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Therapy for Depression

Helping adults find meaning and joy in life again.

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There Is A Way

Life’s challenges can feel dark, heavy, or even impossible to deal with. Most people who start therapy for depression feel stuck repeating the same painful patterns. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you don’t look forward to much or you feel like you want to escape your life.

I can help you to focus on how the disappointments of the past and fears of the future affect you here and now, in the present. Together, we can help you find meaning and take care of yourself.

Do You Feel Sad, Guilty, Worthless?

Do any of the following resonate with you?

  • Your energy levels are at an all time low.
  • You feel lonely, even when you are with others.
  • You feel unable to do your day-to-day responsibilities.
  • You wake up every morning feeling overwhelmed.
  • You know that sadness isn't helpful but getting out of it alone feels impossible.

If these sound true for you, I want you to know that even if you are really struggling, nothing is wrong with you. What you are experiencing is normal and it’s okay to ask for help. Even if you don’t believe you deserve care, you do. You deserve to take care of yourself.

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Therapy for Depression Can Help You Rise Again

It’s possible to feel better. Imagine a life where you could…

  • Start feeling joy in your life again
  • Discover how to love yourself
  • Feel interest in people
  • Sleep better

How Therapy for Depression Works

Therapy for depression consists of 55 or 85-minute, one-on-one sessions that help you work through your experience. In addition to listening, I will ask questions and play an active role. 

Therapy for depression can positively change your thinking, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you let go of what’s holding you back.

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Step Back And Focus On Healing

Therapy for depression helps you rise above your challenges and start moving towards your ideal life with less suffering and more fulfillment.

You will get the new mindset you need to find your way through difficult feelings and situations and see patterns that you couldn’t on your own.

Even if you are not usually comfortable opening up to people, Therapy for Depression may be able to help.

I’ve helped depressed people who are unable to recognize themselves start feeling interested in life again. My clients discover that it’s possible to accept themselves.

My name is Peter H Addy and I am a therapist and depression expert who is here to help.

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Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration

I can provide the support you need to help you find your way towards a grounded, whole life. Even if you’re feeling lost now, I can help guide you in making lasting, positive changes in your life.

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Therapy for Chronic Pain

I’ve helped people struggling with chronic pain find their way to feeling more capable. My clients discover that it’s possible to get the spark back and fall in love with life again.

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Therapy for Trauma

Therapy for Trauma helps you rise above your challenges and start moving towards your ideal life with less less stress and more calm.

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In-Person Therapy

After years of physical distancing, you might feel lonely and disconnected from the world and other people. You might be yearning for in-person connection in a safe way.

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Online Therapy

If you have trouble leaving the house, or don’t have any therapists nearby, or have a hard time making and keeping appointments, online video therapy may be for you.

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