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Depression Support: Therapy & Coaching with Dr. Lena Agree

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Beat Winter Blues: Evidence-Based Support for Seasonal DepressionManaging the Winter Blues: Practical, Evidence-Based Support for Seasonal Depression

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Shorter days and reduced sunlight trigger mood shifts for many people. For some, that looks like temporary “winter blues” — mild low mood and low energy that often improves with self-care. For others, symptoms meet criteria for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a recurrent, winter-linked form of depression that can be disabling. This guide helps you tell the difference, explains how reduced light and circadian changes affect mood, and lays out evidence-based steps that reliably ease symptoms. You’ll find practical self-assessment cues, lifestyle and light-therapy strategies, how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and coaching support high-achievers, and clear indicators for when to seek professional care. The page covers symptoms, causes, home-based remedies, therapy options, safe use of SAD light boxes, and decision…

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Finding Support During Difficult Times: How Emotional Support, Therapy, and Coaching Help You Heal and Move Forward

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Difficult periods—whether grief, burnout, relationship change, or a major life transition—bring emotional, cognitive, and practical challenges that can disrupt daily life and a sense of purpose. This guide outlines what “finding support during difficult times” actually looks like, why different kinds of help work, and how to match your needs to the right resources so you can regain stability and forward momentum. You’ll learn to tell informal supports from professional care, compare evidence-based therapy and coaching options, and pick practical stress-management tools designed for high-achievers and business owners. We also cover grief counseling across the lifespan, developmentally attuned approaches for children and teens, and a concierge model that integrates coaching with therapy for measurable progress. Read on for clear self-assessment…

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