In-Person Therapy for Depression in NYC or online throughout
New York State
Depression can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. You might notice yourself withdrawing from others, feeling disconnected from joy, or struggling with motivation, sleep, or concentration. Sometimes it feels like you’re moving through life with the volume turned down, and everything feels muted and heavy.
At CoreStory Psychology in Midtown Manhattan, we help clients understand not only how depression and anxiety affect them, but why they show up by uncovering the deeper emotional patterns, histories, and internal conflicts that sustain them.
Understanding Depression
Depression is more than sadness. It can manifest as:
Persistent fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or emptiness
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Loss of interest in relationships, work, or activities
Changes in sleep or appetite
A sense of disconnection or “numbness”
While some people can identify a clear cause, such as grief, stress, or life transitions, for others, depression emerges from long-standing emotional patterns or early attachment wounds. It’s not simply about “thinking positively.” It’s about understanding the emotional roots of why you feel the way you do and learning new ways to relate to yourself and others.
Together, we will explore questions like:
What are the early experiences that shaped how you deal with loss, disappointment, or love?
What feelings have you had to push aside to stay connected or accepted?
How might guilt, anger, or self-criticism be turned inward?
By examining these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, therapy can help bring unconscious feelings into awareness, freeing up energy that’s been tied up in self-blame or old relational scripts.
An Integrative Approach: Insight + Action
While our work is grounded in psychodynamic understanding, we also draw from CBT, mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches to provide actionable tools that support day-to-day relief and resilience.
Depending on your needs, we may:
Identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns
Practice mindfulness to build awareness and self-compassion
Develop behavioral strategies to re-engage with meaningful activities
Explore how body awareness and grounding can reduce rumination
Every person’s experience of depression is unique, and your therapy should be too. Our integrative approach helps you understand the roots of your pain while learning practical ways to feel better and reconnect with life.
Tips for Supporting Yourself Between Sessions
While therapy is a key step in recovery, small, consistent actions can also help shift your emotional state:
Stay connected. Isolation reinforces depression; reach out even in small ways.
Move your body. Gentle physical activity can help regulate mood.
Notice your inner voice. Practice responding to self-criticism with compassion.
Create rhythm. Simple routines around meals, sleep, and light help stabilize energy.
Give yourself credit. Healing takes time. Even small steps count.
Begin Therapy for Depression in NYC
Whether you’re struggling with chronic low mood, burnout, or a recent loss, therapy can help you rediscover a sense of meaning and connection.
At CoreStory Psychology, we offer in-person therapy in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located near Murray Hill, Flatiron, Chelsea, and Gramercy, as well as online therapy throughout New York State. Our Midtown Manhattan office offers a calm space in the heart of the city, just steps from the 28th Street 6 train.
Insurance and Scheduling
We accept major insurance providers, including Cigna, Evernorth, and BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield). If you’re unsure about coverage, contact us, and our team can help you navigate reimbursement options.
