Depression Treatment in Virginia Beach
Persistent sadness, exhaustion, losing interest in what you love. Depression is treatable, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
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No referral needed
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Insurance accepted
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In-person & telehealth
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OVERVIEW
Understanding Depression
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.
Our team helps you regain control with a personalized plan, from first-line medication and therapy through advanced options like Spravato for treatment-resistant depression.
What Can Contribute
Depression usually comes from a combination of factors, including:
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GeneticsA family history of depression or other mental health conditions.
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Brain chemistryImbalances in neurotransmitters that regulate mood.
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Traumatic eventsExperiencing or witnessing something deeply stressful.
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Chronic stressLong-term exposure to stressful situations or environments.
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Medical conditionsHealth issues such as thyroid problems or chronic pain.
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Substance useUse of, or withdrawal from, drugs and alcohol.
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SYMPTOMS
Common Signs of Depression
It shows up differently for everyone. If several of these feel familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
Persistent sadness or emptiness
Hopelessness or pessimism
Irritability over small things
Fatigue and low energy
Changes in appetite or weight
Insomnia or oversleeping
Loss of interest in activities
Difficulty concentrating
Withdrawal from friends and family
Unexplained aches and pains
OUR APPROACH
How We Treat Depression
One plan combining the right tools, adjusted with you at every follow-up.
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A careful, unhurried evaluation
We start with your story: history, symptoms, and what you want to get back to.
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Personalized medication management
Prescribed by board-certified providers and reviewed together at every follow-up.
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Therapy that fits you
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), coordinated in-house.
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Advanced options when needed
Spravato (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression, administered in-office with monitoring.
