Yael Gonicman Marriage and Family Therapy Corp.
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Depression Therapy In Palo Alto, California
Depression can feel like a quiet heaviness that follows you through the day. Depression doesn’t always look dramatic , it can show up as irritability, guilt, self-criticism, or feeling like you’re falling short no matter how much you’re doing.
You might find yourself withdrawing from others, losing motivation, or questioning your worth. Even small tasks can feel exhausting. Depression isn’t a weakness ,it’s often a sign that you’ve been carrying too much for too long without enough support.
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Together, we gently explore what’s underneath the heaviness — the stress, loss, burnout, attachment wounds, or unmet needs that may be contributing to how you feel.
How do I know when I need Depression Therapy?
You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve help. If you’re feeling persistently weighed down, disconnected, or unlike yourself, therapy can offer a space to sort through what’s happening and begin to feel more like you again. been feeling persistently low, unmotivated, or emotionally numb for weeks — not just days — it may be a sign you need more support.
You might notice that you are constantly exhausted, even when you’ve had time to rest. You may feel more irritable than usual or strangely disconnected from the people you care about. Your mind gets stuck in self-critical thoughts or guilt, and somewhere along the way, you’ve started to feel like you’ve lost yourself.
Reaching out doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you — it means you’re ready for support.
What Depression Therapy in Palo Alto, California can do for you?
What if you could go from waking up feeling heavy and unmotivated → to starting your day with more steadiness and emotional balance?​
What if you could go from feeling overwhelmed or numb → to having tools to move through difficult emotions with care and confidence?
What if you could go from harsh self-criticism and guilt → to responding to yourself with compassion and understanding?
What if you could go from withdrawing or feeling disconnected in relationships → to feeling safer and more secure in connection?
What if you could go from feeling like you’ve lost yourself → to reconnecting with your voice, needs, and sense of identity?
What do we do in Depression Therapy?
Create Gentle Movement
Make Sense of the Heaviness
Reconnect With Yourself
When depression makes everything feel stuck or heavy, we focus on small, doable shifts. You’ll learn practical tools to increase energy, tolerate low moods, and build momentum without pushing yourself too hard.
Depression often carries layers — grief, relational wounds, unmet needs, or years of self-silencing. Together, we explore how your attachment history and relationship patterns may be shaping how you feel today.
As the fog begins to lift, we work on rebuilding your sense of identity, self-worth, and connection. This includes strengthening boundaries, nurturing supportive relationships, and helping you feel more like yourself again.