Mood disorders are complex and deeply personal. Therapy can offer a steady, compassionate space to better understand mood patterns, reduce distress, and build tools for navigating emotional life with greater stability and care.

Depression, Anxiety, & Mood Disorders

Living with depression, anxiety, or a mood disorder can feel quietly (or sometimes loudly) exhausting, often touching every part of daily life. Many people describe a sense of carrying a constant weight- one that affects energy, motivation, emotional balance, and the ability to feel present or hopeful.

These experiences can interfere with routines, work, and relationships, and may leave individuals feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of frustration and despair. For some, emotions feel persistently low or heavy. For others, moods may shift more dramatically, as seen in bipolar and related mood disorders, where periods of depression can alternate with times of elevated energy, restlessness, or emotional intensity.

Symptoms vary widely from person to person, but may include:

• Persistent sadness or low mood

• Feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, or helplessness

• Fatigue or low energy that doesn’t improve with rest

• Increased irritability or emotional reactivity

• Ongoing anxiety or a pervasive sense of dread

• Panic attacks or sudden surges of fear

• Racing, obsessive, or intrusive thoughts

• Compulsions or behaviors that feel difficult to control

• Thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation