Depression
Depression can look different for everyone. Whether it's persistent low mood, a loss of interest in things that used to matter, or a quiet sense of disconnection — therapy can help you understand what's happening and find your way through it.
What depression can look like
Depression doesn't always look like sadness. For some people it's a heaviness that makes ordinary tasks feel enormous. For others it's numbness — going through the motions without feeling much of anything. Some people experience irritability, restlessness, or a short fuse rather than tearfulness.
You might notice changes in sleep, appetite, or energy. Things you used to enjoy may feel flat or pointless. Motivation can be hard to find, and self-critical thoughts — the sense that you're falling behind, not doing enough, or that things won't get better — can become a constant backdrop.
Depression can also be situational, tied to loss, burnout, a major life change, or a period of prolonged stress. It doesn't require a specific cause to be real, and it doesn't look the same for everyone.
How therapy may help
Therapy for depression often starts with understanding — what's contributing to how you're feeling, what patterns are keeping you stuck, and what small shifts might create some movement. This isn't about forcing positivity or pushing through; it's about working with where you actually are.
We might look at thought patterns that reinforce low mood, explore what's meaningful to you and how to reconnect with it, address underlying grief or loss, or work on the practical side of functioning when motivation is low.
Progress with depression isn't always linear, and therapy isn't a quick fix. But consistent, collaborative work can make a real difference in how you feel and how you're able to engage with your life.
Approaches we may draw from
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns that maintain low mood
- Behavioral activation — reconnecting with activities and engagement
- Person-centered and existential approaches to explore meaning and direction
- Narrative therapy to examine the stories we tell about ourselves
- Motivational interviewing when ambivalence about change is part of the picture