Therapy For Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad. It’s a persistent mood disorder that can affect your energy, motivation, sleep, and relationships. Many people experience depression at some point in their lives, and seeking support is an important step toward feeling better.
Common Depression Symptoms:
- feeling sad, irritable, empty
- a loss of pleasure or interest in activities
- poor concentration
- feelings of excessive guilt or low self-worth
- hopelessness about the future
- thoughts about dying or suicide
- disrupted sleep
- changes in appetite or weight
- feeling very tired or low in energy.
Everyone experiences symptoms differently. Even mild or moderate depression can interfere with daily life and well-being.
How Can Therapy Help?
At Kindred Counseling, we provide compassionate support for individuals experiencing depression. Therapy can help you
Through goal-oriented treatment, will we work on:
Identifying negative thought patterns
Developing coping strategies
Improving relationships and daily functioning
Restoring a sense of hope and purpose
Helpful Resources for Depression
National & State Organizations
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and research.
Mental Health Minnesota – Local support, educational resources, and peer groups.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – Peer-led support groups and educational materials.
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – National helpline for mental health and substance use support.
Crisis & Immediate Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 to reach trained counselors 24/7.
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Self-Help & Education
Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Educational resources and strategies for managing depression and anxiety.
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – Guides, webinars, and local support programs.
Local Resources (Anoka / Minnesota)
Handouts
- Cognitive Distortions Handout –
Cognitive distortions are unhelpful thinking patterns that make situations seem worse than they are. They can increase anxiety or stress, but learning to spot them can help you think more clearly and feel calmer.
- Coping Skills Handout – This handout offers practical strategies to help manage low mood, increase motivation, and support emotional well-being during difficult times.
- Thought Record Handout – This handout helps you track negative thoughts, identify patterns, and challenge unhelpful thinking to improve mood and perspective.
- Mood Tracker Handout – This handout helps you monitor your emotions, recognize patterns, and gain insight into factors that affect your mood over time.