Depression
Therapy for Depression
When ordinary days feel heavier than they used to.
Low Mood
When Ordinary Days Feel Harder
Depression can look like low energy, a flat mood, trouble concentrating, or a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. It can also show up as irritability, changes in sleep or appetite, or a sense of being disconnected from people around you. Some people notice these changes gradually, while others feel a sharper shift after a specific event.
You do not need a clear explanation for why you feel this way before coming in. You can simply describe how your days have been.
An Honest Starting Point
Talking Without an Expected Script
Many people feel pressure to explain depression in a way that makes sense to others. Sessions are a place where that pressure is not part of the conversation.
Your therapist listens to what you share and asks questions to understand your situation rather than to fit it into a pattern.
What We Discuss
Looking at Daily Life and Habits
We talk about what has changed in your routines, relationships, work, or sense of yourself. This can include habits that may be adding weight to how you feel, along with thoughts that keep repeating.
Some clients want to talk through a specific event or period, while others want to understand a mood that has been present for a long time. Both are reasonable starting points. Either way, your therapist will ask questions to understand the shape of your experience rather than assume it matches someone else's.
Small Steps to Consider
Things You Might Try Alongside Sessions
These are not requirements. You can ask about small, concrete steps and discuss whether they fit what you are experiencing at present.
- Naming one thing that felt manageable today, even if small
- Keeping a short note of your mood across the week
- Reaching out to one person even briefly
- Noticing which routines have fallen away
- Bringing specific examples into session rather than general statements
For Teens and Parents
Support Across Ages
Your therapist supports teens dealing with depression and school-related stress in English and Spanish. This clinician also works with parents on communication and supporting their teens’ emotional well-being.
For adults, your therapist's areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. You can describe your situation during the consultation and ask about a clinician.
Our Clinicians
Who Provides Care Here
A therapist on our team is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California License #120707. Their experience includes 10+ years in practice. English and Spanish sessions are available with the clinician.
A therapist on our team is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160969. Teens and parents are the clinician’s focus.
Registered associate. Provides services under the clinical supervision of a licensed clinician.
Before You Schedule
A Free Conversation First
A free 15-minute phone consultation lets you describe what has been happening and ask about a therapist’s approach before booking a full session.
Session fees are shared during your free consultation.
An Initial Appointment
Beginning in Person or by Video
In a first session, you might talk about an ordinary day: what takes effort, which routines have changed, and what you wish others understood. Specific examples can give the conversation a starting point when naming a feeling seems difficult.
Appointments are available in Brentwood and by video while you are located in California. Ask about privacy and format before scheduling.
Common Questions
What if I Cannot Explain the Low Mood?
You can begin by describing your days, energy, or the changes you have noticed. A polished explanation is not expected.
Is There Depression Support for Teens?
Your therapist works with teens experiencing depression and school stress in English and Spanish, and this clinician works with parents.
How Can I Ask About Session Fees?
The free 15-minute phone consultation includes an opportunity to discuss fees and ask about availability.
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