With depression, things can feel incredibly exhausting - and most steps to take towards getting out of a depressive episode can feel forced. I work with people to find realistic steps in decreasing the intensity of their depression, and find a path towards relief. This often includes a collaboration between building coping skills, and exploring the triggers to your depression. I have gotten feedback that my space provides a nice balance of processing and finding sustainable steps in reducing depression.
All therapists are trained to treat depression. Depression can be a primary problem or can be secondary to other problems. Treatment begins with a thorough review of the individual's life history and current circumstances along with consideration of physical conditions that may be contributing to the state of mind. The focus of treatment grows out of these discussions.
For depression treatment I use mix of techniques from person-centered, existential-humanistic, feminist, narrative, TA, and gestalt theoretical orientations.