Do the things that you used to love no longer hold your interest? Have you lost motivation to do much of anything? Do you feel sad and hopeless? Are you feeling empty? Is this making it difficult to engage in life and have healthy relationships? Everyone gets sad sometimes. We can lose motivation and interest in things from time to time. Depression is persistently feeling like this. Depression can include feeling sad, losing interest in things you used to enjoy, and sleeping too much or having a hard time sleeping. It can make you feel worthless, or have difficulty concentrating. You may be overeating or losing your appetite. Depression can even lead to feeling like you no longer want to live. These feelings can be so overwhelming, but there is hope. Therapy can help.

Often, people think they are not depressed because they don’t feel sad. They aren’t crying or feeling “blue.” Depression does not have to include feeling sad. It can make you feel like you are stuck and engulf you with feelings of hopelessness, despair, and emptiness. If you are feeling this way, reach out for help. You can find meaning and purpose again. There is hope.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 20%-40% of people living in Michigan. SAD is a type of depression that affects people with the changes of the seasons. Do you get depressed in the fall and winter and feel better in the spring and summer? Do you feel sad or have you lost interest in the things you used to enjoy? Is your energy low and are you sleeping more than you do in the summer months? Are you gaining weight or craving carbohydrates? Do you feel hopeless or worthless? Seasonal Affective Disorder could be why. Our psychologists and counselors can help you develop skills to manage SAD and get you through the long Michigan winter.

Therapy can help you look at the underlying causes of your depression. It can be a beacon of light in your darkness. Our therapists can walk with you on your journey to improve your energy, motivation, and sadness. We use evidence based approaches to help you navigate through your depression. Our therapists will meet you with compassion and understanding and can help you explore how depression is affecting your life. Your therapist will work with you to better understand your depression and develop skills to manage your depression and feel better.