Helping Children and Adults Overcome Depression

Learn coping skills, restore hope, and begin feeling better with personalized counseling support.

Understanding Depression

Depression can affect anyone — children, teens, and adults alike. It often shows up as more than just sadness. You may feel tired, unmotivated, disconnected, or unable to enjoy the things that once brought you joy.

If your child seems withdrawn, easily frustrated, or uninterested in activities they used to love, they may also be struggling with depression. The good news is that with the right support, healing and hope are possible.

At Waterview Counseling Services, I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression to help you or your child regain balance, find motivation, and feel like yourself again.

Depression in Children and Teens

Children and teens often experience depression differently than adults. You might notice:

Mood changes, irritability, or frequent outbursts
Withdrawal from family or friends
Drop in grades or motivation
Changes in sleep or eating habits
Physical complaints like stomachaches or headaches

Therapy helps kids and teens learn to name and manage their emotions, build healthy coping skills, and develop resilience — while giving parents guidance on how to best support them at home.

Depression in Adults

For adults, depression can appear as constant fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or feeling numb and disconnected. You might feel pressure to “push through” while silently struggling.

Therapy offers a space to unpack those feelings without judgment and begin rebuilding hope. Together, we can explore underlying causes — whether stress, trauma, loss, or burnout — and create a path toward emotional recovery.

How Therapy Helps with Depression

Therapy creates a safe space to talk openly, identify negative thought patterns, and build coping strategies that promote long-term emotional well-being.

Together, we will:

Identify what contributes to feelings of sadness, guilt, or hopelessness
Learn tools to manage negative self-talk
Rebuild confidence and motivation
Improve sleep, energy, and daily structure
Strengthen relationships and support systems

Each person’s experience of depression is unique, so treatment is tailored to meet you or your child exactly where you are.

I use an integrative, compassionate approach that may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge negative thought patterns
Mindfulness and grounding practices to manage stress and improve focus
Behavioral activation to gently reintroduce joy and structure
Supportive talk therapy to process grief, loss, or trauma

The goal is to help you or your child feel more stable, hopeful, and empowered — one step at a time.

Begin the Healing Process Today

You don’t have to face depression alone. Therapy can help you or your child rediscover calm, motivation, and meaning.

Taking the first step toward help is a sign of strength — and it can change everything.

📅 Ready to begin?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation by clicking the request appointment button on our home page, or contact me at (860) 483-0360 to learn how therapy can help you.