Depression doesn't always look like crying in bed all day. Sometimes it looks like forcing yourself out of bed, going through the motions, and putting on a smile when you feel completely numb inside. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted for what feels like forever—but you keep telling yourself, "I should be able to handle this."

At A Road Through, we offer a modern, compassionate approach to depression therapy in Los Angeles that recognizes how layered and personal this experience can be. Whether you're struggling with persistent sadness, burnout, hopelessness, or just feeling off but can't explain why—we're here to help you make sense of it all.

What Depression Can Look Like

Depression doesn't have just one face. It can show up in ways that are subtle or easy to dismiss:

• You feel emotionally flat, like you're just going through the motions

• Small tasks feel overwhelming or pointless

• You isolate, even from people you love

• You're tired no matter how much you sleep

• You feel unmotivated, stuck, or like you've lost your spark

• There's a heavy inner critic telling you you're not good enough

• You feel irritable, numb, or on edge

• You're questioning the point of everything—even things you used to enjoy

You don't have to check every box to benefit from depression counseling. If you're feeling off and you can't shake it, that's reason enough to reach out.

A Safe Place to Feel and Heal

We know how hard it is to talk about depression—especially when you're used to being the strong one, the go-to friend, or the high achiever. Many of our clients show up in therapy for depression saying, "I don't even know where to start." That's okay. You don't have to have it all figured out before you get here.

In our work together, you'll gain space to explore what's weighing you down, understand how depression is impacting your life, and gently start untangling what's underneath it. Whether you're navigating grief, high-functioning depression, trauma, or the emotional toll of daily life—we'll go at your pace.

Our Approach to Depression Treatment in Los Angeles

At A Road Through, we take a relational and trauma-informed approach to healing. We don't believe in surface-level fixes or toxic positivity. Instead, we get curious with you: What's your depression trying to tell us? What old wounds might still be shaping how you feel today?

We integrate a range of evidence-based therapies including:

• Psychodynamic Therapy - exploring unconscious patterns and past experiences

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) - understanding different parts of yourself with compassion

• Mindfulness-based strategies - cultivating present-moment awareness

• Somatic and body-based work - healing through the nervous system

• Culturally responsive and identity-affirming care - honoring your full identity

Your depression therapist will tailor treatment to meet your unique needs and lived experience. This is a collaborative space where your full self—your story, your struggles, your identities—is welcome.

Depression Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

Whether you're dealing with:

• Major depression or persistent depressive symptoms

• High-functioning depression that others might not notice

• Seasonal depression or mood changes

• Postpartum depression or perinatal mood disorders

• Depression and anxiety occurring together

• Treatment-resistant depression that hasn't responded to other approaches

We provide personalized care that addresses your specific experience of depression.