Depression Therapy · Online Throughout Texas
Online Depression Therapy for Adults Throughout Texas
When the heaviness has started to feel like part of everyday life, you don't have to keep carrying it alone. I offer online depression counseling for adults anywhere in Texas.
- Free phone consultation
- Secure video, anywhere in Texas
- Texas LMFT #201087

Per session
$200
Does this sound familiar?
You don’t have to have the words for it yet.
- I get through the day, but it feels like a constant battle.
- I remember feeling lighter, and I don't know how to get back there.
- I'm tired all the time, even when I sleep.
- I've stopped reaching out to friends because I don't have the energy.
- My partner says I seem far away, and they're right.
When Everything Feels Heavy
You're feeling drained and stuck. You manage to get out of bed and make it to work, but it feels like a constant battle. You remember a time when things felt easier, but you're not sure how to get back to that place. Everyone feels down or unmotivated at times, but this heaviness has started to feel like part of your everyday life.
You catch yourself thinking:
- "Nothing will ever change."
- "I'm going to be alone forever."
- "Why bother trying?"
You notice yourself feeling:
- Sad
- Lonely
- Worried
- Heartbroken
- Worthless
Your body feels:
- Exhausted
- Weighed down
- Jittery
- Tense
How Depression Therapy With Me Works
As your therapist, I'll look at your behaviors and overall health to find areas where we can work on improving: sleep, movement, food, the rhythm of your days, and the people you spend time with. These aren't cures on their own, but depression tends to shrink your world, and small changes can start to widen it again.
We'll also talk about the thoughts that might be making you feel down, such as negative self-talk, unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world, or seeing things in extreme, all-or-nothing ways. Often, changing the way you think can help change the way you feel.
I'll help you recognize, understand, and express your emotions in a way that is healthy and calming. Being able to handle and share your feelings can make life more enjoyable and fulfilling. I explore this more in my post Do You Really Feel Your Feelings?
If needed, we can talk about your personal and family history to better understand your mood and how to work through it. This process might take some time, but I'll be here to support you as we move through this difficult experience together.

Depression in Relationships
Depression rarely stays inside one person. It changes how you show up with a partner, your family, and your friends. You might withdraw, get irritable, lose interest in sex or shared plans, or feel like a burden. Your partner might feel shut out, try to fix it, or quietly start pulling away too.
As a marriage and family therapist, I pay close attention to this. Sometimes the work is helping you explain what depression feels like from the inside, so the people you love can see it as something you're struggling with, not something you're doing to them. Sometimes depression is tangled up with loneliness or conflict in the relationship itself. When that's the case, couples therapy can be a meaningful part of healing, alongside or after individual therapy.
“Even though it feels so hard right now, I want you to know you can create the life you desire.”
When Depression Hides in Plain Sight
Not all depression looks like staying in bed. Plenty of people keep going to work, answering emails, and showing up for their families while feeling flat and empty inside. You might be productive, even successful, and still feel like you're watching your life through glass.
Depression can also be hard to name if you grew up in a family or community where emotional struggles weren't discussed, or where getting help felt like admitting failure. Those messages are understandable, and they're also worth questioning. Reaching out isn't weakness. It's a way of taking your own life seriously.
What Can Shift
I've worked with hundreds of people like you who realize it's time for a change. With years of experience in mental health and training in a range of approaches, including cognitive therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR, I'm here to help you build the skills you need to take care of yourself.
Many of the people I work with start to feel more in tune with themselves, strengthen their relationships, and handle life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience. Progress isn't usually a straight line. There may be good weeks and setbacks. That's part of the process, not a sign it isn't working.
Even though it feels so hard right now, I want you to know you can create the life you desire. You can experience joy, be open to love, and find the drive to move forward. With the right help and your effort, you can find meaning, hope, and healing.
Online Depression Counseling Anywhere in Texas
When you're depressed, getting dressed, driving across town, and sitting in a waiting room can feel like too much. That's one reason I've chosen to stay fully online. From my Southlake-based practice, I see adults across DFW and anywhere in Texas through secure telehealth. You can join from your couch, wrapped in a blanket if you need to be.
We'll start with a free phone consultation. I recommend weekly sessions at the beginning to build consistency, which matters even more when your energy is low. Between sessions, gentle routines and coping skills can help carry you through the harder days.
If you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988 or call 911 right away. Therapy is not a crisis service, and you deserve immediate support.
If you're ready to lighten this load and feel like yourself again, reach out today for a free consultation.
What I draw from
- Cognitive therapy
- Mindfulness
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- EMDR
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Relational and attachment-based therapy
Curious how these fit together? Read more about my training.
How it begins
Three simple steps to get started
- 01
A free phone consultation
We talk briefly about what’s bringing you in and whether I’m the right fit. For couples, this call is required before a first appointment.
- 02
Your first session, online
You join a secure SimplePractice video session from anywhere in Texas. We start getting to know your story, your patterns and your goals.
- 03
Steady, honest work
Weekly sessions to start build momentum. As things improve, we space them out. You set the pace; I help you keep it.
Sessions are private-pay. I’m out of network with all insurance companies, and I can give you a receipt to submit for out-of-network reimbursement. See rates & insurance.
Do you offer depression therapy in Southlake, TX?
Yes. My practice is based in Southlake, and I offer depression therapy online to adults located anywhere in Texas. Sessions take place over secure video, so you can attend from home without the added effort of a commute. For many people with low energy, that small difference makes it much easier to keep showing up.
What's the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness is a natural response to loss or disappointment, and it usually moves through you with time. Depression tends to linger and spread, affecting your energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, and sense of worth. I can't diagnose you through a web page, but if the heaviness has lasted for weeks and is getting in the way of work or relationships, it's worth talking with someone.
Does online depression counseling in Texas work as well as meeting in person?
For many people, online counseling works very well. The core of depression therapy is the relationship, the conversation, and the skills you practice, and all of that translates to video. If you find that telehealth isn't a good fit for you, we'll talk about it openly, and I can refer you to someone who sees clients face to face.
Do I need medication for depression?
That's a decision to make with a medical provider. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I don't prescribe medication. Some people find therapy alone is enough, and others benefit from both. If you're wondering about medication, I encourage you to talk with your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist, and we can discuss it together in session too.
My partner is depressed. Can you help us as a couple?
Yes. Depression affects both partners, and couples therapy can help you understand what's happening, reduce blame, and find ways to support each other without burning out. Couples sessions are $230. Depending on what's going on, I may also recommend individual support for the partner who is struggling, so both the person and the relationship get care.
What should I do if I'm in crisis?
If you're thinking about suicide or harming yourself, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. Therapy with me is not an emergency service. You can also find additional support lines on my warmlines page. Once you're safe, I'm glad to talk about ongoing therapy.
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Reaching out is the hardest part. A short, free phone call is all it takes to see whether we’re a good fit, with no pressure and no paperwork.
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