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Christian Counseling for Depression

A common complaint making the rounds in social media is that of depression.Both celebrities and ordinary people confess that they feel lost, down, and hopeless.Life seemingly has no meaning and they simply go through the motions during the day and cry themselves to sleep at night.

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Orange County Christian Counseling

Nov
2022
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Causes of Depression and How It’s Treated

Orange County Christian Counseling

When we think of depression, what often comes to mind is sadness. But symptoms of depression, some of which can be sadness, are different from depression, though the causes of depression may be similar. Depression is a medical condition that does affect your mood, but that doesn’t mean someone with depression is automatically sad. Causes of depression can vary, but some include experiencing a traumatic event, genetic history, stressful life events, certain health conditions, low self-esteem and personality type, or brain chemical variances. The general term, depression, can be applied to many different types of depression. These include clinical depression or major depressive disorder, seasonal affective depression, persistent depressive disorder,...

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Christian Counseling for Depression

Unfortunately, many friends and loved ones do not see depression as a serious condition.They pass it off as a temporary phase, or they attribute it to a lack of will power or faith or poor upbringing.

But depression is real, even for a believer, and if left unchecked, the person those around them may suffer even more as depression’s symptoms include:

  • Appetite issues
  • Constant fatigue
  • Deep feelings of hopelessness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Loss of interest in daily activities
  • Mood swings
  • Sleep problems
  • Suicidal thoughts

Orange County Christian Counseling acknowledges the reality of depression, particularly in this era of independence and the decline of face-to-face communication.Qualified counselors are ready to help people deal with depression’s debilitating symptoms head-on.Counselors will also address any other mental health concern that may be triggering the depression.

More importantly, the faith-based counselor will go beyond the emotional, mental, and physical concerns to tackle spiritual issues by fortifying the client’s relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Often, when there is an internal struggle, the spiritual aspect is deeply affected.Only Jesus can give us the inner peace we need, so it is vitally important to actively seek Him.

Depression is not an imaginary illness. It exists. But it can also be defeated with His loving help.To take advantage of a risk-free initial session or learn more about what Orange County Christian Counseling has to offer, contact us online or give us a call.

Testimonials

I can always depend on Jamie getting back to me, providing me with expert advice when I work my way through an issue with her, whether big or small. She always makes me feel safe, without judgement while still laughing with me to keep matters light and put into perspective. My relationship with her brings strength, clarity and hope in a world that poses challenges and difficulties- she helps me find the joy and meaning. Slam dunk.

Jamie Stodola is kind and gentle and really knows how to go after what is getting in the way. She takes great care in handling sensitive issues, and she does so with courtesy and respect. I felt dignified and acknowledged throughout the work we accomplished together. I am grateful to have found a reliable and trustworthy ally to assist me in my spiritual challenges.

Jamie Stadola has wonderful insight and compassion that allows you to feel heard, make positive steps forward, and feel safe as you reflect and grow.

Jamie has been an incredible support for me. At different stages of my life, she has been one my rock. Her advice, different perspectives and her faith in God help me see things in a different light. Many times I have called her from afar to listen to me and to give me advice with a different perspective on situations in my life. Many times we need someone to guide us.

I highly recommend Dr Joe Raphael of the San Diego Christian Clinic for your psychological & health needs. I’ve known Joe Rafael for 25 years. He impressed me as his teacher and I followed Joe’s professional journey from that point onward. Joe is a stellar clinician dedicated to helping people to live physically and mentally healthy lives. He’s also very like able and shows integrity in all he does. As you can see, I recommend JoeRaphael highly. DrDeborah M Khoshaba, Director of Training and Development, the Hardiness Institute, Inc