Clinical depression is more than just feeling sad. When your sadness causes despair, loss of productivity, lack of motivation, and fatigue.Feelings of sadness are part of our human experience; but clinical depression is more than just feeling sad . When your sadness causes despair, loss of productivity, lack of motivation, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and/or fatigue, it's time to talk to a mental health professional. If you are battling symptoms of depression, you are not alone. Depression is reported to be one of the most common psychological conditions in the United States. Depressive moods can show up with feelings of isolation, abandonment, rejection, and awkwardness. Depression therapy provides emotional support in a collaborative setting as you identify and address the root causes of depression. As a licensed therapist, I am trained to meet you where you are and empower you to overcome your emotions. It is possible to break the cycle of negative thoughts and patterns associated with depression to find hope and joy again.

When You Need a Therapist for Depression

Nothing Seems to Matter

Many people believe that when you are depressed, you are just overwhelmed with sadness. While sadness can be an aspect of depression, it is not only how depressed moods show up. Did you know that difficulty coping, a lack of interest, feelings of worthlessness and avoidance, are also ways that depression can show up in your life?

Your friends and family may think you should be able to "snap out of it" as if you choose to be depressed. However, it is important to remember that addressing these strong emotions often takes more than just a few words of encouragement.

Motivation Fades

Depressive moods can affect every facet of your life. You may feel a loss of interest in friends and activities you previously enjoyed. The lack of motivation that these intense emotions often cause you to neglect your work, home, family, and, worst of all, yourself. Leaving you feeling like you are trapped in a downward spiral.

You are Worth It

It can be hard to reach out for help when simply getting out of bed is a task. Depressive moods can have your mind playing tricks on you. Thoughts of helplessness and not being worthy of receiving help often outweigh the truth that you are Worthy and Important. You can learn to recognize the symptoms and use proven tools to break the cycle of despair and emerge with hopefulness.