Depression

The world seems to stop

Experiencing depression can feel debilitating. Your world seems to stop even though on the inside you really don’t want it to. You try so hard to make changes, to do something, but it feels as if each molecule in you just can’t do it. Nearly a third of the global population struggles with depression. What this means is you are not alone. And thankfully, there are many researched-backed approaches to help guide you out.

It’s just too much

While depression is unique to each individual, there are some commonalities. Do any of these sound familiar to you? You feel down or depressed much of the day or most days. You struggle feeling worthwhile in your life. Hopefulness, some days, feels like a faint light you used to know. Things that brought you joy and excitement- you don’t know what the feels like anymore. Your sleep is thrown off along with your energy, health, and relationships with family and friends.  You notice procrastinating at work or having trouble keeping up with life’s daily demands. You might even have feelings of shame or guilt. It all just feels too much.

Confusion- how did I get here?

It can feel very confusing to understand why you might be feeling the way you are. I know it doesn’t solve everything, but it’s important to understand that depression is a response to a stressful event. It is your brain and nervous system’s way of attempting to protect itself. Think of a wild animal that freezes when trying to hide from a threat. Depression is the human version of that. You might have experienced a family or work stress that has been prolonged and stretched out. Or maybe you’re going through a difficult life transition. You’re a new parent trying to find balance. Or adjusting to a new job and location. Perhaps you’ve lost an important person in your life and are grieving.  You may even be trying to manage a chemical imbalance from the result of genetic factors, medical diagnoses, or substance use.

There is hope

Whatever your reason is, I am here to help. Depression IS treatable and there IS hope.  With my experience of working with adults across the lifespan and in diverse settings, I can meet you where you are ready to begin. I understand the uniqueness of depression and prioritize tailoring my approach to meet your needs.

My approach will help you:

• Have a space to let your unique emotional and psychological experience feel seen and understood.
• Tackle root causes to help you create meaningful and long-lasting change in your life.
• Learn and use effective cognitive, behavioral, and emotional strategies to lift your depression and improve your self-esteem and confidence
• Incorporate integrative and holistic approaches to support your recovery.
• Understand and re-write thought processes that are not serving you anymore and replace them with more balanced thinking.

Effectively get unstuck

My priority as your therapist is to provide you with effective tools and perspectives to help you feel unstuck. I also deeply value the importance of incorporating compassion and understanding of your unique individual psychological experience. I strive to give you these tools within this framework. If you’re ready to move forward, give me a call to schedule a free 20 minute consultation phone call.