Finding Hope in the Face of Depression
Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or weighed down by persistent sadness can make everyday life feel harder than it should be. Therapy for depression offers a safe space to understand what’s behind those feelings so you can develop coping strategies to manage them. Whether you’re coping with major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal depression, or another depressive disorder, our network of Illinois therapists are here to help you heal and move forward.
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During your first therapy sessions, you’ll work with a compassionate, licensed therapist to explore the emotions, thoughts, and experiences contributing to your symptoms. Many people benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT for depression, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing healthier coping skills. You’ll also learn tools to manage daily stress, improve mood, and rebuild confidence. Whether you meet online or in person, your therapist will tailor each session to your needs, goals, and pace.
Therapy can provide more than relief; it can help you rediscover hope and connection. Through consistent support with a licensed therapist for depression, you can begin to:
You don’t have to face depression alone. Explore depression counseling services throughout your local Illinois area to find a therapist who fits your needs.
We believe that getting started with therapy should be simple, so that you can focus on what matters: you and your mental health.
Select your preferences and browse a curated selection of experienced therapists specializing in your needs.
You're busy - we're flexible. Pick a time that works for you and book directly into your therapist's calendar.
Meet your therapist in-person or virtually, whichever works best for you.
Wondering if it's time to see a therapist? Maybe you're curious about therapy, but you wonder if you really “need” it. Have you recently experienced a stressor or traumatic event? Have you been experiencing changes in mood, sleep, or appetite? Have you been feeling “off,” or have you been feeling shame or loneliness? Any of these can be signs that it may be time to see a therapist.
Every therapy process is unique and tailored to your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy, and talk therapy are three common treatment modalities that your therapist may use in session. However, there are a variety of other types of therapies such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), exposure therapy and more. If you are looking for a therapist who uses a particular type of therapy, you can search for this type of therapy on FindMyTherapist.com.
Our average session length is 55 minutes.
No, we do not. However, in cases where medication is necessary for treatment, we have preferred psychiatrists we coordinate care with in order to get you the help you need as soon as possible.
We accept most major insurances.