Depression

ARE YOU FEELING DEPRESSED?
DEPRESSION IS A COMMON MOOD DISORDER.
YOU ARE DEFINATELY NOT ALONE.

Are you experiencing any of the following?

• Feeling sad
• Loss of interest or pleasure in doing things you used to like
• Changes in appetite
• Weight loss or gain not related to dieting
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of energy
• Decreased interest in sex
• Trouble concentrating or making decisions
• Feeling more restless
• Having thoughts of death or suicide

All of the above are signs of depression.  You do not need to be experiencing all of them to be depressed.  Life doesn't have to feel bad!  I specialize in helping you get out of depression and regain your peace of mind.

GET RELIEF & FEEL BETTER FROM DEPRESSION WITH SPECIALIZED COUNSELING

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely recognized for its proven effectiveness in treating depression.  CBT can substantially improve your mood and your outlook on life.  Research shows It is the most effective psychological treatment for moderate and severe depression and is as effective as antidepressants for many types of depression.

The research also shows that combining CBT and hypnosis offers a powerful combination of treatment strategies.  Think of hypnosis as the glue that holds the treatment strategies together.

The desire to deal with your depression by yourself is understandable. There are books and other resources to manage depression on your own.  There is value however, in having a professional to talk to. CBT can help you substantially improve your mood and your outlook on life.

These are some clear signs telling you that you need professional help:

• If your depression had led you to develop thoughts of death or suicide.  GET HELP NOW!
• If you are depressed and have no idea why or what to do about it.
• If you are suffering distressing symptoms that directly or indirectly interfere with and diminish your quality of life.
• If your depression is negatively affecting people you love, especially your spouse and children.
• If you are getting feedback from others that you need help, and you know it but don’t want to fact it.
• If you have no one close enough to confide in and get feedback from who can challenge and divert you from some or all of your depressed thinking and behavior.
• If you have repeated episodes of depression and have no real understanding as to what your risk factors for relapses are.
• If you are depressed and you have to make a major life decision.
• If you have continued to try to manage it on your own and have not been as successful as you would have liked.
• If you have tried therapy or medication and it didn’t work.  Try again!  But seek out a different therapist; a different approach.

GET HELP NOW!

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703-437-6311

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“I had been in therapy for 6 months and was not feeling any better.  Once I started CBT with Dr. Ritchie, I started feeling better after the very first session.  She taught me strategies to use that really worked. CBT has changed my life .” 
~William T.   January 2020

“I knew I wanted CBT but was skeptical about the hypnosis.  After experiencing it and getting dramatic changes, I am so grateful that I found Linda.  Working with her has changed my life .” 
~Jenni S.   March  2021

I PROVIDE A UNIQUE CUSTOMIZED APPROACH
TO HELP YOU FEEL BETTER QUICKLY.

Our sessions are going to be different from anything you’ve done before. I use an integrated approach to work with both your conscious and unconscious mind to release negative feelings and integrate new skills and strategies. I use cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), combined with hypnotic techniques, neuro-linguistics programing techniques (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help you take back control of your life.

I customize your sessions to your particular needs so you get exactly what you need to get the results you want.

GET HELP NOW!

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

TEXT OR EMAIL NOW

703-437-6311

info@centerforlifestrategies.com