Depression is a common yet complex mental health condition. Patients who are depressed may feel numb, often with persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed; they may feel irritated and restless with persistent negative thoughts and difficulty concentrating. Some women will feel depressed during certain weeks or times in their cycle. Other times a depressive episode will be precipitated by an unexpected stressful life event or loss. However depression shows up there is often a sense of meaningless and a loss of energy and motivation. There are different types of depression, with differing underlying causes, and we conduct a thorough assessment and then provide an evidence-based therapeutic approach tailored to address the complexities of your depression.  Because depression often affects various aspects of life, including work, relationships, feelings about oneself, and overall well-being, psychotherapy will offer support and skills for managing depressed mood and intrusive negative thoughts. Our goal is to help you understand the underlying factors contributing to your depression, develop effective coping strategies, and enhance your overall quality of life. 

Psychotherapy is often a vital component to managing depression and we will support you in restoring your sense of meaning and developing the skills you need to cope with significant changes in mood.