Depression Therapy
Lift Your Spirits & Find Your Path to Emotional Well-Being With Depression Therapists in Philadelphia
What is depression?
Depression is a common yet serious mental illness that negatively affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. It involves a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Unlike normal mood fluctuations and short-lived emotional responses to daily challenges, depression lasts longer and is more intense, typically impairing a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Symptoms of depression can vary widely but often include a persistent sad or “empty” mood, feelings of hopelessness or pessimism, irritability, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities, decreased energy or fatigue, moving or talking more slowly, difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions, sleep disturbances, appetite or weight changes, thoughts of death, or suicide attempts, and physical symptoms that are not explained by other medical conditions.
Left untreated, depression can lead to fatal outcomes. If you are experiencing depression, don’t hesitate to start walking the path to mental recovery today.
We Accept Insurance:
The practice is in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Highmark, and Federal Employee Program. We also now accept Loveland Foundation and Mental Health Liberation Fund.
We are not in network with Independence Blue Cross, IBX, Keystone, Medicaid, Medicare, Personal Choice, Cigna, United Health Care, etc. We do offer superbills for out of network insurance reimbursement & self-pay rates for those without insurance.
Compassionate and Anti-Oppressive Therapy Services
Depression therapy can be a sanctuary to explore your honest emotions and walk the path towards mental well-being alongside an experienced and trusted melanated therapist.
Components of therapy for depression
- Psychotherapy: Among the most effective forms of psychotherapy for depression are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT). CBT helps patients overcome negative self-thoughts that contribute to depression, while IPT focuses on improving personal relationships that may cause or worsen depression.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: In addition to therapy, making lifestyle changes can help alleviate symptoms of depression. This can include regular exercise, getting plenty of sleep, maintaining a nutritious diet, and avoiding alcohol and drugs. Social interaction and support from friends and family can also make a significant difference in recovery from depression.
Therapy can help you regain joy.
Depression therapy can be a great benefit to those who identify with the following:
Do you often feel sad, empty, or hopeless for most of the day, nearly every day?
Have you lost interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed?
Have you noticed changes in your appetite, either eating more or less than usual, leading to significant weight loss or gain?
Do you struggle with sleep, either too much or too little?
Are you having difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions on a daily basis?
Have thoughts of death or suicide been on your mind?
Getting Started Is Easy:
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We Accept Insurance:
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are your rates?
Individual Therapy – $155 for each appointment. See our Rates & Insurance page for more details.
What are your insurance details?
The practice is in-network with Aetna, Highmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Anthem, and Federal Employee Program. if your are unsure if we are an in-network provider for your plan, feel free to contact us for more information.
If you have an insurance that the practice is not in-work with (e.g., Independence Blue Cross, Keystone, Personal Choice, Cigna, United Health Care, etc), you can contact the member services or Behavioral/Mental Health number on the back of your card, and ask if your have out of network benefits. If you have out of network benefits, the practice can provide you with a Superbill after each therapy session to submit to your insurance provider.
The following questions can be asked to determine if you have out of network benefits:
- Does my health insurance plan include out of network mental health benefits?
- Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and how much has been accumulated so far?
- Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
- Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?
- What would be covered if I worked with an out-of-network provider?
- What is the process to be reimbursed for out of network benefits?
How do you accept payment?
Major credit cards are accepted. We also accept payment from a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you will be charged a $95 missed session fee.
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Improve Your Mental Wellbeing and Find Peace in Everyday Life With Help From Qualified Black Therapists & Therapists of Color
Location
1500 Walnut Street Suite 204, Philadelphia PA 19102