FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN

Depression Counselling

When depression sets in, life feels heavier

Depression can feel like a voice in your head, constantly telling you that you’re falling short, no matter how much you’ve accomplished. You wake up feeling drained before the day has even begun, as if every task—big or small—requires more than you have to give. The successes that once made you proud now feel hollow, and it’s hard to shake the thought that you’re not enough. You want to feel connected to the people and things that matter most, but instead, it feels like you’re stuck in a fog, watching life pass by while you’re standing still.

Does this sound familiar?:

You show up for work or social gatherings, but inside, it feels like you’re just going through the motions, waiting to get back to bed
No matter how much you try to rest or recharge, the exhaustion stays, making you wonder if it will ever get better
You’ve achieved so much, but it feels meaningless, like nothing you do can really fill the emptiness inside
The people around you might think you’re fine, but deep down, you’re carrying a sadness you can’t explain or escape

Life can feel good again

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat depression. That means we’ll work together to understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and how they may be contributing to the symptoms of depression. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns that keep you feeling stuck and develop practical strategies to change them. In therapy, I’ll provide you with tools to help lift the weight of depression, regain motivation, and start feeling more like yourself again.

These tools will include:

Psychoeducation: understanding the nature of depression and how it impacts your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Self-monitoring: keeping track of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to identify patterns and triggers that contribute to feeling stuck.
Cognitive restructuring: recognizing and challenging unhelpful or inaccurate thoughts that fuel feelings of hopelessness and self-criticism.
Behavioral activation: identifying and engaging in meaningful activities to break the cycle of withdrawal and inactivity.
Self-compassion techniques: learning ways to treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially in moments of struggle.

At the end of our work together, you’ll have a personalized set of skills to break free from depression’s grip, regain motivation, and feel more like yourself again.

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IMAGINE IF YOU…

Enjoyed the little things again

✓

The emptiness and numbness can fade and be replaced with moments of meaning, joy, and connection to the people and things you care about

Started feeling like yourself again

✓

The things that used to bring you happiness—like time with loved ones or hobbies—can start to feel meaningful again

Felt reconnected to what matters most

✓

The numbness can fade, allowing you to feel present and connected to your life again

FAQ’S

Common questions about depression therapy

The first 1-3 sessions are a comprehensive intake where we’ll take a deep dive into your history, your experiences with depression, and what you hope to achieve from therapy. I’ll ask about your personal and professional life and how depression is impacting you day-to-day—whether it’s your energy, motivation, relationships, or sense of purpose. The goal is to understand the full picture of who you are and what your best hopes are for therapy. From there, we’ll create a personalized plan to help you reconnect with yourself, find relief, and make meaningful progress toward the life you want to live.
If depression is making it harder to live the life you want—impacting your work, relationships, or daily routine—it might be time to consider therapy. While self-help strategies can be helpful, therapy provides a space to explore what’s contributing to your depression and develop tools that are personalized specifically for you. If you’ve been trying to manage it on your own but still feel stuck, unmotivated, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer structure and support.
Progress in therapy depends on your specific needs. In the first few sessions, we’ll focus on addressing immediate concerns and giving you practical tools to manage depression—like laying a solid foundation. As we continue, we’ll dig deeper to uncover the patterns that are keeping you stuck, much like building the walls and structure of a house. Over time, the goal is to strengthen your overall mental health, helping you regain energy, clarity, and purpose, so the changes you make are solid, meaningful, and built to last.
That’s a valid concern, and it’s something we can explore together. While CBT is effective for many people, sometimes it doesn’t address everything. If you’re still feeling stuck, we can explore going deeper with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR can help process unresolved experiences or patterns that may be contributing to your depression in ways CBT alone might not have reached. Therapy is a flexible process, and we’ll work together to adjust and find the approach that feels right for you.
No. I can’t guarantee that therapy will work to treat depression for everyone because each person’s journey is unique and depends on many factors, like your goals, the pace of our work together, and how you apply the tools and insights from therapy in your daily life. That being said, evidence suggests that therapy can be effective for many people in reducing symptoms of depression and improving their overall well-being.
If therapy doesn’t feel like the right fit for addressing depression, there are other options to consider. Some people find relief through self-guided practices, such as mindfulness, exercise, or journaling, while others may explore medication with the help of a healthcare provider. You might also connect with practices rooted in your cultural or spiritual traditions, or simply take time to reflect and evaluate what would be most helpful to you. Therapy is just one way of managing depression, and finding the approach that feels right for you is what matters most.