DEPRESSION Therapy
Support When Life Feels Heavy, Flat, or Hard to Care About
Depression isn’t always constant sadness. For many people, it feels like exhaustion, numbness, loss of motivation, or a sense that everything takes more effort than it should.
Petal & Peak Mental Health offers depression therapy in Denver, Colorado, with in-person sessions in Southwest Denver and telehealth available statewide across Colorado. We work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults who want thoughtful, steady support, not pressure to “snap out of it.”
When Depression Starts to Take Up TOO MUCH Space
You might be considering therapy for depression if you notice:
Feeling low, empty, or disconnected more days than not
Losing interest in things that used to matter to you
Struggling to get through daily tasks or responsibilities
Feeling exhausted, foggy, or emotionally flat
Pulling away from relationships or isolating
Being harder on yourself than usual
Wondering if things will ever feel different
Depression often shows up quietly and gradually. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening and begin to feel more grounded and connected again.
How Depression Can Affect Daily Life
Over time, depression can impact:
Relationships, by making connection feel effortful or distant
Work or school, through low motivation, concentration difficulties, or burnout
Sleep and health, including changes in appetite or energy
Self-worth, by reinforcing hopeless or self-critical thinking
Our work focuses on both relieving symptoms and understanding what’s contributing to the depression beneath the surface.
Our Approach to WORKING WITH Depression IN Therapy
At Petal & Peak, therapy for depression is not about forcing positivity or rushing progress. It’s about slowing things down, understanding what you’re carrying, and building support that feels sustainable.
Our therapists work collaboratively and at your pace. We help you:
Make sense of what you’re feeling without minimizing it
Reduce cycles of withdrawal, numbness, or self-criticism
Build small, realistic steps toward re-engagement with life
Strengthen self-compassion and emotional resilience
Reconnect with meaning, values, and relationships over time
To support this work, we draw from well-established therapeutic approaches, chosen thoughtfully rather than applied rigidly. This may include:
Narrative-informed work to understand how depression has shaped your self-story
Motivational Interviewing to support movement when motivation feels low or conflicted
Skills-based and acceptance-focused approaches to manage emotional heaviness and overwhelm
Depth-oriented therapy to explore how past experiences influence depression today
You don’t need to know these approaches or prepare for them. Sessions are grounded in real conversation, practical support, and a shared effort to help you feel more like yourself again.
A Note About Safety
Some people experiencing depression also have thoughts about not wanting to be here, or about hurting themselves. If this is part of your experience, we take it seriously and address it with care, clarity, and respect for your autonomy.
If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please contact 988 (U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255.
If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right starting point, we can help you think through next steps.
Who Depression Therapy Is a Good Fit For
We work with clients ages 15 and older who are experiencing:
Ongoing low mood, numbness, or loss of motivation
Depression related to life transitions, stress, or identity shifts
Co-occurring anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
Periods of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward
Our approach is especially helpful for people who want therapy that balances emotional depth, practical support, and respect for complexity.
Our Team
Anxiety therapy is offered by all clinicians at Petal & Peak Mental Health.
If you are interested in working specifically with a therapist who has a
particular focus on anxiety in young adulthood and life transitions,
you may wish to learn more about Conor McCarthy, LSW.
Insurance & Practical Details
Anxiety therapy is commonly covered by insurance.
We accept:
Anthem
Cigna
Colorado Medicaid
Kaiser
United Healthcare
Including Rocky Mountain Healthcare Plans
Including Medicare Advantage Plans
UMR
We offer in-person therapy in Southwest Denver and secure telehealth across Colorado.
Our team can help verify benefits before you begin.
Getting Started
You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear plan to start therapy.
If anxiety has been taking up more space than you’d like, we’re here to help.
Schedule an appointment to begin anxiety therapy in Denver or online anywhere in Colorado.