Depression

Am familiar with a range of depressive presentations and experiences through my training.

I have had many extra training and specialty work on depression in adults for over 16 years. Given my level of interest, work experience and training, I consider depression and anxiety a specialty area of practice for me.

Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

I offer compassionate support for clients coping with depression, guiding them through challenges with empathy and understanding. Together, we explore underlying causes, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop coping strategies. Through personalized techniques and a collaborative approach, I empower clients to navigate depression with resilience and self-compassion.

I have completed specialized training in treating depression through a collection of evidence based treatments

For depression, many therapists recommend quickly getting into action with exercise, meditation, socializing, etc. These are certainly effective! But sometimes it's best to honor your depression. Healing might actually begin by doing things our society unjustly shames us for, like sleeping in, drawing the shades, or eating that pint of ice cream. My clients often feel immediate relief by the shame that's lifted when I tell them this. And from there, the healing continues.

My approach combines professional knowledge with a deep understanding of individual struggles, particularly those faced by marginalized communities. Utilizing evidence-based practices, I aim to empower each person towards healing. Join our supportive space where inclusivity and empathy are paramount. Together, we can find your path to joy and resilience.

I believe that depression is rooted in past trauma. In order to address past trauma, we will complete inner child work. Retroactively, we will heal the trauma that impacts our mental well-being today.

I educate clients on cycles of depression, and teach helpful coping skills to improve mood and motivation.

Depression can envelop people's lives. Sometimes in obvious ways like staying in bed and not showering, but also in ways like hating a job, or forgetting to pay a bill. There is no easy fix here. However, when we can truly examine the narrative that was internalized over the years about ourselves and our capabilities, we can take control of that script and give energy to getting creative with it.

For those suffering from depression, I typically use an eclectic approach that feels tailored to your specific experience with depression. I can employ CBT, person-centered talk-therapy, DBT and related ways of processing, coping with and hopefully recovering from depression. When applicable, discussing underlying/historical causes can be very beneficial.

When no one knows along with you just what your world is like, the whole world, and life itself, can seem meaningless and bleak. Crushed dreams, thwarted aims, endless fog, and a feeling of never being good enough can all mark the descent into a seemingly bottomless pit where anything good seems impossible. There may be an important part of you, yet unknown, who holds a map showing the way through. Let's find out together.

Modern life often leads to overthinking and burnout, with anxiety and depression working together to exhaust and immobilize individuals. Anxiety can cause daily issues, including panic attacks and breathing difficulties. Therapy helps open up both the breath and the mind, providing relief from anxiety and depression, enabling more thoughtful and consistent actions in life.

I specialize in helping individuals navigate and overcome depression.

Therapy for depression is individualized based on your circumstances. There may be grief or past trauma that contributes to your low mood that we work through in therapy. Current stressors might have pushed you past your limits, & we will work to get you back on track. Some common areas addressed in therapy for depression are dealing with negative thoughts, learning new ways to interact with your emotions, exploring coping patterns, & trying out new ways of interacting with yourself & others.

Assessment and treatment of all subtypes of depression.