Therapy for Depression

Depression can make showing up feel impossible—but you don’t have to do it alone.

Managing depression is not about forcing yourself to feel better or pushing through with more effort. It’s about finding support when things feel heavy, slowed down, or disconnected—and learning how to move forward without judgment or pressure.

Depression can show up in many ways. You may feel persistently low, exhausted, numb, or disconnected from yourself and others. Motivation can feel hard to access, even for things that once mattered to you. For some people, depression comes with harsh self-criticism or a sense of failure; for others, it looks more like emptiness, burnout, or going through the motions.

Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to relate to yourself with more compassion. Rather than asking you to “fix” yourself, therapy supports you in understanding what has been weighing on you and what you need now.

How Therapy Can Help With Depression

Depression often narrows your world—your energy, your options, and your sense of possibility. In therapy, we work to gently widen that space.

Therapy for depression can help you:

• better understand patterns of self-criticism, withdrawal, or shutdown

• reconnect with meaning, values, and a sense of purpose

• develop tools to cope with low mood, exhaustion, and overwhelm

• move at a pace that respects your capacity and limits

This work is not about quick fixes or forced positivity. Progress may be gradual and nonlinear, and that is okay. Therapy meets you where you are.

A Supportive, Nonjudgmental Approach to Therapy

Depression can make it hard to imagine change—or even to know what kind of help would feel useful. Therapy does not require motivation, clarity, or a clear plan. You do not need to know what you want to work on in order to begin.

My approach to depression therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in care ethics. We focus on creating a space where you do not have to perform, explain yourself away, or meet external expectations of progress. Together, we explore what has been shaping your experience and what support might look like right now.

Individual Therapy Tailored to You

Therapy with me is personalized and flexible. Some people seek therapy during a depressive episode or period of burnout. Others come to address long-standing patterns of low mood, self-doubt, or emotional disconnection.

I work with individuals experiencing depression, which may include:

• persistent low mood or sadness

• exhaustion, burnout, or loss of motivation

• numbness or difficulty feeling pleasure or connection

• self-criticism, shame, or feelings of worthlessness

Together, we work to build understanding, self-compassion, and sustainable ways of caring for yourself—without rushing the process.

Virtual & Flexible Options

Life doesn’t pause for therapy. I offer virtual sessions, so you can receive support from the comfort of your home or wherever you are. This can be especially helpful if you’re balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. Limited in-person options are also available.

Start Where You Are

Depression can make it difficult to reach out for help. Therapy should not add pressure or judgment to that experience. My practice is welcoming of clients of all genders, sexualities, and life experiences, and I honor how culture, identity, and personal history shape mental health and healing. If you’re feeling low, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer a place to start—without expectations or pressure.

📧 Contact: katerobertslcsw@gmail.com