Sara Burchfiel, LMFT

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Therapy for Depression

What makes night within us may leave stars. – Victor Hugo

When the Joy Fades

Sometimes, the joy simply drains out of life. Colors dull. The vibrancy disappears. Depression isn’t always loud — it can be a quiet, persistent ache, a numbness that makes everything feel flat or meaningless. You might feel a deep sadness, or you might feel nothing at all. It can show up as irritability, a loss of energy, or a heavy sense of going through the motions. Even when you're surrounded by people, you can feel profoundly alone and disconnected.

For some, depression stems from a deep fear of being unlovable or unwanted — a longing for closeness met with fear of abandonment. For others, it shows up as a harsh inner critic, constantly whispering that they’re failing, falling short, or simply not enough. Many live with both: the fear of being too much, and not enough all at once. A relentless sense of inadequacy or unworthiness can follow you like a shadow. You might worry, “If people really knew me…”


This is a space for all parts of you.

Whether your pain is rooted in disconnection from others or disconnection from your own self-worth, this is a place where every part of your experience is welcome — where even the faintest whisper of your truth can be heard, or the loudest internal storm can be expressed. This is a space for YOU.


You do not need to be defined by who the world expects you to be — or by your past, your struggles, or the critical beliefs you carry. You don’t have to “fix” yourself to be worthy of healing, connection, or love.


Therapy can help you reclaim your aliveness.
In this work, there is space to uncover who you are beneath the pain. Depression can loosen its grip. You can rediscover vitality, connection, and an authentic "yes" to life.

Reach Out

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