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Therapy for Depression

Support for the heaviness, exhaustion, and thoughts that make everything feel harder than it should.

You don't have to carry this alone. There's a path forward — and it doesn't have to feel this heavy forever.

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When Depression Makes Even the Smallest Things Feel Overwhelming

Some days it feels like your energy disappears before the day even starts.
Your mind feels foggy, your body feels heavy, and everything—thinking, moving, deciding—takes more effort than you have.

Maybe you're:​

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     exhausted even after you sleep

     losing interest in things you used to enjoy

     withdrawing from people you care about

     overwhelmed by guilt or hopelessness

     stuck in painful thoughts that loop over and over

     going through the motions but feeling numb inside

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Depression isn't laziness.
It isn't a lack of motivation.
It's your mind and body trying to cope with things that feel too big, too heavy, or too much.

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And when people say, "Just think positive" or "Try harder," it only leaves you feeling more misunderstood.

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You're not weak.
You're not broken.
You're overwhelmed — and that deserves compassion, connection, and care.

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College student experiencing depression receiving supportive online therapy
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Depression Is More Than Sadness — It Affects Everything

Teen experiencing depression receiving supportive online support

Depression isn't just feeling sad.

It's not just "the blues." 
It can look like irritability, numbness, emptiness, or a heaviness you can't explain.


It can show up as:

     changes in sleep or appetite

     feeling disconnected from yourself or others

     difficulty concentrating or staying present

     pulling away from friends, relationships, or responsibilities

     feeling unworthy, unmotivated, or unlike yourself

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Sometimes depression convinces you of things that feel true in the moment —
but aren't actually the truth about who you are.

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Your pain is real.
Your feelings are valid.
And you deserve support that helps you make sense of what you're experiencing without shame, urgency, or pressure.

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What Can Change When Depression Isn't Running Everything

Therapy isn't about "fixing" you — because you're not broken.

You're tired, hurting, and doing your best to make it through each day.
Therapy is about healing — and helping you reconnect with the steadiness, hope, and self-worth that depression has made harder to reach.​

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As we work together, you may notice:

     Your energy becoming more steady
You feel less drained and more capable of showing up for your life.

     Your thoughts feeling clearer
Less fog, less spiraling, more ability to problem-solve.

     Your emotions feeling more manageable
You understand what you're feeling and why — without getting swept away by it.

     Your self-worth becoming stronger
You talk to yourself with more compassion and less self-blame.

     Things starting to feel possible again

Not all at once, but piece by piece.

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This doesn't happen overnight —
but with steady support, you can feel more grounded, more connected, and more hopeful about what's ahead.

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How Therapy Helps You Find Your Way Out of the Dark

My role isn't to tell you to "cheer up."
It's to understand what you're carrying, what feels heavy, and what your symptoms are trying to communicate — so we can move through them together.​

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In therapy, you'll learn how to:​

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     understand your depressive patterns and triggers

     challenge the thoughts that pull you down

     build coping tools that support your daily life

     reconnect with meaning, motivation, and hope

     strengthen your self-compassion and resilience

     take steps forward at a pace that feels safe for you

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You don't need to show up with answers.
You don't need to pretend you're okay.
You just have to show up — exactly as you are.

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If Something in You Is Hoping for Relief… That Matters

You don't have to stay in this place.
You don't have to carry this alone.
And you don't have to feel "ready" to take a first step.

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Even the smallest part of you that wants things to feel lighter is enough.

Whenever you're ready —

I'm here, and I'll meet you gently, exactly where you are.

Reaching out is just a first step — no pressure, no commitment.

*Now offering Therapy Intensives*  Click HERE to find out more

Feeling stuck?

Let's take the next step together.

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You don't have to sort everything out on your own.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, heavy, or unsure of where to begin —
I'm here to help you find your footing again.

Start with a free consultation

A gentle, no-pressure conversation to see whether this feels like a good fit.

©2023-2026 Dr. Melissa Kleinz, PhD, LPC, LPCMH, NCC
All Rights Reserved. 

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