Treatment for Depression & Mood Disorders

Over twenty million adults in the U.S. have had at least one major depressive episode.

Common signs are persistent, intense sadness and a lack of interest in things that once brought you joy.

Living with depression often feels like being trapped in a fog of hopelessness and emptiness. It's a pervasive sense of numbness, where joy and motivation seem out of reach. Daily activities that once brought pleasure now feel burdensome and exhausting.

Even though you might be surrounded by people, depression can make you feel profoundly isolated and disconnected. It's a struggle to find meaning and purpose, as negative thoughts and feelings of worthlessness overshadow everything else.

We have significant experience working with individuals struggling with depression, and utilize research-supported therapies that can help get you back to living a vibrant, meaningful life.

Treatments for Depression and Mood Disorders include:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a compassionate and transformative approach to managing depression. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, ACT helps individuals develop psychological flexibility by accepting their emotions and thoughts without judgment. Through mindfulness and values-based action, individuals learn to navigate their inner experiences more effectively, reducing the impact of depression on their lives. ACT encourages individuals to clarify their personal values and take committed action towards goals aligned with those values, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment. By cultivating acceptance, mindfulness, and values-driven living, ACT empowers individuals to build resilience, increase emotional well-being, and live more meaningful lives despite the challenges of depression.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly effective and evidence-based treatment for depression. By targeting the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, CBT helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to depression. Through structured sessions, individuals learn practical strategies to reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop healthier coping skills, and engage in behaviors that promote mood improvement. CBT equips individuals with tools to address current symptoms while also preventing future relapse. By empowering individuals to take an active role in their recovery, CBT promotes long-lasting changes in thinking and behavior, leading to improved mood and overall well-being.

  • Behavioral Activation

    • Behavioral Activation (BA) is a powerful and evidence-based approach for treating depression that focuses on increasing engagement in meaningful activities. Unlike traditional therapies that delve deeply into emotions and thoughts, BA targets behavior directly. By identifying and scheduling enjoyable and rewarding activities, individuals gradually regain a sense of pleasure and accomplishment, even in the face of depression. Through structured sessions, individuals learn to overcome avoidance behaviors and break the cycle of withdrawal and inactivity that often accompanies depression. BA helps individuals reconnect with their values and interests, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment. By promoting positive behavior change, BA empowers individuals to reclaim control over their lives and experience lasting relief from depression.