Depression is more than just feeling sad or “off.” It’s a mental health condition that can affect the way you think, feel, and function day to day. Many people describe it as a loss of energy, motivation, or joy — like the world has turned down its brightness. You might find yourself withdrawing from people, struggling to concentrate, or feeling weighed down by a heaviness that’s hard to explain. Depression can look different for everyone: some people feel deep sadness and cry easily, while others feel numb, disconnected, or constantly tired despite doing very little.

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Depression isn’t a personal weakness or a sign that you’re failing at life. It’s a complex interaction of biology, stress, environment, and experience — and it’s treatable. Therapy, lifestyle support, and sometimes medication can help you start to feel like yourself again. With the right tools and support, it’s absolutely possible to move from surviving to feeling steady and hopeful again.

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How to we treat it?

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Great question! And the answer really depends on what you’re hoping to get out of therapy and how depression shows up for you. Depression looks different for everyone — for some, it’s a deep sadness or emptiness, for others, it’s irritability, exhaustion, or just feeling “stuck.” The source can vary, and everyone’s capacity to cope is different.

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In therapy with me, we’ll start by understanding what your depression feels like for you — the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that come with it. Depression doesn’t just live in the mind; it often shows up in the body, too. Together, we’ll look at the full picture: how it impacts your energy, relationships, and daily life, not just the symptoms that pushed you to seek support.

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Depending on your needs and goals, I’ll use a blend of therapeutic approaches to help you reconnect with yourself and build a sense of stability and hope. These modalities may include:

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• ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy): Learn to make room for difficult emotions without letting them define or control you.

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Explore how your thoughts and behaviors influence your mood and find new, more balanced ways of thinking.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Process and reframe distressing memories or beliefs that contribute to feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.

• Mindfulness and self-compassion practices: Reconnect with the present moment and cultivate kindness toward yourself, even on the hard days.

• Somatic work: Recognize how your body holds sadness or tension, and help shift your nervous system toward safety and calm.

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