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Depression isn’t just a bad mood, or a bad day.​

It is emptiness. Depression is numbness. It’s like living in a fog, or drowning in the ocean. It makes seemingly simple tasks, like eating, working, and even getting out of bed, feel impossible and pointless. Depression is a common mental health condition, affecting millions of teenagers, college students, and adults. It’s important to recognize that depression is not simply feeling sad or down, but rather a persistent and overwhelming sense of despair that significantly impacts your daily life.

One of the hardest parts of having depression is the people around you who don’t understand, give unhelpful advice, or criticize you. As a mental health therapist working with clients in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, I’m ready to provide you compassionate support, understanding, and a safe place for expressing yourself authentically.

You might be wondering if therapy for online depression counseling is right for you. If you’ve made it here, know that you’re not alone in feeling the way you do. It’s possible to find relief and discover a sense of balance that you may not have even realized was within reach. Mental well-being is influenced by a lot of different things, like how we live, our relationships, and how we take care of ourselves. By addressing all aspects of your mind, body, and spirit, my goal is to help you heal and empower you to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Common Signs of Depression

• Feeling sad, empty, flat, or irritable
• Not enjoying hobbies or things you used to love
• Body aches, pains, and headaches
• Eating too much, or too little, without trying
• Can’t sleep, or sleeping all the time
• Tired all the time, regardless of amount of sleep
• Slowed movements or speech that others notice
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Difficulty focusing on tasks or make decisions
• Thoughts about death or suicide

Although depression is a common mental health disorder, it’s serious and yet often misunderstood. Lack of reliable and accurate information can make it difficult for folks to reach out for help.

Check out the following FAQs to learn the facts about depression.

Frequently Asked Questions About Depression

What causes depression?
There isn’t one answer to this question. Depression can be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. 

Is medication necessary for treating depression?
Medication can be a valuable tool for managing depression, but it’s not necessary for everyone. Medication can help you stop drowning in your depression and be able to “tread water” enough to learn coping skills and benefit from therapy and other helpful activities. Overall, I support each individual making the right choice for them, whether that is to try medication or not.

How can I keep myself safe when I’m experiencing suicidal ideation?
Creating a safety plan can be helpful for managing suicidal thoughts. This might involve removing access to means of self-harm (weapons, medications, etc.), identifying coping strategies for managing distress, and having a list of people you can reach out to for support when needed. I can help you do this in my Augusta-based depression therapy practice.

What else are you curious about when it comes to depression? 
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How can growing up with an emotionally immature parent contribute to my depression?
It can be really challenging to grow up with a parent who struggles with emotional maturity. When they have a hard time providing emotional support, it can leave you feeling neglected, with low self-esteem, and confused. Furthermore, this lack of emotional nourishment can also sometimes lead to feelings of unworthiness, believing you’re unloved, or constantly doubting yourself.

How can I tell if my depression is related to my trauma?
If you’re struggling with depression related to trauma, you may be experiencing things like flashbacks, nightmares, and strong reactions to certain triggers. It’s common to notice a pattern where reminders of the trauma can bring on depressive episodes. A therapist can be a great support in helping you navigate and understand the connections between your trauma and depression, offering valuable insights and strategies to help you heal.

If I work with you on my depression and I mention my suicidal thoughts, will you call the police or hospitalize me?
No–it is safe to talk about suicide with me. My primary focus with all my clients, depressed or not, is to keep you in as much control of what happens in therapy as possible. If you’re in danger to yourself, I want to work with you, one-on-one, on how to decrease that risk as much as possible without involving third parties. That means involuntary hospitalization is the very, very last resort I will use. There are other, better ways to help.

How Will Online Depression Counseling Help?

Struggling with depression can be the loneliest experience ever. That’s why it’s crucial not to struggle alone. In my online-based counseling practice, together we will dive into the trenches of your depression. But we won’t stay there forever.

We’ll learn what patterns of thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and emotions might be causing your depression. Then, we’ll look at better ways to care for yourself. Gradually, the sun will peek its head out in your life, and you’ll find connection and resonance in the world again.

In our work on your depression, I may implement techniques like mindfulness, somatic (body-based) therapy, and inner child/parts work to help us dive deep into the trenches of your mind and body. Also, I will use various approaches such as compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and somatic-oriented approaches. You will be amazed at how quickly your body (and brain!) can achieve calm and groundedness once you are in a safe therapeutic space.

My approach to therapy is highly collaborative, chill, and compassionate. We’ll explore how it impacts your brain and body, especially your nervous system. Also, I will help normalize your experiences, thoughts, and emotions…even the scary shameful ones (like suicide and self-harm). I use various approaches such as compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and somatic-oriented approaches. 

There is a better life waiting for you. You’re capable of the work it takes to get there. Let me help you today.

Start therapy for depression in Georgia today.

Depression tricks you into believing you are alone and that no one sees or hears your struggle. Don’t believe that voice. I am committed to helping you find your way out of the fog, and feel connected and alive again. I work with teenagers, college students, and adults to craft a personalized plan to cope with depression, identify patterns that might be making your mood worse than it needs to, and–most importantly–walk alongside you through the darkness. We can make it to the light on the other side.

If you’re ready to start online anxiety therapy in Georgia, South Carolina, or Florida, here’s what to do:

1.    Contact Kellyn for a free 15-minute phone meet-and-greet.

2.   Meet with Kellyn, an online anxiety therapist.

3.   Begin online therapy from anywhere in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Other Mental Health Services

If you’re not looking for help with depression, no worries! I provide other mental health services in my Georgia-based online counseling practice. Other focus areas include PTSD/trauma therapy, therapy for grief and loss, therapy for anxiety, codependency counseling, and walk-and-talk therapy. I provide depression counseling for Atlanta, Augusta, Statesboro, Savannah, Macon, and other Georgia cities. Also, I post psychoeducational material on my blog.

I look forward to talking with you and discussing how we can work together!