We all face difficult times in life but when it becomes harder to face life's challenges, depression or anxiety may be a factor. I view therapy as not only an opportunity to learn techniques to manage and cope with symptoms of depression and anxiety, but also as a journey of self exploration, awareness/understanding, and growth. While we can't change the past, we CAN heal contributing factors...
We all need support sometimes to help us cope with the struggles in life. For some, depression or anxiety have made life a daily struggle. For others, chronic relationship issues may be the stressor. Some have experienced traumas and are unsure how this affects their lives; they only know they feel miserable. With adolescents, their unhappiness can appear as defiance or a persistent "attitude"....