Depression Therapist Sarasota FL
Feeling alone, like you can’t deal with one more thing, or like you just can’t get motivated to do the things you used to want to do?
When you get this way, your thinking becomes negative. You notice you start to judge yourself. You don’t like that you’re feeling down, and you wish you could control it. Since you can’t control the dark cloud feeling, you become anxious about it. You get mad that it’s there. You think you should be able to snap out of it.
Many people don’t understand that you can’t just ‘snap out of it’. There’s no magic solution. But, you should know that you are not alone. There are options available to you.
Treating depression isn’t a cookie-cutter plan – I will work hard to get to know you, your challenges, stresses, events that have led to your depression, and struggles in your life to best tailor your treatment plan to meet your needs.
Counseling for depression involves understanding and expressing what you are going through with the help of your depression therapist. It’s about using proven techniques in therapy to get back the motivation to live your best life.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel to consider asking for help. I’m here to reassure you that asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do. You may feel that you can’t change, but through the right therapies, you’ll learn that the strengths you possess are the same strengths that will help you heal from depression.
When feeling depressed people can often isolate, which can make depressive symptoms worse. Choose to take a step out of that today. Call me, and let’s talk about your symptoms of depression, and learn ways to combat them.
Don’t Suffer In Silence With Depression.
Published Author
Check out my book on the mind-body connection available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Therapy Dog
Henry is my certified therapy dog and partner in practice, he is available to do sessions with me if desired.
Serious Illness
I have a unique skillset to help patients and their families through critical illness and end-of-life decisions. Durring these times, it can be so beneficial to have someone to talk to.
About Denise
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
In her 30 years working as a registered nurse (RN) within the intensive care unit (ICU), Denise Schonwald cared for patients who were very ill and often in critical condition. She saw her patients and their families struggling with stress, anxiety, guilt, and fear. She, too, was affected by this challenging environment. In order to help her client’s cope, as well as herself, Denise learned various techniques to support mental and emotional well-being. Her success in striking a balance in treating the whole person led her to her calling as a spiritually based licensed mental health counselor and mental intuitive (LMHC). By integrating mental health and physical health into a cohesive treatment plan, Denise provides a holistic approach to her patients. These synergistic treatment methodologies support client healing more effectively than traditional counseling.
Denise has expertise in helping clients through a variety of mental and emotional struggles, including anxiety, depression, panic, marital problems, adolescent behavior issues, family issues, childhood trauma, and more. To assist in her method, she draws upon some rather unconventional sources, including Max, a certified therapy dog, who practiced with her until his passing in June of 2020. Henry, his spirited successor, is now her partner in practice. Additional sources of inspiration include physical activity and various forms of meditation, which help relieve stress and provide mental clarity. Denise personally enjoys competitive tennis and yoga, balancing the physical exercise with meditation, Reiki, and aromatherapy to help integrate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Understanding the connection between the mind, body, and spirit, Denise helps clients to explore each avenue in to achieve optimum level of health and wellness.
In additional to working with individuals and families, Denise also supports the wider community through speaking engagements and lectures nationwide. Consider having her speak at your next event and contact her office today.
Conditions We Treat
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Child or Adolescent
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Marital and Premarital
- Men’s Issues
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women’s Issues
Contact Me
If you have a question or would like to book an appointment,
please contact Denise via phone or email.
For emergencies call 911 or visit your nearest hospital