Finding Hope When Depression Takes Hold

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that asking for help is an act of courage.

When depression tells us that we are worthless or that our lives do not matter, it can be difficult to remember our strengths and stay connected to what and who we love.

Strength is not always about accomplishing something. It can take many forms; showing up when things are difficult, taking the first step to care for yourself, or reaching out to ask for help.

Mourning, Bereavement, and What Comes After Loss

Sometimes someone comes to therapy knowing exactly what they are grieving. At other times, grief reveals itself slowly. It may appear as depression, anger, anxiety, nostalgia, a recurring dream, a repeated relationship pattern, or simply a persistent sense that one's life isn't quite the life it was supposed to be. Part of psychotherapy for grief and loss is giving these experiences somewhere to go.

Mindfulness and Art in the Therapeutic Space

Mindfulness isn’t necessarily about eliminating difficult thoughts or emotions. It’s about creating more space between what we experience and how we respond. Art can offer a similar pause, allowing us to slow down and explore feelings rather than avoiding them or feeling the need to fix or correct ourselves.