Depression looks different from person to person. For some it's persistent sadness. For others it's a flatness — losing interest in things that used to feel meaningful, struggling to get out of bed, going through the motions of a life that feels distant. Some people experience it as irritability or exhaustion. Some are highly functional outwardly while struggling significantly in private.

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Therapy for depression typically involves understanding what's happening, identifying thought and behavior patterns that may be contributing, gradually rebuilding routines that support you, and addressing underlying experiences or stressors. The work is collaborative — we move at a pace that fits your situation.

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For some clients, medication is part of their overall treatment plan, prescribed by a primary care doctor or psychiatrist. Therapy works alongside medication when that's the right combination, and we can help you think through that conversation if it's something you're considering.​