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Therapy for depression — Experience joy in your life again
Rediscover a sense of joy and purpose
Sadness is a basic human emotion that everyone experiences at times. It is a normal response to life’s painful experiences, loss and loneliness. When sad feelings become all- consuming though, therapy can help. This might be you if..
You no longer find satisfaction in the things you used to enjoy
You feel down or sad much of the time
You feel overwhelmed, irritable or easily frustrated
You isolate from people who you care about, and feel lonely
You struggle with motivation, focus and paying attention
You believe you’re not “good enough”
Do you remember how different life felt before?
You wish that you still enjoyed the things that used to bring you happiness
You want to connect with the people you care about, but you can’t imagine how
You don’t want life to feel as hard as it does right now
You want to sleep better, but you can’t get your mind to turn off
You would like to be more present and to live in the moment but you have no idea how
“These pains you feel are messengers. Listen to them.”
Rumi
Are you ready to feel different, but you’re not sure how?
I would love to help you
I often hear people with depression say..
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.”
“Why does life have to feel so hard?”
“I feel disconnected from everyone.”
My Approach
In therapy, I support you in recognizing and responding to your emotions in a new way. We will explore the situations, thoughts, and feelings that are impacting you to stop them from ruling your life
I help you learn to respond to life’s challenges in a way that allows you to achieve peace of mind and regain the energy you need to engage in your life.
My approach is always collaborative. I trust you as the expert of your story, and I’m here to guide you in uncovering your own internal resources and developing them from the inside out.
Therapy for depression can help you
Have a non-judgmental and welcoming space to talk about your fears
Learn and strengthen healthy coping tools
Learn new ways of responding to the stories your mind tells you
Become more present and engaged with the things that are important to you
Gain strategies for quieting your mind when you’re trying to sleep
Develop confidence in yourself, learn to speak up and set boundaries
Develop a new relationship with yourself, rooted in self-compassion
Therapy Approaches
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop the skills to make room for life's inevitable challenges while staying connected to what matters most.
EMDR
EMDR is an evidence-based treatment that helps your brain process distressing experiences so that they become less overwhelming and lose their emotional charge.
Self-compassion
Self-compassion-focused therapy helps you quiet your inner critic, respond to yourself with greater kindness, and learn to respond to your emotions without being hard on yourself.
There is hope, and I am here to help.
Tara (she/her), MSW/LICSW, ACT/EMDR/ Self-compassion informed therapist
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sadness is a natural and normal emotion that everyone experiences at times. If, however, you’re no longer finding satisfaction in the things that used to bring you joy or that feeling down is getting in the way of things that are important to you, it may be time to start therapy. You can schedule a free consultation to better understand if it might help.
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If you are interested in learning more about starting therapy with me, you can book a FREE 15 minute consultation. If we decide to work together, we will then schedule a 60 minute initial evaluation. During the evaluation, we’ll talk more in depth about the concerns that are bringing you in, and we’ll collaborate to create a plan for our work together, including your hopes and goals as well as how often we will meet.