In my work, depression is understood as a meaningful response—often arising when parts of the self have learned to shut down, withdraw, or conserve energy in the face of loss, overwhelm, or unmet relational needs.

Rather than pushing for positivity or productivity, therapy focuses on understanding how depressive responses developed and what they are protecting. Using parts-based work, we gently identify and build relationships with the parts of you that carry numbness, hopelessness, or disconnection—meeting them with curiosity rather than judgment.

A Relational, Nervous-System–Informed Approach

Depression often impacts how people experience connection, meaning, and self-worth. In therapy, we explore how depressive patterns show up in relationships and daily life, while also supporting the nervous system in coming out of collapse or shutdown.Brainspotting may be used to help access and process underlying emotional and physiological material that words alone cannot reach. This approach allows the brain and body to resolve held experiences in a way that is organic, attuned, and paced.

The Goal of Therapy

The goal is not to force happiness, but to restore connection, vitality, and choice.As protective patterns soften, clients often experience increased emotional range, renewed meaning, and a greater sense of engagement with life.