My name is Marli and I’m a licensed therapist who has been treating depression for over 15 years with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I have helped hundreds of families, couples, adults, teens, and children. I’m glad you visited my website because seeking help is the first step to depression treatment. Contact me for a free phone consultation: 408-466-9168 or marlidiniz@gmail.com.
My patients tell me that they like my compassionate, nurturing style which makes them feel comfortable and supported. Since I’m fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, I can provide psychotherapy for depression in any of these languages.
Depression Signs and Symptoms
If you have been experiencing some of the following signs and symptoms most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks, you may be suffering from depression:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Moving or talking more slowly
- Feeling restless or having trouble sitting still
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight changes
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease even with treatment
Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms while others may experience many. Several persistent symptoms in addition to low mood are required for a diagnosis of major depression, but people with only a few – but distressing – symptoms may benefit from treatment of their “subsyndromal” depression. The severity and frequency of symptoms and how long they last will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness. Symptoms may also vary depending on the stage of the illness. (Information from the NIMH, National Institutes of Mental Health)
Free Phone Consultation
Contact me for a free phone consultation: 408-466-9168 or marlidiniz@gmail.com.
Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as Depression Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven to be an effective depression treatment and a wide range of psychological problems. The way you think influences how you feel, how you act and how your body reacts. How you feel is really determined by how you interpret events that happen to you instead of what is really occurring. Cognitive therapists teach skills for learning how to evaluate your thoughts more accurately, and to replace negative distorted thoughts with healthy positive thoughts. Learn more about CBT and how it can help you deal with depression and other issues.
I look forward to hearing from you and helping you treat depression. Call 408-466-9168 or email marlidiniz@gmail.com for a free phone consultation on depression treatment.