Depression Therapy
Depression is treatable, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our evidence-based depression therapy helps you understand what’s happening, develop coping strategies, and rediscover hope and meaning in life.
Understanding Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad or having a bad day. It’s a persistent pattern of low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and various physical and cognitive symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Depression can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming, convincing you that nothing will ever get better and that you’re fundamentally broken.
You might experience persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, significant changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue and loss of energy, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, physical aches and pains without clear causes, or thoughts of death or suicide.
Depression lies. It tells you that you’ll always feel this way, that nothing helps, that you’re a burden to others, and that seeking help is pointless. But depression is treatable, and therapy works. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this alone.
Types of Depression We Treat
Major Depression
Intense symptoms lasting at least two weeks that significantly impair functioning
Persistent Depression
Chronic low-grade depression lasting two years or more
Postpartum Depression
Depression following childbirth affecting bonding and daily life
Seasonal Depression
Depressive episodes tied to seasonal changes, typically winter months
Situational Depression
Depression triggered by specific life events or circumstances
Bipolar Depression
Depressive episodes alternating with periods of elevated mood
Evidence-Based Treatments for Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify and challenge negative thought patterns that fuel depression. Learn to recognize cognitive distortions, develop balanced thinking, and engage in activities that improve mood. CBT has strong research support for treating depression and preventing relapse.
Behavioral Activation
Depression makes you withdraw from activities, which worsens depression in a vicious cycle. Behavioral activation systematically reintroduces meaningful activities and monitors how engagement affects mood, breaking the cycle of avoidance and hopelessness.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Focus on relationship issues and life transitions that contribute to depression. Address grief, role transitions, interpersonal conflicts, or social isolation that maintain depressive symptoms.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Combine mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to prevent depression relapse. Learn to observe depressive thoughts without getting caught in them, recognizing early warning signs before a full episode develops.
What to Expect in Depression Therapy
- Comprehensive assessment of symptoms, duration, and impact on functioning
- Safety planning if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Collaborative goal setting for therapy
- Education about depression and how it works
- Learning concrete skills and strategies you can use daily
- Regular monitoring of symptoms and progress
- Coordination with psychiatry for medication if needed
- Relapse prevention planning
There Is Hope
Depression wants you to believe that nothing will help and that seeking support is pointless. But thousands of research studies prove otherwise: therapy works for depression. You won’t feel better overnight, but with consistent effort and professional support, relief is possible. The weight can lift, color can return to the world, and you can rediscover joy and meaning. You don’t have to suffer alone, and you don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to reach out.