Explore experiences and relationships while developing positive interactions with other people
- Gradually encounter the situations that are making you anxious so you can build the confidence you need so you can manage them
- Identify any issues that might be contributing to your depression and anxiety while working to change the behaviors that make it worse
- Identify any negative behaviors and beliefs that you may have, while replacing them with positive and healthy ones
- Make adjustments to your current difficulties or crisis
- Regain a sense of control and satisfaction while you work on easing your symptoms of depression
- Work to set some realistic goals.
Online Therapy vs In-Person Therapy: Which is Better?
For a while, you could only see a therapist in person. These days, however, a depression and anxiety therapist may also offer online therapy. This type of therapy can be useful for people with busy lives but also for those who might struggle to see a therapist in person, for whatever reason.
But which type of therapy is better? Does online therapy offer just the same as in-person therapy? Here’s a quick comparison to help you decide:
- Communication Methods: Therapy that takes place online can feel slightly different from in person therapy. This is because we are unable to spot the other person’s body language quite as well. However, talking via video is the next best thing to in person therapy. It might just be slightly more difficult to pick up some body language. After a few sessions, you might feel a bit more at ease having online therapy.
- Convenience: Online therapy offers unmatched convenience. Attend sessions from anywhere, eliminating travel time. This flexibility fits therapy into your schedule with ease, whether you prefer home comfort or an external setting.
- Cost: Check if your insurance covers online therapy. Rates are usually similar for both formats, but always confirm costs with your therapist. At Heal Your Roots Wellness, we offer affordable therapy with Andy Fuentes and Sarina Abramowitz, our FIU interns in Florida, who are fully prepared to help you improve your mental health.
- Effectiveness: Online therapy is as effective as in-person for anxiety and depression. If leaving home causes anxiety, online therapy might be better, offering support in a comfortable setting.
- Licensing Therapists must be licensed in your state. Ensure your online therapist is a qualified professional. For example, Kira Yakubov is a licensed psychotherapist in Philadelphia and Florida.
- Privacy: Your privacy is legally protected in both formats. HIPAA safeguards your health information, so ensure your online platform is secure.
How We Can Help You
We are here to help you deal with your depression and anxiety. We know that you might be struggling with your day-to-day life right now, which is why we are reaching out to you. Kira Yakubov is a licensed depression and anxiety therapist who operates in Philadelphia and Florida. With a lot of experience, knowledge, and skills, Kira can help you to get your life back on track.
At Heal Your Roots Wellness, we are also providing affordable therapy with Andy Fuentes and Sarina Abramowitz, our FIU interns in Florida, who are fully prepared to help you improve your mental health.
Contact Us Today To Schedule a Consultation
You do not have to struggle on your own. We can help you to work on those things that are causing you to feel depressed and/or anxious. Understanding that everyone has their own struggles, we can help you to work through what is troubling you so you can see a future for yourself and feel more positive about it.
