Depression & Anxiety Treatment

Do you spend most of your day feeling exhausted and unable to face routine chores?

Do you have trouble sleeping at night?

Do you worry excessively and find it hard to see positive outcomes in situations?

Do you feel isolated or experience feelings of worthlessness?

Each year, millions of Americans experience the impact of depression and anxiety. Depression has been listed as the fourth leading cause of illnesses and hospitalizations around the world. In America, it is the leading cause of disability among those in the workplace.

In less severe cases, such as with Dysthymia, the symptoms of milder depressive disorders usually involve a chronic, daily low feeling over a prolonged period of time. For others with major depression and anxiety, the overwhelming feelings of loss and hopelessness remove all the enjoyment of life. Sufferers can be left feeling unable to cope with even the smallest details of their normal everyday routine. Families often feel frustrated and overwhelmed by not being able to help their loved ones.

In either of these situations psychotherapy can greatly improve one’s quality of life. Far too often, depression and anxiety can go untreated for too long, since many people think it’s just stress. Conversely, not everyone who feels sad is necessarily depressed. It takes a trained specialist to evaluate and diagnose these conditions correctly.

The Athena Center is committed to providing a wide range of comprehensive outpatient services for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Our program is designed to provide support for women of all ages and their loved ones. Each woman's program is designed to meet her unique needs. Because we specialize in treating adolescent girls and women throughout the lifespan, we recognize the gender related issues that contribute to depression and anxiety. Our team offers the highest quality care for the following:

•Major Depression
•Chronic Depression
•Post-partum Depression and Anxiety
•Generalized Anxiety and Panic Attacks
•Unresolved Grief and Loss

The Athena Center offers women of all ages a safe place to explore solutions to the challenges that life offers. Utilizing a holistic approach, the center provides psychotherapy services within a compassionate and empowering setting. New to the center is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidenced based psychotherapy technique shown to be effective for the treatment of trauma and psychological stress.
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