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Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and mood disorders are treatable.
Major depression and bipolar-spectrum conditions can affect energy, sleep, motivation, thinking, and relationships. Symptoms may include low mood, loss of pleasure, hopelessness, irritability, changes in appetite/sleep, trouble concentrating, or thoughts of self-harm. Mood symptoms often co-occur with anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, OCD-spectrum issues, or substance use; durable progress comes from treating the whole picture.
Major depression and bipolar-spectrum conditions can affect energy, sleep, motivation, thinking, and relationships. Symptoms may include low mood, loss of pleasure, hopelessness, irritability, changes in appetite/sleep, trouble concentrating, or thoughts of self-harm. Mood symptoms often co-occur with anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, ADHD, OCD-spectrum issues, or substance use; durable progress comes from treating the whole picture.
As leaders in the field of treatment-resistant and breakthrough depression therapy and treatment, you can feel secure knowing that our experts can help you finally find relief. With the right diagnosis and a personalized plan that incorporates the latest evidence-based treatments, there is hope for recovery. Depression is pervasive. It can co-occurr with other conditions such as addiction, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and others diagnoses. This is why your treatment plan will be carefully crafted once we have gained a thorough understanding of the root causes. Together, we will work toward your well-being and a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Not sure if you need help?
If you struggle with:
Low mood, loss of interest, or fatigue most days for 2+ weeks
Sleep/appetite changes, slowed thinking, or agitation
Difficulty functioning at school/work or keeping up with daily tasks
Mood swings (periods of low mood alternating with elevated/irritable mood, decreased need for sleep, or impulsivity)
Thoughts of self-harm or suicide (seek immediate help: call 988 or 911)
Take this survey if you’re uncertain whether what you’re experiencing is depression, and to find out if it’s time to seek help.
*This screening uses a standard, recognized assessment tool. However, it should not be used to replace the recommendations and/or diagnoses provided by a medical or mental health professional. We encourage you to share your results with a mental healthcare professional who can help you determine the next steps that are right for you.
What are co-occurring disorders?
Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) means a substance use disorder happens at the same time as one or more mental health conditions. Common combinations include depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, bipolar spectrum, ADHD, OCD, and personality-related difficulties. Treating only substance use – or only mental health – often leads to short-lived results. Durable recovery requires addressing both together.
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Why integrated treatment works
- Substance use can mask or worsen mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms.
- Mental health symptoms can trigger cravings and relapse risk.
- Coordinated care reduces handoffs, conflicting plans, and gaps that derail progress.
- Patients get one team, one plan, and consistent skills across settings.
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How we integrate care at Mind Therapy Clinic
1) Comprehensive assessment
Psychiatry-led evaluation of substance use patterns, withdrawal risk, and mental health history; medical review and labs as needed.
2) One plan, one team
Your psychiatrist, individual therapist, family therapist, group facilitators, and case manager meet weekly to align goals and adjust care.
3) Evidence-based therapies
CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing/MI, relapse-prevention, and skills groups that apply to both conditions.
4) Medications when appropriate
Medication management for mood/anxiety/ADHD and MAT (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate) when clinically indicated.
5) Integrated family support
Education, boundaries, and coaching so home supports recovery rather than stress.
6) Step-up/step-down continuity
Seamless movement across Outpatient ↔ IOP ↔ PHP, with the same core team; option to pair IOP/PHP with 24/7 supportive living.
7) Measurement-based care
Regular symptom and functioning measures for both substance use and mental health—shared with you to track progress together.
It brings us great pride that our team is at the forefront of research, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements and evidence-based treatments for depression, including treatment-resistant depression. You will receive the most effective interventions available. Our goal is to create an integrated plan that combines cutting-edge treatments, customized to address your specific needs.
We Confirm the Right Medication
Up to half of all people who get prescribed drugs for depression don’t take them as recommended. They miss doses or stop taking them because of the side effects or they simply give up too soon.
- We check that the usual antidepressant treatment is appropriate for your brain abnormalities using rEEG (referenced electroencephalogram), an imaging technology for recording the brain's electrical activity to guide psychiatric medication treatment. This can help to determine the appropriateness of the antidepressant treatment.
- We search for other psychiatric or physical causes affecting the brain. Physical or mental issues can cause or worsen depression.
- We adjust and closely monitor all medications. Using medicines to treat common medical problems, switching medication or treating an underlying problem may resolve a hard-to-treat depression.
- A careful evaluation can reveal conditions, like bipolar disorder or a low-level, chronic depression - which is distinctly different from treatment-resistant depression.
Personalized Treatment
Proper diagnosis includes EEG brain imaging and a thorough assessment, to ensure you’re getting the exact medication and treatment specific to you. Evidence-based treatment targets somatic and psychological issues, while built-in support during and after treatment ensures continuous improvement and skills development.
Psychiatric Medication
Based on the results of your rEEG*, our medical staff will identify the most effective medication regimen for you, which may include antidepressant and other medications.
Meditation and Relaxation
Mindfulness meditation and somatic exercises can be effective methods in rebalancing and restoring the body’s chemistry.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
TMS is approved by the FDA to treat depression. TMS causes more connectivity between nerves in the brain, an increase in the amount of neural activity, and an increase in the number of neurotransmitters like serotonin. The increased activity of neurons in this area of the brain lessens depression.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
If you have a major depressive disorder and have tried at least two antidepressant treatments, you should consider Ketamine. Because this treatment is altering the brain to be re-wired to function differently, the treatment will provide a different result than what you’ve experienced in the past.
Psychotherapy
Each psychotherapy method works in a slightly different way, but all have been proven to help improve the symptoms of depression. If there is a type of psychotherapy that appeals to you, we can create a treatment plan that includes your preferences.
Diet and Lifestyle
Dieticians, consultants and group therapy provide help with dietary and lifestyle modifications, healthy living, yoga, exercise, natural supplements, and more. These programs complement psychological treatment to alter one’s response to depression.
Based on your specific needs and diagnosis, we offer comprehensive and effective programs to help you find relief now and into the future. They include a continuum of care from outpatient to intensive patient, partial hospitalization programming to supportive housing.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
3 Day IOP
Our three-day program offers 12 weekly treatment hours, covering therapy, medication, and case management.
Includes:
The 3-day program includes 2 group therapy sessions per day.
One individual psychotherapy session per week (master’s level provider or higher)
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Family Therapy (once a week)
Case management services of up to two (2) hours per month.
Adjunct Services*
*These are additional clinically indicated services that are customizable and prescribed by the treating psychiatrist.
4 Day IOP
Our four-day program offers 15 weekly treatment hours, covering therapy, medication, and case management.
Includes:
The 4-day program includes 2 group therapy sessions per day.
One individual psychotherapy session per week (master’s level provider or higher)
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Family Therapy (once a week)
Case management services of up to two (2) hours per month.
Adjunct Services*
5 Day IOP
Our five day IOP is most intensive offers 18 weekly treatment hours, covering therapy, medication, and case management.
Includes:
The 5-day program includes 2 group therapy sessions per day.
One individual psychotherapy session per week (master’s level provider or higher)
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Family Therapy (once a week)
Case management services of up to two (2) hours per month.
Adjunct Services*
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
A full day intensive clinical care, Partial Hospitalization Program at Mind Therapy Clinic helps you to address mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs during your PHP program:
Includes:
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About 3 to 4 therapy groups per day
Two individual psychotherapy sessions per week
Psychiatric evaluation & medication management
Family therapy once a week
Case management services: 30 mins to 1 hour per week
Specialized services can be arranged at an addition cost, by mutual agreement based on need
Therapy Groups
Learn about coping strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms and gain a better understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that perpetuate anxiety—all within a caring and supportive environment.
Anxiety Therapy
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