What is Depression?

Post by Rachel Eby, PhD, Licensed Psychologist | Jan 4, 2022 | Therapy, Depression

Depression sucks. 

It can feel like you're walking through neck-high mud. Everything feels difficult. You start wondering if you're just lazy or not doing enough. Or maybe something is wrong with you. 

When I work with people in therapy who are struggling with depression, I often see that just getting started with therapy - knowing you're going to see your therapist once a week, you're doing something to help yourself - can often start an upward spiral for feeling better. When you're feeling super stuck in depression, it can be hard to maintain focus and to even know where to start. Some people have found a lot of help from having a structured format like an empirically-based therapeutic workbook. These are a few that I've found to be excellent tools, that have helped provide structure, focus, direction, and to help tangibly see the progress you're making in therapy. It also gives you concrete action to focus on in between sessions. Plus, research has shown super powerful effects from adding workbooks to therapy.  If we use a workbook, my job is to help you process the content, apply it to your specific experience, and take it even deeper for real, tangible change.

If you're ready to get some empathic support or make a change in your life, reach out to schedule a free introductory video call today to see how we might work together. 


Example workbooks

Most publications by New Harbinger have been excellent, empirically-based tools. You can search by category based on what you're most interested in.