https://www.epsychtherapy.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2021-11-04 https://www.epsychtherapy.com/testimonials/w1ms6mhcs4j7bkbcjonb9tqgvswxi7 monthly 0.5 2021-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/d34f4f0d-3eb0-480f-907e-b9ca36ccaaed/20190805_095439+%282%29.jpg Testimonials - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.epsychtherapy.com/testimonials/f63ygp50up5ijiclgu0tf6phb6zw4p monthly 0.5 2020-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584567666405-BMU7LHB2XIZC6PHL1QUZ/image-asset.png Testimonials https://www.epsychtherapy.com/testimonials/tabfjl5x5oj68mjn1kahp4qunpeo6w monthly 0.5 2020-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584567775033-KMTN0HX38EKS0BMNYJL4/4.png Testimonials https://www.epsychtherapy.com/testimonials/188duq8049p04rq094gx7dkiatx6me monthly 0.5 2020-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584567823893-6HOCB8XZ8EY184FB4RTG/5.png Testimonials https://www.epsychtherapy.com/depression daily 0.75 2020-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035359765-B6OGOFCB77YQTJJ5KDEU/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Brain Changes Imaging studies have shown that the frontal lobe of the brain becomes less active when a person is depressed. Depression is also associated with changes in how the pituitary gland and hypothalamus respond to hormone stimulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035554282-HLLK4T3XRD4EX7PI111F/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Brain Stimulation Therapies can be tried if psychotherapy and/or medication are not effective. These include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depressive disorder with psychosis or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for severe depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035381291-IK396WDJKG64XYJXEZMR/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Other Medical Conditions People who have a history of sleep disturbances, medical illness, chronic pain, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop depression. Some medical syndromes (like hypothyroidism) can mimic depressive disorder. Some medications can also cause symptoms of depression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035264283-XZM3FAIEQQQNY4J0CN49/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Genetics Mood disorders, such as depression, tend to run in families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035662861-G2GUZH775W9TIJ3YAQR8/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Exercise can help with prevention and mild-to-moderate symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035217645-3U6WB1LYUAW5AJ194P5G/image-asset.jpeg Depression - Trauma When people experience trauma at an early age, it can cause long-term changes in how their brains respond to fear and stress. 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ACT is commonly used to treat PTSD and other mental health disorders. The overall goal of ACT is to help find a balance of being open and willing to experience feelings while focusing attention, not on trying to escape or avoid pain. When this balance is achieved, clients can move towards living a fulfilled and meaningful life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1586035966472-WUYCONXM0CQ33XUXEQ9Y/image-asset.jpeg Trauma, PTSD, & Loss - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR is a psychotherapy that allows people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. The clinical use of EMDR therapy can provide people with the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. EMDR therapy demonstrates that the mind can heal from psychological trauma much like the body recovers from physical trauma. The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward a state of equilibrium, much like the body heals itself. If the “healthy” mind is blocked by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound prevents itself from healing and can cause intense suffering. The block will need to be removed in order for healing to take place. Through this process Clinicians help clients locate the block and reestablish a state of equilibrium. https://www.epsychtherapy.com/selfhelp-epsych daily 0.75 2022-02-18 https://www.epsychtherapy.com/telemental-health-services daily 0.75 2025-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747882214-Z7AJ1OHO3VX9HE54OHDL/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Guided Self-Help Guided Self-Help is a form of CBT therapy for people with mild forms of depression or anxiety. Typical therapy approaches involve working through a computer course or workbook with the support of a therapist. During the course, a therapist supports patients with either face-to-face or tele-behavioral appointments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747373451-11YN5BG6323CMOL36L0O/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT is a form of psychotherapy that is centered on modifying dysfunctional behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in order to treat problems and improve happiness. CBT therapists focus on encouraging patients to challenge distorted views and change destructive patterns through positive encouragement and solution based care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747544110-9PBVFLPY9FCAB0BVKOGR/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Emotion-Focused Therapy EFT is a form of therapy that focuses on relationships and bonding. Clients and therapists look for relationship patterns and take active measures toward trust based and stronger relationships that are healthier and positive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747709273-V37VD2JH8CF39U5Z2I0F/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a general term covering the treatment of disorders by psychological means rather than through medicine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747430119-TJPNTBSDVSZ5JEOCY459/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Interpersonal Therapy IPT is typically a short-term treatment plan that lasts two to four months. During this time the therapist works with the patient to evaluate problems in four basic areas – role disputes, role transitions, unresolved grief, interpersonal deficits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584747742212-Q2XTXXXNOSS5JR4DRECF/image-asset.jpeg Convenient Telemental Health Services - Coaching Coaching does not focus on healing or the past, but rather identifying goals and removing barriers that limit achievement. https://www.epsychtherapy.com/anxiety-stress daily 0.75 2020-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584807428884-H92E694Z1JANH6WHWWLN/image-asset.jpeg Anxiety & Stress - Phobias Phobias are intense fears about certain objects (spiders or snakes, for instance) or situations (such as flying in airplanes) that are distressing or intrusive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e499c20d218a94af2adec2e/1584807506291-FPUG39PQGEYPQA94CPW1/image-asset.jpeg Anxiety & Stress - Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder is also known as social phobia. 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