San Diego depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression)

Are you experiencing the signs of depression: feeling unusually sad, depressed or having problems with bipolar disorder (manic depression)? Do you find your relationships deteriorating and don't know why or what to do about it?  Are you feeling hopeless? Have you lost confidence in yourself, your abilities, judgment or decision-making?

• Are you at that point where you know a friendly, experienced professional, like Dr. Colt, would help you feel better?

You CAN finally feel better!
Simply click San Diego depression to quickly and easily learn how

Read below what Dr. Colt's clients have said.

Dr. Marshall Colt , in private practice since 1994, offers expert individual counseling to adults and adolescents in San Diego dealing with problems (such as signs of depression, bipolar symptoms, manic depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), clinical depression, postpartum depression, manic depressive, etc.) that adversely affect their lives and happiness.  Dr. Colt is licensed in California, Colorado and Florida.  Simply click San Diego signs of depression for your FREE phone consultation...no risk, no obligation. NOTE: Dr. Colt conducts brief, solution-focused therapy, which means it's not designed to go on a long time.  It's designed to find out what the issues are and then Dr. Colt and his client(s) form a team to come up with solutions to those issues as rapidly as possible.  Please read below what Dr. Colt's clients have had to say about this way of doing therapy.

"Recent studies suggest that talk therapy may be as good as or better than drugs in the treatment of depression, but fewer than half of depressed patients now get such therapy, compared with the vast majority 20 years ago." -- San Diego Union-Tribune, March 16, 2011

"A lot of people don't know they get depressed. I didn't know I was in that state. I didn't know I had that pain. But you can get better. You just have to get help." -- Joe Namath

"Much of psychotherapy's power in quelling chronic depression comes from a less-formal aspect of therapy, according to a new study.  A 3-month course of cognitive -behavioral psychotherapy proves most beneficial if the therapist and patient establish an emotional bond early on and work toward common goals.  In such sessions, psychotherapists help a patient identify his or her harmful thinking patterns so as to develop better coping strategies and social skills.  Depressed participants who... reported a strong therapeutic alliance by week 2 exhibited the most improvement by the end of treatment." -- Science News, December 6, 2003, vol. 164, pg. 357.

Frequently, the objective, skilled assistance of an experienced, mental health professional, like Dr. Colt, is all that's needed to help you advance through life's challenges.  There CAN be light at the end of the tunnel, but the first step is up to you.  Simply click San Diego bipolar disorder for you FREE phone consultation...no risk, no obligation.

Dr. Colt's clients have had this to say:

"...the best money I've ever spent.  I mean that." -- P.S.

"I don't know what's happening, but I just don't want to eat sugar anymore." -- W.J.

Hi Dr. Colt, {Name] here.  I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how things are going.  I've really seen a difference in my life since our sessions.  I feel I have really gotten control over my emotions as well as my outlook on things in general.  I doubt in your field you get enough positive response, so let me say how wonderful it was to work with you and how big of an impact you made on my life.  You have a very warm and sincere manner that made me feel very comfortable your call.  Occasionally people find the perfect avenue for their skills.  You have done that indeed.  I hope one day our paths cross again.  Who knows, may I'll run into you in San Francisco.  Take care and the best to you and your family.  Deepest Regards, [Name]"

"Hi Marshall,  Just wanted to give you a quick update on how I'm doing.  First, I wanted to thank you again for all the help you provided earlier this year.  Choosing to undertake counseling with you was the best decision I made in my life.  Working through the issues I had, understanding what those issues were...that was something that I had never been able to do on my own.  Since the sessions ended, I have progressively made more and more progress.  I still have been emailing [Name], and although it's not been great, I can accept that and be fine with it.  Overall, everything else has been good and I haven't had any major emotional crises since the sessions ended.  Small ones that I was able to work through on my own but nothing big.  Thanks again, and I hope things are going well for you." -- H.J.

"I certainly did appreciate your ear, as it took quite a load off my heart and shoulders to be able to share my dilemma.  Many thanks for your unbiased perspectives and your non-judgmental counseling.  I did learn something from the encounter - what my boundaries were...what I was prepared to handle, or not.  That's a good thing." -- W.J. 

"Dear Marshall, I just wanted to drop you a line, and was motivated by your caring [9/11] email.  I'm so appreciative that you really want to be available to your clients, and I just simply thought that it was a very nice thing to do.  Although we only met once, I wanted to let you know that it was very helpful, and I'd like to have another session at some point in the future.  I was impressed at how productive it was, and I felt that even though I didn't feel like I was being particularly articulate, you seemed to really understand what I was trying to communicate.  Such a relief to me!  I will give you a call when I figure out when I can make an appointment." -- B.M.

"Of all the mediocre, and less than mediocre, therapists I've seen, and I'm not patronizing you, Marshall, you're the best therapist I've ever had." -- W.K.

"I've been in counseling several times before.  This is the first time I feel there're changes taking place.  Before I felt like I was just putting band-aids on.  Life is 100% better that it was 3 months ago.  Being alone is okay again.  When you first told me about this process, I thought you were nuts.  Now I find myself having a lot more peace.  Thank you, Marshall"  --  H.P.

"You were fantastic.  I had quite a bit to think about after talking to you and I greatly appreciate you taking your time and sharing your expertise with me." -- V.A. 

"Every time I talk to you, a little part inside of me is healing." -- R.C.

"I was impressed with your straightforward, fair, no nonsense approach.  I even told my friends, 'This guy is good.'" -- D.R.

"Thanks for meeting with me on such short notice.  I felt really great after leaving your office Wednesday night and have been feeling great ever since." -- M.B.

"I feel that it really helps me when I see you and I do not want to wait 10 days in between appointments if I do not have to." -- T.R. 

"I walked in [your office] last night feeling confused and uncertain.  I left feeling like I had my direction back a bit (at least a game plan).  Thank you for that.  I will let you know if I should need a "tune-up" at some point.  But I want you to know that having someone you can go to in times of difficulty is a valuable thing indeed.  So thank you for that as well."  -- E.C.

"Dr. Colt - Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for our counseling session last night.  I think you did a great job, and I feel like you can really help me.  I was definitely tense and nervous, as I've never done this before, but I want you to know that I do feel like I can trust you, and that I think that I can become very comfortable with you.  You were right when you said that it would be hard, but I know that it won't get better without going through the hard stuff first.  I look forward to our next session....  Thanks again." -- S.K.

"Thanks for the confirmation.  I am happy about the coming appointment.  Sounds funny to say that with all the pain and the rest to deal with during and after and at the same time, a relief and happiness to deal with it at last.  Thanks for being there and look forward to seeing you next week." -- G.P.

"Hi Marshall: The other night you thanked me for being patient.  Well, I just wanted to thank you for everything you're doing.  [Name] seems to be doing much better.  She seems happier than I have known her to be in a very long time.  She seems hopeful and optimistic.  She really feels like she is making progress with you specifically and her life in general.  So 'Thank You' with all my heart for helping my lady." -- B.E.

If you are in the San Diego area, and have signs of depression or bipolar symptoms, simply click San Diego bipolar symptoms for a FREE phone consultation to discuss your individual challenges with Dr. Colt and learn how he may be able to help you. All phone conversations are strictly confidential.

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We strive to provide our clients the very best depression symptoms treatment services in San Diego (including Balboa, Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Clairemont Mesa, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, La Costa, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Leucadia, Miramar, Mira Mesa, Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Mission Valley, North San Diego, Ocean Beach, Oceanside, Old Town, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Scripps Ranch, Solana Beach, Torrey Pines, University City, UTC, Vista).  Our services are on the buttons to your left.  Please click on any one for your complimentary phone consultation .   Our job is helping people and we love doing it.  Let us help you. -- Dr. Marshall Colt, Executive Director