Our Services

Our well-rounded staff of counselors is conveniently located in person in Garland and Oak Lawn, to meet the needs of the immediate community and surrounding areas. In addition to seeing clients online anywhere in the state of Texas, we often receive clients from neighboring cities including Rowlett, Rockwall, Mesquite, Richardson, Plano, Wylie, Sachse, and Dallas.

We specialize in working with:

One of the heaviest words and themes we hear in our offices is grief. Grief comes as a result of loss. The most obvious is grief related to a death loss, however we also grieve the loss of ended relationships with romantic partners, friends, and family. We grieve voluntary and involuntary job loss and transitions. We grieve the loss of our ability through injury or illness. Grief and loss isn’t about just death, it’s about change.
Your Room for Change counselor will help you navigate the intense and sensitive feelings that often accompany grief and loss. We will assist you through how to honor what you had while also forging a life that incorporates the loss. We can choose the way we are healed, even when we cannot choose the way we are hurt.
We believe people heal the strongest not when they let go of the people or things they are grieving, rather finding a new connection to that lost relationship or finding a way to incorporate the change. Although we cannot reconnect with someone physically who has died, we can reconnect with their lasting legacy through memories, hobbies, and sharing their spirit with others we meet. And although we cannot always bring back a version of ourselves that was able-bodied, we can find a way to value and use the strengths we all embody.
In many cases grief and loss doesn’t include sadness and we counselors know that. We welcome and walk you through all feelings related to loss. Sometimes those feelings include relief, guilt or regret, anger, happiness, and more. We wish we could tell you how to walk through grief in a step by step fashion, however what we have learned is that grief (like many things in life) isn’t the same for everyone. There are no steps or stages. When we just allow the process to unfold naturally from a space of curiosity and compassion, those feelings become less confusing and easier to manage.

If you are on this page, chances are you’ve been hurt by someone or something. That hurt is deep and painful, possibly confusing. It may even feel like it’s changed the very person you are. You’ve perhaps be traumatized, whether it be from a single incident or a history of ongoing experiences.
Notice how we aren’t saying what qualifies as trauma? You won’t find a list of traumas that could have brought you here. We, the general public and counselors in particular, ought to stop labeling trauma for other people because the word trauma is often undercounted and misunderstood. When listing traumas we think of the event itself, however the true measure and definition of trauma is found in how it affects the individual. How that person is changed emotionally, psychologically, physically, financially, or spiritually. The change is the trauma indicator, not the label of the event.
What is traumatic to one is not traumatic to another. What was traumatic once, may not be traumatic if experienced at another time. How we experience events and people’s actions changes throughout our lifetime. It is our jobs as counselors to help you navigate the feelings and beliefs that you have about yourself given your past experiences.
We have found that many people are walking about believing in their hearts that they might have deserved the pain that was inflicted upon them. That they are flawed in some way and that God, karma, or maybe an ex was “right” in bringing them what they deserve. We can’t disagree more. Bad things happen to good people. We wish it were different, that your goodness would be met with compassion, love, and reciprocation. We wish that other people and the universe treated you as you deserve to be treated, however our messy, confusing lives aren’t simple math. Good person + good deeds, doesn’t always = an easy good life.
What we also know is that whatever trauma has happened is likely not currently happening. You might even say “Yes, that’s obvious. The thing is in the past.” However our bodies aren’t always convinced of that. Often trauma feels to our bodies like it is currently happening or that the risk of it happening again is very high. That another trauma is lurking around the corner.
With a counselor knowing that the trauma is in the past and getting the client’s body to realize that as well, in that space of time between what took place and where you are now, brings us counselors a ton of hope. Hope that we can then pass back on to you. Hope that your past doesn’t have to live with you daily. Hope that your future will be more reflective of what you want and deserve. Hope that better days are ahead, where your trauma is simply a memory and your beliefs about yourself are healthy and intact.
Our counselors are trained in DBT, CBT, Trauma resolution, EMDR and EMDR intensives among many other modalities. EMDR therapy helps the mind heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound. Your mind can do the very same with therapies like EMDR.

Being a teenager is tough. Sure, adulting isn’t great either, but at least we get some of the benefits that teens don’t get. After years of working in the field, this is what a teen might say if asked to describe their world:
I’m not yet an adult and no longer a child. I’m told to grow up and act more mature then I’m reminded that I am not an adult, I don’t own anything and I owe my parents for everything they give me.
At school I’m told I’m just a paycheck to the teacher. They don’t care about me like my parents think they do. And at home my parents aren’t willing to help me with my schoolwork. I feel like my parents want my teachers to do something they aren’t and at school it feels like my teachers want my parents to do something they aren’t. And I’m stuck in the middle.
My body is doing weird things. I’m tired all the time. I’m either too tall or too short, too thin or too thick. I feel all of those in the same day. I’m thinking about sex, and who I like and don’t like. If people knew some of my thoughts they would think I was gross.
I have to be perfect or at least entertaining or else I’m not going to be followed or liked. If I’m not followed or liked, then who will want to be with me?
I have no idea what I want for dinner let alone what to do for the rest of my life. There is so much pressure to be planning out all of that now. Where to go to school, what to study, how to make it all happen.
You think reading that is hard? Try living it now, in the age of social media, in the age of shame, in the age of ruthless pandemic. That sounds anxiety provoking huh? And we think you probably wouldn’t be the most engaging bubbly person if all of this was running through your mind either.
We also know this can also be a time of great tension with those that love a teenager. The child you planned for and raised isn’t what you have now. You begin to question where you’ve gone wrong, why this person doesn’t appreciate your great sacrifice.
We’ve heard parents cries for help too:
How do I go about supporting my teenager?
How do I do this without enabling unwanted behavior?
How do I keep them accountable without pushing them away?
Why are they so difficult?
Teens and their loved ones, we hear your struggles. We see your pain and dissatisfaction. And we know it doesn’t have to continue. In an ideal world counseling would proceed with 3 parts: 1) We, the counselors, invite the teen client into our offices first. Allow them the space to unfold, and experience the relationship of an understanding adult with minimal expectations. 2) Another counselor, invite the parent/guardian in separately to navigate their feelings of disrespect and grief to be explored. Grief from what you dreamt of 15 years ago that is different from what you sit eye to eye with today. 3) Once both parties have information to communicate to the other, a joint session is scheduled with 1 or both of the counselors.
We hope by outlining treatment in this way, both parties are heard by someone that can actually hear them- a trained therapist. Initially parents/guardians cannot hear their teens and teens cannot hear their parents/guardians. After each party has found the deeper words they want to share with the other, then those words can be exchanged. Its really a beautiful and life changing experience for both parties.

Venturing into adulthood can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. Sure, the future can be what you make it, however expectations from your family and society, access to money and how to go about pursuing a career, other responsibilities like a job or child, and the unknown can stifle your motivation.
We counselors often hear from young adult clients:
“I just don’t know what I want to do.”
“My parents want me to _________, I just don’t know if that’s what I want.”
“I’d like to go to college, but I have to take a gap year to save up.”
“I’m not ready in the ways I need to be ready.”
The later years of adolescence can be an opportunity for transition, but there can be things that stop that from happening. Parents might not know how to slowly hand over responsibilities to their teens and these teens are then either:
a) handed all of the responsibility on the 18th birthday. *insert party hats, noisemakers, and “Oh yeah by the way you need to call the mechanic, car insurance, and your doctor for appointments. Good luck pumpkin, we are done!
b) parents continue doing things for their now-adult child that should be slowly passed on. Instead of teaching, the parents remain needed by just keeping these responsibilities. “I just love my baby so much, I’ll keep doing these little things for them.” Sure, it’s nice to not have to adult, but what happens when it IS time?
The counselors at Room for Change understand the unique experiences of being a young adult. We know what it’s like to want the comfort of family while also trying to break away. We also know how freeing it can be to begin exploring a life you can feel proud, motivated, and excited about. Anxiety and confusion have no place in your life plans.

A couple’s relationship is one of the most challenging yet potentially rewarding relationships that we enter in throughout our lives. However, sometimes the challenging part becomes more obvious than the rewarding part. That’s where a skilled therapist can be a game changer, and literally a life changer. Does desire and intimacy not seem what it should be or satisfying as your relationship grows? Are you struggling with a particular chapter or stage in life where a romantic relationship may be more challenging than at other times? Whether you are considering marriage and are interested in pre-marital counseling, you are wanting help in your current marriage, or you are considering separation or divorce, when it comes to your relationship, the stakes are very high. We encourage you to come and get help when you need it, whatever your relationship stage or situation is.

The role of mother most commonly comes as a woman has a child. The role of the matriarch, the mother of the family, usually comes on more subtly. She slowly begins to acquire responsibility, some she sought out herself and others cast upon her. The matriarch loves feeling wanted and needed initially. It’s intoxicating to orchestrate ties within the family…until the intoxication isn’t fulfilling anymore.
We hear the cries of women in the matriarch role, even when many don’t even use that terminology to describe themselves. They come into our offices not knowing who they are and what they want. They come to us feeling drained, lonely, and full of resentment. They’ve met the needs of others, while neglecting themselves. And they belt out “WHAT ABOUT ME?”
Sometimes these well meaning women need to be taught how to listen to their inner voices who have been muted for so long. Others need permission to cut ties and set limits with their friends and families. All share the common goal of lightening the burden of everyone else’ needs and happiness. Recognizing that their own needs don’t make them needy, those needs make them just as human as the next person.
We counselors are keenly aware that the people in the recovering matriarch’s life may not like the newer version of her. She will be taught how and when to say ‘no’, begin doing for herself without guilt or justification to others, and she’ll carry what she wants rather than what she feels obligated to carry. This newer version of her is healthier, however the rest of the family will need to adjust as well and it’s not her responsibility anymore to make sure that happens.
Loving your family is one thing. Carrying your family is another. Carrying their needs and their wants, their secrets and their pain, is all too heavy for one person to bear. A matriarch can lead by example, leaving a living legacy of emotional health to those around her.

Pregnancy and new parenthood are mentally and physically demanding. Mental health care should be an integral part of prenatal and postpartum care. Caring for your mental health is just as important as you and your baby’s physical health during that time. You might experience new or heightened worries, sadness, or anger that you’ve never experienced before. It can be difficult to know whether or not your experiences are out of the ordinary. It also can be hard to know when to seek additional supports. If you are unsure whether or not your experiences are typical please continue reading. I want to give you some information today about when and why you might want to consider counseling during pre-conception care, pregnancy or after the birth of a baby.
It is expected to experience some mood changes, difficulty sleeping due to physical discomfort or due to nighttime feedings; some concerns or nervousness related to physical changes and the demands of parenting, or around baby’s firsts like going out in public the first few times or sending your child to daycare. It is also quite usual to be concerned about returning to work after the birth of a child. It is also not uncommon to experience a period of change and adjustment in your relationships at this time. These usually change, resolve, or subside as time goes on.
Signs of more serious mental health concerns include experiencing new or heightened nervousness that prevents you from doing things you usually would have no difficulty doing, sadness that does not make sense, mood swings that are persistent and ongoing, heightened anger or rage, difficulty feeling motivated to do the things you normally would, thoughts that are intrusive or disturbing, and sleep problems beyond those that come with having a new baby at home. You might also find that coming to terms with your birth experience or childhood memories are making it difficult to engage in normal activities such as attending appointments or feeling safe in familiar, secure places. These experiences are not a typical part of pregnancy or new parenthood. They do not have to continue being a part of your parenting journey. If these things are happening to you, you are not alone or to blame. You are not a bad parent. There is help available to you and you can feel well again.
Counseling can help you clarify and better understand the experiences you are having. We will help you to navigate this challenging time by giving you space to express your feelings and concerns without judgement, develop plans to help you care for yourself and your family, and provide opportunities for you to be better acquainted with who you want to be as a parent and how you fit into that role. We counselors have no expectations about how you are adapting and adjusting to this new journey you are on and want to meet you where you are.

Identity, belonging, and self-understanding comes from a multitude of sources. As you read this, consider the nature of humanity and the connection we have with people all over the world. Now, consider the differences that arise as we look at the different societies or nation-states which span the globe. Physical location, financial status, employment, diet, religious identity, ethnic background, choice in media consumption, friend group, educational background, or family make-up changes how we understand these groups.
Who decides who belongs and who does not?
How do the groups we identify with change our self-perception?
What happens when a person is different from a group in some fundamental way?
Group acceptance, rejection, and everything in between can drive the way a person views and connects with themselves or others. In today’s political and social climate, in-group and out-group belonging can mean the difference between life and death. In this age of social media, people have received the tools to connect in ways that our ancestors only dreamed about. Now, we can see how these groups act within a matter of seconds. We can make judgments about these people’s actions which further highlights and solidifies our belief systems or group identity. All of this (and more) swirls in the heads of clients we see in our offices.
For all this opportunity to connect, many voices seek to foment division and conflict. People question if their life does in fact matter to others, feeling fear as they see greater conflict and destruction within their communities, neighborhoods, businesses, and homes.
We help people understand for themselves- Where did this conflict start and how will it end? When a conflict arises within early relationships, a person’s identity or sense of belonging can become tenuous, rocky, unstable. As a solution to these conflicts, there is a tendency in people to conserve tradition, routine, and structure to promote safety for one’s self and their loved ones. Others may look to create systemic change by altering or eliminating traditional systems and bonds. When these two methods of conflict-resolution meet, the differences in identity and group belonging become even more apparent. Where do I belong? Who accepts me?
Therapy serves as a safe place to explore these differences, traditions, changes, and how they impact a person’s life. A therapist’s role is to meet the client, honor their worldview, learn about their beliefs, and foster a connection which promotes the client’s safety, growth, and development. This message, along with the services we have to offer, is to assure you that your life is important and to invite you to see the infinite potential for connection amidst the conflict; in your family, in your home, in your community, in your nation, in the world, and, most importantly, in yourself.It is expected to experience some mood changes, difficulty sleeping due to physical discomfort or due to nighttime feedings; some concerns or nervousness related to physical changes and the demands of parenting, or around baby’s firsts like going out in public the first few times or sending your child to daycare. It is also quite usual to be concerned about returning to work after the birth of a child. It is also not uncommon to experience a period of change and adjustment in your relationships at this time. These usually change, resolve, or subside as time goes on.
Signs of more serious mental health concerns include experiencing new or heightened nervousness that prevents you from doing things you usually would have no difficulty doing, sadness that does not make sense, mood swings that are persistent and ongoing, heightened anger or rage, difficulty feeling motivated to do the things you normally would, thoughts that are intrusive or disturbing, and sleep problems beyond those that come with having a new baby at home. You might also find that coming to terms with your birth experience or childhood memories are making it difficult to engage in normal activities such as attending appointments or feeling safe in familiar, secure places. These experiences are not a typical part of pregnancy or new parenthood. They do not have to continue being a part of your parenting journey. If these things are happening to you, you are not alone or to blame. You are not a bad parent. There is help available to you and you can feel well again.
Counseling can help you clarify and better understand the experiences you are having. We will help you to navigate this challenging time by giving you space to express your feelings and concerns without judgement, develop plans to help you care for yourself and your family, and provide opportunities for you to be better acquainted with who you want to be as a parent and how you fit into that role. We counselors have no expectations about how you are adapting and adjusting to this new journey you are on and want to meet you where you are.

In today’s world, we have been trained to seek immediate gratification. Have you ever caught yourself refreshing a website because it did not load immediately? Email is now easily accessible on our phones, you can communicate with friends and family in a matter of seconds, and you can receive a package the would have previously taken weeks on the same day. Patience and mindfulness has become more difficult than ever. Controlling the impulse to do, say, and get things cheap and NOW is challenging.
You might notice that you are having destructive behaviors because of the need for automatic reward. For example, impulsive behaviors and cumpulsions reckless spending, gambling, conflicts in relationships, self-harming or binging on junk food are behaviors that can be driven by emotion, rather than logic. The gratification of right now feels good, it feels powerful. What we know is that sometimes we regret it later. Later when the credit card debt starts piling up. Later when we are lonely because we’ve pushed people away. Later when our words and actions catch up with us.
Our counselors can assist you with learning skills to identify and resist these urges to act impulsively. We can help you identify unhealthy behaviors, and provide you tools to improve wanted behaviors and decrease negative outcomes. In counseling, you can expect to talk to someone who will not judge you for your actions or shame you for the decisions you have made but instead support and guide you through change.
Sometimes impulse control can be a result of underlying issues such as trauma, depression, or anxiety. Your Room for Change counselor can help navigate these issues, as well as identify the root of your behaviors.

We counselors sometimes challenge our clients to name something bigger than themselves that may aid in their recovery process. We find for many of them the very image that could be helpful if left in pure form has been emotionally paralyzing. Although our clients may come to us with cries for help with impulsive beahiors, cumpulsions, self worth, or depression, we find their treatment requires that we address the years of skewed and ultimately destructive religious training family members and church members have cast upon them.
A critical part of the counseling process involves helping clients identify so-called “protective factors,”—sources of strength that we all need to face the difficulties of life. In addition to the love of family, and friends, many people say that their religious beliefs help them. And yet, sometimes the religious beliefs we’ve learned work against our best efforts to move forward.
Sometimes the problem is even deeper. Sometimes the punitive religious images we carry are precisely the problem. If God is pictured as punishing and judgmental, our reliance on this Higher Power throttles the grace and self-compassion we need to face the broken places of our lives. If God is demanding and critical of our failings, this Higher Power instills fear instead of confidence. If God is angry with us, this Higher Power feeds shame, and not self-acceptance.
We promise to give you unconditional acceptance. But if you’ve experienced religious abuse, we also have a place in our heart sto help you rediscover an image of a loving, accepting, forgiving, gracious God who, through years of unhelpful religious teaching, has become nothing more than a harsh and punishing burden.

Our counselors are affirming and welcoming to who you are.
What Is LGBTQ+ Therapy?
Whether you are open about it or not, being a part of the LGBT+ community comes with a unique set of challenges, many of which are very personal and conflicting. Learning how to overcome these challenges while remaining true to yourself is the only way to fully understand how powerful you are. LGBTQ+ therapy services are geared towards addressing the uniqueness of each individual while validating their experiences and accepting their progress.
Feeling Alienated In Your Skin?
Accepting others is easy, but accepting yourself is a challenge. Extending grace and empathy to those who are struggling with self-love without doing the same for themselves only leads to feeling unfulfilled in all areas of your life. Feeling alone, isolated, or without a support system is an overwhelming feeling for many. That’s why at Room For Change, we want to guide you into understanding that acceptance within is possible through patience and work. Although it may not seem it, feeling supported comes from your love as much as from others. Believing in yourself and having confidence in your words or actions signifies that you are secure in your identity and portray confidence from within. Through therapy, you can learn how to harness your growth and be the truly authentic version of yourself that you envision.
Is Therapy Right For Me?
Therapy is a resourceful tool for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community looking to find their sense of self and understand themselves on deeper levels. At Room For Change, we encourage inclusivity and openness for all; we want to provide you with the space you need to process your experiences through communication and healing. Sessions can cover a broad range of topics, but here are some that we see often:
Community Building: When you “feel” different it can be difficult to reach out and build a community. Therapy can help you jump over the hurdle of nervousness.
Romantic Relationships: Romance looks different to everyone, and finding the one for you can be confusing. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this therapy can help you grow as an individual so that your relationships are more fulfilling.
Mental Health: Some may not understand what you are feeling or thinking when you’re nxious or depressed. Find the therapist that works with you to push past those big emotions with healthy communication.
Accepting Yourself: Confusion about who you are and have always been can arise when you begin to accept yourself. By embracing all of your experiences, you allow yourself to live fully in every moment.
You Deserve To Be Seen As You Are
When you are confident in who you are, no one will be able to deny or question you. You deserve to be accepted as you are no matter what stage of life you are in. Many troubles that you face will make you question yourself, but with the right tools, you can overcome these troubles and find a new way of loving yourself. If you are ready to embrace every part of you, please reach out to Room For Change today.

Everyone Deals With Worries Now & Then
When those worries start to become persistent, meddling and triggering then you have likely transitioned from a simple worry into a fully functioning anxiety. Anxiety is a mental health disorder that can greatly affect the way you move through the world by limiting your confidence in yourself and amplifying unknown dangers. When attending therapy for anxiety, you will learn how to let go of the fear holding you back and move to healthier coping mechanisms.
Do I Have Anxiety?
For many, symptoms of anxiety fly under their radar because they are so preoccupied with what is going on in their lives. Unless you have constant anxiety attacks, knowing when you are dealing with anxiety versus nervousness is confusing. That is why Room For Change is committed to helping you understand how anxiety plays a role in your life and what tools you can use if you are ever stuck in an anxiety attack. This means being open about what you are experiencing, even if it elicits “negative emotions” from you. Anxiety is not something that can be pushed aside, and the sooner you come to terms with what you are feeling the more confidence you will have in yourself to face those fears head-on. Below are some coming symptoms of someone dealing with anxiety:
A drastic change in sleeping or eating habits
Overthinking every scenario or conversation
Isolating yourself from your support network
An impending sense of danger even when there is none present
Physical Manners: Pacing, sweaty hands, constantly cracking bones, fidgeting
Increase in heart rate and difficulty breathing during anxiety attacks
Trouble staying in the present moment; wandering mind or dissociating
Overwhelming feelings of tiredness or exhaustion
Is Therapy Right For Me?
Attending therapy for anxiety can be eye-opening in many ways. To begin, you will come to understand where your anxiety stems from and how those worries have been ingrained in your mind, causing you to have strong reactions. Following vulnerability comes acceptance and progress. Anxiety doesn’t have to be debilitating to your everyday life. There are many grounding techniques that therapy can teach you for instances where your anxiety is overwhelming. At Room For Change, we want to provide you with a variety of resources that are not only personalized to your lifestyle but are also realistic for your degree of anxiety. This means spending individual time with you, digging into why you are anxious without the fear of judgment or criticism.
Ready To Take Back Your Life?
Anxiety attacks can leave you feeling paralyzed with fear, constantly re, lying on your flight or fight mode to take control of your mind and body. Instead of overstimulating your nervous system even further, please reach out to our practice where we can teach you how to move past your anxieties and take back the life you deserve to be living.

Room For Change
At our practice, we believe that there is always room for change. Whether you are feeling stuck in old habits, feeling overwhelming stress and frustration, or dealing with serious mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, we want you to know that you will be heard and seen in every session you participate in. Our therapists are trained to make your healing a priority so that you can make the most out of your life. Changing for the better is never a bad thing, but you have to make the most of your healing journey and take your emotional and mental health into your own hands.
The Connection Between Body & Mind
The link between the body and the mind is significant for everyone. When the body is feeling tired, the mind knows to alert you that sleep is needed. Society stresses the importance of taking care of your physical health but lacks the proper representation for nurturing your mental and emotional health. When your mind is feeling overstimulated and overworked, it will send small signals to your body to notify you that you need to take a mental break. Ignoring these signals will likely lead to feeling overwhelmed by your mental capacity, ultimately letting your emotions take over. This is what leads to erratic behavior, outbursts and projection onto others. To stop neglecting your mental health and start prioritizing healing, you will need to take a step back and address the underlying issues that these emotions may be stemming from.
How Can Therapy Help Me?
In-person therapy allows an individual to take matters into their own hands with the help of a trained mental health professional. At Room For Change, we strive to ensure that you are receiving the personal help you need to break free from the emotional cage you have placed yourself in and start making room for positive thinking and acting. While there is no direct cure for disorders such as anxiety or depression, there are techniques and tools that you can rely on to make dealing with mental health easier. Grounding practices such as breath work can be great resources for someone who often finds themself lost in their mind, overthinking every scenario. Additionally, those who suffer from depression can use communication techniques to voice their struggles not only to a therapist but to those in their support network that are likely worried about them. Therapy sessions are not a replacement for accountability but rather a gateway to having the confidence you need to be accountable for your mental and emotional health.
In-Person Or Online, We Are Here For You
We are now accepting new clients for both in-person and online appointments. If you are ready to make room in your life for positive change then please reach out to our practice so we can get you started on the right path of healthy healing.

Introduction: Feeling Sad Is Natural
Everybody feels various levels of sadness throughout their days, stemming from something as small as a wrong coffee order ranging to big life events like the loss of a loved one. Whatever someone is going through, their feelings are valid and deserve to be recognized. However, when those feelings become debilitating and unnerving, seeking a professional mental health expert may make all the difference in understanding yourself and your emotions on a personal level.
Am I Suffering From Depression?
Depression can hit some individuals like a pile of bricks while others choose to block out their emotions and focus on other endeavors. While both individuals choose the coping mechanism that they are most comfortable with, there is no doubt that they are suffering from the same heavy emotions that follow depression. While depression does not have one specific symptom that can be noticed, there are plenty of habits and traits that someone living with depression can portray. Below are some of the ways that someone could be secretly calling out for help:
Lack Of Interest: When someone suddenly becomes uninterested and apathetic toward their passions, it may be time to seek professional help. This sudden lack of interest can be caused by overwhelming feelings of depression.
Change In Patterns: Whether an individual is sleeping and eating too much or too little, the change in their patterns has to be addressed appropriately. Depression can cause someone to rely on their dysfunctionality in their lives.
Isolation: Separating oneself from their support network can be a clear sign that they are likely going through something difficult and may need external help. Many will believe that they can “handle” their depression alone, but understand that relying on others for support is key to overcoming depression.
Irritability: Whether it be outbursts of anger or sadness, someone who is experiencing depression may feel overwhelmed with emotion to the point of it boiling over, leading to them projecting their emotions onto others.
Physical Aches: Back and muscle pains, soreness throughout the body, and lethargic movements are all indicators of someone who has not been actively participating in their everyday life and might need some guidance.
Is Therapy Right For Me?
Therapy for depression doesn’t have to be frightening or difficult. At Room For Change, we encourage clients to explore their emotions on their own time and in their ways. Two individuals will likely have very different reactions to their emotions and should be treated in therapy sessions that are tailored to their unique sense of self. This means being open about depressive episodes in both the past and present so that moving forward can be a personal achievement. Finding the right treatment for depression relies heavily on the individual seeking help. Living with depression means treating both the good and bad days with empathy and care.
Start Living Your Life To The Fullest
If you are ready to understand where your depression stems from and how you can get over those big emotions healthily, please reach out to our practice where we can guide you through your healing journey and help you live a full life.

Services Provided

Counseling

We help individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of backgrounds and goals. Although our primary focus is traditional talk therapy and couples counseling, we also offer EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), sensory meditation, and art and music therapy elements.

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Other Services

We offer a number of services beyond therapy that may be helpful to you or your family. We offer additional assistance with Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), EMDR intensives, Gender Affirming Assessments & Support, Muslim Therapy, Black Therapy, POC Therapy, Letters for Emotional Support Animals, as well as Mental Health Check-ups.