Specialty
Depression & Feeling Stuck
When nothing is technically wrong, but nothing feels right either
Depression does not always look like staying in bed. For many people it looks like getting up, going to work, answering messages, and quietly feeling flat, heavy, or far away from their own life. You may be managing everything you are supposed to manage while wondering why none of it feels like much. *
Feeling stuck can take different forms. Sometimes it is a low mood that has settled in and will not lift. Sometimes it is a loss that changed everything. Sometimes it is a life transition that left you unsure who you are or what comes next. What these experiences share is a sense that your life has stalled and that effort alone is not fixing it. *
You do not have to meet anyone else's definition of depression to deserve help. If your inner life feels dimmer than it used to, that is reason enough to talk to someone. Our psychologists work integratively, combining traditional psychotherapy with approaches like EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and somatic and experiential therapy to address not just the symptoms but the patterns and experiences underneath them. Meaningful change is possible, even when you have felt this way for a long time. *
Common types of depression & feeling stuck we treat
Clinicians who specialize in depression & feeling stuck
Our psychologists share overlapping expertise in depression and related concerns, and each brings a particular focus. The descriptions below can help you feel out who might be the right fit. *
EMDR · Hypnosis · Insight-Oriented Therapy
Dr. Citrin has deep expertise in depression, including depression that is tangled up with grief, loss, and painful early experiences. She works with people whose low mood has roots that talk therapy alone has not reached. Her approach looks at where the heaviness comes from, not just how to manage it. *
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ACT · EMDR · Hypnosis
Dr. Faiwiszewski brings strong depression expertise with particular attention to how mood lives in the body, including exhaustion, tension, and the physical weight of pushing through. She is a fit if your depression coexists with health worries or physical symptoms, or if you look fine on paper and feel empty anyway. *
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EMDR · Hypnosis · Psychodynamic
Dr. Zylstra focuses on grief, shame, identity, and the feeling of being lost or stuck, especially during major life transitions. He is a fit if your struggle is less a classic low mood and more a sense that you no longer recognize your life or your place in it. *
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Therapy approaches that may help
We integrate these techniques, custom-tailored to you, in the order your nervous system can use first.
Selected Research
- 2020Psychotherapy for Depression Across Different Age Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisJAMA Psychiatry · PubMed ↗
- 2021Sequential Combination of Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy in Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisJAMA Psychiatry · PubMed ↗
- 2024Enduring effects of psychotherapy, antidepressants and their combination for depression: a systematic review and meta-analysisFront Psychiatry · PubMed ↗
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if what I am feeling is depression?
- Depression can involve low mood, emotional flatness, loss of interest or enjoyment, exhaustion, withdrawal, and changes in sleep or appetite, but it looks different in different people. You do not need to be certain of a label to reach out. A consultation can help clarify what you are experiencing and what kind of support fits. *
- I am still functioning. Can it really be depression?
- Yes. Many people continue to work, parent, and show up while feeling empty or disconnected inside. Functioning does not rule out depression, and struggling privately is a valid reason to seek help. *
- What is the difference between feeling stuck and being depressed?
- They overlap but are not identical. Feeling stuck is often tied to a life situation, a transition, a loss, or a question of direction, while depression is a broader shift in mood, energy, and enjoyment. Therapy can address either, and untangling the two is often part of the early work. *
- How is your approach different from standard talk therapy?
- Talk therapy is part of what we do, but not all of it. Our psychologists integrate approaches such as EMDR, clinical hypnosis, and somatic and experiential therapy, sequencing them based on what your particular situation calls for. The aim is lasting change, not just coping strategies. *
- Can grief cause depression?
- Grief and depression are distinct, but a significant loss can lead into depression, especially when the grief feels stuck or unresolved. If loss is central to what you are carrying, our Grief & Loss page describes that work in more depth. *
- How do I choose the right therapist for this?
- Fit matters, especially for depression. Reading the clinician descriptions on this page is a good start, and a consultation lets you describe what you are experiencing and be matched thoughtfully. If the first match does not feel right, we help you adjust. *
- How long does treatment for depression take?
- There is no single timeline. Some people feel meaningful relief within a few months, while depression with deeper roots takes longer. Your psychologist will be transparent with you about progress and expectations throughout. *