Depression Treatment

Many people think of depression as feeling down or sad, but there are many other ways it can show up. If you are struggling with your mood, loss of interest, or energy, and it has started affecting your sleep, work, or relationships, treatment can help. THS provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services for people experiencing depression and related conditions.

✓ No referral needed

Understanding Depression

What Is Depression?

Everyone goes through hard times. But when changes in mood, sleep, energy, or interest last for weeks and start interfering with daily life, it may be a sign of depression.

Common symptoms can include:

  • Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless

  • Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy

  • Low energy or feeling tired all the time

  • Sleeping too much or too little

  • Changes in appetite or weight

  • Trouble focusing or making decisions

  • Feeling worthless or guilty

  • Feeling irritable or restless

How Depression Affects Daily Life

Depression affects more than mood. It can change how you think, how your body feels, and how you get through the day.

Many people don’t recognize depression at first because it can look like stress, burnout, or simply not feeling like yourself. Over time, it can make it harder to keep up with work, school, relationships, or everyday tasks.

Common Emotional Signs

Sadness that won’t go away, feeling irritable or hopeless, losing interest in things, or negative thoughts about yourself, others, or the world.

Common Physical Signs

Feeling tired, changes in sleep or appetite, slowed movement or thinking, or aches and pains without a clear cause.

When Should You Seek Treatment?

You don’t have to wait until you feel overwhelmed to seek help. A mental health professional can help you understand what you’re experiencing and figure out what kind of care might help.

Consider talking with a professional if your symptoms:

  • Last longer than two weeks
  • Interfere with work, school, or relationships
  • Affect your sleep, appetite, or energy
  • Make everyday tasks hard to start or finish
  • Make you feel very upset or worried

Thoughts of suicide or self-harm are a reason to reach out, too. If you need support right away, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

What Treatment Looks Like at THS

Not sure whether you need counseling, psychiatric care, or both? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our patient care team can help you decide where to start.

Mental Health Counseling

Counseling can help you understand what’s behind your depression, notice patterns in your thoughts and actions, and learn ways to feel more like yourself.

Mental Health ➜

Psychiatric Services

THS psychiatric providers can help with medication for depression and other mental health conditions.

Psychiatric Services ➜

Pregnant & Parenting Program

Support for women who are pregnant or parenting, including help with depression during and after pregnancy.

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Starting Treatment for Depression

Taking the first step can feel difficult – especially when depression makes it hard to find the energy to reach out. You don’t need to know exactly what type of care you need before contacting THS.

1

Reach Out

Fill out our Get Help form or give us a call to tell us what you’re experiencing.

2

Plan Your Next Steps

We’ll walk you through options, costs, and scheduling. No referral needed.

3

Start Treatment

Begin your personalized treatment plan, including counseling, psychiatric care, or both.

Getting Help Is Easier Than You Think

Apple Health &  Medicaid

And many more commercial plans accepted.

Insurance We Accept ➜

Sliding-Fee Options

Self-pay and income-based for those who qualify.

Payment Options ➜

In-Person or Telehealth

For patients who live in Washington state.

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No Referral Needed To Start

You can request your care directly from THS.

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Unsure whether your insurance is accepted? Contact us and we’ll help you understand your options.