Depression

Counseling depression at Balanced Counseling of San Antonio is often very specific and goal oriented, using interventions such as CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and behavioral activation. Our counselors are aware that when you are depressed you are concerned about what others might think about you and the stigma that depression carries in our society. The negative thinking and cognitive distortions that exist can impact relationships with others both personally and professionally and leave you feeling alone, angry and ashamed.

Major depression is a chronic yet very common type of mood disorder, characterized by symptoms of sadness, lethargy, low motivation, irritability, changes in appetite, insomnia, anger, worthlessness and hopelessness.

There are many causes for depression and many ways to treat it. Here at Balanced Counseling of San Antonio we want you to know that we are here to help and you are not alone. Our expert staff will provide you with a full and comprehensive evaluation, in a comfortable, professional and therapeutic environment.

Balanced Counseling is committed to helping those in the San Antonio area recover from depression and healing from shame and guilt. We will offer you a place of genuine warmth, safety and professionalism. Allowing you to improve the quality of your life and alleviate symptoms of depression.

Below we have attached some helpful links and resources that we encourage you to browse through so you may gain more information and a greater understanding of depression and how you can fight it.

• Depression and How Therapy Can Help
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education