Depression Therapy
Williston, Vermont · Telehealth throughout Vermont
When you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore
Depression doesn’t always look like being unable to get out of bed.
Sometimes you are still going to work.
Still showing up for your family, work or school.
Still answering messages.
Still looking like everything is fine.
But inside, it feels like you’re just going through the motions.
Sometimes depression feels deeply sad. Sometimes, like nothing at all.
Working together in therapy can help you begin finding a way back toward yourself.
Depression can be hard to recognize, even in adults
You may not immediately think:
“I’m depressed"
You may be thinking:
I just don’t have any motivation.
Everything feels like work.
I’m tired of everyone needing something from me.
I know I should care about this, but I just don’t.
I’m doing everything I can to make it through the day.
I don’t really feel like myself.
Adults experiencing depression may still be working, parenting, maintaining relationships, paying bills, and doing what needs to get done.
If this sounds like what you’re experiencing-
I’m so glad you’re here.
Depression in Preteens and Teens
Depression in young people doesn’t always look like sadness either.
You might notice:
More time alone or on screens
Irritability or frequent conflict
Pulling away from friends or activities
Difficulty getting to school or keeping up
Changes in sleep or energy
Increased self-criticism or hopelessness
A preteen or teen may not have words for what has changed.
Sometimes:
“Leave me alone.”
is easier to say than:
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”
I don’t expect anyone to walk into therapy and immediately tell me their deepest feelings.
Trust comes first—and trust takes time to build.
Once therapy starts to genuinely feel like your space, we have somewhere to work from.
Depression can make motivation and everyday responsibilities harder.
Anxiety may keep your mind constantly working, while ADHD or chronic overwhelm can add years of frustration and exhaustion.
Sometimes the label matters less than understanding what has been weighing you down and what might help things begin to shift.
You’re in the right place.
What does Depression therapy with me look like?
I do not expect you to walk into therapy feeling hopeful.
Come as you are… we’ll start there.
My approach is warm, patient and deeply human.
Areas we might work on:
Exploring patterns that contribute to depression
Reconnecting with activities & relationships that matter to you
Quieting the harsh, self-critical voice
Building emotion regulation skills
Gently working with avoidance and withdrawal
The relationship between anxiety and depression
What progress can look like
Replying to the friend you have been avoiding.
Going to class instead of staying home
Laughing and realizing you had not done that in a while.
Feeling less irritable with your family.
Not automatically believing every harsh thought your brain produces.
Reconnecting with something that used to matter to you.
Or simply noticing:
I feel a little more like myself.
You don’t have to wait until depression becomes unbearable
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to talk about what’s been happening, answer questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Reaching out for a preteen or teen? We can talk about what you’ve been noticing and whether I may be a good fit for them.
In-person depression therapy in Williston, Vermont · Telehealth throughout Vermont
Wayfinder Counseling VT is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988- the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or in an emergency call 911.
