I worry that this may lead to greater problems. All of the love and encouragement I give her seems to go in one ear and out the other. If children have problems with self esteem at an early age, counseling is often a good idea. It doesn't mean that you are doing anything wrong as a parent, but having someone outside the family to talk to can help kids feel better about themselves and reduce the risk for depression and other emotional problems. The best treatment for depression usually includes a combination of approaches.
Individual therapy is quite effective for many people.
For others, a combination of individual therapy and family therapy will be most helpful. And many people do benefit from the use of medication as well. But medication alone is never the appropriate treatment for childhood or teen depression. It should only be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Overall, over 70 percent of people with depression will respond to treatment.