Depression Services
Depression can feel debilitating at times, draining you of energy, motivation, and pleasure or interest in your life. Whether you’re experiencing depression due to life transitions (such as relationship or family changes, work burnout or stress, grief or loss) or feelings of being disconnected from yourself, I’m here to help.
You might benefit from therapy if you:
- Feel persistently sad, numb, or emotionally drained
- Have lost interest in things you once enjoyed
- Struggle with motivation, energy, or feeling hopeful
- Experience guilt, shame, or harsh self-criticism
- Feel disconnected from yourself or others
- Want support finding meaning, direction, or a sense of joy again
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT to help you challenge negative thought patterns, reconnect with your values, and process experiences that may be weighing you down. Together, we’ll create space to understand what you’re experiencing, gently address what’s contributing to the depression, and work toward restoring a sense of meaning, energy, and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common symptoms of depression?
Common symptoms of depression include:
- feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or a sense of being numb
- irritability
- difficulty falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
- changes in appetite
- lack of motivation
- lack of enjoyment in things that used to bring you joy
- thoughts of suicide
- urges to isolate oneself
What treatments are available for depression?
I address depression using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches.
Not all of these modalities will work for every client, but together we’ll explore and identify the tools and strategies that will work best for you.
How effective are these treatments?
CBT is typically considered the gold standard for treating depression without medication. However, other modalities such as EMDR, ACT, or DBT can also be useful in presenting different tools and perspectives to address depression symptoms.
No client is the same, so no treatment is the same. I’ll tailor the tools and approach to best fit your needs.
How long will it take to feel better?
Many clients notice improvement in their depression within the first few months of therapy. However, this can largely be dependent on the root cause of the depression symptoms or other life factors and stressors.
Do you prescribe medication for depression?
No, I am unable to prescribe medication or help with medication management.
However, if you would like to address depression symptoms in therapy along with taking medication, I can work collaboratively with your other care providers to help treat and reduce symptoms of depression as a team.