What depression can look like
Depression doesn’t always look like crying all day. It can show up as numbness, irritability, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from your old self. You might notice:
- Feeling down, empty, or “blah” most days
- Struggling to find motivation, even for things you used to enjoy
- Sleeping too much or not enough, or feeling tired no matter how much you sleep
- Withdrawing from friends and family because it feels like too much effort
- Feeling guilty, like you’re “too much” or “not enough” for the people around you
Depression can also go hand-in-hand with anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions. You might be grieving a loss, caring for others constantly, or simply worn thin by trying to keep it all together.
How counseling helps with depression & burnout
In therapy, we create a space where you don’t have to be “on.” You’ll have room to say the things you’ve been holding inside, and we’ll work together to:
- Understand what’s contributing to your depression, grief, or burnout
- Shift unhelpful beliefs like “I’m failing” or “nothing will ever get better”
- Build small, realistic steps toward connection, purpose, and rest
- Reconnect with the parts of you that feel lost or buried
- Learn ways to navigate low-energy days without beating yourself up
We move at your pace. There’s no pressure to “fix everything” or “stay positive.” Our goal is to walk alongside you in the direction of relief, meaning, and self-respect.
Our approach to depression, grief & loss
Your therapist may integrate several approaches, including:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): noticing patterns in thoughts that keep you stuck in shame or hopelessness.
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy): helping you move toward what matters, even when motivation is low.
- DBT-informed skills: tools for riding emotional waves, lowering reactivity, and finding anchors on hard days.
- Grief-informed care: honoring real losses — people, health, dreams, or seasons of life — without rushing your process.
It’s okay to ask for help before you hit “rock bottom”
You don’t have to wait until you can’t function or until someone else says it’s serious enough. If life feels heavier than it used to, if you’re going through the motions, or if you wonder “Is this just how it’s going to be now?” — that’s a good time to reach out.