(559) 460-0715

Family Therapist
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Services
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Relationship Problems
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Postpartum Depression
  • Blog
    • 2016
    • 2017
    • 2018
    • 2019
    • 2020
    • 2021
  • Contact

Depression Counseling: Understanding Your Depression

Jan 26, 2017

Depression is often a very overlooked topic by many. The fact that it is an illness is what is usually misunderstood. As stated by the NIMH, "[Depression] is a real illness. It is not a sign of a person's weakness or a character flaw. You can't 'snap out of' clinical depression."

One of the most important roles that depression counseling can play is identifying the root cause to your depression. There are endless factors that can result in clinical depression. Below are some of the most common roots to identify and understand.

Genetics
Mental health issues, including depression, can run in the family. According to Kathleen Hall on Everyday Health, if you have someone in your immediate family who has experienced depression, you are at more risk of developing it yourself than others who do not have it in their family history.

Identifying this as a cause is dependent on how your life was growing up or how acknowledged the depression in your family was. Someone seeking counseling might not have even been aware of any family history. Those in their family who developed it might have denied it or not sought proper help themselves. This would mean those family members would not be aware of the signs to look for in others.

The key to identify this as a cause is to talk in-depth to your counselor about your childhood and your family.

Environment and Circumstances
While depression isn't just about being "sad," the things that are going on in your life and how they affect the way you feel can play a major factor in developing clinical depression. This does not mean that you are weak. It just means that the circumstances had a physical effect on your brain's ability to balance certain chemicals and hormones.

This is sometimes difficult to identify as a cause as sometimes there are several things happening all at once in your life. These things include loss of a loved one, loss of a job, trouble in a relationship, and so forth. This is where a counselor is the most helpful. Through their education, experience, and training, they can help you in uncovering the truth of the deepest root cause.

Identifying circumstantial causes can take some time and patience. Most of the time it takes a thorough talk through of everything going on and all that has happened in months, or even years, prior.

Underlying medical issues
Depression is very often tied in with other medical issues. It can tie in with cancer, autoimmune disease, and other medical issues that might affect the chemical balance in your brain. While depression is sometimes the cause of anxiety and sleep issues, it is also sometimes the other way around.

Your regular healthcare provider is the main one who can identify anything physical going on. Where a therapist comes in, however, is helping you to cope with the depression side of it as you work with your doctor in the physical aspects. They can help you pinpoint some of the deeper feelings you have due to these medical conditions. There might be a fear of death, chronic pain making it difficult to get up, or just worry of things getting worse.
As mentioned, depression can have several different causes. In any case, seeking depression therapy will help you to face it head on. If you are in the Fresno area and are experiencing signs of depression, please contact us to find out how we can help you.

Resources:
  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-what-you-need-to-know-12-2015/index.shtml#pub2
  • http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression
  • http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/role-genetics-depression/



Tags: Depression Counseling, Depression, Depression Counselor, Fresno Counselor
Category: Depression Counseling

Loading Conversation

Next »
« Previous

Category List

Family Therapy (20)
PTSD (31)
Depression Counseling (43)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (27)
Anxiety Therapy (63)
Couples Counseling (34)

Tag List

Trauma Therapist (1)
EMDR (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapist (6)
Trauma and PTSD (1)
Risk of Suicide (1)
Fresno CBT Therapy (1)
Depressive Disorders (1)
improve your relationship (1)
Thinking Positively (1)
Fresno Couples Counseling (5)
Depression Counselor (6)
Couples Counseling (28)
Depression Tips (1)
Fresno Family Therapy (7)
Alleviate Anxiety (1)
Depressed (4)
MBCT (1)
Fresno Family Counseling (1)
Depression Symptoms (1)
Relationship Therapist (2)
Starting a New Job (1)
PTSD Counseling (2)
What is PTSD (2)
Anxiety and PTSD (1)
Addiction Therapy (2)
PTSD (25)
Relationship Counseling (7)
Poetry (1)
Trauma (5)
CBT Benefits (1)
Family Drama (1)
Bankruptcy (1)
Postpartum Depression Relief (1)
Reduce Anxiety (2)
Counseling Fresno (1)
Grounding Techniques (1)
Psychoanalysis (1)
Anxiety in Kids (1)
Supporting Your Partner (1)
Family Counselor (1)
Narrative Exposure Therapy (1)
Find a Depression Therapist (1)
Family Communication (2)
Anxiety Struggles (1)
Couple Counselor. Fresno Couples Counseling (1)
Stress Relief (1)
Dealing with Loss (3)
Growth and Healing (1)
anxiety therapy in Fresno (1)
Pandemic Struggles (1)
Depression Myths (1)
Cannabis (1)
Anxiety and Depression Therapy (1)
CBT Treatment (1)
Working Together (1)
Toxic Relationships (1)
Families with PTSD (1)
Anxiety Therapist (14)
Anxiety Therapy (41)
Counseling for Depression (3)
family stress (1)
Major Depressive Disorder (1)
Fresno Counselor (17)
Anxiety Help Methods (1)
Anxiety Attacks (1)
suffering from depression (1)
PTSD Therapy (20)
Loss (2)
Change (1)
Red Flags (1)
Successful Relationships (1)
Communication Classes (1)
Lifestyle Changes (1)
Depression (21)
Relationship Advice (1)
Dating Anxiety (2)
Serotonin (2)
Fight Anxiety (1)
Antidepressants (1)
Relationship Anxiety (1)
Holiday Depression (1)
Sadness (1)
Pets Help Children with Anxiety (1)
Blended Families (1)
Holiday Season Help (1)
PTSD Symptoms (1)
Therapy and Depression (1)
therapy for anxiety (1)
Handling Anxiety (1)
Corona Virus Anxiety (1)
Holistic (1)
Anxiety Treatment (1)
PTSD Help (2)
Fresno CBT Therapist (5)
Counseling Help (1)
Marriage Counselor (1)
post-traumatic stress disorder (3)
Therapy Help (1)
Family Therapist (7)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (28)
Panic Coping Tactics (1)
Anxiety Control (1)
Couples Communication (2)
PTSD and Trauma (2)
Battling Anxiety (1)
Stress and Anxiety (1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises (1)
Parent Relationship (1)
Health and Counseling (1)
Couples Counselor (9)
Your Mind (1)
Benefits of Couples Counseling (1)
About Anxiety (1)
Couples Therapy (9)
Game Playing (1)
EMDR Therapy (1)
New Moms (1)
Coping Mechanism (1)
CBT Counselor (1)
Self-Quarantining (1)
Treating Anxiety Disorders (1)
Narrative Therapy (1)
First Responders (1)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (1)
new job stress (1)
Anxiety in Women (1)
Fresno Depression Counseling (1)
Depression Help (2)
Minimize Anxiety (1)
Relationship Help (2)
Relationship Therapy (2)
Distressing Thoughts and Emotions (1)
Fresno Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (1)
Fresno Family Therapist (6)
Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy (1)
Therapy Tips (1)
Anxiety Symptoms (2)
Addiction (2)
Trauma Therapy (1)
PTSD Therapist (13)
Combatting Anxiety (1)
Fresno PTSD Therapy (4)
Fresno Anxiety Counseling (3)
Business Anxiety (1)
Dealing with Anxiety (1)
Panic Attacks (3)
Anxiety and Dating (1)
PTSD Fresno Therapist (1)
Prioritizing Mental Health (1)
Mental Health (2)
Seeking Guidance (1)
Death Of A Child (1)
Self-Talk (1)
Severe Anxiety (1)
Teen Depression (1)
CBT Help (1)
CBT in Fresno (1)
Bilateral Stimulation (1)
Frantic Thoughts (1)
Have PTSD (1)
Anxiety Tips (12)
Fresno Depression Therapy (4)
Alleviating Anxiety (1)
Self-Care Tips for Teens (1)
Addiction Recovery (1)
Stress (3)
Anxiety Help (7)
psychotherapy (2)
Postpartum Depression (2)
Adolescent Therapy (1)
Covid-19 (1)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (1)
Fresno Anxiety Counselor (2)
COVID19 (1)
Pandemic Anxiety (1)
What is Ecotherapy (1)
Self-care (1)
Individual Therapy (2)
Relationship Counselor (2)
Anxiety (27)
Fresno Counseling (15)
Loving Your Spouse (1)
Beat Depression (1)
CBT (27)
Family Help (1)
Fresno Therapy (14)
Anxiety in Children (1)
Reconcile Relationships (1)
Grounding Skills (1)
Anxiety Therapis (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapy (3)
Fresno Depression Therapist (2)
Relieve Your Anxiety (1)
Defeating Anxiety (2)
Spouse Who Suffers from Anxiety (1)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (5)
Therapeutic Journaling (1)
Workplace Anxiety (1)
Pets for Anxiety (1)
Art Therapy for Depression (1)
Relieving Your Anxiety (1)
Feel Better (1)
Anxiety Attack (1)
Depression Therapist (7)
Psychology (1)
Young Adults and Anxiety (1)
Move Forward (1)
Get Help (2)
Anxiety Disorders (2)
A Partner with Anxiety (1)
Work Together (1)
Anxiety Counseling (20)
CBT Teaching Techniques (1)
Jodi Mitchell Therapist (1)
Racing Mind (1)
Hygge (1)
PTSD Family Therapy (1)
Struggling with Anxiety (1)
Anxious (1)
Family Therapy Options (1)
CBT Therapist (9)
Alleviate Anxiety and Depression (1)
Fresno Therapists (1)
Depression Cure (1)
Therapy Treatments (1)
PPD (1)
Body Image Induced Anxiety (1)
Depression Healing (1)
Change Thoughts (1)
Talk Therapy (1)
Coping with Anxiety (4)
Fresno Therapist (77)
relationships (2)
Benefits of EMDR (1)
Fresno Depression Counselor (3)
Anxiety Counselor (5)
Substance Abuse (1)
Fresno CBT (2)
Child Anxiety Therapy (1)
Anxiety Relief (2)
Depression Healing Solutions (1)
Social Anxiety (1)
Re-building Relationships (1)
Fresno Couples Therapist (6)
Therapy for Depression (1)
Family Therapy (24)
Holiday Stress (3)
Adjustment Disorders (1)
Teen Anxiety (1)
Life Changes (1)
Marriage Counseling (3)
Suicidal Teen (1)
Banishing Anxiety (1)
Couples Counselin (1)
Cognitive Therapy (1)
Counseling (4)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (3)
Weight Loss (1)
Couples Therapist (5)
Depression Counseling Tips (1)
Living with PTSD (1)
Help Anxiety (1)
Adopted Children (1)
Fresno PTSD Therapist (5)
Depression and Anxiety (1)
Acute Anxiety (1)
Coronavirus Stress (1)
CBT Therapy (2)
Family Counseling (1)
Overcoming Anxiety (1)
Ecotherapy (1)
Manage Depression (1)
Fresno Anxiety Therapyy (1)
Group Therapy (1)
Therapy (1)
Fresno Couples Counselor (4)
Fresno Couples Therapy (1)
Benefits of Therapy (1)
Grounding (1)
Relief from Anxiety (1)
Depression Questions (1)
Depression Therapy (19)
Healthy Lifestyle (1)
Child Therapy (2)
Loss of a Child (1)
communication (2)
Depression Counseling (23)
How to Deal with Anxiety (1)
Panic (3)
Reasons to Seek Counseling (1)

Tag Cloud

  • Fresno Couples Counseling (5)
  • What is PTSD (2)
  • improve your relationship (1)
  • suffering from depression (1)
  • Fresno Counseling (15)
  • Adolescent Therapy (1)
  • Family Therapy (24)
  • Therapy Tips (1)
  • Red Flags (1)
  • About Anxiety (1)
  • Weight Loss (1)
  • Reconcile Relationships (1)
  • Pandemic Anxiety (1)
  • Depressive Disorders (1)
  • Anxious (1)
  • Therapeutic Journaling (1)
  • Counseling Help (1)
  • Struggling with Anxiety (1)
  • PTSD (25)
  • Toxic Relationships (1)
  • EMDR (1)
  • Couples Counselor (9)
  • CBT in Fresno (1)
  • psychotherapy (2)
  • Coping with Anxiety (4)
  • Counseling for Depression (3)
  • EMDR Therapy (1)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (5)
  • Depression Cure (1)
  • Fresno Couples Therapy (1)
  • Bankruptcy (1)
  • CBT Therapist (9)
  • Bilateral Stimulation (1)
  • Young Adults and Anxiety (1)
  • First Responders (1)
  • family stress (1)
  • Anxiety Control (1)
  • Depression Counseling (23)
  • Blended Families (1)
  • Alleviate Anxiety (1)
  • PTSD Symptoms (1)
  • Family Communication (2)
  • Individual Therapy (2)
  • Self-Care Tips for Teens (1)
  • Anxiety Relief (2)
  • Healthy Lifestyle (1)
  • How to Deal with Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Family Counseling (1)
  • Depression (21)
  • Depression Therapist (7)
  • PTSD Therapy (20)
  • Pandemic Struggles (1)
  • Change (1)
  • Family Counselor (1)
  • Re-building Relationships (1)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (1)
  • Couples Counselin (1)
  • CBT Help (1)
  • Hygge (1)
  • Couple Counselor. Fresno Couples Counseling (1)
  • new job stress (1)
  • Severe Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Depression Therapy (4)
  • Beat Depression (1)
  • Anxiety Therapis (1)
  • Stress Relief (1)
  • Anxiety Help (7)
  • Fresno Therapists (1)
  • Anxiety Treatment (1)
  • Fresno Depression Counselor (3)
  • Depressed (4)
  • Death Of A Child (1)
  • Fresno Therapy (14)
  • Anxiety Struggles (1)
  • Fresno Couples Counselor (4)
  • Anxiety Disorders (2)
  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (1)
  • MBCT (1)
  • Depression Healing Solutions (1)
  • Risk of Suicide (1)
  • Family Counseling (1)
  • CBT Benefits (1)
  • Parent Relationship (1)
  • Family Therapist (7)
  • CBT Counselor (1)
  • Benefits of Therapy (1)
  • Suicidal Teen (1)
  • Fresno CBT Therapist (5)
  • Working Together (1)
  • Trauma Therapy (1)
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (1)
  • Seeking Guidance (1)
  • Depression Questions (1)
  • Relationship Therapist (2)
  • Coronavirus Stress (1)
  • Coping Mechanism (1)
  • Move Forward (1)
  • Couples Communication (2)
  • Holiday Depression (1)
  • Overcoming Anxiety (1)
  • Alleviate Anxiety and Depression (1)
  • Child Anxiety Therapy (1)
  • Stress (3)
  • PTSD Counseling (2)
  • Loss (2)
  • Growth and Healing (1)
  • Grounding (1)
  • Serotonin (2)
  • Holistic (1)
  • Couples Therapist (5)
  • Manage Depression (1)
  • Holiday Stress (3)
  • Minimize Anxiety (1)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises (1)
  • Addiction (2)
  • COVID19 (1)
  • Reasons to Seek Counseling (1)
  • Therapy (1)
  • Anxiety Counselor (5)
  • PPD (1)
  • Addiction Recovery (1)
  • Anxiety Tips (12)
  • Depression Myths (1)
  • Anxiety and PTSD (1)
  • Major Depressive Disorder (1)
  • Feel Better (1)
  • Fresno Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (1)
  • Fresno Depression Therapist (2)
  • Couples Counseling (28)
  • Benefits of Couples Counseling (1)
  • Anxiety Attack (1)
  • Families with PTSD (1)
  • Prioritizing Mental Health (1)
  • Life Changes (1)
  • Talk Therapy (1)
  • Relieve Your Anxiety (1)
  • PTSD Therapist (13)
  • Work Together (1)
  • Anxiety Symptoms (2)
  • New Moms (1)
  • Fresno Therapist (77)
  • Covid-19 (1)
  • Banishing Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno PTSD Therapy (4)
  • Therapy for Depression (1)
  • Trauma Therapist (1)
  • Therapy Treatments (1)
  • Postpartum Depression Relief (1)
  • Marriage Counseling (3)
  • Fresno Family Therapy (7)
  • Teen Depression (1)
  • Anxiety Help Methods (1)
  • PTSD Help (2)
  • Corona Virus Anxiety (1)
  • Health and Counseling (1)
  • CBT (27)
  • Family Help (1)
  • Depression Counseling Tips (1)
  • Relationship Anxiety (1)
  • therapy for anxiety (1)
  • Dealing with Loss (3)
  • CBT Teaching Techniques (1)
  • Counseling (4)
  • Anxiety Therapy (41)
  • communication (2)
  • Battling Anxiety (1)
  • Panic (3)
  • Self-Quarantining (1)
  • Narrative Therapy (1)
  • Panic Attacks (3)
  • A Partner with Anxiety (1)
  • Antidepressants (1)
  • Dating Anxiety (2)
  • Workplace Anxiety (1)
  • Group Therapy (1)
  • Anxiety and Depression Therapy (1)
  • Spouse Who Suffers from Anxiety (1)
  • Relationship Advice (1)
  • Fresno Family Therapist (6)
  • Anxiety in Women (1)
  • Pets for Anxiety (1)
  • Poetry (1)
  • Ecotherapy (1)
  • Benefits of EMDR (1)
  • Change Thoughts (1)
  • Successful Relationships (1)
  • Grounding Skills (1)
  • Therapy Help (1)
  • Social Anxiety (1)
  • Loss of a Child (1)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (28)
  • Fresno Anxiety Counselor (2)
  • Distressing Thoughts and Emotions (1)
  • Depression Symptoms (1)
  • Panic Coping Tactics (1)
  • Family Therapy Options (1)
  • Combatting Anxiety (1)
  • Anxiety (27)
  • Anxiety Counseling (20)
  • Relationship Counselor (2)
  • Communication Classes (1)
  • Treating Anxiety Disorders (1)
  • Trauma (5)
  • Adjustment Disorders (1)
  • Fresno CBT Therapy (1)
  • Adopted Children (1)
  • Frantic Thoughts (1)
  • Your Mind (1)
  • Alleviating Anxiety (1)
  • Game Playing (1)
  • Fresno CBT (2)
  • relationships (2)
  • post-traumatic stress disorder (3)
  • Body Image Induced Anxiety (1)
  • Psychology (1)
  • Find a Depression Therapist (1)
  • Cognitive Therapy (1)
  • Fresno Counselor (17)
  • Anxiety and Dating (1)
  • CBT Therapy (2)
  • Child Therapy (2)
  • Fresno Anxiety Counseling (3)
  • Therapy and Depression (1)
  • Reduce Anxiety (2)
  • Supporting Your Partner (1)
  • Anxiety in Children (1)
  • Jodi Mitchell Therapist (1)
  • What is Ecotherapy (1)
  • Relationship Counseling (7)
  • Relief from Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapist (6)
  • Cannabis (1)
  • Have PTSD (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapy (3)
  • Anxiety Attacks (1)
  • Depression Tips (1)
  • Fresno Couples Therapist (6)
  • anxiety therapy in Fresno (1)
  • Get Help (2)
  • Thinking Positively (1)
  • CBT Treatment (1)
  • Help Anxiety (1)
  • Depression Healing (1)
  • Psychoanalysis (1)
  • Depression Help (2)
  • Acute Anxiety (1)
  • Anxiety Therapist (14)
  • Stress and Anxiety (1)
  • Handling Anxiety (1)
  • Pets Help Children with Anxiety (1)
  • Fight Anxiety (1)
  • Counseling Fresno (1)
  • Relieving Your Anxiety (1)
  • Self-care (1)
  • Holiday Season Help (1)
  • Mental Health (2)
  • Loving Your Spouse (1)
  • Marriage Counselor (1)
  • Grounding Techniques (1)
  • Sadness (1)
  • Living with PTSD (1)
  • Business Anxiety (1)
  • Nice Guy vs. Bad Boy (1)
  • Depression Counselor (6)
  • Couples Therapy (9)
  • Fresno Depression Counseling (1)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (3)
  • PTSD Fresno Therapist (1)
  • Depression and Anxiety (1)
  • Racing Mind (1)
  • Postpartum Depression (2)
  • Trauma and PTSD (1)
  • Lifestyle Changes (1)
  • Defeating Anxiety (2)
  • Teen Anxiety (1)
  • Fresno Anxiety Therapyy (1)
  • Addiction Therapy (2)
  • Self-Talk (1)
  • Fresno PTSD Therapist (5)
  • Art Therapy for Depression (1)
  • Starting a New Job (1)
  • Dealing with Anxiety (1)
  • PTSD and Trauma (2)
  • Substance Abuse (1)
  • PTSD Family Therapy (1)
  • Relationship Therapy (2)
  • Relationship Help (2)
  • Family Drama (1)
  • Anxiety in Kids (1)
  • Depression Therapy (19)
 

Archive

2019

  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

2020

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

2021

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr

Family counseling therapy for marriage, families, behavioral, depression & anxiety by a certified therapist serving:

  • Frenso
  • Kingsburg
  • Oakhurst
  • Vialia

Contact

  • (559) 460-0715
  • jodimitchellmft@gmail.com

©2025 Jodi Mitchell. All rights reserved.