Treating Depression
Depression can affect how you think, feel, and engage with the world around you. It often manifests as persistent sadness, loss of interest or motivation, changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating. For some, it feels like a fog that dulls joy and makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Depression can arise from many factors—biological, psychological, social, or situational—and often varies greatly from person to person.
Effective treatment begins with understanding how depression uniquely impacts your life and identifying patterns that keep it in place. Through evidence-based care and a collaborative approach, you can learn to recognize unhelpful cycles, reconnect with what brings meaning, and take gradual steps toward renewed energy, connection, and purpose.
ALPS Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
ALPS Providers who specialize in the treatment of Depression
Dr. Keith Chichester
Dr. Malcolm Barker-Kamps