Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a prolonged, overwhelming sense of sadness, hopelessness, or disinterest. We may all feel sad or depressed from time to time, but when this condition lasts a long time, is disproportionate to the situation, or negatively impacts your daily life, you may be dealing with major depressive disorder, which is often referred to simply as depression. Without intervention, depression can have severe consequences, impacting a person’s ability to lead a joyful, fulfilling life. You can’t merely snap out of depression. Instead, when you feel trapped by depression, you can work with a therapist to start regaining control and experiencing a range of emotions again.
Each person experiences different effects of depression, but there are some common symptoms characteristic of depression for most people, including:
Depression can overshadow other emotions, leaving you feeling down, numb, hopeless, and helpless. Therapy helps you to overcome the effects of depression, so you can fully experience a range of emotions and reclaim your joy and satisfaction in life. During therapy for depression, you’ll often focus first on changing small behaviors that prolong or increase depressed mood in order to begin relieving the emotional and cognitive effects of depression. By changing behavioral habits, you can begin to manage the adverse emotional and cognitive effects of depression, so you can experience a more complete range of emotions and break free of problematic thought cycles. Once you’re able to manage current depression symptoms, your therapist will help you develop strategies to minimize the impact of depression in the future, so you can live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Therapy in our office is always dynamic and personalized to each client. During the introductory session, you and your therapist will discuss your experience with depression and work together to create a therapy plan to help you reclaim your fulfilling life again. Throughout the course of therapy, your therapist will continue to reassess your progress and make adjustments to ensure you achieve your desired results. We understand that each person’s therapy needs are unique, and we’ll do our utmost to offer dynamic therapy that responds to your changing goals and allows us to walk with you on your therapy journey.
Each of our therapists has a unique skillset that they use a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches catered to meeting the client’s unique needs. Some of the methods we frequently use include:
College life presents many challenges: fitting in with new friends, finding your independence, and navigating a new campus, new city, and new social scene! If you are a college student who also struggles with depression or anxiety, college life can be a very difficult adjustment. Our trained therapists are here to help you to overcome any challenges you face, to achieve success in your academic and social life. Located right next to an American University shuttle stop, we are conveniently located very close to the American University campus.
Sometimes, group therapy can be a complement to individual therapy, as you will connect with others who are on a similar journey of healing. Periodically, we offer groups to our clients. Two recent groups that Dandelion has run have been a group for women facing transitions in their lives, and a group for teen girls focusing on journaling and reflection. You can learn more about our current and upcoming groups by following the link below.
Our skilled clinicians put years of advanced training and experience to work helping clients achieve their therapy goals. The following therapists offer therapy for depression:
If you’re interested in learning more about working with the Dandelion Counseling & Care team for therapy services in our Washington, DC practice or via online counseling sessions, we look forward to hearing from you. You can get in touch with us by:
If you’re here, you’ve taken the first step toward becoming the best and most fulfilled version of yourself, and the Dandelion Counseling & Care team is excited to be part of your therapy journey.
Whether you’re a parent who needs guidance or you’re looking for a therapist to support your struggling child, the Dandelion Counseling & Care team is here to help.
Let’s face it – being a parent is hard. Whether you have a baby on the way, you’re adopting or fostering, or you’re having trouble bonding with your child, you may want to consider working with a family therapist.
At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we are proud to offer group therapy and support groups in the Tenley town community. You can learn more about group therapy services on this page...
If you’re struggling with anxiety, we’re here to talk about it. At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we offer therapy for anxiety in our Tenleytown practice to help alleviate the effects of anxiety and develop skills...
One of the great things about working in the heart of Tenleytown is that Dandelion Counseling & Care is located near American University, The Washington College of Law, and...
At Dandelion Counseling & Care, we welcome adolescents and teens from the Tenleytown community to visit us for therapy. We regularly work with teens from Woodrow Wilson High School in the heart...
Depression may be the most common mood disorder impacting millions of people in the U.S. every year. If you’re one of the countless people trying to overcome the effects of depression, the good news is...
Nature-informed therapy combines the healing effects of nature with therapeutic practices. It encourages restoration, self-reflection, and supports the change-making process. Nature-informed therapy can take...
Lennie is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington D.C. who provides therapy for adults across the lifespan, and for adolescents...
Thomas Cody is an MSW Staff Therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with a passion for cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and mindfulness...
Natalie Ciaccio is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington, DC with several years of experience working with children, youth and families...
Jacqueline Burnett is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Tenleytown, Washington D.C. with several years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan—including adolescents, adults of all ages, and couples...
Elizabeth is an AMFT staff therapist in Washington, D.C. who works with individuals, couples, and children.
Andrea Levine is a licensed graduate social worker in Washington, DC, who works with adults across the lifespan, young adults, including college students, and adolescents...
Erika Bugaj is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Erika has many years of experience as a social worker and therapist, as well as experience as a teacher...
Meg Lazerow is a MSW Student Intern Therapist based in Tenleytown, Washington DC, with a deep interest in using attachment and family-oriented approaches to help clients of all ages and backgrounds reach their goals...
Mike Gallan is a MSW Student Intern therapist in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. He aspires to empower individuals of all ages with empathy, cultural humility, and a client-centered approach...
Veronica is a MSW student intern therapist focused on helping her clients use evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, stress management, work/life balance, and career development...
Tamia Hill (she/her) is MSW student intern therapist based in Washington, D.C. In the progress of completing her master’s degree, Tamia has gained experience in working with teenagers, college aged students, and adults...
Matthew Hayes is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in Tenleytown, Washington, D.C. who has worked with child, adolescent, and young adult populations across group practice and community-based settings.
Audrey Wynn is our Intake Coordinator and a recent graduate of George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Brain Sciences with a minor in Criminal Justice...
