Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

The Weight of Depression

Depression doesn’t always look the way you expect. It can show up as sadness—or it can feel like numbness, irritability, fatigue, or hopelessness. It can rob you of connection, motivation, and joy. Even getting through the day can feel exhausting

Depression Is Widespread — And Often Silent

  • 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. will experience depression at some point in their lives

  • It's the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization

  • Over 60% of people with depression don’t get treatment, often due to stigma or lack of access

  • On average, it takes 8 years from symptom onset to getting help

  • People who receive therapy for depression are twice as likely to recover and stay well

Illustration showing a symbolic heavy cloud lifting, representing healing from depression.

How Depression Can Affect Your Life:

  • Losing interest in what once mattered to you

  • Struggling to get out of bed or complete daily tasks

  • Feeling disconnected from friends, family, or purpose

  • Physical symptoms like sleep issues, appetite changes, or chronic fatigue

  • Harsh self-criticism, guilt, or a sense of worthlessness

  • Persistent thoughts that life will never get better

Our Approach to Healing Depression

At Careful Counseling, we meet you with compassion first—and science second. We understand that no two experiences of depression are exactly alike. That’s why we personalize treatment to your needs, your pace, and your goals.

Our evidence-based therapies include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Help shift the painful thought loops that drive hopelessness.

  • Behavioral Activation: Rebuild energy, motivation, and meaning through small, empowering actions.

  • Compassion-Focused Techniques: Heal from shame, perfectionism, and the inner critic that can keep you stuck.

  • Mindfulness Skills: Find relief by relating differently to painful thoughts and emotions.

We won't rush you. We’ll walk alongside you as you regain strength, step by step.

Therapist providing supportive online therapy session for depression treatment

What Makes Our Depression Therapy Different?

  1. Personalized Care: No cookie-cutter plans. Your therapy is built around your story and your future.

  2. Relational Focus: Therapy isn’t just clinical—it’s human. You’ll have a real connection with your therapist.

  3. Virtual Convenience: Access quality care from the comfort and privacy of your home, anywhere in Massachusetts.

  4. Whole-Person Healing: We don't just treat symptoms; we help you rebuild meaning, vitality, and hope.

You Are Not Alone — And You Are Not Broken

Depression can feel like the end of the story. It’s not.
With the right support, it can be the beginning of a new one.

Take the first step toward healing today.