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Counseling in Long Island
Garden City Therapy PLLC
Help for Depression and Mood Disorders
Psychotherapy treatment for depression and other mood disorders
Depression
Everyone occasionally experiences the blues or feels sadness, but when a person has a depressive disorder it interferes with their normal level of functioning. Depression is a common yet serious illness, and most people who experience it find therapy to be helpful.
Some symptoms of depression include:
-Insomnia, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
-Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
-Feelings of hopelessness, guilt or worthlessness
-Negative thoughts
-Changes in eating, overeating or loss of appetite
-Agitation, irritability, aggression or anger
-Little or no interest in activities or hobbies that were previously enjoyed
-Increase in alcohol consumption and/or reckless behavior
-Thoughts of suicide
Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, disrupting their daily lives and compromising their well-being. While the experience of depression can vary significantly from one individual to another, the common thread that binds those affected is a sense of overwhelming sadness, lethargy, and a diminished interest in activities once enjoyed. One of the most effective ways to treat depression is through psychotherapy, which provides individuals with the tools to manage their symptoms, address underlying issues, and move toward psychological wellness.
The grip of depression can manifest in various ways, from persistent feelings of emptiness to an inability to concentrate and make decisions. Physical symptoms might include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite. The world seems to lose its color, and the future can appear bleak. Activities that once brought joy now seem meaningless, and social interactions can become burdensome. The complexity of these symptoms makes it difficult for those who have never experienced depression to fully understand its impact.
Depression is not something one can simply "snap out of". The condition often requires professional intervention for proper diagnosis and treatment. Once diagnosed, a healthcare provider may recommend a variety of treatment options, one of which is psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy provides a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns with a qualified professional. Over time, it can lead to a better understanding of oneself and the external factors that may be contributing to one's depression. The coping mechanisms and skills learned during therapy sessions can be life-changing, providing the individual with a framework for managing their symptoms and improving their overall quality of life.
Bipolar Disorder
We all experience mood swings now and then which is part of the normal range of emotions we have, and we especially go through these in response to external events. One moment we feel pretty good, the other we might feel irritable and frustrated. However, people with bipolar disorder experience severe mood swings that impair their daily life, negatively affect their relationships, and interfere with their functioning.
Individuals with bipolar disorder (which is also referred to as manic-depression) suffer from mood swings. They have depressive periods and when their mood swings, they feel euphoric and on top of the world and exhibit unstable behaviors. Bipolar Disorder can be treated successfully with both medication and therapy.
Some symptoms of bipolar disorder Include:
-Mood: mood swings, anger, anxiety, apathy, apprehension, euphoria, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities
-Behavioral: irritability, risk taking behaviors, disorganized behavior, aggression, agitation, crying, excess desire for sex, excessive spending, hyperactivity, impulsivity, restlessness, or self-harm
-Cognitive: unwanted thoughts, delusion, lack of concentration, racing thoughts, slowness in activity, or false belief of superiority
-Psychological: depression, manic episode, agitated depression, or paranoia
-Sleep: difficulty falling asleep or excess sleepiness
-Weight: weight gain or weight loss
-Also common: fatigue or rapid and frenzied speaking
Treatment for Mood Disorders
Recognizing the symptoms of a mood disorder is often the biggest obstacle to the proper diagnosis and treatment. Counseling has been shown to significantly improve quality of life. We integrate various therapy approaches to help treat mood disorders including interpersonal/relational therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
We attempt to heal by defining the negative impacts in your life and actively develop techniques to help cope with or resolve these. We also explore your relationship patterns, psychology, and patterns throughout your life which may be influencing your symptoms so that we can help diminish them and create new coping skills, relationships, and ways of relating.
Once you have recognized that you are experiencing symptoms of a mood disorder that are negatively affecting your life, it may be time to consider visiting us. We are licensed clinical therapists. Therapy is successful at treating symptoms of a mood disorder, whether it is used on its own or along with medication management by an outside third-party psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
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Garden City Therapy is in Nassau County of Long Island nearby Franklin Square, Floral Park, Mineola, Hempstead, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Uniondale, Westbury, and also serves: Merrick, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Oceanside and Long Beach. Office is located close to the LIRR.
Michelle Ambalu, Lcsw and group are therapists in Garden City, NY providing adult counseling. We are licensed social workers and psychotherapists who specializes in Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Relational Issues.
233 7th Street Suite 200 Garden City, NY 11530
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Garden City Therapy PLLC is committed to your privacy. Your information is confidential or private information regarding your health condition when completing any form and submitting to Garden City Therapy.
We are affiliated with and support the following professional organizations: Anxiety Disorders Association of America, NYS Social Work Office of the Professions, Mental Health Association of Nassau County as well as the American Psychological Association. Please visit other links to community and national mental health resources here.
Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counseling for adults. We are committed to providing affordable, quality, mental health care by the best therapists in Long Island. We have extensive prior experience working at numerous mental health clinics in Long Island and Queens, we have provided counseling and psychotherapy to individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, difficulty adjusting to life changes, abandonment and trust issues, as well as other areas of exploration. We have Masters Degrees in Social Work and/ or Mental Health Counseling. Executive Director, Michelle Ambalu, LCSW has supervised social work students learning to practice psychotherapy and all of out clinical staff meet weekly to engage in advanced supervision towards advanced clinical credentialing and for the purpose or best treatment practices as seen fit by the state of New York. Services are $80 per session out of pocket. We also accept most Cigna, Empire BCBS, Fidelis (and Medicaid), Optum UnitedHealthcare (and Medicaid) Oxford, Community Plan Medicaid, Healthfirst (and Medicaid), Magnacare and UMR insurance plans. We also submit claims for NYSHIP for out of network reimbursement and by doing are able to match your in-network copay. Fully HIPAA compliant telehealth counseling services.
Garden City Therapy PLLC
233 7th Street. STE 200 Garden City, NY 11530
516 828 2622
