Depression Therapy in New York City

HOLD ONTO HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW, EVEN WHEN TODAY FEELS DIFFICULT. THERE IS SOMETHING BETTER AROUND THE CORNER.

You don't feel like yourself anymore. You actually don’t even feel like anyone anymore, just a robot going through the motions, existing but not really living.

The things you used to enjoy just don’t hold the same interest. You don’t recognize yourself and feel like a different person than you used to be. You find yourself getting frustrated and irritated easily, even over minor things. Everything feels overwhelming, and you struggle to see the point in your actions. Sleeping is difficult, leaving you exhausted no matter how much or how little you get. You plan to do things but you end up oversleeping more often than not.

Focusing on even the simplest tasks is challenging, and making decisions feels impossible. Sometimes you think it would be better if you just didn’t wake up tomorrow. It’s difficult to even remember what it feels like to be excited or motivated and have a hard time believing you could ever feel those things again. Nothing in your life feels like it turned out how you planned and everyone else seems to have it so easy.

When do you get to be happy?

Through therapy, we can help you out of the darkness.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION?

You may be depressed if you…

• Are bored and unfulfilled, just going through the daily motions, feeling empty and unmotivated.

• Set the bar so high for yourself that you’re constantly disappointed in yourself for not living up to your own expectations, which makes you feel ashamed and embarrassed at what a failure you are.

• Get lost in a spiral of self-doubt, endlessly searching the internet for answers only to be left feeling more confused.

• Feel too exhausted and overwhelmed from life to get out of bed some days, so you just lie there wondering, “How do I crawl out of this dark hole?”

• Get into arguments with the people you care about and end up feeling misunderstood, which leads you to isolate yourself.

• Have trouble following through on your commitments, and your work is suffering as a result, even though you know you are capable of getting your job done.

• Think that if you could just try harder or be stronger or get organized for once, you would be able to power through this and get your life together.

Even though you don’t want to feel this way, you have no energy to make changes, and you don’t even know where you would begin if you did.

The way you feel right now is not how you will always feel.

How would it feel to enjoy life again?

Imagine if you could…

• Reconnect with your friends and family, saying "yes" to invitations and cherishing those moments.

• Feel fulfillment, joy, and meaning in your work and connections.

• Look at new opportunities with excitement instead of dread and apprehension.

• Feel confident in your communication and empowered to express your needs clearly.

• Develop a renewed sense of self-awareness and a deeper connection to who you truly are.

• Be able to cope with the inevitable challenges and setbacks in life, feel proud of your choices, and are surrounded by strong, supportive relationships.

By working with our expert therapists, you can make this life a reality for yourself.

HOW WILL YOU TREAT MY DEPRESSION?

Through a combination of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we provide a targeted, but organic approach that gets results. 

We’ll start with open-ended discussions that deepen your relationship with your therapist and help you process your experiences and emotions. Once we have an understanding of how you got here (and what you’re facing now), we can change hurtful thoughts and behaviors into ones that energize and motivate you.

In therapy, you will explore the underlying causes of shame and self-doubt in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Together, you and your therapist will examine those negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself you may carry with you. This exploration will empower you to get curious about understanding yourself better to shed light on these feelings.

Your therapist will be there to support you as you process these difficult emotions, and help you gain knowledge about how these feelings work, which will become a powerful tool for change. With this newfound knowledge, you'll gain the freedom to talk openly about your challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build confidence in yourself.

Therapy for depression can help you feel like you’re living life on purpose, instead of on autopilot. You can start to feel connected to others again, invested in your own life, and hopeful about the future.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Your therapist will be there with you to help you find your way out of the darkness and come into the light step by step, in manageable stages, at your own pace. Sometimes, you just need to slow down and let someone see the real you beyond the sadness and struggles.

Once you break free from the confines of your negative thoughts, you'll see that there is a whole other version of your life waiting to be explored. You are more than your depression. When you start to believe that you’re worth it, your life will begin to change. You'll reconnect with those you may have become distanced from and you'll have the energy and desire to pursue passions that brought you joy once again. The haze of self-doubt and fear of failure will clear and be replaced by a sense of possibility and a willingness to embrace what life has to offer.