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Depression · Madison & Starkville, MS

Depression treatment in Mississippi.

Vitality Counseling treats depression in Madison and Starkville, Mississippi, and by telehealth. 4 therapists and 4 psychiatric prescribers list depression as a specialty, offering therapy and medication management.

  • Madison & Starkville, MS
  • In person & telehealth
  • Adults, adolescents & children
  • Therapy & medication under one roof
  • Minimal wait times
In short

Depression is more than feeling sad. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches, including CBT for depression and suicide prevention, to help you understand what's driving your mood and build a plan for change.

What is depression?

Depression is more than feeling sad. It's a persistent low mood or loss of interest that lasts at least two weeks and affects how you think, feel and function day to day. Depression is common and treatable with therapy, medication or both.

Common signs

  • Low mood, emptiness or hopelessness most days
  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Low energy and trouble concentrating
  • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  • Thoughts of death or suicide

Everyone's experience is different. Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis.

How we treat depression at Vitality.

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches, including CBT for depression and suicide prevention, to help you understand what's driving your mood and build a plan for change. Our psychiatric prescribers can evaluate and manage antidepressant medication, coordinated with your therapy.

Because therapy and medication management are under one roof, your therapist and prescriber can coordinate your care.

About therapy

If you're having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (24/7). Emergencies: 911.
Questions

Questions about depression.

How does Vitality Counseling treat depression?

Our therapists use evidence-based approaches, including CBT for depression and suicide prevention, to help you understand what's driving your mood and build a plan for change. Our psychiatric prescribers can evaluate and manage antidepressant medication, coordinated with your therapy.

Who treats depression at Vitality?
When should I seek help for depression?

Reach out if low mood has lasted more than two weeks or is affecting work, school or relationships. If you're having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 now.

Can I get help for depression by telehealth?
What if I'm having thoughts of suicide?

Call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time, 24/7. In an emergency, call 911. Several of our clinicians specialize in depressive disorders and suicidality and can help once you're safe.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly online or by calling either office.

Ready when you are.

Book online in a few minutes, or call and we'll find a time that works, often within days.