Depression isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like deep sadness and tears. Other times it shows up as irritability, exhaustion, or feeling numb to the things that used to matter. You might find yourself moving through life on autopilot—getting by, but not really living.
It’s easy to think you “should” be able to shake it off, or that others have it worse. But depression doesn’t work like that. It isn’t about weakness—it’s about being stuck in a cycle that’s hard to break alone.
Here’s what we believe at Marra: therapy shouldn’t be something you only turn to in crisis. Just like you’d check in with your doctor for your physical health, therapy can be part of your routine care—your lifestyle.
Signs You Might Be Experiencing Depression
Everyone has tough days. But if you’re noticing patterns that keep pulling you down, it may be more than just a “rough patch.”
- Persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
- Irritability or frequent frustration
- Low energy and fatigue, even after rest
- Changes in sleep—too much or too little
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Physical symptoms like changes in appetite, aches, or slowed movement
- Harsh self-criticism or guilt that feels impossible to shake
If any of this resonates, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
How Depression Therapy Helps
At Marra, we approach depression therapy as both support and strategy. Our therapists bring clinical expertise grounded in evidence-based approaches—like CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapy—while keeping the work human, compassionate, and practical.
Together, therapy might look like:
- Understanding the roots of your low mood without getting stuck there
- Developing coping tools you can actually use day to day
- Rebuilding habits that support your energy and motivation
- Learning to challenge and reframe the harsh inner voice that keeps you down
- Creating a life structure that prioritizes balance, connection, and meaning
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself, your values, and the parts of life that bring joy and purpose.
Why Choose Marra?
Because therapy with us is modern, approachable, and rooted in the belief that well-being is a lifestyle. Our team of diverse, hand-selected therapists in Chicago is here to match you with someone who feels like the right fit—not just clinically, but relationally.
We see therapy as a partnership. You bring your lived experience; we bring tools, perspective, and support. Together, we’ll create the momentum you need to move forward.
Take the Next Step
Depression can convince you that nothing will change. But that’s the illness talking – not the truth. The first step doesn’t have to be big, it just has to be yours.
Schedule Your First Session. Because you deserve more than surviving. You deserve to feel alive again. Let us connect you with a therapist who can walk alongside you. You’re not alone.
