Depression

Depression

Depression lies. It tells you this is just who you are now, and that nothing will help.

Neither is true.

Depression is more than sadness. It can feel like heaviness, numbness, or emptiness — like the color has drained out of things you used to love. It affects sleep, appetite, energy, and concentration. It whispers that you’re a burden, that you’re behind, that there’s no point. And because depression drains the very energy needed to seek help, many people suffer far longer than they need to.

If this is where you are, I want you to know: depression is one of the most treatable conditions I work with. You are not broken, and you are not alone in this.

How I can help

Therapy for depression is about more than managing symptoms — it’s about reconnecting with a life that feels worth living. Together, we will:

Interrupt the spiral. Depression feeds on a loop of negative thoughts, withdrawal, and inactivity. Using cognitive behavioral therapy, we’ll challenge the distorted thinking and gently re-engage the activities and connections that restore energy.

Understand what’s underneath. Sometimes depression has roots — grief, loss, old wounds, a life transition, or years of pushing feelings down. Making sense of your story is part of healing it.

Practice self-compassion. Depression is often accompanied by a brutal inner critic. Learning to treat yourself with the kindness you’d offer a friend is not indulgence — it’s medicine.

Rebuild, step by step. Progress won’t be a straight line, and it doesn’t have to be. Small, consistent steps compound into real change.

If you’re having thoughts of suicide, please reach out for immediate support — you can call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) any time, day or night. And when you’re ready for ongoing support, I’m here.