Depression

Some depression is not easy to overcome.

Everyone has demons, and depression is one of the biggest.

Why? Because depression deprives its victim of the hope and motivation to fight it. It’s hard doing anything when the feeling inside is bleak. Our mind wonders what’s the point of trying to move forward.

Depression has many causes (e.g., abuse, life transitions, loss, and adverse events in life). Depression infiltrates every aspect of our lives, including work, relationships, sleep, and our bodies.

Therapy offers a means of identifying the cause of depression and provides tools to help you overcome the effects of depression. By developing the right skills, you can overcome those feelings of hopelessness.

Remember Gina*?

Gina had never lived life on her terms. Her entire existence had been a rush to fulfill expectations placed upon her before she was even born.

She had pushed aside her dreams for herself. Then when a pandemic made those even harder to achieve, she fell into a deep depression.

Gina no longer enjoyed her work and her friendships. She struggled to connect with her family, and her sleep became disrupted. Life had let Gina down, which was a profound disappointment to her. She felt that she had let herself down as well.

General psychotherapy helped Gina overcome her depression – allowing her to regain friendships and enjoy her life inside and outside work.

Like Gina – Therapy can help you.

If you seek help with your depression, you have come to the right place and have already taken an enormously courageous step.

Therapy can drastically improve your level of happiness. Through treatment, you can address depressed thinking, establish alternative coping mechanisms, practice mindfulness, and untangle some of the messiness of your inner world.

As a therapist, I know from experience that becoming more present, joyful, and connected to the world is possible.

Don’t stop now. Call me or keep looking, but whatever you do, don’t stop now.

*Please see the General Psychotherapy for Adults for details of Gina’s problems.