We all go through periods where life feels a little heavier — where energy feels low, motivation slips away, and even simple tasks start to feel overwhelming. Depression and low mood can show up in many ways: constant fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or feeling disconnected from the people and activities you once enjoyed. It’s not always dramatic or obvious — sometimes it’s the quiet fading of color from your day-to-day life.
Depression can also deeply affect your sense of self. You might start questioning your worth, feeling guilty for not being “yourself,” or believing that others would be better off without you. These thoughts can feel isolating, and over time, they may create distance in your relationships — leaving you feeling unseen or misunderstood, even by those who care most about you. But it’s important to remember: depression is not who you are. It’s a state you’re moving through, not your identity.
At Trail of Growth Psychotherapy, we work together to gently explore what your depression is trying to tell you — the unmet needs, emotions, and stories beneath the surface. Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, we help you reconnect with your values, rebuild your sense of self, and find moments of hope and motivation again. Healing doesn’t happen overnight, but it begins when you take the first step toward being understood.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to see how therapy can support you: https://trailofgrowth.janeapp.com/
Kristena Disalvo
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