Feeling heavy, numb, or stuck like you’re moving through your days on autopilot? Depression can make even simple tasks feel exhausting. If you’re tired of “pushing through” and want relief that actually lasts, you’re in the right place. At Better Minds Counseling & Services, we provide evidence-based, compassionate therapy to help you feel more like yourself again, one doable step at a time.

Does this sound like what you are going through right now?

• You wake up already tired, even after a full night’s sleep.

• Motivation, joy, and interest in things you used to love feel out of reach.

• Your mind loops on guilt, self-criticism, or “what’s the point?” thoughts.

• You withdraw from friends or cancel plans because you don’t have the energy.

• Small decisions feel overwhelming; big decisions feel impossible.

• You’re high-functioning on the outside, but inside, you feel flat, irritable, or numb.

If any of this resonates, you’re not “too much,” “lazy,” or “broken.” You’re human AND depression is treatable.

What Depression Can Look Like

Depression isn’t always obvious sadness. It can show up as:

• Low energy & fatigue (despite sleep)

• Sleep changes (too much or too little)

• Appetite changes (eating more or less than usual)

• Irritability or numbness (not just tears)

• Concentration problems (foggy, distracted, forgetful)

• Loss of interest (hobbies, sex, socializing)

• Hopelessness or worthlessness (“I’m failing,” “What’s wrong with me?”)

• Physical symptoms (headaches, stomach aches, chronic pain flares)

You don’t need every symptom for it to “count.” If your day-to-day life feels harder than it should, therapy can help.

For High-Functioning & High-Achieving Adults

We specialize in clients who look “fine” to others while privately struggling. If you’re the reliable one at work/home but you’re shutting down after hours, we get it. We’ll help you set boundaries, lower perfectionism’s grip, and restore energy without dropping everything you care about.

Depression Often Travels With…

• Anxiety: racing thoughts, overthinking, panic

• OCD tendencies: mental loops, reassurance-seeking, self-doubt

• Trauma/complex stress: hypervigilance, shutdowns

• Chronic pain/illness: low energy, flare-ups, grief for “how life used to be”
  We’re experienced in the overlap and will tailor therapy to your realities.

How We Treat Depression (What Actually Works)

We use practical, research-backed approaches tailored to your life:

• Behavioral Activation (BA): Gentle, structured steps that rebuild momentum, purpose, and pleasure—even when motivation is low.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Learn to notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns that fuel shame, guilt, and all-or-nothing thinking.

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Make room for tough feelings while moving toward your values (not perfection).

• Mind–Body Tools: Breathwork, grounding, and pacing skills to reduce overwhelm and support nervous-system regulation.

• Medication-friendly care: We collaborate with prescribers when meds might be helpful (medication is not always needed to treat depression)

We will create a treatment guide that works just for you!

Results That Will Happen Working With Us When It Comes to Your Depression

• More energy for mornings and post-work hours

• Fewer spirals and softer self-talk

• Clear, doable routines that fit your bandwidth

• Returning interest in people and hobbies

• Better sleep and appetite patterns

• A steadier sense of self—and real hope

If depression has been running the show, consider this your permission to take the next small step. We’ll make it manageable and we’ll do it together.

Start working with a Better Minds therapist today, contact us to set up your free intro meeting.