Psychotherapist / Psychiatrist
1829 11th St., Unit #3, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Therapy for Depression

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance something hasn’t felt right for a while.

You might feel stuck. Tired all the time. Unmotivated. Flat. Or like you’re moving through life with the emotional volume turned down.

That’s depression — and it’s more common than most people realize.

You’re not weak. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And therapy can help.

What Depression Looks Like

Depression doesn’t always show up as sadness. Sometimes it’s…

  • Losing interest in things you used to enjoy

  • Struggling to get out of bed in the morning

  • Feeling numb, disconnected, or invisible

  • Feeling like you’re just going through the motions

  • Being hard on yourself in ways you wouldn’t be with anyone else

  • Wondering if things will ever feel different

The truth is, depression isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why it helps to have someone who can meet you where you are and help you find your way back.

How Therapy for Depression Can Help​

How Therapy for Depression Can Help

In therapy for depression, we work together to understand what’s underneath the heaviness — the thoughts, patterns, and stressors that might be holding you down or keeping you stuck.

Sometimes we look back — to understand how past experiences shaped the way you talk to yourself today.
Sometimes we focus on the present — to build habits, tools, and shifts in thinking that bring relief.
Often, we do a bit of both.

What matters most is that this space is yours — to talk, feel, explore, and heal.

What It's Like Working With Me

My style is warm, grounded, and engaged. I won’t sit back in silence, and I won’t rush to give you a pep talk either.


Instead, I’ll meet you where you are — with compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for what you’re going through.


We’ll talk in a way that feels natural and honest. We’ll make sense of what’s happening. And slowly, we’ll help you start to feel like yourself again.

What It's Like Working With Adam Cotsen during Therapy for Depression​
When Therapy for depression Might Not Be Enough on Its Own​

When Therapy Might Not Be Enough on Its Own

Sometimes, depression has a chemical component that makes everything feel heavier than it should. If that’s the case, we can talk about whether psychiatric medication might help — and if it does, I can prescribe it for you as part of our work together.

Not everyone needs medication, but if you do, we’ll approach it with care and balance — no pressure, no shame.

What You Can Expect

Depression tells you nothing will change. That nothing helps. That it’s always going to feel this way. But that voice is lying.

If you’re ready to feel even a little bit better — to have someone in your corner who gets it — let’s talk.

— Dr. Adam

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