When Everything Feels Heavy and Nothing Feels Worth It
Depression counseling that meets you in the darkness and helps you find your way back to yourself. You don't have to pretend you're fine anymore.
When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible
Depression isn't just sadness. It's when your brain tells you that nothing matters, nothing will change, and you're somehow fundamentally broken. But your brain is lying. You matter, change is possible, and you're not broken.
The Many Faces of Depression
"I don't recognize myself anymore."
When the things that used to bring you joy feel pointless, when hope feels like a foreign concept, and when you can't remember who you were before this heaviness.
"Winter hits me like a truck every year."
When shorter days and less sunlight trigger a predictable descent into darkness that you dread every fall.
"I should be happy about having a baby, but I'm not."
When motherhood feels overwhelming instead of joyful, when you feel guilty for not feeling grateful, and when bonding feels impossible.
"Everyone thinks I have it all together."
When you're performing your life perfectly on the outside while falling apart on the inside. When success feels empty and you're exhausted from pretending.
When Depression Moves In
How We'll Work Together
Depression counseling isn't about forcing positivity or pretending everything is fine. It's about understanding why your brain is stuck in this pattern and gently helping it find new pathways back to life.
The AERO Method
A complete framework for moving through depressive episodes with more ease and self-compassion
Gentle Activation
Tiny, manageable steps back toward activities that used to matter to you
Nervous System Support
Understanding depression as a nervous system state, not a character flaw
Meaning-Making
Helping you reconnect with what matters to you, even when nothing feels important
What Recovery Looks Like
Meeting You Where You Are
Understanding your unique experience of depression without judgment. You don't have to pretend to be okay.
Building Small Bridges
Tiny, manageable steps that help you remember what it feels like to take care of yourself.
Reclaiming Your Life
Rediscovering who you are beneath the depression. Finding meaning and joy again, at your own pace.
You Don't Have to Face This Alone
Depression whispers lies about your worth and your future. But there's another voice, quieter but stronger, that knows you deserve support and healing.
Women Carrying Too Much
When you're expected to be everything to everyone while your own needs disappear. When your body's changes feel like betrayal and you're exhausted from trying to be perfect.
- • When becoming a mother breaks you open in unexpected ways
- • When your hormones hijack your emotions
- • When the juggling act becomes impossible
- • When never being good enough becomes your constant companion
When Life Changes Everything
When the life you knew disappears and you don't know who you are without your old roles. When change feels like loss, even when it was your choice.
- • When your career identity crumbles
- • When relationships end and take pieces of you with them
- • When your children don't need you the same way
- • When everything familiar becomes foreign
When Certain Times Hit Different
When predictable triggers send you spiraling. When anniversaries, holidays, or even seasons carry weight that others don't understand.
- • When winter steals your will to live
- • When grief ambushes you years later
- • When stress becomes a physical presence
- • When everyone else's joy highlights your emptiness
This Is Not Your Forever
Depression lies. It tells you this is permanent, that you're broken, that no one understands. But you found your way here, which means part of you still believes in possibility. That part is right. Healing is not only possible—you deserve it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Depression Counseling
How long does depression counseling take?
Depression recovery is unique for everyone. Some people see significant improvement within 8-12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We'll regularly check in about your progress and adjust our approach based on what's working for you.
Do you accept insurance for depression counseling?
I currently accept Medicaid only. For those without Medicaid, I offer sliding scale rates. Please call to discuss payment options - getting help shouldn't be limited by financial concerns.
Can depression counseling help if I've tried therapy before?
Yes. Different therapeutic approaches work for different people, and timing matters. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a focus on your unique experience. Even if therapy hasn't helped before, that doesn't mean it can't help now.
Is online depression counseling as effective as in-person?
Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions for treating depression. Many clients appreciate the comfort and convenience of receiving support from their own space, especially when depression makes leaving home difficult.
What should I expect in my first depression counseling session?
Our first session is about understanding your unique experience with depression - how it shows up, what triggers it, and what you hope to change. There's no pressure to share everything at once. We'll go at your pace and begin developing strategies you can use right away.
Ready to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again?
📞 Call (720) 336-0777