What depression feels like
- Constant sadness or emptiness
- Loss of motivation or interest in things you once enjoyed
- Numbness or disconnection
- Feeling tired no matter how much you rest
- Negative self-talk and guilt
- Overwhelm or irritability
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Feeling like a burden
- Thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness
Depression support types
- Major depression
- Persistent depressive disorder
- Seasonal depression
- Postpartum or perinatal depression
- Depression related to identity or life transitions
- Depression linked to trauma or grief
- High-functioning / masked depression (smiling on the outside, struggling inside)
How therapy helps with depression
Therapy doesn’t magically take away depression, it helps you heal from the pain that’s underneath it and rebuild a life that feels worth living.
- Learn coping skills to manage depressive symptoms
- Reduce negative self-talk and build self-compassion
- Process grief, trauma, pressure, or stress
- Reconnect to joy, purpose, and motivation
- Improve relationships and communication
- Improve relationships and communication
- Strengthen self-worth and identity
- Feel understood instead of alone
Evidence-based treatments we use
Our therapists draw from several trusted therapeutic approaches to support healing, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Depending on your needs, your therapist may integrate:
Why clients choose Thrive Hive
Clients choose us for depression support because we offer:
- A warm, welcoming space where emotions are safe
- Trauma-informed, identity-affirming care
- LGBTQIA+-inclusive and culturally mindful therapy
- A balance of emotional validation + practical skills
- Flexible in-person and telehealth options
- Therapists who genuinely care and listen
Anxiety tells you that you’re alone.
The hive reminds you that support is here.
Therapy for teens, young adults & adults
Depression affects every life stage differently, and we understand those differences:
Teens
Identity, friendships, school pressure, family dynamics
Young adults
Independence, college/career stress, relationships
Adults
Burnout, parenting, partners, grief, trauma, identity challenges
What clients often say after depression therapy
- Feel less overwhelmed and more grounded
- Notice better sleep, energy, and motivation
- Experience less shame and negative self-talk
- Feel more connected to people and activities
- Have more clarity and emotional resilience
- Start to feel like themselves again
You deserve relief, and you deserve support
If depression has been weighing you down, therapy can help you feel safe, hopeful, and connected again.
