Depression Treatment and Counseling in Chicago
Let’s find a way out of the depression hole. Together.
Already know you need some help? Let’s get to it.
It might be time to consider therapy for depression if…
You feel…blah? Or numb? Everything is just a little (or a lot) off
You feel something, but it’s mostly sadness, guilt, general emptiness — there may or may not be tears involved
You’re having a hard time doing things. Even things you usually enjoy are just…meh
You’re eating more than usual, less than usual, or swinging between the two
You can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, OR you’ve become a professional napper
Whatever your sleep looks like, you are just so tired
Your body feels super slowed down and/or restless like you’re vibrating but can’t move
You’re pretty sure you’re the absolute worst and should be apologizing for existing
You’re struggling to focus or even decide things like, “is today a real pants kind of day?”
You’re pulling away from your people (visibly or internally)
You’re thinking about wanting to: die, not exist, disappear, and/or what it would be like if you did
If even a little of this sounds like you, reach out to someone. A friend, family member, partner, or a therapist. Someone. Depression isn’t meant to be done alone.
Why Treating Depression Matters
Believe it or not, depression can actually serve a function. Sometimes, it’s your mind and body waving a big flag that says, “Hey! Something needs to change.” Often, it shows up after a string of smaller signals that were easier to brush aside. And in the best-case scenario, it can spark the kind of shift that leads to a better job, healthier relationships, or a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
But sometimes, things don’t go that smoothly.
When you’re depressed, your motivation, energy, focus, and willingness to be kind to yourself are often running on empty — not exactly the ideal conditions for making big life changes. That’s where therapy comes in.
Depression says you're alone. That you should be alone. That you deserve to be. Don’t buy it.
You don’t have to do this by yourself.
Like our tagline say: you’re a star, but you don’t have to shine alone.
What will therapy for depression help me do?
You will find the following answer on most pages of this website: we don’t know — and truly can’t know — exactly how you will respond to therapy. But, we do know some things that, on average, tend to happen when people start therapy for depression.
So, on average, people in therapy for depression get better at:
identifying when their brains are leaning into an unhelpful negativity bias — towards themselves or the future
finding ways to gently challenge negative thoughts
tolerating moments of sadness, discomfort, and pain without believing these moments represent all that life is
finding and practicing behaviors/activities that will bring them joy or connection, even if they can’t feel it in the moment
comforting themselves when the feelings or thoughts inevitably come back (because a full life includes all feelings — not just comfortable ones)
None of this happens overnight, but change often happens faster and more sustainably when you have someone else on the team. If that sounds good, there’s a button below. You know what to do.