Therapy for Depression
Virtual Therapy in California
In-Person in Roseville, CA
“Depression isn’t a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather.”
― Stephen Fry
Stuck in this doom cloud, is an
everyday occurrence.
You don’t remember the last time you felt light, carefree, and excited for the day.
Life has taken a toll and all you want is to feel better.
Is that too much to ask?
The medication isn’t working. The positive self-talk isn’t working. The time spent with friends isn’t working.
You’re ready to throw in the towel, give up, and just settle for a life of numbness. But you know that there must be more.
What Does Happiness Even
Look Like?
Imagine the heaviness - gone.
Darkness - gone. Numbness - gone.
Your relationships feel more connected, your career feels meaningful, you’re hitting the gym, and you're able to go out and have fun again. And your dog is thanking you for all the morning walks.
The past isn’t haunting you, the “what if’s” about the future aren’t paralyzing you, and you actually feel at ease in your mind, body, and soul.
You deserve this and it’s right at your fingertips.
It is Possible, and This is How We Get There
You and I will identify what you’re really hoping to achieve. We will look at your goals to figure out the path. And I’m going to take time with you to first make sure: is this something you actually want to change? Because I think even these undesirable, and even painful, emotions show something wonderful and beautiful about who you are and what you value. Let’s make sure we aren’t throwing something out that actually has a valuable role in protecting you.
I’m also going to be honest, this change is unlikely to happen by just chatting once a week. If you want significant change, it will mean hard work and doing homework. But I will help you through it if you’re willing to take it on.
This is a method that helps you finally get specific, melt through that resistance that we all feel towards change (even when we desperately want change), and teaches you powerful tools you can continue to use for ongoing wellbeing.
The method I use? - TEAM-CBT.
For depression we will:
1.) Spend time building motivation to change.
2.) Address feelings of hopelessness.
3.) Get you up and moving! It’s all about action before motivation.
Who this type of therapy is for:
→You’re just going through the motions—wake up, eat, work, doomscroll, stay up late, rinse and repeat.
→You’re spending too much time hibernating as you avoid your friends.
→Doing the bare minimum at work and calling in sick a little too often.
→Hygiene is a chore, self-care is a chore, checking in on family is a chore - it’s all a chore.
→You’ve tried the affirmations, medication, self-help books, a morning routine, and avoidance - none of these have worked.
→You’re tired of unstructured talk therapy where you can’t tell if it’s actually working or not.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Depression is more than feeling sad for a few days. It is a medical and emotional condition that can affect how you think, feel, and live your life.
People with depression may feel:
Sad, empty, or numb
Tired most of the time
Hopeless or stuck
Less interested in things they used to enjoy
Low in confidence
Depression is common, and it is treatable. You are not weak for needing support.
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Common signs of depression include:
Feeling down most days
Low energy or motivation
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Changes in appetite
Feeling guilty or “not good enough”
Difficulty focusing
Wanting to be alone often
If these feelings last for two weeks or more, it may be time to talk with a therapist.
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Yes. Therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat depression.
Many people learn how to:
Feel more hopeful
Build daily routines
Improve self-talk
Increase energy and motivation
Reconnect with life
With the right support, depression can become much more manageable.
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I mainly use:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
These approaches are backed by research and widely used to treat depression.
They focus on helping you change patterns that keep depression going.
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CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, actions, and feelings work together.
In therapy, you may practice:
Thought logging – noticing and questioning negative thoughts
Behavioral activation – gently increasing healthy activities
Learning kinder self-talk
Building daily structure
Small steps can lead to big emotional changes over time.
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DBT teaches skills to help you manage strong emotions and stress.
You may learn how to:
Handle overwhelming feelings
Cope with sadness safely
Improve relationships
Stay present in hard moments
DBT is especially helpful if depression feels intense or comes with emotional ups and downs.