Reconnect with what matters and take action to get your life back on track even when your mind says you can’t.
Treatment for Depression
In-person therapy in Arlington, VA and/or online for those residing in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and 40 other states.
Do you find yourself spending much of your time in a negative mood state, like feeling down, depressed, numb, irritable, or burned out?
Over time, these chronic upsetting feelings can impact your self-esteem, relationships, and practically every area of your life. You may have tried “waiting out” these feelings, analyzing your way out of them, or even tough-loving yourself into “snapping out if it.”
In my experience, navigating a mood problem like depression requires a cognitive, emotional and, most critically, a behavioral approach. Therapy can help with this.
“Human suffering comes from normal processes that run away from us.”
— Irvin Yalom
While sadness and feeling unmotivated are a regular part of life, depression often feels like a hole you can’t pull yourself out of, or like a dark cloud following you around.
People describe depression in many ways, including:
Persistent low energy or fatigue
Feeling down for long periods of time
Significant lack of motivation
Little interest, enjoyment, or pleasure in life experiences
Hopelessness and powerlessness
Whether you’ve noticed changes in your mood after a large life event or after a series of setbacks, or if it’s been a lingering feeling in the back of your mind like a weight you can’t put down, depression can seem like a hard cycle to break.
Those experiencing depression may also experience:
Indecisiveness
Diminished ability to think or concentrate
Feelings of guilt and helplessness
Thoughts of suicide or being better off dead
Changes in sleep, appetite, and libido
Increased irritability and agitation
If you resonate with any of these symptoms you are not alone, and there is hope. Recovery and true healing from depression is possible.
Take your life back.
If you feel numb and isolated, or that everyday tasks become difficult or empty, therapy can help you get your life back.
Therapy for depression can help provide structure and give you the tools to become vibrant and connected to life.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
Therapy for depression can help you:
Gain insight
By unpacking the thoughts, feelings, and situations that have contributed to your depression, you will be able to take action to cope with them more effectively.
Learn coping tools
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches, you will learn to disengage from negative thoughts and treat them as data points, rather than absolutisms and facts, so they have a less overall influence on your behavior.
Reengage your life again
One of the most important aspects of depression-focused therapy is helping you bring meaning and joy back into your life and increase your ability to engage in the activities that once brought light, laughter, and hope. We’ll work together to identify these activities and take action to get your life back on track.