Understanding Depression

Depression is more than sadness. It affects your thoughts, mood, energy, sleep, and relationships. It can show up silently or loudly, gradually or suddenly. And it looks different for everyone.

Common signs of depression include:

• Persistent sadness or emptiness
• Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
• Fatigue or low energy
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
• Irritability or emotional numbness
• Withdrawing from others
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated

Depression is not a personal failure—it’s a real emotional and biological condition that deserves care and support.

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What Causes Depression?

Depression can develop for many reasons, such as:

• Chronic stress or burnout
• Genetic factors or family history
• Grief, trauma, or unresolved emotional pain
• Relationship or family conflict
• Hormonal changes
• Identity-related stress
• Major life transitions
• Ongoing anxiety or emotional dysregulation

Therapy helps you understand the roots of your depression and teaches you how to manage it with compassion and clarity.

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Our Approach to Depression Therapy

Depression therapy at PS It’s Counseling is personalized, evidence-based, and deeply supportive. We help you explore your emotions, challenge negative thoughts, and learn practical tools to create hope and healing.

Your therapist may use:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps shift negative thinking patterns that fuel depression.
  
  
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages self-compassion and values-based action.
  
  
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Builds emotional regulation and coping skills.
  
  
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Helps reduce rumination and increase presence.
  
  
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Strengthens relationships and communication to reduce emotional stress.
  
  
• Holistic Approaches: Grounding techniques, sensory regulation, and mind-body tools.

We meet you exactly where you are—and move at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

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What to Expect in Therapy

1. Initial Conversation: You’ll explore your symptoms, emotional patterns, and goals for therapy.
   
   
2. Understanding the Cycle: Together, you’ll identify triggers and beliefs that worsen depressive feelings.
   
   
3. Skill Development: Learn coping tools that reduce emotional overwhelm and increase stability.
   
   
4. Rebuilding Motivation: Gradually restore energy, confidence, and interest in meaningful activities.
   
   
5. Long-Term Support: Strengthen emotional resilience and develop a plan for ongoing well-being.

Progress may feel slow at times—but every small step forward is a powerful act of healing.

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Types of Depression We Support

We provide therapy for a wide range of depressive experiences, including:

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
• Postpartum Depression
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Depression related to trauma or anxiety
• Identity-related depression
• Grief- or transition-related depression

No matter the form, your experience is valid—and help is available.

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Benefits of Depression Therapy

• Increased energy, motivation, and emotional clarity
• Reduced feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or numbness
• Improved sleep, focus, and daily functioning
• Stronger relationships and communication
• Greater emotional awareness and resilience
• Healthier thought patterns and coping strategies
• More connection, joy, and meaning in daily life

Therapy helps you create a life that feels lighter, steadier, and more aligned with who you want to be.

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Related Services and Specialties

Depression therapy is often paired with other supportive services for deeper healing:

These additional supports help clients build a strong emotional foundation.

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Our Therapists

Our compassionate, highly skilled therapists specialize in helping individuals navigate depression with empathy, patience, and evidence-based care. You’ll have a partner in your healing—someone who listens deeply and walks beside you every step of the way.

Meet Our Team →