Therapy for depression
In-person near Grand Rapids, MI and online in 43 PsyPact states
When depression and sadness are pervading your days, it’s exhausting. It can be hard to get out of bed, hard to sleep, hard to control the irritability you feel toward the people around you. Tears seem always under the surface, worry seems to be in the driver’s seat.
The self-critical voice is loud, and you’re not sure how to get out of the spiral.
You feel disconnected from others, lacking the joy that you once envisioned for yourself as you move through unexpected interruptions of grief, illness, or disconnection.
Plan A hasn’t exactly worked out - maybe B, C, or D either. You’re not sure what’s next.
Was life supposed to be this hard?
We seek treatment for our broken bones, failing eyesight, and flu symptoms. It makes sense to also seek treatment for our broken hearts, weakened emotional strength, and struggling relationships.
We are created for restoration, as “jars of clay” that are forever being mended and repaired.
Therapy is one of those tools, similar to medicine, that is grounded in evidence-based research while being rooted in the wisdom of the ages. Therapy works!
I can help you gain clarity on what is ailing you, create a plan for healing, and then walk steadily back toward the light. As we do this sacred work together, there will be both tears and laughter because that’s what it’s like to be human, to heal, and to find your joy again.
Time after time, I have a front-row seat to the power of therapy in restoring peace, cultivating joy, and renewing relationships. Depression is treatable. Restoration is waiting.
What to Expect.
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Free Phone Consult
We’ll start with a brief phone call at no cost to you. I want to make sure you feel comfortable talking with me, that you’re clear on how it all works, and that I feel confident I can help you. You can ask any questions that help you feel ready for the good work of therapy.
I get it - finding the right therapist is a big deal, and you need to know I’m the right fit before you can feel comfortable jumping in.
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Intake Session
You’ll fill out online paperwork ahead of time. Then in our first session (either in-person or online) you’ll fill me in on what you’ve been through, what you’re experiencing now, and what you hope to get out of therapy. In response, I’ll share initial reflections and assessment, as well as recommendations specific to you.
You’ll leave with some relief at getting started and having a better feel for what to expect.
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Ongoing Sessions
I’ll hold a weekly therapy time for you, which will be 50 minutes long. Once you’re feeling better, you can choose if you would like to decrease frequency to biweekly or less as you begin integrating your therapy skills into your life on a more independent basis.
You can let me know along the way what’s working for you so I can make adjustments as needed - this time is for you!
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.