Therapy for Depression & Life Transitions
You’re getting through the day. But you’re not really in your life.
Real, compassionate therapy for when you feel disconnected, exhausted, stuck, or unlike yourself - in Huntington, NY or virtually across NY and FL.
You’re functioning. You’re just exhausted from having to.
Maybe from the outside, you’re doing what you’ve always done. You’re going to work, taking care of your responsibilities, showing up for the people you love, and getting things done. You’re capable, responsible, and probably pretty good at holding everything together. But underneath it all, you feel exhausted, disconnected, unmotivated, or unlike yourself.
Sometimes depression doesn’t look like completely falling apart. It can look like continuing to perform while feeling numb inside. You may be going through the motions, struggling to enjoy the things you used to love, feeling more irritable or withdrawn, or wondering why everything suddenly feels harder.
And when you’re used to being the person who can handle things, admitting that you’re struggling can bring its own layer of guilt:
“I have so much to be grateful for. Why can’t I just get it together?”
Life transitions can bring these feelings to the surface, too
A relationship ending, becoming a parent, changing careers, reaching a milestone, or simply realizing that the life you built no longer feels like the life you want can leave you questioning who you are and what comes next.
Sometimes what looks like depression is also:
- Grief
- Burnout
- Unresolved experiences from the past, or
- The exhaustion of living according to expectations that no longer fit
Depression therapy isn’t about telling you to try harder or simply think more positively.
It’s about creating space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface, reconnect with yourself, and explore what you actually need. Therapy can help you move through this transition with greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and clarity - and begin creating a life that feels more like your own.
How Depression & Life Transitions Therapy Helps
Before therapy, you may feel…
- Like you’re going through the motions while feeling disconnected from your own life
- Exhausted from constantly pushing yourself to keep up with your responsibilities
- Less interested in the people, activities, or goals that used to matter to you
- Frustrated with yourself because you feel like you “should” be able to handle things better
- Unsure whether you’re experiencing depression, burnout, grief, or simply struggling with a major life change
- Stuck between the life you’ve built and the sense that something needs to change
With therapy, you can begin to…
- Understand what’s underneath the depression, exhaustion, disconnection, or lack of motivation
- Develop greater self-compassion instead of constantly criticizing yourself for not doing enough
- Feel more grounded and connected to yourself, your relationships, and your values
- Work through grief, loss, transitions, or past experiences that may be contributing to how you feel today
- Gain clarity about what you want and what needs to change as you move into your next chapter
- Reconnect with a sense of purpose, possibility, and a life that feels more authentically your own
Therapy for Depression & Life Transitions
Depression therapy is more than trying to convince yourself to “look on the bright side.” Together, we’ll slow down and understand what’s contributing to the heaviness, disconnection, exhaustion, or loss of motivation you’re experiencing. We may explore your thoughts and beliefs, relationships, past experiences, patterns of perfectionism or overachievement, and the ways you’ve learned to cope with difficult emotions. When a life transition is part of what brought you to therapy, we’ll also make space to process what you’re leaving behind and clarify what you want moving forward.
Who it's for
This work is for adults who are tired of feeling unlike themselves, going through the motions, or wondering why they can’t simply push through. It may be especially helpful if you’re navigating depression, burnout, grief, a relationship change, becoming a parent, a career transition, or another period of uncertainty—and you’re ready to understand what’s underneath what you’re experiencing.
The Format
Individual therapy sessions, offered in person in Huntington, NY and virtually across NY and FL. Sessions are typically 60 minutes, with frequency determined together based on your needs, goals, and what feels sustainable for you.
What you can expect
You’ll have a space where you don’t have to perform, minimize what you’re feeling, or prove that things are “bad enough” to deserve support. We’ll work collaboratively to understand what’s happening, develop greater self-compassion, and help you reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and the parts of life that matter to you.
The Investment
$200 per 60-minute session
(either in person in Huntington, NY or virtually across NY and FL)
(Please note: I am out of network. You can read more about this on the fees and insurance page).
Ready to start feeling like yourself again?
Is Therapy for Depression & Life Transitions the Right Fit for You?
You don’t have to be at rock bottom to deserve support. Maybe you’re still showing up, meeting expectations, and doing what needs to be done—but inside, you feel exhausted, disconnected, stuck, or unsure of what comes next. Therapy can give you space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin figuring out what you actually need.
Probably, if you:
Feel like you’re functioning on the outside but struggling more than people realize
Are tired of pushing through, overthinking, or holding yourself to impossible standards
Feel disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or the things that used to bring you joy
Are navigating a major life transition and questioning what you want for your next chapter
Want to understand the patterns beneath what you’re experiencing rather than simply manage the symptoms
Probably not, if you:
Are looking for a quick fix or someone to simply tell you what to do
Want therapy to focus only on eliminating symptoms without exploring what may be contributing to them
Aren’t currently willing or able to engage in the therapeutic process
Want someone to agree with everything you say without offering thoughtful perspective or gentle challenge
Expect therapy to do all the work without making space for reflection and change between sessions
You don’t have to know exactly why you’re feeling this way.
Maybe you just know that something feels different, that the way you’ve been doing things isn’t working anymore, or that you’re ready for something to change. That’s enough of a place to begin.
What Working Together Looks Like
Start Where You Are
You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out—or even know whether what you’re experiencing is depression, burnout, grief, or simply a difficult transition. We’ll start with what’s happening right now and create a space where you can be honest about how you’re really doing, without having to minimize it or hold everything together.
Understand What’s Underneath
Together, we’ll look beyond the surface-level symptoms and get curious about what’s contributing to how you’re feeling. We’ll explore your experiences, relationships, beliefs, and patterns - including the ways perfectionism, overachievement, or constantly pushing yourself may have helped you cope while also leaving you feeling depleted or disconnected.
Find Your Way Back
As you gain insight and begin working through what’s keeping you stuck, we’ll focus on creating meaningful change. You’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with yourself, clarify what you want, and make choices that feel more aligned with your values - not simply continue doing what you think you’re supposed to do.
If you’re wondering whether therapy is right for you, you may already be carrying enough questions. Here are some of the things people commonly want to know before reaching out. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have a diagnosis of depression to come to therapy?
Not at all. You don’t need a diagnosis or to be at your lowest point to deserve support. If you’ve been feeling unlike yourself, disconnected, exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck, that’s enough reason to reach out.
What if I’m functioning normally but still feel depressed?
This is more common than you might think. You can go to work, take care of your family, meet your responsibilities, and look like you’re doing fine while feeling completely different on the inside. Depression doesn’t always look like falling apart.
How do I know if what I’m feeling is depression, burnout, or a difficult life transition?
You don’t have to figure that out before starting therapy. Together, we can look at what you’re experiencing, how long it’s been happening, what has changed, and how it’s affecting your life to better understand what you need.
Can therapy help with a major life transition even if I’m not depressed?
Absolutely. Major transitions—such as a relationship ending, becoming a parent, changing careers, or reaching a new stage of life—can bring grief, uncertainty, anxiety, or questions about identity and purpose. Therapy can provide space to process what’s changing and figure out what you want next.
What does depression therapy actually look like?
There isn’t one formula. We’ll talk about what’s happening in your life while also exploring the thoughts, experiences, relationships, beliefs, and patterns that may be contributing to how you feel. Treatment is collaborative and tailored to what you need.
Will you just teach me coping skills?
Coping skills can be helpful, but they’re not the whole picture. I’m interested in understanding why you’re struggling and helping you create meaningful change rather than simply teaching you how to tolerate feeling bad.
What if I don’t know why I’m feeling this way?
That’s okay. Sometimes there isn’t an obvious reason, and sometimes the reasons become clearer as we slow down and look at the bigger picture. You don’t need to arrive with all the answers.
What if I’m used to pushing through everything on my own?
Many high-achieving and perfectionistic people are very good at pushing through—even when they’re exhausted. Therapy can help you understand what keeps you in that cycle and create space for a different way of relating to yourself, your responsibilities, and your needs.
Can therapy help if I’ve tried therapy before?
Absolutely. Sometimes the issue isn’t that therapy “doesn’t work”—it’s that the approach or therapist wasn’t the right fit. We can talk about what you’ve tried before, what was helpful or unhelpful, and what you’re hoping to do differently this time.
Will we talk about my past?
We may, especially when past experiences help explain patterns that are showing up in your life today. We won’t spend sessions digging through your history simply for the sake of it; we’ll focus on what is meaningful and relevant to the work you’re doing now.
What if I’m struggling with perfectionism or feeling like I’m never doing enough?
Therapy can help you explore where those expectations come from and how they affect your mood, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we can work toward greater self-compassion and a sense of worth that isn’t dependent on how much you accomplish.
How long will I need to be in therapy?
There’s no universal timeline. Some people benefit from shorter-term support, while others want more time to work through deeper or longer-standing patterns. We’ll regularly check in about your progress and what you need.
Can depression therapy be done virtually?
Yes. Virtual therapy is available across NY and FL, allowing you to receive support from wherever you are in those states.
What if I’m experiencing a mental health crisis?
If you’re in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, therapy with me may not provide the level of support you need at that moment. In that situation, seek immediate emergency or crisis support rather than waiting for a therapy appointment.
No pressure. No perfect explanation required. Just a place to start.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
You don’t have to wait until things get worse, and you don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong before reaching out. If you’re tired of feeling disconnected, exhausted, stuck, or like you’re simply going through the motions, therapy can give you space to understand what’s happening and figure out what you need.
Let’s talk about what you’ve been experiencing and whether working together might be the right fit.