What Depression Therapy Helps With
Depression affects how you think, feel, and function. It can show up gradually or suddenly, and it often impacts work, relationships, and daily routines.
Many people seek therapy when they notice:
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Persistent sadness or emptiness
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Loss of interest in activities that used to feel meaningful
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Low motivation or difficulty starting tasks
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Fatigue or low energy
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Irritability or emotional numbness
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Trouble concentrating or making decisions
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Changes in sleep or appetite
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Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
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Pulling away from friends or family
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Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
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Depression is not a personal failure. It is a real condition that responds to support, structure, and the right therapeutic approach.
How We Treat Depression
Our approach to depression therapy is practical, supportive, and grounded in evidence based methods. We help you understand the patterns that keep you stuck and build strategies that support long term improvement.
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Treatment may include:
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CBT to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts
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Behavioral activation to rebuild motivation and momentum
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DBT skills for emotional regulation
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Mindfulness and grounding techniques
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Support for co occurring anxiety, trauma, or substance use
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Values based work to reconnect with meaning and purpose
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Strength based strategies to rebuild confidence
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Therapy helps you understand what is contributing to your symptoms and gives you tools to move forward with clarity and stability.
Therapists Who Treat Depression
Select an available specialist below to schedule your free consultation directly through our client portal
Tanya Howard, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
​Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, substance use, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral addictions, stress, and life transitions.
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Approach: Tanya brings a calm and grounding presence to therapy. She integrates ART, trauma informed care, and CBT and DBT based skills to help clients understand emotional patterns, reduce overwhelm, and build resilience at a steady and comfortable pace.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners, Medica, Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare, Optum, UCare, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and Out of Network self pay.
Rachelle Lewis LADC, PRE-LPCC​
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor & Pre-licensed professional clinical counselor
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Specialties: Substance use, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, mindfulness‑based behavior change.
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Approach: Rachelle uses a supportive, person centered style that helps clients increase insight, strengthen coping skills, and make gradual and sustainable changes. She integrates CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness to support emotional balance and clarity.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, UCare, and Out of Network self pay.
Laurie Wollman, LICSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
​Specialties: couples therapy, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, mindfulness‑based behavior change.
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Approach: Laurie offers a warm and steady therapeutic presence. She uses CBT, person centered therapy, and strengths based approaches to help clients understand their emotions, build confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Insurances accepted: Aetna and Out of Network self pay.
What to Expect in Therapy
Your first session focuses on understanding your symptoms, your history, and what you want to change. We will talk about what feels heavy, what feels manageable, and what you hope to improve.
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In ongoing sessions, we will:
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Identify patterns that contribute to low mood
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Build coping skills for difficult thoughts and emotions
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Increase motivation through small, manageable steps
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Strengthen emotional regulation
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Improve sleep, routines, and daily structure
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Address underlying stressors or past experiences
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Support long term stability and resilience
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Therapy is collaborative and paced to match your needs. You do not have to navigate this alone.