Depression & Adolescent Counseling in Newburyport, MA

Her focus is your personal wellness, and she has a variety of techniques to help you, including medical hypnosis.

Sherry Bonder, LICSW is an adolescent specialist with years of experience. Adolescents experience physical changes, mood changes, and behavioral changes as they get older, which makes this phase of development particularly challenging. 

Teens can respond differently to life changes, including the birth of a sibling, death of a loved one, abuse, bullying, and more. Because this is such a turbulent time in one's life, sometimes issues can develop which are outside the norm. Adolescent counseling addresses ways to cope with these types of issues. 

Talking concerns over with a professional counselor can help adolescents develop normal, healthy relationships with those around them and enter adulthood with confidence.

Depression can be situational following the death of a loved one, relationship problems, issues at work or school, or another significant event. Stressful life events and big changes can disrupt your life, and adjusting is not easy on your own. 

Depression may also have a medical cause. If your symptoms don't have an identifiable cause, persist for weeks or months, and are disrupting your daily life, it's possible that your depression needs professional intervention in order to be manageable.

Whether your depression is situational or medical, depression counseling can help you better understand your own feelings and find healthy ways to cope with them. 

Health and happiness go hand in hand. If your habits are unhealthy, your happiness will suffer. Sometimes creating and following a personal wellness plan is harder than it sounds. Luckily, you are not alone. We are here to help you put together a plan and keep you motivated to stick to it.  

For most people, personal wellness involves a combination of a diet and exercise plan. It's not about losing weight; determining what your body needs and creating a routine for yourself can make a huge difference in other areas of your life, including productivity at work, presence in your relationships, and an increase in self confidence. However, old habits are difficult to break alone. Having someone to hold you accountable often makes all the difference in the world. Let us help you take the first steps to true wellness!

Stress management starts with a plan. Counseling can help you find ways to reduce and manage your stress and work through other mental health issues. Different techniques work well for different people, and we’ll find the ones that work for your specific situation. 

If you suffer from debilitating stress, we can help you find the tools for success. The answer varies for everyone, but there are many things you can do to try to reduce stress between sessions. Seek out social support from people whose company you enjoy. Exercise often helps patients feel better and boosts your mood. Learn and practice meditation and relaxation techniques to clear your mind. Get plenty of sleep. These practices, plus professional stress management counseling, can set you up for success.

If think you or someone you love could benefit from counseling, get in touch. We will answer any questions you have and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. Our office is conveniently located in Newburyport, MA. Don't wait another moment to get the help you need, contact us today for adolescent counseling and more.