there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The first step to healing is awareness. The fact that you have landed on this page, right here and now, means you are one step closer to acknowledging depression and moving through it. That’s something to be proud of.
Depression can make you feel hopeless. Alone. Filled with despair. It becomes hard to remember that feeling good is actually possible. Maybe you feel exhausted and lack the motivation to do the things that usually make you happy. Hanging out with friends and family can feel like a task, getting out of bed can be a feat, and even remembering to brush your teeth can be a struggle.
If you’re experiencing feelings of depression and hopelessness, you and your mind are in compassionate hands. Each of our therapists at Ray Family Therapy is highly trained and specializes in helping our clients move through and manage depression.
Through psychotherapy and trauma-based healing methods (like EMDR and Safe and Sound Protocol), our therapists are here for you every step of the way. We’ll help you regulate your nervous system, learn about your triggers, and get to the root of your depression. Our therapeutic model goes deeper than solely talk therapy: we’re not just talking about the pain and problems you’re experiencing. We are actively working towards helping you heal and develop a deeper connection to yourself so you understand your feelings and behaviors.
Our practice is compassionate, free of shame, and highly supportive. Ray Family Therapy is a safe and inclusive space for all people of all genders and sexual orientations.
If you are curious about receiving therapy for depression, feel free to call us. We are ready and willing to help you.
According to the Mayo Clinic:
"Symptoms of Depression can include:
Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
Trouble thinking, concentrating, and making decisions
Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration
Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies, or sports
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much
Tiredness and lack of energy, making small tasks take extra effort
Reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain
Anxiety, agitation, or restlessness
Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements
Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, or suicide
Unexplained physical problems, such as back pain or headaches”
Source: Mayo Clinic
These symptoms are most likely interfering with your personal, work, and family life. You might avoid social situations, stop responding to texts and phone calls, and feel an overall sense of dread about the future.
Does this sound like you?
You don’t remember the last time you felt good. It feels like waking up is a mountain of a challenge — let alone, getting ready and getting to work on time.
Perhaps you feel numb and disconnected from your emotions. You feel like you’re just “going through the motions” of life, without actually living it. You wake up, feeling no excitement about the day and the future. Sometimes you feel like it would be easier to just disappear.
Or maybe you feel filled with sad emotions and crying has become your default mode. You’re overcome with despair and hopelessness. You question if it will ever get better.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone and we’re here to help.
compassionate therapy for depression
We help adults, teens, and couples learn to manage depression using targeted interventions and EMDR. We develop a plan to address the triggers for your depression, teach you skills to manage symptoms, and develop body and emotional awareness so you feel more in control of your mind and body. We work at a somatic and neural level, helping you rewire your brain to feel calmer and more relaxed. The Safe and Sound Protocol helps people feel grounded and they often experience an almost immediate sense of calm. This intervention is appropriate for teens and adults and can even be used with couples to help reduce conflict that stems from depression.
imagine a better way.
There’s a reality where you wake up feeling good. You’re refreshed and excited about what’s to come. You feel motivated to create the best version of your life. You’re connected to friends and family. You’re clear- headed and experiencing joy again. Life doesn't feel like such a struggle anymore. You have hope for the future and are looking forward to the possibilities ahead.
This is possible. We’re here to help you live this reality — one where you are thriving and depression doesn’t take over your life.