Depression therapy for adults carrying too much alone
Depression can feel like moving through heavy days with less and less left over for yourself. I sit with adults who want a place to talk honestly about that heaviness without having to dress it up.
What people bring me
Depression often changes the rhythm of ordinary life. Things that used to feel manageable can start to take effort, and even basic tasks can feel like too much. People may feel shut down, tired in a way sleep doesn't fix, or disconnected from themselves and the people around them. It can also bring guilt, irritation, or a sense that you are moving through the day without really being in it. In session, I pay attention to how long this has been going on, what it has affected, and what pressure you may be carrying alongside it.
- I don't feel like myself lately.
- Everything feels harder than it should.
- I keep going, but I'm running on empty.
- I don't enjoy things the way I used to.
You can bring the parts that feel flat, tired, or hard to name.
How I work with it
I use ACT, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive care to understand depression in context, not as a standalone problem. That means we look at the thoughts that show up, the losses or stressors around you, and the ways you've had to keep functioning anyway. For some people, the work is individual and very internal. For couples, it may involve how distance, shutdown, or resentment has started to shape the relationship.
- ACT
- ACT can help us notice the stuck places without arguing with every thought that shows up. We look at what matters to you, even when energy is low and motivation feels far away.
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Trauma-informed care keeps us mindful of how shutdown and exhaustion can be linked to overwhelm or old hurts. I move carefully with what feels heavy so sessions don't add more pressure.
- Culturally Responsive Care
- Culturally responsive care helps me hold the full context of your life, including the roles you carry and the messages you've absorbed about strength, rest, and asking for help. That context matters when depression is tangled up with identity or family expectations.
What the first sessions look like
Our first sessions focus on what this looks like in your daily life and what feels most heavy right now. We'll talk about sleep, energy, routines, relationships, and the places where depression is getting in the way.
Questions people ask
What happens in depression therapy?
We talk about what your days actually look like and where things start to feel harder. From there, we make sense of the patterns that keep repeating in your life.
Do you work with depression help for BIPOC clients?
Yes. I work with BIPOC adults who want depression support that includes the realities of race, family, and culture, not just the feelings in the room.
Can depression therapy address feeling numb and tired all the time?
Yes, that's often part of what people bring in. We can talk about how that shows up at home, at work, and in relationships.
Is depression therapy different for couples?
It can be. In couples work, I pay attention to how low energy, withdrawal, or disconnection is affecting both of you.
About Celestial Shift Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating complex identity questions, or carrying the weight of past trauma? Maybe you're facing life changes that shake your sense of self or struggling with internalized shame that keeps you from living as yourself.
Nicole ObihLCSW
Talk it through with Nicole
Tell us what has been going on and we will take it from there.