Christian Counseling for Depression

Sometimes life gets hard and we are disheartened by obstacles we face. This is entirely normal, but if it feels like you can’t get up again and back into the fray, you may be suffering from depression.

Depression is something you can’t simply “power through” by sheer force of will, particularly severe depression which may be the result of your brain chemistry not working as it should. It is not a sign of weakness to feel overwhelmed by depression. What you need is not another guilt trip, but compassionate care and help to find the peace and healing that God intends.

There are several types of depression that we treat here at Beverly Hills Christian Counseling, including:

• Severe or major depression
• Seasonal affective disorder
• Postpartum depression
• Bipolar depression
• Persistent depressive disorder

It helps you to know the type of depression you’re struggling with, to be aware of what needs to be done for your healing. Our skilled depression counselors are experienced in treating all kinds of depression and will develop a treatment plan that understands your unique story and specific needs.

As an association of Christian counselors, our faith-based approach to treating depression entails using the spiritual resources of prayer and Scripture, alongside a variety of well-attested evidence-based counseling methods such as:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people manage harmful thoughts and behaviors by becoming more aware of how thought, feelings, and actions may contribute to depression, and replacing negative perceptions with healthy ones

Psychodynamic Therapy, which seeks out the root cause of your depression by learning more about yourself and working through issues in your past, including your relationships, to arrive at better self-understanding and move beyond guilt

Interpersonal Psychotherapy, which addresses conflict and your relationships with loved ones

To learn more about Christian counseling for depression at Beverly Hills Christian Counseling, or to schedule your risk-free initial session, contact us online or give us a call.