Therapy for Depression and Mood Disorder

When the “Should’s” in our lives is all we can hear.

Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like numbness. Sometimes it feels like moving through the day on automatic, just trying to go through the motions, while everything inside feels heavy and distant. You may still show up, but happiness feels like a thing of the past.

You are not lazy, broken or worthless. There is something profound occurring within you, chemically your body is reacting towards a stressor that is pulling away all of your energy and leaving you feel robbed of confidence, desire and passions that used to be so easily accessible.

Here at Emotive Wellness, you will find therapy for depression and other disordered alterations of our mood, rooted in compassion and curiosity. Connection is possible even if it doesn’t feel possible right now..

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How Depression Shows Up

Depression can look different for everyone, but many people experience it as:

Emotional numbness – Feeling disconnected or flat

Chronic exhaustion – Always tired, even after sleep
Loss of motivation – Things that once mattered feel heavy or pointless
Withdrawal – Pulling away from people, plans, or responsibilities
Self-criticism – Feeling like a burden or “not enough”
Difficulty concentrating – Brain fog, indecision, or overwhelm

These are not personal failures.
They’re signals that something inside needs care.

Why Depression Isn’t “Just Sadness”

Depression is subtle and complex. You might notice:

Feeling emotionally flat or empty
Losing interest in things you once enjoyed
Feeling irritable, overwhelmed, or shut down
Falling behind on everyday tasks and feeling ashamed
Feeling like a burden, even when others reassure you

Depression often comes with guilt for not “doing better.”
We want you to hear this clearly:

You are not lazy.
You are not broken.
You are struggling—and that makes sense.

How Therapy Works at Emotive Wellness

Our Approach

Understanding

We begin by working to under your experience, your story.

Exploring

When explore past experiences, that may be being triggered in the present that are affecting the symptoms you are experiencing.

Identifying

Together, we identify how we interact with triggers, and how they influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Collaborate

Therapy moves at your pace. We adjust tools and approaches to fit you, focusing on self-compassion, resilience, and sustainable change, often 1% at a time.

Depression Looks Different for Everyone

Forms of Depression We Work With

Major Depressive Disorder
Episodes of intense emotional heaviness that disrupt daily life, motivation, sleep, and appetite.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
A long-term, low-grade depression that can make life feel muted for years.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Mood changes tied to seasonal shifts—even in Florida.
Postpartum Depression
Emotional overwhelm, sadness, or anxiety following childbirth.
Situational Depression
Depression linked to loss, trauma, or major life transitions.
You don’t need to fit perfectly into a label to deserve support.

Our Services & Getting Started

Getting started is simple and supportive.

FAQs

Depression doesn’t come from one single cause. It often develops from a combination of factors, including prolonged stress, unresolved emotional pain, life transitions, loss, trauma, relationship struggles, or biological influences. Sometimes depression builds slowly over time; other times it appears after a specific event. Regardless of how it begins, depression is a real and valid experience.
Depression is most commonly treated through therapy, sometimes alongside medication when appropriate. Therapy focuses on understanding emotional patterns, developing coping skills, and addressing the deeper roots of depression. Treatment is always individualized there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Healing happens through consistency, compassion, and support.
Depression often develops when emotional needs go unmet for a long time, or when someone has had to carry stress, grief, or pressure without enough support. Over time, the nervous system becomes overwhelmed, leading to emotional numbness, low energy, and negative thought patterns. Depression is not a personal failure it’s a response to sustained emotional strain.
Sadness is a natural emotional response that comes and goes. Depression is deeper and more persistent. It affects mood, energy, motivation, sleep, and the ability to enjoy life. While sadness may pass with time, depression often lingers and interferes with daily functioning making professional support especially important.
Depression impacts both the mind and body. Simple tasks can feel overwhelming because your nervous system is working overtime. Emotional heaviness, disrupted sleep, constant self-criticism, and low motivation all drain energy. The exhaustion you feel isn’t laziness it’s the weight of carrying more than one person should have to carry alone.
Depression can look different for everyone. It may include emotional numbness, loss of interest in activities, irritability, withdrawal from others, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, or feelings of guilt and hopelessness. Many people with depression still function outwardly, making it harder for others to notice but the struggle is very real.