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Has depression been taking up more space in your life than you ever wanted it to?

Depression happened to you. It does not get to decide who you are.

You may not feel like yourself right now, but that does not mean you are lost. Together, we can find an approach that helps you move toward the life you want.

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What Is Depression?

Depression is more than feeling sad for a few days. It's a real, treatable medical condition that changes how you think, feel, and function, and without treatment it can last for weeks, months, or longer.

It's also one of the most common mental health conditions there is. If you're dealing with it, you're not weak, and you're not alone, and there are real, evidence-based options that help.

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Not one-size-fits-all

Common Types of Depression

  • Major depressive disorder — persistent low mood and loss of interest that gets in the way of daily life
  • Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) — a lower-grade depression that lingers for two years or more
  • Seasonal affective disorder — depression tied to shorter, darker days
  • Postpartum depression — depression that develops during or after pregnancy
  • Treatment-resistant depression — depression that hasn't improved after trying standard treatment

Common Symptoms of Depression

  • Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
  • Low energy or fatigue, even after rest
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911 right away.

Medication changes biology. Therapy changes meaning. Together, they can do more than either does alone.

Understanding depression

Watch: How Depression Affects the Brain

A short explainer from Yale Medicine on what's happening in the brain during depression, and why treatment works.

How we treat depression

A Plan Built Around Where You're Starting From

Psychiatry

Diagnostic evaluation and medication management, with ongoing monitoring.

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Counseling

Evidence-based therapy to build skills and address underlying patterns.

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Spravato® Plus

For depression that hasn't improved with standard treatment, including Spravato®.

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Frequently asked questions

Depression Treatment, Explained

Sadness is a normal, temporary reaction to a difficult event. Clinical depression is longer-lasting, usually two weeks or more, and it interferes with your ability to work, sleep, eat, or enjoy things you normally would.
If your symptoms have lasted more than two weeks and are getting in the way of work, relationships, or daily life, it's worth talking to someone. You don't have to wait until things feel unmanageable to reach out.
You may be dealing with treatment-resistant depression, which means standard antidepressants haven't brought lasting relief. Our Spravato® Plus program is built specifically for this, combining Spravato® with counseling and coaching.
For many people, yes, especially for mild to moderate depression. For others, therapy works best alongside medication. Our team will help you figure out which combination fits your situation.
It varies by person and treatment type. Traditional antidepressants can take several weeks to show full effect. Spravato® can begin to create change more rapidly. Your provider will set realistic expectations based on your specific plan.
Many insurance plans cover therapy and medication management, and often Spravato® as well for patients who meet clinical criteria. Visit our insurance page or contact us to verify your specific benefits.
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You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.

Request an appointment and let's talk through what's going on and what could help.

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