Lisette Montañez, PsyD
I provide a compassionate space to explore emotions, relationships, and identity, helping you find meaning in your experiences.
CARLSBAD, ENCINITAS, VISTA, OR ONLINE
Depression Therapy
Depression can be debilitating. Our therapists are trained to work with you to understand your unique symptoms and cycles in order to move toward healing.
Book a Free ConsultationIt wasn’t like a rain it was more like a sea. I didn’t ask for this pain it just came over me.
- The National
What is Depression?
When our mood changes, it can be disorienting, destabilizing, and even debilitating. Maybe you are afraid of falling into a dark place, or maybe you are already there. Depression drains our energy and hope. It can also disrupt the basic rhythms that normally help us recharge: sleep, metabolism, hormones, focus, exercise, social interaction. It’s not uncommon for low mood to trigger a domino effect that impacts relationships, work, health, and sense of self.
Signs of Depression
Sometimes we know we have depression while at other times we struggle to know what is going on with us. Here are some common signs and symptoms of depression with which you might be struggling.
- Feeling unusually sad and tearful for reasons you don’t fully understand.
- Feeling numb or irritable, like you’re just going through the motions.
- Not enjoying things that normally interest and energize you.
- Difficulty keeping up with work or relationships like you used to.
- A persistent sense of emptiness about the world and bleakness about the future.
- Thoughts and feelings that keep getting caught in worthlessness or guilt.
- Thinking that feels foggy and it’s hard to concentrate or make decisions
- Thinking seriously about death or suicide.
- Feeling so alone, like others are unable to ever connect with you.
Meet Our Depression Therapists
Gabriel Lowe, PhD
Therapy is a space to confront life’s tensions, deepen self-understanding, and discover your strength in the face of challenge
Chelsea Dudley, PsyD
You don’t have to carry the weight of the past alone—I offer a supportive space for healing and growth.
Julia Avila, PhD
Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and understood—I help families navigate challenges with empathy, boundaries, and connection.
Naomi Wu, PsyD
You are worthy of belonging, healing, and growth—I offer a safe space to explore your story with care and compassion.
Clare Edwards, PhD
Together, we’ll explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships to create healing and lasting growth for you and your loved ones.
Reid Kessler, PsyD
Therapy is a space for growth—I help people break free from limitations and create meaningful, lasting change.
Jean Jho, PsyD
I help adults navigate life’s challenges with curiosity and care, fostering deeper self-awareness and meaningful change..
Taryn Gammon, PhD
Together, we’ll uncover the wisdom in your experiences and create space for healing, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
Jessica Kim, PsyD
My goal is that as we navigate the complexities and intricacies of your life, you will feel more joy, purpose, and freedom: both with others and with yourself.
Jenna Suway, PhD
I believe in the power of therapy to foster self-acceptance, resilience, and growth—let’s work together toward positive change.
About Depression Therapy
Depression comes in many forms. Together we will learn to understand the unique shape of your mood experiences, address what’s getting in the way, explore proactive steps, and deepen your experience of freedom, connection, and hope. It is our experience that depression therapy needs to be tailored to each person.
There are many factors — from inherited genetics to current events — that can make us more likely to experience depression and get caught in depressive cycles. Because of this we take a holistic and multifaceted approach to issues related to depressed mood. Informed by the most up-to-date research, we work with you to address what you are facing from multiple angles which lead to tangible relief, as well as long-lasting genuine growth and wellbeing. Sadness and suffering are present in everyone’s life, but it is possible to experience them without feeling hopeless and in despair.
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Addresses:
2564 State Street, Suite B
Carlsbad, CA 92008
