Therapy for Depression
Depression Therapy
Are you feeling hopeless, isolated, or not like your usual self? Depression can affect every part of your life—your thoughts, emotions, energy, motivation, and daily functioning. It may leave you feeling numb, exhausted, disconnected, or weighed down by sadness or self-criticism.
Do thoughts like these sound familiar?
I feel worthless and can’t do anything right.
I feel guilty for wanting to sleep, eat, or be alone.
I don’t recognize who I am anymore.
I cry easily or feel emotionally numb.
I feel a deep pain that no one seems to understand.
Life feels dark and heavy, and I don’t know how to change it.
If you’ve experienced any variation of these thoughts or feelings and don’t feel like yourself, you may be struggling with depression.
We want you to know that you are not alone. Many people seek therapy after trying to “push through,” minimize their feelings, or manage on their own—only to find the weight becoming heavier. Therapy offers a supportive, confidential space to understand what you’re experiencing and begin finding relief.
Our practice provides evidence-based depression therapy designed to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. Research consistently shows that therapy is one of the most effective treatments for depression because it goes beyond symptom management—helping you build insight, skills, and hope for meaningful change.
Often, These Are Symptoms of Depression:
Persistent sadness, emptiness, or low mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Fatigue or low energy, even with adequate rest
Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or too little)
Changes in appetite or weight
Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Irritability or emotional numbness
Withdrawal from relationships or social activities
Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
What We Work On
In individual depression therapy, we focus on understanding both the symptoms of depression and the patterns that maintain it. Areas of focus may include:
Understanding depressive patterns Identifying how depression shows up in your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and body, as well as recognizing triggers and cycles that keep it going.
Low mood and emotional numbness Working with persistent sadness, emptiness, or lack of emotional responsiveness to reconnect with feeling and meaning.
Negative self-talk and self-criticism Identifying and challenging harsh inner dialogue, shame, guilt, and beliefs of worthlessness or failure.
Loss of motivation and energy Gently addressing avoidance, low motivation, and exhaustion while rebuilding momentum and engagement with life.
Hopelessness and helplessness Exploring beliefs about the future and sense of control, while restoring hope and agency.
Isolation and withdrawal Addressing patterns of pulling away from others and rebuilding safe, supportive connections.
Grief, loss, and life transitions Processing unresolved grief, identity shifts, or significant changes that may contribute to depression.
Stress, burnout, and overwhelm Managing chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and pressure from work, relationships, or caregiving roles.
Emotional regulation and coping skills Developing skills to manage intense emotions, distress, and low mood without becoming overwhelmed or shut down.
Values, meaning, and purpose Clarifying personal values and goals to help guide actions—even when depression makes motivation feel difficult.
Relapse prevention and long-term coping Creating sustainable strategies to maintain progress and manage future depressive episodes or stressors.
Our Approach
We use a collaborative, evidence-based approach that integrates:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge depressive thought patterns
DBT skills to improve emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Motivational Interviewing to support motivation, readiness, and confidence for change
Psychodynamic Therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns and insight
Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical, goal-oriented steps forward
Together, we focus on both short-term symptom relief and long-term emotional growth.
What to Expect
Individual depression therapy is a collaborative and personalized process designed to meet your unique needs. Sessions focus on understanding how depression affects your life, developing practical coping strategies, and strengthening your ability to move forward—even when motivation feels low.
Through therapy, you can gain insight into the underlying patterns that contribute to depression, learn effective ways to manage difficult emotions, and develop healthier ways of thinking, coping, and relating to yourself and others. The goal is not just symptom relief, but lasting resilience, clarity, and a renewed sense of hope.
If you’re ready to lighten this load and begin feeling more like yourself again, we invite you to reach out to schedule a free consultation.