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Can Depression Be Treated? The Truth about Counseling without Medication

November 4, 2019 By Maureen Keown

How can depression be treated? There are various approaches that are appropriate, depending on the severity of the condition. If you are wondering whether or not you can have success overcoming depression without medication, keep reading to learn from the experts at Positive Living Psychotherapy.

Is It Possible to Treat Depression?

First and foremost, it’s important to understand that, yes, you can absolutely treat depression. No situation is hopeless, and there are different therapeutic approaches available to help you move from a very low place to living your best life. While medication may be one of the options that is necessary if your depression is severe and debilitating, it is possible to recover from mild to moderate depression without medication as long as you have the right counseling and support in place.

However, please understand that it’s important to trust your doctor and/or therapist with your plan of care, especially if you have severe depression or suicidal thoughts. In a life-threatening situation, medication is often necessary. There is no shame in needing medication to help you through a difficult time.

The end goal should be to find the right treatment and therapeutic services to meet your needs and help you to enjoy life again. Whatever it takes, your therapy team will be there to guide you on the best options for your unique situation. There’s always hope.

Treating Depression without Medication

For people who have mild to moderate depression, non-drug therapy is often a good option. At Positive Living Psychotherapy, we have seen our clients experience tremendous results with our style of traditional psychotherapy with a focus on positive psychology. Our welcoming, non-judgmental environment empowers our clients to make genuine, lasting changes in their lives.

In addition to connecting with a good therapist for one-on-one counseling, people suffering from mild to moderate depression may benefit from other activities to help their condition, including:

● Exercise
● Better nutrition
● Plenty of sunshine or light therapy
● Mindfulness techniques
● Lifestyle changes
● Support from loved ones or a support group.

Turn to Positive Living Psychotherapy for Help with Depression

While we cannot accept patients who may be suicidal, individuals in extreme crisis, or those with severe depression, we welcome clients with mild to moderate depression to contact our office to determine if our therapeutic services are a good fit for their needs. We schedule 45 or 60 minute therapy sessions, Monday through Thursday.

Can depression be treated? The answer is YES. Depression therapy can be the stepping stone you need to a better life filled with hope and the strategies to overcome difficult times so you can enjoy life again. No matter where you are in your depression journey, our therapists are here to help. Connect with us online now or call 770-552-0333 to schedule an appointment today.

Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: Depression Treatments, How to Treat Depression, Treating Depression

“We look forward to helping you start living your best life.”

- Dr. Maureen Keown, Licensed Psychologist | Jessica Bassett, Marriage & Family Therapist

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Dr. Keown is a Clinical Psychologist with a thriving private practice in the North Point area of Alpharetta, GA. She specializes in treating adults and older adolescents with a wide range of issues, disorders or concerns using well-researched modalities of psychotherapy.

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