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How do you work with clients with depression?

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Tiffany Donald
Tiffany Donald
LPC
Online & In-Person
Accepting New Clients
How do you work with clients with depression?
When working with clients experiencing depression, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can explore the thoughts, emotions, and life circumstances contributing to their struggles. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop practical strategies to improve mood, motivation, and daily functioning. I help clients build coping skills, reconnect with meaningful activities, strengthen self-compassion, and create achievable goals that foster progress over time. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs.
I specialize in supporting young adults navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My clients often face the pressures of school, work, or early career challenges, and may feel overwhelmed by stress, uncertainty, or the expectations they place on themselves. Many are seeking guidance in understanding their emotions, building practical coping strategies, and creating a more balanced approach to everyday life. My approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative. Therapy with me is about helping you better understand yourself while developing tools that actually make a difference in daily life. Together, we focus on increasing emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating healthier ways of responding to stress and overwhelming emotions. Therapy isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about building insight, skills, and confidence to navigate life in a healthier, more balanced way. I offer early morning and evening appointments to accommodate busy schedules, making therapy accessible for clients balancing school, work, and daily responsibilities. A free 20-minute consultation is available to explore how we can work together.
Saveen Sundrani
Saveen Sundrani
LCSW
Online & In-Person
Accepting New Clients
How do you work with clients with depression?
I work with clients with depression by first creating a space where they do not have to minimize what they are carrying. Depression can often feel invisible to others, especially when someone is still functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Together, we explore what may be underneath the depression, including unresolved trauma, emotional suppression, relationship stress, burnout, cultural expectations, family patterns, or long-standing beliefs about the self. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed, helping clients better understand their emotional patterns while also building practical tools for relief. Depending on the client’s needs, I may integrate EMDR, trauma-focused therapy, CBT, and parts work to support healing. The goal is not just to manage symptoms, but to help clients feel more connected to themselves, regain hope, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and meaningful.
Saveen is a South Asian woman and therapist of color. She knows how hard it is to hold pain that’s invisible to others, especially when it’s wrapped in cultural expectations and generational patterns In therapy with Saveen, you don’t have to hide or minimize your suffering. This will be a space where your pain is understood, and where we work together to help you find relief and start thriving. Saveen specializes in trauma therapy and is the founder of Rise Mental Health. She is passionate about helping people understand the deeper emotional patterns behind anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and relationship struggles so they can begin healing in a more lasting and meaningful way. Saveen integrates evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and trauma-focused therapy. In addition to her office in Duluth, GA, she offers virtual sessions.
Jamilah Vega
Jamilah Vega
PMHNP-BC
Online Therapy
Accepting New Clients
How do you work with clients with depression?
I work with clients experiencing depression by first creating a safe, supportive space where they can talk openly about what they are going through without judgment. Together, we explore symptoms, life stressors, emotional patterns, and daily challenges that may be affecting mood and motivation. My approach combines supportive therapy, practical coping strategies, and medication management when appropriate, with the goal of helping clients feel more stable, hopeful, and empowered in their everyday lives.
I’m Jamilah, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and emotional overwhelm. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. My approach combines thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy, ensuring that care is both clinically grounded and personally meaningful. I believe treatment should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing, identify patterns that may be affecting your well-being, and develop tools to help you feel more balanced, resilient, and empowered. Throughout our work together, I focus on helping you gain clarity, strengthen coping skills, and cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself and your mental health. Whether you’re seeking support for ongoing symptoms or navigating a challenging season of life, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, honesty, and care.
Kathleen Sutherland
Kathleen Sutherland
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Online Therapy
Accepting New Clients
How do you work with clients with depression?
Depression often comes with heaviness, low energy, and self-critical thoughts. I approach this with care and patience. We focus on reducing pressure, increasing self-compassion, and creating small, realistic shifts that feel doable. Support may include building routines, exploring meaning, and addressing the thoughts that reinforce feelings of worthlessness. You are not expected to “push through” or make progress.
Dear future clients, I'm a bilingual therapist fluent in both English and Spanish, dedicated to providing compassionate support and guidance to Neurodivergent individuals (both Autism and ADHD), anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I create a warm and welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to navigate their mental health journey. I also offer neurodivergent assessments and group counseling. I am supervised by Cassandra Holt Kimbell, LPCC- S 11336, at Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC. My approach is rooted in empathy and openness, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. I'm committed to helping individuals uncover their inner strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience in the face of life's challenges. If you're struggling with managing Autism or ADHD symptoms, anxiety and depression, or navigating significant life changes, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards a brighter tomorrow, where you feel empowered to overcome obstacles and live a more fulfilling life. Reach out today and take a step towards positive change.
Shannon Rizzo
Shannon Rizzo
LCSW
Online Therapy
Accepting New Clients
How do you work with clients with depression?
I work with clients with depression by first creating a safe, supportive space where they can talk openly about what they are experiencing without feeling judged. Depression can affect energy, motivation, relationships, self-worth, and hope, so I help clients identify what feels most difficult and take small, manageable steps toward healing. My approach may include exploring painful thoughts and emotions, building coping skills, strengthening support systems, and understanding how grief, trauma, infertility, or life transitions may be contributing to depression. I work at the client’s pace and focus on helping them feel less alone, more supported, and more connected to themselves.
I have been in the field of social work for over 20 years and currently hold a clinical license in social work. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working closely with children and families, supporting them through many different life challenges and transitions. Over time, my work has grown into a deep passion for helping women and couples who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional weight that often comes with these experiences. These journeys can bring feelings of grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, isolation, and uncertainty, and I strive to provide a compassionate space where clients feel understood, supported, and not alone. I also hold a certificate in Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International, which has strengthened my ability to support clients through reproductive and perinatal mental health concerns. My approach is warm, supportive, and client-centered, helping individuals and couples process their experiences, build coping tools, and move forward with greater hope and emotional resilience.
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