Understanding Depression

Depression is more than sadness—it’s a deep, often invisible struggle that can affect every aspect of life. It can appear gradually or after a major event and can manifest differently for everyone.

Our goal in therapy is not only to reduce symptoms but to understand what lies beneath them—your emotions, beliefs, and unmet needs—so healing happens at the root, not just on the surface.

Healing begins when you give yourself permission to be seen, heard, and supported.

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Common Signs of Depression

• Persistent sadness or emptiness
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Changes in sleep or appetite
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
• Withdrawal from relationships
• Irritability or anger
• Thoughts of self-harm or feeling like life has lost meaning

If these feelings have lasted for weeks or months, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and find relief through understanding and care.

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Our Approach to Depression Therapy

At PS It’s Counseling, we understand that depression affects both mind and body. Our approach combines empathy with proven therapeutic techniques that support healing, insight, and growth.

We integrate approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought patterns.
  
  
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Teaches mindfulness and emotional regulation.
  
  
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages living in alignment with your values, even when emotions are painful.
  
  
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Focuses on improving relationships and communication.
  
  
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Promotes self-awareness and presence to reduce rumination and emotional overwhelm.

Each session is personalized to help you move toward self-compassion and emotional balance at your pace.

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What to Expect in Depression Therapy

1. Assessment and Connection: Your therapist helps you explore your experience with depression and what you hope to achieve through therapy.
   
   
2. Understanding Patterns: Together, you’ll uncover thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns contributing to sadness or disconnection.
   
   
3. Skill Building: Learn coping skills to manage mood changes, challenge self-criticism, and create structure in daily life.
   
   
4. Emotional Healing: Work through underlying pain, grief, or trauma in a safe, compassionate space.
   
   
5. Rediscovery: Gradually, therapy helps you reconnect with joy, self-worth, and hope for the future.

Healing is not about pretending to be happy—it’s about rebuilding peace one step at a time.

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Benefits of Depression Therapy

• Reduce sadness, fatigue, and hopelessness
• Regain motivation and focus
• Improve sleep, appetite, and daily energy
• Strengthen emotional regulation
• Increase self-compassion and confidence
• Develop a sense of purpose and direction
• Improve relationships and social connections
• Learn tools to prevent relapse and sustain progress

Depression therapy helps you move from merely surviving to feeling alive again.

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Related Services and Specialties

Depression therapy often works well alongside other therapeutic services, including:

These complementary approaches support holistic, long-term healing.

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Our Therapists

Our licensed therapists specialize in treating depression with compassion and expertise. They provide a safe environment where you can share openly, process emotions, and work toward recovery with ongoing support.

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