Chronic stress and trauma lives in our physiology, and mindful somatic therapy approaches focus on the feedback loop that continually runs through our minds and bodies, where amazing transformations can occur. When stressful sh*t happens, it doesn’t only impact you on an intellectual or emotional level, it often impacts a sense of stability in yourself, your relationships, and the future.

Depression can be an overwhelming experience that often leaves people feeling helpless, stuck, or alone. As a Sacramento therapist, I want this article to instill hope and practical help for getting you through it. By recognizing the symptoms of a depressive episode and labeling it as such, you separate the experience of depression from your self-identity.