Depression Therapy

in Hudson, OH and all of Ohio Online

Are You Stuck In A Worry Loop Where You Feel Like Nothing Is Changing And Maybe Nothing Ever Will?

For many people living with depression, what’s most painful isn’t just sadness, as depression often comes with self-disappointment about “wasted potential,” missed chances, or not living up to one’s values. Perhaps you lie awake replaying interactions, convinced you’ve said or done something wrong, or are too much for others. At night, when distractions fade, the mind can become brutal - rehashing past mistakes, conversations or regrets on repeat, without resolution or kindness.

Paradoxically, it’s not always intense pain but the absence of feeling - joy, interest, aliveness - that may be creating the most dissatisfaction. You may be experiencing emotional numbness and disconnection that leaves you questioning if you’re really living and what if this is just who I am? Maybe you feel guilt for struggling at all, especially if you “have a good life on paper,” leaving you even more confused why you feel this way.

At It’s Core, People With Depression Most Deeply Desire Relief Paired With Reconnection

Even more painful may be the feeling that hope and meaning have gone quiet - like being trapped inside a life you care about but struggle to feel connected to, while fearing it may never change. Maybe you say to yourself, “If I could just feel like myself again - wake up with a sense of ease, connection, and trust that life can still move and matter - I could handle everything else.”

“Tears come from the heart and not from the brain.”

— Leonardo da Vinci

Have questions or schedule a session today, Reach out!

Living With Depression Can Make A Typical Day Feel Heavy From The Moment You Wake Up

Depression often makes everything feel like it requires a lot of effort, even things you used to do on autopilot. You go through the motions, often smiling or functioning on the outside, while inside there’s a constant fatigue, self-doubt, and quiet ache that doesn’t really let up.

Depression is a very human response to prolonged stress, loss, disconnection, or overwhelm. In our world that moves fast, asks a lot, and leaves little room to rest, feel, or be supported, depression rates run high.

The World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/ennews-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression?) indicates that depression is a common experience across diverse populations, not an unusual or rare condition. Many of us are expected to perform, cope, and care for others while quietly setting aside our own needs, emotions, and limits. Over time, something inside simply says, this is too much.

Biology Also Plays A Role In Depression

Some nervous systems are more sensitive or become depleted by chronic stress, trauma, illness, hormonal shifts, or lack of restorative sleep. When the brain and body stay in survival mode for too long, clinical depression can emerge as a kind of shutdown - a protective response meant to conserve energy and reduce further harm. In that sense, depression isn’t a failure; it’s an adaptation.

People struggle for many understandable reasons: unresolved grief, relational wounds, early experiences of not feeling seen or safe, burnout, perfectionism, chronic anxiety, or living out of alignment with their values. Others carry invisible burdens - caretaking roles, financial stress, discrimination, or a history of trauma - that quietly wear them down.

Experiencing Depression Does Not Mean That You Are Weak, Broken, Or Doing Life “Wrong”

Depression often arises when someone has been strong for too long, alone for too long, or disconnected from themselves for too long. Depression can be very convincing, but it’s not a reliable narrator. The thoughts that feel most true at 2 a.m. are often symptoms, not facts - and they can soften with support, time, and the right kind of depression treatment.

a woman looking a bit sad sitting on a couch

Depression Is Not Who Someone Is; It’s Something They’re Experiencing, And It Can Change With Treatment

My approach to depression therapy offers safety, understanding and space, supporting you in gradually reconnecting with your vitality, self-trust, and sense of meaning. With over 26 years of experience, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life who are struggling with clinical depression - many of whom are thoughtful, capable, caring individuals who simply feel worn down, disconnected, or stuck, yet respond well to treatment. If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’ve already tried to “think your way out of it,” push through, or minimize what you’re feeling. My approach to depression treatment begins by honoring that what you’re experiencing makes sense, and that it didn’t arise out of nowhere.

Depression Is Not Just A Set Of Thoughts - It Lives In The Nervous System, The Body, And One’s Relationship To Self And Others

My work as a depression therapist is grounded in an integrative, trauma-informed, and somatic approach, which means we pay attention not only to your story, but also to how your body has learned to protect you, cope, and survive. Together, we gently explore patterns of shutdown, overwhelm, self-criticism, or numbness, not as flaws to eliminate, but as adaptations that once served a purpose.

What To Expect In Depression Therapy Sessions

In our sessions, you can expect a pace that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and respect for your limits, while also gently stretching those limits, creating an environment for safe growth and understanding. There is not pressure to perform, to “be positive,” or to talk about anything before you’re ready. As a depression therapist, I’ll help you build practical skills to regulate your nervous system, work with difficult emotions, and develop greater self-compassion and clarity. We may also look at attachment patterns, relational dynamics, and the deeper beliefs that quietly shape how you experience yourself and the world.

With effective depression counseling, you can find relief in being understood, perhaps for the first time, without judgment or urgency to fix. We’ll work toward helping you feel more connected to yourself, more resourced in daily life, and more able to respond rather than react to stress, relationships, and inner pain. Depression therapy isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that have gone quiet or been buried under exhaustion and fear.

Contact Me

Schedule a Session Today

You Still May Be Unsure If Depression Therapy Is Right For You…

I Was Diagnosed With Clinical Depression, What If Treatment Can’t Help Me And Just Confirms I’m Hopeless?

Depression can change - I’ve seen it again and again. Healing doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t require perfection, but it does grow in the presence of treatment that provides understanding, skill, and support. You don’t have to do this alone.

I Don’t Know What To Say Or How To Describe My Experience With Depression

You don’t need the right words. We can start exactly where you are - confused, tired, numb, or unsure. Part of depression counseling is helping you make sense of things together.

I Don’t Want To Be Pushed To Take Medication As Part Of Depression Treatment

Medication decisions are always yours. Depression therapy can be effective on its own or alongside medication, and we can discuss options without pressure or judgment.

When you’re ready, I’m here to walk with you toward greater ease, meaning, and aliveness.

I invite you to schedule a free, 10-15 minute consultation. We’ll have a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we can answer your questions, exchange information, and explore your needs.

This first step is simply about getting clarity and feeling seen - there’s no commitment beyond that. Taking this small step can be the start of finding support, understanding, and hope for moving forward.