depression therapy
Are you feeling hopeless?
Do you feel like a disappointment? Does life seem harder to you than you feel it should be? Are you feeling sad more days than not?
is every day a struggle?
Do you have to fake feeling “normal”? Does life not excite you anymore? Do you feel detached and numb?
We Specialize in Treating Depression
Do you not feel like yourself?
“When I was depressed, time moved so slowly. Everything felt like a chore, even if it was meant to be fun. Things I used to enjoy just seemed like more work to do. After getting therapy I feel like myself again; I feel normal again. I have good days and bad days, just like everyone else.” -Elise, Denver
are you constantly blaming yourself?
“Depression for me was a constant drumbeat of self-blame. I felt I was a disappointment and I felt guilty for not ‘getting it together.’ I was stuck in a cycle of lashing out and isolating myself. Now, after getting therapy, I actually like myself. I never thought that would happen. The depression doesn’t rule my life anymore.” -Matt, Denver
Are you feeling irritable too often?
“I looked all over Denver to find the right therapist. I knew I shouldn’t feel like crying every day. I used to not be irritable all the time. I used to feel motivation for things. I just felt so empty inside. Getting treatment for my depression led me back to finding happiness and motivation.” – Maggie, Greenwood Village
depression therapy works
Whether in our Denver offices or online, therapy for depression works. Our therapists create custom treatment plans for your unique needs.
In therapy, you will learn practical and helpful tools to relieve depression, break old habits, and feel renewed motivation.
Some examples are:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques such as thought journaling, finding cognitive errors and talking to yourself in a gentler way.
- Mindfulness skills to be present in the moment and be free from replaying the past or worrying about the future.
- Learning triggers for your depression and how to stop a depressive spiral.
Therapy is an effective and long-lasting treatment for depression. Therapy even prevents future depressive episodes.
Not treating depression can lead to more severe depressive episodes, increased risk of suicide, frayed relationships, and poor physical health.
signs and symptoms of depression
Having trouble sleeping (insomnia) can be a sign of depression. Some people may sleep too much and never feel rested.
It’s normal to cry occasionally, but feeling always on the edge of tears isn’t. If you feel sad most days there’s no room for happiness, contentment or motivation.
Feelings of emptiness, apathy or numbness often accompany a period of depression. It’s often described as feeling like an empty void.
Depression makes you lose interest in life. When going through a depressive episode you may lose interest in your work, your family and friends, and even in activities or hobbies that you used to love.
Feeling overly angry or irritable is a sign of depression. It’s described as feeling you have a short fuse, or that the world is suddenly more irritating than it used to be.
Although there’s a stigma around suicide, it’s something that most people think about occasionally. Thinking about suicide often or being preoccupied with death is a sure sign of depression.
Losing motivation for work, hobbies or even taking care of yourself is a symptom of depression. While in the grip of depression, everything feels like a struggle, even getting out of bed or taking a shower.
A sense of a bleak future can be a sign of depression. It can feel like there’s nothing to look forward to, or an inability to even imagine a future beyond the colorless present.
Misery actually doesn’t like company. When in a depressive episode, you feel isolated from others. You might feel no motivation to see others, or feel too worthless to nurture relationships.
You can have your dream job, a great spouse or partner, supportive friends, and still be depressed. You might tell yourself “I don’t have a reason to be depressed.” That’s normal. Anyone can get depression. Don’t let your life situation stop you from relieving depression.
One of the most painful aspects of depression is feeling worthless, useless, or like you’re a burden to others. These are common feelings when you have depression.
Depression saps your energy. Barring any medical reason, feeling chronically fatigued or tired can be a sign of depression.
Don't Let Depression Steal Another Day
“The opposite of depression isn’t happiness, it’s vitality.” – Andrew Solomon