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Therapy for Depression

 

The world sees “strong.” You feel like you’re unraveling.

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You’ve mastered the art of appearing okay. But it’s costing you.
You get through your to-do list, crack a few jokes, send the emails.  You show up to work, parent, partner, or hustle like everything’s fine.  But deep down, you’re emotionally running on fumes. You’re exhausted by simple things—making a decision, texting back, planning dinner. You’ve lost interest in what used to bring you joy.  The smiles feel forced. The motivation is gone.  And when you finally slow down… the sadness hits hard. You’ve told yourself to “just push through.” You’ve tried gratitude, journaling, and getting more sleep.  But the heaviness doesn’t lift.  And a part of you is scared that maybe it never will.

High-functioning depression doesn’t always look like lying in bed all day.

Sometimes it looks like performing at work… and crying on the commute home. Sometimes it sounds like “I’m just tired”… when what you mean is I feel hollow.  It’s skipping social plans because the thought of small talk feels unbearable.  It’s being praised for holding it all together, when inside you’re falling apart. And the worst part?  You don’t feel “sick enough” to ask for help—so you keep going.  But going doesn’t mean you’re okay.  It means you’re surviving… and ready for more.  

Peace isn’t earned through exhaustion.

Imagine waking up without that invisible weight pressing on your chest. 
Finding joy again—not performative joy, but real, soul-deep satisfaction. 
Making it through the week without collapsing on the weekend. 

Being present with loved ones—not just physically, but emotionally. 
Laughing and actually feeling it. 
Having space for rest, creativity, and calm—not just productivity and survival.

You don’t have to fake it through one more day. 
You get to feel good again. You get to feel like you.

 

We’ll start by giving language to what you’re feeling—without minimizing it.

This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about supporting you.

With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we’ll challenge the thought patterns that fuel burnout and emotional exhaustion—like “I can’t slow down or I’ll fall apart” or “If I’m not productive, I’m not valuable.”

Using Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), we’ll gently explore the emotional blocks beneath the numbness or over-functioning—so you can reconnect with your needs and build inner safety.

And through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), we’ll calm the emotional charge stored in your nervous system—helping you release stuck sadness, resentment, or guilt, so you’re no longer carrying more than your share.

You don’t have to live in survival mode. Therapy can be your soft landing—and your launchpad.

Therapy for high-functioning depression can help you…

      • Recognize and release the pressure to always hold it together
      • Name your emotional needs without guilt, shame, or apology
      • Reconnect to joy, rest, and desire—beyond productivity
      • Process grief, burnout, or disappointment that’s been buried under your smile
      • Feel more present in your body, your relationships, and your life
      • Unlearn survival-mode patterns that keep you on autopilot
      • Develop healthier rhythms for work, rest, and real self-care
      • Experience relief—not just functionality

You don’t have to carry the heaviness alone—or forever.

FAQ's

Q: What if I don’t “look” depressed?

A: You’re not alone. Many high-achievers experience depression without the outward signs people expect. Just because you’re still functioning doesn’t mean you’re okay—and you deserve support before things get worse.

Q: Will I have to talk about everything from my childhood?

A: Not unless it feels helpful. We’ll focus on what’s showing up right now—in your work, relationships, and emotional life—and connect the dots in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.

Q: What if I feel numb and don’t even know what I need?

A: That’s not a roadblock—it’s a starting point. Together, we’ll begin to reconnect you with your emotions, desires, and sense of self. You don’t need all the answers to begin. You just need space.

Q: What if I’m worried this will make me feel worse before it gets better?

A: That’s a valid fear—and a sign that you’ve had to push through a lot on your own. Therapy creates a safe space to slowly unpack what’s been buried, with the support you’ve been missing.

Methods

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Also known as “tapping,” EFT is a powerful tool for regulating your nervous system and gently releasing emotional overwhelm. It works especially well when you feel stuck in spirals of overthinking or when your body holds onto anxiety even when your mind “knows better.”

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Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)

EFIT goes deeper than symptom management. This attachment-based approach helps us explore the emotional disconnection at the root of your numbness, over-functioning, or loneliness. We’ll create new experiences of emotional safety and self-connection, so you’re not just surviving—but feeling whole again.


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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you notice and shift the unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety and perfectionism. Together, we’ll challenge the internal voice that says you’re never doing enough—and replace it with one grounded in clarity and self-compassion.

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You don’t have to fake your way through another week.

If you’ve been holding it together for everyone else but quietly falling apart inside—this is your invitation to stop surviving and start healing.

You don’t need to explain it perfectly. 
You don’t need to have all the words. 
You just need a safe space to begin. 

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