THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION
To live in New York City is to experience contagious energy, boundless ambition, and endless possibilities that is unlike any other place in the world—but the flip side is that it is also known to create overwhelming stress, pressure, and loneliness.
Depression in NYC can feel uniquely invisible—masked by busyness, burnout, or the pressure to “keep it together.” In the midst of crowded streets and constant motion, many New Yorkers silently struggle with depression.
At Groundwork Therapy, we provide thoughtful, individualized care for people navigating depression in the context of urban life, social and political unrest, economic uncertainty, and personal transition. If you’ve been feeling depleted, disconnected, or hopeless—especially in light of recent life events—you’re not alone.
In recent years, the emotional weight of current events—global conflict, climate anxiety, rising costs of living, ongoing injustice—have left many feeling emotionally exhausted or stuck in survival mode. For those already managing depression, this added layer of stress can deepen feelings of despair or isolation.
Depression can feel like a heavy weight—making it hard to focus, connect with others, or find motivation. We understand that depression isn't “just feeling sad.” It can show up as exhaustion, numbness, hopelessness, or even irritability and self-criticism. It might be related to life transitions, identity struggles, trauma, or stress—or it might not have an obvious cause at all. Whatever your experience, we’re here to help you make sense of it and find a path forward. At Groundwork Therapy, we offer a space where you don’t have to pretend.
SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
Depression can present in many ways and it doesn’t alway look like how you’d expect.
Here are some common symptoms:
A loss of motivation or joy
Feeling that there is no point to living
Feeling emotionally flat or overwhelmed
Difficulty focusing at work or school
Feelings of irritability
Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy
A desire to withdraw from relationships
Hopelessness about the future
OUR APPROACH TO THERAPY
At Groundwork, we take an integrative approach to therapy that blends:
Psychodynamic and Relational therapy, in order to explore underlying emotional patterns and relationship dynamics and create lasting change.
CBT and DBT techniques, to help you shift unhelpful thought patterns and more effectively manage overwhelming emotions.
Mindfulness-based strategies, to support grounding, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation.
We meet you where you are—with empathy, curiosity, and tools that match your needs and goals. Whether you're seeking immediate coping strategies, deeper self-understanding, or both, we’ll work together to help you feel more connected, empowered, and supported. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what you’re feeling, reconnect with yourself, and rediscover meaning—even in difficult times. You don’t need to “fix” everything to start. You just need a place to start feeling again.
Click here to read more about individual therapy at Groundwork.