Reconnect with Purpose and Vitality Through Evidence-Based Online Treatment
When depression settles into your life, it can feel like you're watching yourself from a distance—going through the motions while feeling disconnected from the experiences that once brought meaning and joy. If you're a high-achieving adult who appears successful on the outside but struggles with emptiness, exhaustion, or a persistent sense of "going through the motions" on the inside, you're not alone. Depression often affects those who seem to "have it all together," creating an invisible struggle that others may not see or understand.
As a PSYPACT-credentialed therapist, I provide online depression therapy to clients across nine states: Arizona, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Colorado, Florida and Illinois. Whether you're navigating the fast-paced professional world of DC, managing a demanding career in New Jersey, or balancing life's complexities anywhere across these states, I offer convenient, confidential online sessions that fit into your schedule.
Understanding Depression Beyond the Surface
Depression isn't simply feeling sad or having a bad day. It's a complex experience that affects your thoughts, emotions, physical body, and behaviors in interconnected ways. For many successful adults, depression manifests not as obvious sadness, but as a gradual dimming of life's colors—a persistent fatigue that sleep doesn't fix, a loss of interest in activities that once sparked joy, or a nagging sense that something fundamental is missing despite external achievements.
Sometimes depression shows up as a sense of disconnection from the life you want to be living. Daily choices that don't align with your larger goals and values can quietly wear down your self-confidence and your outlook on the future. In therapy, one of our goals is to help you get really clear on your values and your vision for an ideal future. From there, we work together to explore small, consistent choices that move you toward that future, rebuilding hope and a sense of direction along the way.
Through my trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming lens, I recognize that depression looks different for everyone. Your brain and nervous system have their own unique patterns and responses. What works for one person may not work for you, and that's why I tailor my approach to meet you exactly where you are, honoring how your particular mind and body process experiences.
How Online Depression Therapy Can Help You Reconnect
In my online practice, I combine evidence-based approaches with a deep understanding of how our nervous systems respond to stress, trauma, and life transitions. Depression often emerges when we've been running on empty for too long, when unprocessed experiences accumulate, or when our coping strategies no longer serve us. Together, we'll explore what's beneath the surface of your depression, working at a pace that feels right for you—all from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
My approach integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, allowing me to adapt each session to your unique needs. Whether you respond better to cognitive approaches that help reshape thought patterns, somatic techniques that reconnect you with your body, or mindfulness practices that ground you in the present moment, I'll draw from my extensive training to create a treatment plan that resonates with how your brain works best.
The Therapeutic Process: What to Expect in Online Therapy
Initial Connection and Assessment
Your journey begins with a free 15-minute online consultation where you can ask any questions and share what brings you to therapy. This conversation helps us both determine if we're a good fit—I want to ensure I can genuinely help before you invest your time and energy in the process. Whether you're connecting from Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, or any of my other licensed states, this initial consultation is completely free and conducted via secure video.
If we decide to move forward, our 90-minute intake session (charged at my standard 50-minute rate) allows us to dive deeper into your history and current struggles. During this comprehensive online assessment, I'll listen carefully to understand not just your symptoms, but the fuller picture of who you are—your strengths, your values, what matters most to you, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. Following our intake, we'll have a feedback session where I'll share my initial impressions and collaborate with you to create a detailed treatment plan tailored to your specific goals.
Ongoing Treatment: Your Pace, Your Goals
I believe deeply in the power of personalized treatment. Some clients prefer brief, focused work targeting specific aspects of their depression, while others benefit from longer-term therapy that addresses deeper patterns and core beliefs. There's no predetermined timeline—you're the driver of your treatment, and my role is to support your journey while gently keeping your goals in sight.
Throughout our online work together, I maintain a dual focus: staying attuned to the subtle shifts in your emotions and non-verbal cues during each session while keeping your bigger picture goals in mind. Even through video sessions, I've developed expertise in noticing these important details. This allows me to present information and interventions at moments when you're most able to absorb them, making our work together more effective and meaningful.
Evidence-Based Approaches Tailored to You
My training encompasses numerous therapeutic modalities, each offering unique pathways to healing from depression:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and reshape thought patterns that perpetuate depression, developing practical strategies for managing symptoms day-to-day.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on living according to your values even when difficult emotions are present, building psychological flexibility that allows you to engage fully with life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills provide concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—particularly helpful when depression comes with intense emotions or relationship challenges.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion, helping heal internal conflicts that may contribute to depression.
Somatic approaches and Polyvagal Theory address how depression lives in your body, using nervous system regulation techniques to shift out of states of shutdown or overwhelm.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) cultivate present-moment awareness and self-kindness, interrupting the rumination cycles that often accompany depression.
Working with Depression and Neurodivergence
For neurodivergent individuals—whether you have ADHD, autism, or other differences in how your brain processes information—depression may intertwine with experiences of masking, burnout, or feeling fundamentally misunderstood. I bring specialized understanding to these intersections, recognizing how traditional depression treatments may need adaptation for neurodivergent minds.
My neurodivergent-affirming approach means we won't try to force your brain into neurotypical patterns. Instead, we'll work with your natural processing style, identifying strategies that align with your strengths while addressing the unique challenges you face. This might mean adjusting communication styles, incorporating your special interests into treatment, or recognizing how sensory experiences impact your mood. The online format can be particularly beneficial for neurodivergent clients, offering a controlled sensory environment and the comfort of your own space.
Beyond Individual Therapy: Couples and Family Support Online
Depression doesn't exist in isolation—it affects relationships and is affected by them. I offer online couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques, helping partners understand how depression impacts their connection and developing strategies to support each other effectively. For those navigating family dynamics or parenting while managing depression, I provide guidance that considers the whole family system—all through convenient online sessions that both partners can join from wherever they are.
The Homework Question: Progress Between Sessions
While I may suggest exercises, skills, or practices to try between sessions, I understand that life is demanding—especially when you're managing depression alongside professional and personal responsibilities. Whether you're a busy professional in DC, juggling family life in Illinois, or managing a demanding schedule in Rhode Island, homework is always optional and tailored to your capacity. Some weeks you might engage actively with between-session work; other weeks, just making it to therapy is enough. I meet you where you are without judgment, recognizing that healing happens at different paces for everyone.
Real-World CBT Applications for High-Functioning Adults
Online therapy offers unique advantages for managing depression. You can attend sessions from a space where you feel safe and comfortable, eliminating commute time and the stress of traffic. This is particularly valuable when depression makes leaving home feel overwhelming. For my clients across all nine states—from the mountains of Colorado to the busy metropolitan areas of New Jersey and Maryland—online therapy provides consistent, accessible care that fits into your life.
Taking the First Step
Reaching out for help with depression takes courage, especially when you're accustomed to handling challenges independently. Many of my clients initially worry about being "too much" or "not depressed enough" to deserve support. Let me reassure you: if you're struggling, you deserve help. Your pain is valid regardless of how it compares to others or how well you function externally.
Through our work together, you can expect to gain deeper self-understanding, develop practical tools for managing symptoms, and gradually reconnect with meaning and vitality in your life. While the path through depression isn't always linear, having a skilled, compassionate guide makes the journey less isolating and more hopeful.
Schedule Your Free Online Consultation Today
If you're ready to explore how therapy can help with your depression, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. We'll discuss your specific situation, answer any questions you have about the therapeutic process, and determine if we're a good fit to work together.
As a PSYPACT-credentialed therapist, I'm licensed to provide online therapy across Arizona, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Colorado, Florida and Illinois. You can easily schedule appointments through my online portal once we've established care, giving you flexibility and control over your treatment timeline—all from the privacy and comfort of your chosen space.
Depression may have dimmed your world, but it doesn't have to define your future. With the right support and evidence-based treatment tailored to your unique needs, you can rediscover connection, purpose, and genuine engagement with life. Take that first step today—reach out to begin your journey toward healing.