Depression therapy when the world feels heavy

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When nothing feels good and getting through the day is a lot — we got you. Care for kids, teens, and adults. Medicaid and most insurance accepted.

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Medicaid + most insurance

Ages 4 to adult

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No diagnosis needed to start

What Depression Can Look Like

Depression isn’t just sadness. It can drain the color out of everything. Here's what to watch for:

Feeling Down or Empty

Sad, numb, or just flat for most days or weeks at a time. In kids and teens, this can look like being cranky.

Nothing Feels Good

Stuff you used to love isn’t fun anymore. Hobbies, friends, food — meh.

Tired All the Time

Even small things feel like a mountain. Getting out of bed is hard. Showering feels like work.

Sleep Is Off

You sleep too much, or you can’t sleep at all. Either way, you wake up tired.

Eating Changes

You’re not hungry. Or you’re hungry all the time. Your weight changes without trying.

Hard on Yourself

You feel like a burden. You think things are your fault. Your inner voice is mean.

Sound Familiar?

Depression shows up in real life like this:

In a 9-year-old

She used to love soccer. Now she says she “hates everything.” She cries a lot. She says her stomach hurts on school days.

In a teen

He’s an A student whose grades just dropped to D’s. He’s in his room a lot. He says he’s “just tired” but it’s been months.

In an adult

She’s making it through the workday and crashing the second she gets home. She used to text friends back. Now she just doesn’t.

When to Reach Out

Please reach out if you or someone you love:

Feels sad, empty, or numb most days for two weeks or more
Has stopped doing things they used to love
Is sleeping or eating way more or less than usual
Is talking about being a burden or feeling worthless
Has any thoughts of death, dying, or hurting themselves: call or text 988 right now

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a diagnosis to book?

No. If you’re struggling, that’s enough.

Does Medicaid cover his?

Yes — in MD, VA, GA, MI, and IL. We take most major insurance.

How long does it take to be seen?

Most people get a first visit within a week. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988, that’s available right now.

Will I have to take medicine?

Not unless you want to. Therapy alone helps many people.

What if I can barely get out of bed?

That’s exactly what we’re here for. You don’t need to be ‘ready.’ You just need to show up online.

Depression lies: We can help you remember what's true.

Let’s talk. A first visit takes about 5 minutes to book and most people are in within a week.

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Depression therapy when the world feels heavy

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In an adult

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Frequently Asked Questions

Depression lies: We can help you remember what's true.