Depression Therapy

You Don't Have to Carry Depression Alone

What Does Depression Feel Like?

Depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. Getting out of bed, responding to messages, going to work, or taking care of yourself may require more energy than you have. You may feel disconnected from the people you love, lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, or wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
At Explore the Evergreen Therapy, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for teens and adults experiencing depression. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s contributing to your symptoms, develop practical coping strategies, and help you reconnect with the life you want to live.
Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
Depression is more than feeling sad. It can affect your emotions, thoughts, physical health, and relationships in ways that are difficult to explain.

Common symptoms include:

❋ Persistent sadness or emptiness
❋ Feeling numb or emotionally disconnected
❋ Loss of interest in hobbies or activities
❋ Fatigue or low energy
❋ Difficulty concentrating
❋ Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
❋ Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or too little)
❋ Changes in appetite
❋ Irritability
❋ Withdrawing from family and friends
❋ Difficulty making decisions
❋ Feeling hopeless about the future

Everyone experiences depression differently. Your symptoms may be mild, moderate, or severe, and they may come and go or feel constant. Intentional Structure

Types of Depression I Treat

Depression isn’t one-size-fits-all. Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences.

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest that interfere with daily functioning.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A longer-lasting form of depression where symptoms may be less intense but continue for months or years.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Depression that follows seasonal patterns, often worsening during the fall and winter months.

Depression Related to Life Transitions

Major life changes such as divorce, career changes, infertility, pregnancy, becoming a parent, grief, or moving can contribute to depression.

Depression Alongside Anxiety

Many individuals experience both anxiety and depression simultaneously. Therapy addresses how these conditions interact and affect your daily life.

Depression often convinces people that nothing will change. Therapy helps challenge that belief by creating small, meaningful changes that build over time.

Together we’ll work to:

  • Understand the factors contributing to your depression

  • Reduce feelings of hopelessness

  • Improve motivation and daily functioning

  • Build healthier coping skills

  • Reconnect with your values and goals

  • Strengthen self-compassion

  • Improve relationships

  • Develop routines that support emotional wellness

  • Learn how to respond differently to negative thought patterns

Therapy isn’t about forcing positivity. It’s about helping you move forward in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.

My Approach to Depression Therapy

Every person experiences depression differently, so treatment should be individualized.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including:

  • Identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn healthier ways to respond to difficult emotions

  • Develop Psychological flexibility by learning how to make room for painful emotions while moving toward a meaningful life.

  • Strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

  • Depression often leads us to withdraw from activities that once brought purpose or joy. Behavioral Activation helps you to gradually reconnect with meaningful routines and experiences, even when motivation is low.

  • Therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and free from judgment. You’ll have space to explore your experiences at your own pace.

You Deserve More Than Just Getting Through the Day

Let’s Work Together

You don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay or carry everything on your own.

Whether you’ve been struggling for weeks, months, or years, therapy can provide a space to feel heard, understood, and supported while learning practical tools for lasting change.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Schedule a free consultation today to see if we’re the right fit.