Holistic Psychiatry for Women in Denver, Colorado
Honor your mental health. Love your life.
Depression Treatment for Women
in Denver and Across Colorado
Thoughtful depression care for women who feel down, depressed, or hopeless and don’t have the energy or motivation to enjoy their life like they used to.
You Shouldn’t Have To Drag Yourself Through Every Day.
Depression can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible, leaving you drained and unmotivated to shower, keep up with the housework, or give your spouse and children the attention they crave from you.
Do you find yourself...
Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep?
Crying more easily than usual and sometimes not even knowing why?
Letting laundry, dishes, and other everyday things pile up around you?
Feeling like you’re letting everyone down because you want to show up differently but just can’t seem to make yourself do it?
Struggling to get off the couch to start even the simplest tasks?
Going days without showering, putting on makeup, or fixing your hair like you used to?
Pulling away from friends and family because you don’t have the energy to talk or spend time together?
Wondering how you’re supposed to keep going to work when getting out of bed and making it through the day already feels nearly impossible?
Depression Treatment That Gets You Back To Feeling Good And Enjoying Your Days
Get your energy and motivation back so everyday life doesn’t feel like such a struggle.
With the right support you can...
Sleep well, wake up rested, and have plenty of energy to get through your day.
Take care of yourself and your responsibilities without everything feeling so hard.
Feel present, affectionate, and connected with your spouse, children, and friends.
Feel capable, confident, and proud of how you’re showing up again.
Make plans, look forward to them, and actually enjoy yourself when you get there.
3 Simple Steps To Getting Back To Your Best
A personalized path to getting your energy, motivation, and enjoyment of life back.
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Schedule Your Consultation
Simply book a call with me.
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Create Your Personalized Plan
Receive a tailored plan designed just for you.
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Get Back To Your Best
Feel good about yourself and how you’re showing up each day.
Is Depression Leaving You Feeling Guilty, Worthless, Or Like You’re Letting Everyone Down?
You Deserve To Feel Good About Yourself And Proud Of How You’re Showing Up At Work And At Home.
When you’re barely keeping up at work, watching things pile up at home, and feeling guilty that you’re neglecting your family even though you desperately want to show up differently, there may be more contributing to how you feel than you realize.
That’s why we test, not guess.
And it’s how The 90-Day Reset, guided by my 4F Framework, came to be—a focused, thorough approach designed to get you significantly better in 90 days. We Find It, Fix It, Fine-Tune It, and Future-Proof It so we can get to the right treatment faster and keep moving you forward.
Imagine getting through a full day of work and still having the energy to make dinner, spend quality time with your family, and end the day feeling good about what you accomplished and looking forward to tomorrow.
Let me help you figure out what’s going on and how to get you back to your best, because when you’re feeling like this, just getting through the things you have to do every day can feel hard enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is depression?
Depression is more than feeling sad, it’s a persistent mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and function. It can make everyday tasks feel heavy, drain your motivation, and disconnect you from joy or meaning. When left untreated, depression can impact relationships, work performance, physical health, and overall quality of life.
How does depression show up in ambitious women?
For many women, depression is subtle and easy to miss. You may continue showing up for work, family, and responsibilities while feeling numb, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted inside. Rather than falling apart, you push through, often at great personal cost.
How does depression look different in women than in men?
Women tend to internalize depression, while men are more likely to externalize it through anger or irritability. Depression in women often shows up as guilt, perfectionism, self-criticism, or chronic fatigue. Hormonal transitions such as PMS, postpartum changes, and perimenopause can also increase vulnerability, making symptoms easier to overlook or misattribute.
Why do many women describe depression as feeling “heavy”?
Feeling heavy is one of the most common ways women describe depression. This heaviness can show up as persistent fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, mental fog or slowed thinking, emotional weight from guilt or sadness, and even physical symptoms like body aches or headaches. Depression isn’t laziness or weakness, it’s your nervous system signaling depletion and the need for support.
What types of depression commonly affect women?
There are several forms of depression that can impact women, including:
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Persistent sadness and loss of interest lasting at least two weeks
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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD): A chronic low mood lasting two years or longer
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Bipolar Depression: Depressive episodes that alternate with periods of mania or hypomania
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Postpartum Depression: Depression triggered by hormonal and life changes after childbirth
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Depression that worsens during certain seasons, often winter
Each type requires careful evaluation and personalized treatment.
What are common symptoms of depression in women?
Symptoms of depression can be emotional, cognitive, and physical. Common signs include persistent sadness or emptiness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, feeling heavy or drained, sleep changes, appetite or weight changes, difficulty concentrating, guilt or shame, physical pain, and feelings of hopelessness. In more severe cases, thoughts of self-harm may occur and require immediate support.
What causes depression?
Depression is not a personal failing. It’s influenced by multiple factors working together, including genetics, brain chemistry imbalances involving serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine, environmental stressors such as trauma or chronic stress, and hormonal changes related to thyroid function, postpartum shifts, or perimenopause.
How is depression diagnosed?
In my Denver practice, depression is evaluated using a comprehensive, whole-person approach. This includes a detailed psychiatric evaluation, standardized screening tools, lab work, and careful evaluation of co-occurring conditions. This helps ensure depression is accurately identified and not mistaken for burnout, anxiety, ADHD, or another condition.
What does treatment for women with depression look like?
Depression treatment is never one-size-fits-all. My holistic, integrative approach may include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, deprescribing, QbCheck ADHD testing, functional lab testing, genetic testing, peptides, therapy, coaching, supplements, diet and lifestyle support, and personalized treatment planning. Clear anxiety treatment goals help guide care and measure progress over time. The goal is to treat both symptoms and root causes, so healing is sustainable.
Can depression really improve?
Yes. With the right support, depression does not have to define you. Many women regain energy, clarity, emotional connection, and a renewed sense of purpose through integrative care that addresses both mind and body.