Depression Treatment in Oxford, CT

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, our compassionate therapists will help you navigate depression, rediscover hope, and reconnect with joy in your life.

Even in the darkest of times, there is hope.

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we understand how isolating and heavy depression can feel. Whether you're struggling with persistent sadness, a lack of motivation, or just feeling disconnected from life, we're here to help. Our therapists provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore the underlying causes of your depression, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting change.

Maybe you’re noticing:

  • A sense of ongoing sadness, hopelessness, or feeling numb to joy

  • A lack of enthusiasm for activities you once enjoyed or a feeling of detachment from things that used to bring you pleasure

  • Feeling physically and mentally drained, even after rest or sleep

  • Trouble focusing on tasks or making decisions, leading to a sense of being overwhelmed

  • Sleeping too much or struggling to fall or stay asleep

  • Significant weight gain or loss, or changes in eating habits that may be linked to your mood

  • Feeling more irritable or frustrated than usual, even over small things

  • Harsh self-criticism, feeling like a burden to others, or struggling to find meaning in your day-to-day life

  • Thoughts of harming yourself or things being better off without you.

You are not alone.

our approach to depression treatment

At Mountain Laurel Wellness, we offer a holistic, individualized approach to treating depression. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based therapies and work collaboratively with you to find the best treatment for your unique needs. Some of the approaches we use include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Together, we’ll identify and challenge negative thought patterns that fuel depression, helping you to develop healthier, more balanced ways of thinking.

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Techniques like mindfulness meditation and grounding exercises to help you stay present and reduce emotional distress.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals who experience intense emotions and struggle with regulating them. We use DBT to teach skills in four key areas:

    • Mindfulness: Becoming aware of and accepting your thoughts and feelings in the present moment.

    • Distress Tolerance: Learning to tolerate and manage emotional pain without resorting to harmful behaviors.

    • Emotion Regulation: Helping you understand, label, and change intense emotions that can fuel depression.

    • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Enhancing your ability to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and build meaningful relationships.

  • Behavioral Activation: Encouraging you to engage in positive, rewarding activities that help break the cycle of isolation and inactivity associated with depression.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring past experiences and unresolved emotional conflicts to understand how they impact your current mood and behavior.

  • Solution-Focused Therapy: A forward-looking approach that helps you find practical solutions to the challenges you're facing and empowers you to take small, manageable steps toward change.

Our goal is to help you understand the underlying causes of your depression and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that promotes healing, growth, and long-term resilience.

Therapy for depression with Mountain Laurel Wellness can help with:

  • Understanding Your Depression: Identifying patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may contribute to your depression, so you can gain clarity and insight into your experience.

  • Challenging Negative Thought Patterns: Learning to identify and reframe negative or self-critical thinking, replacing them with more constructive and realistic perspectives.

  • Improving Emotional Regulation: Building skills to manage difficult emotions and reduce the intensity of feelings like sadness, guilt, and hopelessness.

  • Rebuilding Motivation: Working with you to overcome feelings of inertia and lack of motivation, and creating small, achievable goals that reignite your sense of purpose.

  • Enhancing Self-Worth: Helping you to reconnect with your strengths and value, cultivating a healthier self-image and reducing feelings of worthlessness.

  • Creating Positive Routines: Establishing daily habits that promote emotional well-being, such as regular physical activity, healthy sleep patterns, and engaging in social connections.

  • Increasing Connection: Improving social support and addressing interpersonal issues that may be contributing to feelings of isolation or sadness.

  • Building Long-Term Resilience: Developing skills to cope with future stressors and maintaining a positive outlook, even when life becomes challenging.

“The best way out is always through.”

-Robert Frost

If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please know that you are not alone, and help is available. It is important to reach out to someone who can provide immediate support.

In case of an emergency:

  • Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room if you feel you are in immediate danger.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): Call or text 988 for confidential support, available 24/7.

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Please do not wait to ask for help. Your safety and well-being are the highest priority, and support is available to help you through this difficult time.

If you are not in immediate danger but are seeking therapy, we encourage you to schedule an appointment and we can help you work through these feelings.