Procrastination is a frequent subject that comes up in our counseling sessions & is always frustrating because it results in wasted time, lost opportunities, disappointing work performance, and generally feeling bad about yourself.

Although most often people come to counseling to focus on a current situation or issue, it’s not uncommon to also find that many people have a difficult time coping with the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward.

First, let’s start off with the good news that depression may be preventable for many people especially when counseling is provided early. It is especially important to take proactive steps if you are aware that you have predisposing factors to depression & are feeling depressive symptoms for 2 weeks or more.

During counseling for depression, we can help you:

Perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence. People who pursue excellence in a healthy way take genuine pleasure in working to meet high standards. Perfectionists are motivated by self-doubt and fears of disapproval, ridicule, and rejection.

Depression is often a result of being focused in the past. In depression therapy, we look at the cause of the depression as well as how to move beyond it.

A recent poll, for example, found that 65% of people are spending their free time doing things they’d rather not do. Isn’t that amazing? It’s great if you have created a full and interesting life for yourself, but how frustrating if you don’t have the time to enjoy it!

This is something we often see as therapists - people can experience depression when they live a life they find unfulfilling.