Depression

I'm Not Myself. I Feel Like Giving Up. Is Therapy Pointless?

Getting the help you need is vital to your overall health and wellbeing. Depression can be cured through meeting regularly with your therapist. You don’t have to feel like this forever!

If you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions or persistent sadness, depression counseling can offer you the tools to manage these challenges.

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Depression makes life feel like a chore.

IT’S ONE OF THE MOST COMMON DISORDERS AFFECTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.

Depression is a slow, steady decline that appears unnoticeable at first. It’s important to recognize that depression turns people into something they’re not. In the same way you can spiral downward in depression, you can also spiral out of it with the right help.

Due to the lack of motivation depression brings, it’s crucial to have outside support. Don’t try to fight depression alone.

Counseling for depression provides a safe space to explore your feelings and develop coping strategies that promote long-term mental well-being. With consistent support, you can gain a clearer perspective and foster a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Depression Symptoms

Decrease In Energy

Lack of Motivation

Inability to Enjoy Things

Drastic Changes in Sleep and Appetite

Feelings of Hopelessness

Social Isolation

Thoughts of Suicide

Self-harm

Counseling For Depression Will Help You

Therapy is clinically proven to help.

Using a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment to help better regulate your thoughts and feelings regardless of external circumstances. It’s a great way to shift from survival-based living to being more in control and resilient.

It takes practice but gets easier and more effective over time.

OUR GOAL IS FOR YOU TO:

  1. Identify the underlying cause of your depression

  2. Gain full understanding of the disorder

  3. Build areas of your life that are clinically proven to heal

Frequently Asked Questions about Counseling for Depression

  1. Counseling provides a structured and supportive environment in which you can explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that contribute to depression. Our therapists can help you:

    • Identify negative thought patterns
    • Develop healthier coping strategies
    • Process trauma or life stressors contributing to depression
    • Monitor progress and provide accountability

    Over time, our counseling services can help reduce depressive symptoms and promote more sustainable emotional resilience.

  2. There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline, but many people begin noticing shifts within 6 to 12 weeks of weekly or biweekly sessions, especially in thoughts, mood regulation, or energy. Some symptoms, such as sleep or motivation, may take longer to improve. The duration of counseling depends on the severity of depression, co-occurring issues, consistency in attending sessions, and the “between-sessions” work your therapist recommends.

  3. Low motivation is a core symptom of depression, and our team at Intentional Counseling is trained to work with you. In therapy, you can explore these barriers, set small and achievable steps for attendance, and build momentum over time. Our therapists often begin with very low-demand tasks (ex. 5-minute check-ins or journaling) and gradually increase engagement. If you find it especially hard to come in, ask about teletherapy or virtual sessions as an alternative.

  4. Consider scheduling an appointment with a counselor if you are experiencing any of the following:

    • Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
    • Loss of interest or pleasure in once-enjoyable activities
    • Significant changes in appetite, sleep, energy, or concentration
    • Frequent thoughts of death, self-harm, or suicide
    • Worsening functioning at work, relationships, self-care

    If you are in crisis or having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to emergency services or crisis hotlines immediately. Counseling can help stabilize and support ongoing recovery.

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