Depression & Mood Disorders

Find Hope & Healing for Depression & Mood Disorders

At Clear Creek Counseling, we understand how depression and other mood disorders can seep into every corner of your life—impacting your energy, relationships, sense of purpose, and ability to experience joy. Our dedicated therapists offer compassionate, evidence-based care to help you break free from the weight of persistent sadness, irritability, or emotional numbness. If your mood is holding you back, therapy here can help you rediscover balance, resilience, and hope.

Understanding Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression and mood disorders come in many forms. Our team sees clients working through a variety of emotional experiences, including:

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Characterized by prolonged low mood, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, changes in sleep or appetite, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): A chronic, milder form of depression lasting two years or more, marked by ongoing low mood and fatigue.
Bipolar I & II Disorder: Cycles of depression alternating with mania or hypomania—changes in energy, mood, and behavior that can significantly impact daily functioning.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Recurring depressive episodes related to seasonal shifts, often appearing in winter months.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Severe mood disturbances tied to the menstrual cycle, including irritability, mood swings, and exhaustion.

Common Symptoms You May Experience

Signs of depression and mood disorders often include:

Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or hopelessness
Loss of interest in hobbies, social activities, or relationships
Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or thinking clearly
Significant weight changes or disrupted sleep patterns
Fatigue, low energy, or slowed movements and speech
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or excessive self-criticism
In some cases, thoughts of death or suicide

If you're experiencing several of these symptoms for more than two weeks, you don’t have to face them alone—support is available.

Evidence-Based Approaches to Treatment

At Clear Creek Counseling, our compassionate therapists use a tailored combination of evidence-based modalities to support your healing between sessions and long after therapy ends:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Learn to identify and reframe negative thought patterns that fuel depression while building coping skills to change behavior.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Offers tools in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—especially useful for persistent or intense mood swings.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Empowers you to accept unwanted emotions and commit to personal values, leading to greater psychological flexibility.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT): A goal-driven, strength-based approach that helps you envision what’s working well and build on existing resources to create positive change.
Narrative Therapy: Supports you in rewriting your life story—separating the person from the problem and reclaiming your sense of identity and purpose.
Strengths-Based Therapy: Focuses on your unique skills, interests, and resilience, empowering you to grow from a place of confidence rather than deficit.

Partner with a Trusted Guide

Depression and mood disorders can feel overwhelming, but therapy at Clear Creek Counseling offers more than symptom relief. We’re committed to helping you rebuild meaningful connections—with yourself, with others, and with life’s possibilities. Our therapists use warmth, validation, and expertise to support lasting, sustainable change rooted in your strengths and values.

Take the first step toward emotional wellness—contact Clear Creek Counseling now to schedule your free consultation and start your journey to healing. Click on the therapist’s images below to learn more about how they can help you.

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