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Rediscover Joy and Meaning in Your Life

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Does it feel like depression is holding you back?

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  • "I just want to crawl into bed and never leave."

 

  • "I don’t have the energy to shower or take care of myself."

 

  • "I keep calling in sick because I can’t face the day."

 

  • "I wish I could disappear so no one would expect anything from me."

 

  • "Nothing excites me anymore. Everything feels dull and meaningless."

 

  • "I hate myself. Even when I try, I feel like I’m failing."

 

  • "I feel like a burden—like everyone would be better off without me."

 

  • "Why does happiness seem so easy for everyone else but impossible for me?"

 

  • "I don’t want to die, but I wouldn’t mind if I just never woke up again."

 

  • "I keep wondering what it would be like if I just drove into that tree."

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Signs that depression is becoming overwhelming:

 

  • Feeling exhausted, even after sleeping enough

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  • Struggling to focus or complete tasks at work or school

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  • Losing interest in hobbies and relationships

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  • Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected

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  • Constantly dwelling on past mistakes or painful experiences

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  • Self-isolating and avoiding people you care about

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  • Sleeping too much or struggling with insomnia

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  • Eating too much or too little

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  • A persistent sense of hopelessness about the future

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  • Thinking about death, even if you wouldn’t act on it

Depression is a common human experience, not a personal failing

It can be chronic, recurring, or a single episode, affecting anyone at any time. The line between feeling down and clinical depression isn’t always clear, but both can be overwhelming. You don’t get to choose your emotions, and when depression hits, finding a way forward can feel impossible.

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Depression often creates a self-sustaining cycle—what feels comforting in the moment can reinforce patterns that keep you stuck. Our culture promotes the idea that you just need to “push through” with willpower, but that’s a myth. Overcoming depression isn’t about strength; it’s about learning skillful strategies to shift out of it. I’ve been through depressive episodes myself, and what helped wasn’t force—it was applying the right tools to break the cycle.

I can help you break free from depression's grip

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective treatments for depression, often providing longer-lasting results than medication alone. It helps identify and shift negative thought patterns that reinforce depression, making space for a more balanced and constructive mindset. I use CBT to help clients recognize where their depressive thoughts come from, why they feel overwhelming, and how to challenge and replace them with healthier perspectives. This process can feel difficult, but I provide the structure, guidance, and support needed to help you stay committed to meaningful change.

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Depression often creates patterns that feel impossible to break, but I help clients apply these strategies in a way that fits their unique lives. I explain concepts clearly and practically, ensuring that you don’t just understand the techniques but also feel confident using them in real-life situations. Between sessions, I encourage practicing new skills and provide gentle accountability by following up on progress. If you struggle to implement certain strategies, we work together to adjust them in ways that work best for you, making changes that are achievable and lasting.

 

Therapy with me is about more than just discussing your week—it’s a collaborative, action-oriented process designed to create real, lasting change. We explore cognitive distortions, values, attitudes, and deep-seated core beliefs, identifying how they shape your experience and contribute to depression. I guide you through this process with structure and ongoing support, so you’re never left to figure it out alone. Together, we work on developing the skills and strategies that will help you break free from depression’s cycle.

 

This process doesn’t happen overnight, and real progress takes consistent effort. That’s why I work with clients at their own pace, ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. I provide concrete tools tailored to your needs, allowing you to build confidence in managing your depression. By gradually implementing these skills, you gain the ability to reshape your thoughts, regulate emotions, and make decisions that align with your goals.

 

With the right guidance, you can regain control and rediscover a sense of purpose. My goal is to help you implement lasting strategies that allow you to manage depression effectively, develop resilience, and feel more in control of your emotions and future. No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to help you take the next steps toward healing and long-term well-being.

Addressing some common concerns when considering depression treatment

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“Everyone gets sad. I don’t need therapy,
I just need to be tougher.”

If you could choose not to be depressed, then millions of people worldwide wouldn’t be suffering from it. Life can get very difficult and there is no switchboard for emotions to turn them on and off. If you pay close attention, you’ll probably notice people who just, “tough it out,” are miserable on the inside.

 

People who are truly happy practice certain thinking and behavioral skills and for some of them it does come naturally. But they aren’t happier because they are tougher, they’re happier because of their thought patterns and the actions they choose. Thanks to extensive research, we now know how others can learn to think in a healthier way and use their behaviors to improve their mood and resilience in similar ways.

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“This is just another obligation to add to my busy schedule.”

A busy lifestyle is one reason why my clients typically prefer meeting online. It eliminates the time spent driving and sitting in traffic. Some clients even meet with me on their lunch break. The techniques from CBT and DBT can make your whole life more manageable… a small investment of time can result in a huge reduction in the sense of chaos that causes you to feel nervous to make the commitment in the first place.

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If you can carve out just 55 minutes per week, you can learn how to balance your life and handle your stress so that almost nothing feels overwhelming anymore.

 

“Can you really help? I think I might be hopeless.”

A lot of people feel hopeless because other things and therapists they have tried only helped a little bit but didn't create lasting, meaningful change. Conversations about how your week went, or what happened in your childhood, may give you some insight but don't provide direction for your future. I help people develop new skills that make a much bigger difference than simply talking about things that bother you.

 

CBT is uniquely suited for actually changing hopelessness and low self-esteem in ways that other therapies usually don't. Many therapists say they do CBT but just focus on surface level thoughts called cognitive distortions. I go much deeper with CBT to address your unhealthy core beliefs which cause the unhealthy thoughts.

 

DBT mindfulness and emotion regulation skills are also a lot more helpful in addressing feelings of hopelessness than what other therapies have to offer. If you haven't yet learned a wealth of new, well-proven skills to fight for your happiness, you probably owe it to yourself to try.

Begin moving forward with your life

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