Depression & Anxiety

Depression

Most of us experience times in our life where we feel down, sad or lonely.  When a person is suffering from depression, these feelings persist and cause a great amount of pain and disruption to normal life.  Some common symptoms of depression include: 

  • Exhaustion

  • Anger or agitation 

  • Unmotivated

  • Feeling hopeless 

  • Numb

  • Changes to sleep or appetite

Anxiety

Anxiety is very common and is a normal emotional response to daily life events.  Anxiety can become a problem when it effects your functioning.  If you find yourself experiencing worry that you can’t control, changes to sleep, avoidance of people, places or things that you enjoy, agitation or irritability, or panic attacks, you may consider getting some professional support.  Anxiety may be caused by many things including:

  • Stressful life events such as a break-up/divorce, job change or loss, move, financial difficulty

  • An event causing an emotional trauma 

  • Stress from a medical illness

  • Excessive worry

 
 
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How Can Therapy Help?

You may be wondering how “talking about it” can help with depression or anxiety.  Psychotherapy alone can be very effective in treating both these issues.  A therapist can help you recognize un-productive thinking patterns, provide perspective, and coping strategies that you may not be able to achieve on your own.  We utilize evidenced-based treatments such as CBT, EMDR, and DBT as well as providing resources (books, articles, videos) to supplement your therapeutic work.

 
 

Frequently Asked Question About Depression and Anxiety

  • You might consider therapy if you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted for a while. Other signs include changes in sleep, mood, or relationships, or struggling to handle stress on your own. These experiences don’t mean something is wrong with you; they’re simply indicators that it might be time for extra support and perspective.

  • Yes, it’s completely normal to feel nervous before starting therapy. At Whole Therapy in Denver, CO, many clients share that they feel uncertain or anxious before their first session, especially if it’s their first time opening up about personal issues. These feelings usually fade as you build trust with your therapist and start feeling more comfortable in the process.

  • Therapy for anxiety in Denver, CO, helps you understand the root causes of your worries and develop tools to manage them more effectively. At Whole Therapy, we use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to reduce anxious thoughts and improve daily coping. Over time, clients learn to respond to stress with greater calm and confidence.

  • At Whole Therapy in Denver, CO, we often recommend practical strategies like mindfulness, deep breathing, and regular physical activity to help manage stress. Talking through challenges in therapy can also help you identify triggers and develop healthier ways to respond. Over time, these coping tools can improve emotional balance and resilience in everyday life.

 
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