Depression Therapy in North Carolina

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Depression is more than feeling sad. It can affect how you think, feel, interact with others, and manage everyday responsibilities. Symptoms can look different from one person to another and may change over time.

Depression may include persistent sadness or emptiness, irritability, loss of interest, low energy, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, withdrawing from others, or struggling to keep up with everyday responsibilities.

Not everyone with depression appears depressed to others. Some people continue working, attending school, caring for their families, and meeting their responsibilities while privately struggling with hopelessness, guilt, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected. 

For some people, medication can be an important part of treatment for depression, particularly when symptoms are persistent or significantly affecting daily life. Medication management is available within our practice,  allowing medication management and therapy to be coordinated.

When depression has not improved as expected, it can be helpful to look more closely at the clinical picture. A comprehensive psychological evaluation may help identify factors such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, learning differences, or other concerns that may be contributing to symptoms or complicating treatment. 

When depression is significantly affecting a teen's ability to function at home, at school, or in relationships—or when safety becomes a concern—weekly therapy may not be enough. Our adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program provides more frequent therapeutic support while allowing teens to continue living at home and attending school when appropriate. 

We made this choice so that decisions about your treatment can be based on your clinical needs rather than the requirements of an insurance company. It also allows us to provide greater privacy and flexibility in how your care is structured.

If you have out-of-network benefits, our administrative team can help you understand those benefits, and we can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

We also believe cost should not automatically prevent someone from accessing therapy. Sliding-scale appointments may be available with some of our clinicians, and we offer lower-fee therapy with supervised interns for individuals and families who need a more affordable option.

We will never assign a diagnosis solely for the purpose of obtaining insurance reimbursement.

Depression can make it difficult to imagine that things could feel different. Whether you have been struggling for a few weeks or have tried treatment before without getting the results you hoped for, we can help you determine the next step.

Our team provides depression therapy for teens and adults in Cary, Pittsboro, and Cornelius, with virtual therapy available throughout North Carolina.