HOME >DEPRESSION Depression doesn't have to feel hopeless. Help is just a call or click away. Depression counseling is available in Tampa that's effective and affordable. Depression can be helped with psychotherapy and often without the use of anti-depressants or other prescription drugs. See how our counselors can help you--serving the Tampa Bay area with counseling and psychotherapy since 1983. The hurt of depression is very real.  The feelings of hopelessness; lack of interest in anything anymore; the relentless fatigue, to name but just a few of the symptoms of depression. But there truly is hope, and at WTG-Tampa we can show you how to get out of the funk of depression. We have helped literally thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area overcome the negative emotions of depression via counseling methods that are both easy to put into practice right away, and for the long-term should your symptoms return. Upon completing our Depression counseling program you will: Discover why you get depressed, how to beat it 3 things to say to yourself to get out of a depressive funk How depression affects your physical health and what to do   Learn how anxiety contributes to depression, & how to avoid it The secret key to switch your brain from feeling hopeless to hopeful The simple ABCs of preventing depression from coming back Depression medications...are they safe? Are they for you?  See how you'll feel better after just 1 session 7 different ways to kick-start your day  BONUS: Our program will also teach you anger control and management, anxiety solutions, and how to avoid self-doubt and self-loathing.   Depression Resources VIDEO: What are the signs and symptoms of depression? A detailed explanation of chronic depression? Listen to your self-talk to solve stress, anxiety, and more. Are you in control of your happiness? Take a free, confidential depression test Free Depression (and Bipolar) Support Groups Free Mood Disorder Chat Rooms We use REBT and CBT to help you talk to yourself in rational ways and we do it in a manner that you will find very easy to learn, if not actually enjoyable. Most importantly, this methodology of depression therapy will give you the tools to combat and win over depression for life. Here's how to start: call or email our office.  Dr. Thomas will personally talk with you and discuss your situation.  Your first appointment is free. Call today, 813-872-8022 or email info@wtgtampa.com.  Our office is conveniently located in Tampa, just north of Raymond James Stadium.  MAP The National Institute of Mental Health offers in-depth information on depression including signs and symptoms, causes, types of counsellors, how to get help. Go to the NIMH site here. More about CBT More about REBT Does Psychotherapy differ from Counseling? Which doctor will I see? How long are counselling sessions? Does your office prescribe meds? Is free depression counseling available? How much does counseling cost? Does drinking/drugs make depression better? Do you take health insurance?

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DEPRESSION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS >What is depression? How do I know if I have it? > Is counseling better than prescription  drugs for depression? > Will I have to keep coming back for months or even years? >Is it possible to have both depression AND anxiety? >Is there one type of counseling that's best for depression? > Is this like Freud where I lay on a sofa and talk about my parents? >Do you do phone or internet counseling for depression? >Do you offer any free depression counseling? >Are a counselor and a psychiatrist the same? >How do I start the process? >Where are you located in Tampa