Therapy for Depression

You deserve support, understanding, and hope—therapy can help you reclaim your life.

Feeling drained, unmotivated, or stuck in a cycle of sadness? Everyday tasks—getting out of bed, going to work, or even interacting with loved ones—may feel overwhelming. Sleep may feel restless, and joy hard to find. At Innerelief Creative Arts Therapy, I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy for teens and adults in New York and New Jersey. Through talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, and DBT skills, I help clients process emotions, uncover patterns, and build strategies to manage depression.

Signs You May Be Struggling With Depression

If these resonate, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.

  • Feeling constantly drained or “empty” – even after sleeping, you wake up tired and unmotivated.

  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy – hobbies, socializing, or activities that once brought joy now feel meaningless.

  • Overwhelmed by everyday tasks – getting out of bed, cooking, or paying bills feels like climbing a mountain.

  • Persistent sadness or emptiness – a heaviness you can’t shake, even on “good” days.

  • Irritability or mood swings – snapping at others or feeling frustrated over small things.

  • Sleep disruptions – either lying awake at night or sleeping too much, but still feeling exhausted.

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions – your mind feels foggy or stuck in a loop of self-doubt.

  • Withdrawing from friends or family – avoiding social interactions because it feels too much or exhausting.

  • Physical symptoms without a clear cause – headaches, stomach issues, or tension that seem to come from nowhere.

  • Feeling hopeless or guilty – thinking things will never get better or blaming yourself for things outside your control.

Why People Seek Therapy for Depression

Clients often reach out when depression begins to affect:

  • Energy, motivation, and daily functioning

  • Sleep patterns and appetite

  • Joy, hobbies, and interests

  • Friendships and relationships

  • Confidence and sense of self

  • Physical wellbeing

  • Identity stress and cultural dynamics

  • Trauma responses or past experiences that keep resurfacing

You don’t have to wait for depression to “get bad enough.” Therapy can help you reclaim hope, balance, and meaning now.

My Approach

My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and flexible: therapy is a collaboration tailored to your needs, whether that includes talk therapy, art therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, or DBT skills.

You deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported. Therapy can help you break cycles of low mood, regain energy and motivation, and reconnect with life in meaningful and fulfilling ways.

Virtual Depression Therapy

Through HIPAA-compliant online sessions, you can receive high-quality, trauma-informed care from home, work, or school. No commuting, no waiting rooms—just accessible support wherever you are in New York or New Jersey.

Integrated Treatment Approaches

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Creative Arts Therapy

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DBT Skills

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EMDR

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TF-CBT

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Psychodynamic Psychoanalysis

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Internal Family Systems (Coming Soon!)