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Depression Treatment in Gilbert, AZ | Active Healing Psychiatric Services: Michaela Beaver, DNP

Double Board Certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner, Integrated and Function Medicine Practitioner supporting families in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Arizona and Telehealth Services in Iowa.

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More Than Just Sadness

At Active Healing Psychiatric Services: Michaela Beaver, DNP, we understand that depression is more than just feeling sad—it’s a medical condition that affects your mood, energy, and overall well-being. For residents in Gilbert, AZ, seeking professional care can be the first step toward reclaiming joy, motivation, and balance in life.

Understanding Depression

Depression is a common yet serious mental health condition that can impact anyone, regardless of age or background. Left untreated, depression can interfere with relationships, work, and daily functioning, and may increase the risk of substance use or suicidal thoughts.

Depression Symptoms

  • Persistent sadness, low mood, depressed mood

  • loss of interest in activities once enjoyed

  • Regret

  • Low energy 

  • Changes in appetite

  • Altered sleep patterns

  • Difficulty concentrating

Why Seek Professional Help?

While support from friends and family is valuable, depression often requires professional intervention to effectively manage symptoms and address underlying causes. At Active Healing Psychiatric Services: Michaela Beaver, DNP, our approach combines medical expertise with compassionate, individualized care. Seeking treatment can provide several benefits, including:

  • Accurate Diagnosis: Depression can sometimes overlap with other mental health conditions or medical issues. A comprehensive evaluation ensures you receive the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

  • Evidence-Based Treatments: We provide a range of treatments, including medication management, lifestyle guidance, and integrative approaches to support your mental and physical health.

  • Ongoing Monitoring and Support: Depression treatment is most effective with consistent follow-up. Our team provides regular check-ins to adjust treatment plans and ensure optimal outcomes.

  • Improved Quality of Life: Proper treatment can help restore energy, motivation, and emotional stability, allowing you to engage fully in work, relationships, and personal interests.

The Consequences of Untreated Depression

Choosing to delay or avoid professional care can have significant consequences. Untreated depression may worsen over time, increasing the likelihood of chronic emotional distress, physical health complications, and strained relationships. In severe cases, it can lead to suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Early intervention at Active Healing Psychiatric Services: Michaela Beaver, DNP can prevent these risks and provide a path toward recovery.

Why Choose Active Healing Psychiatric Services?

Located in Gilbert, AZ, Active Healing Psychiatric Services is dedicated to helping clients navigate depression with compassion and expertise. Dr. Michaela Beaver, DNP, offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Our clinic emphasizes a collaborative, whole-person approach, addressing both the medical and functional aspects of mental health to support long-term wellness.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, don’t wait for symptoms to worsen. Contact Active Healing Psychiatric Services: Michaela Beaver, DNP in Gilbert, AZ today to schedule a consultation. With professional guidance, it is possible to regain balance, improve mood, and restore hope.

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    Options for treatment

    There are several options for treatment of depression. Some are used alone and other times they are used in combination.

    Supplements

    Lifestyle Modifications

    Light therapy

    Medications

    TMS

    Spravato

    ECT

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    Medical

    Sometimes depression is worsened by an underlining medical condition that has not been identified yet

    At Active Healing Psychiatric Services we focus on the whole person and look for those possible medical conditions to help you manage you physical wellness as well as your mental wellness.