Depression Counseling
Available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
You’re not alone — you deserve support, clarity, and hope.
Depression can make even everyday life feel heavy, slow, or overwhelming.
Maybe you’ve tried to push through, “stay strong,” or manage on your own, but the sadness, emptiness, or lack of motivation keeps returning.
You may catch yourself thinking:
“Nothing I do seems to matter.”
“I feel disconnected from life — or even myself.”
“I can’t find the energy or motivation to move forward.”
Depression often affects your energy, focus, sleep, and relationships, leaving you feeling isolated, disconnected, or stuck in repetitive patterns.
You’re not failing.
You’re human — and your mind and body are signaling that it’s time for support, understanding, and guidance.
Who I Help:
I work with adults who feel weighed down by depression and want to reclaim a sense of purpose, connection, and emotional stability.
You might be struggling with:
“Persistent sadness, emptiness, or low motivation”
“Feeling disconnected from yourself, others, or daily life”
“Repetitive negative thoughts, self-criticism, or guilt”
“Difficulty functioning at work, home, or in relationships”
“Emotional numbness or lack of pleasure in activities you used to enjoy”
If this sounds familiar, you’re ready for counseling that addresses the root causes of depression, strengthens emotional resilience, and helps you reconnect with yourself and your life.
What You May Be Feeling
A heaviness or “weight” that doesn’t lift.
Hopelessness or lack of motivation.
Emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from loved ones.
Recurrent self-critical thoughts or guilt.
Difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or completing everyday tasks.
These experiences are not weaknesses — they are signs that you need support, tools, and strategies to restore your emotional balance and sense of self.
How Therapy Helps
Depression counseling helps you understand the thoughts, patterns, and experiences contributing to your emotional state, while building skills to feel more grounded, present, and capable of creating meaningful change.
Together, we’ll:
Identify negative thought patterns and cycles that maintain low mood.
Address underlying emotional or trauma-based triggers.
Strengthen emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience.
Develop routines, boundaries, and daily practices to restore energy and focus.
Reconnect with values, purpose, and a sense of meaning in life.
My Approach to Depression Counseling
I use an integrative and compassionate approach that blends psychological insight, trauma-informed care, and practical strategies for lasting change.
Modalities I use include:
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) – to clarify values and build psychological flexibility
CBT-informed strategies – to address negative thought patterns and behaviors
DBT skills – for emotional regulation and coping strategies
Mindfulness & somatic techniques – to stabilize the nervous system and cultivate presence
Trauma-informed therapy – addressing past experiences that may influence current mood
Practical coaching supports – routines, pacing, and behavioral strategies for daily life
I meet you where you are, helping you rebuild energy, reconnect with yourself, and take steps toward a life with purpose, meaning, and emotional stability.
Step Into Clarity and Renewal
Depression doesn’t define you.
With support, insight, and practical tools, you can reconnect with your life, regain emotional balance, and move forward with clarity and hope.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward feeling grounded, supported, and fully alive again.
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Licensed Provider
Marty Michelson,
LPC, MAMFT, LPC, OHP, EMDR
Integrative therapy available virtually throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, and Maine
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