If you're here because you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, numb, or like you’re simply “going through the motions,” you’re not alone. Depression can make even the simplest daily tasks feel heavy. It can distort your sense of self, drain your energy, and convince you that you should be able to “push through” — even when something deeper is happening inside.

Depression Therapy in Oakland offers space to slow down, breathe, and receive support that is steady, consistent, and non-judgmental. We help you understand what you’re experiencing, how it affects your thoughts and body, and what steps can help you feel more grounded and capable again. Healing doesn’t happen overnight — but it does happen, and you don’t have to do it alone.

We offer in-person depression therapy in Oakland as well as online depression therapy for Oakland residents who prefer telehealth sessions.

Depression Counseling in Oakland: Understanding What You’re Going Through

Depression is not “just sadness.” It can show up in many different ways:

• Feeling emotionally flat or disconnected

• Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed

• Difficulty focusing or remembering tasks

• Changes in sleep or appetite

• A sense of guilt, shame, or hopelessness

• Feeling overwhelmed by daily responsibilities

• Feeling like you’re “failing,” even when you’re trying very hard

For many people, depression is also tied to earlier emotional experiences — grief that was never processed, chronic stress, trauma, or childhood emotional neglect. When these experiences go unseen or unsupported, the nervous system can remain in a state of shutdown, exhaustion, or collapse.

Our role in depression counseling in Oakland is to help you gently reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and grounded — not rushed, pressured, or forced.

You don’t have to “explain everything,” and you don’t need to know where to begin. We’ll meet you exactly where you are.