Depression is more than sadness, it affects energy, concentration, relationships, and physical health. Our Riverside team combines therapy, medication management, and compassionate support to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Depression is not just sadness. It is the flatness that makes everything feel pointless, the exhaustion that sleep does not fix, and the slow withdrawal from the things and people you used to care about. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that major depressive disorder affects more than 21 million US adults each year. It is one of the most common mental health conditions and one of the most treatable when it is properly addressed.
Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and behavioral activation. The American Psychological Association recognizes CBT as among the most effective depression treatments across age groups. These approaches help you identify the thought patterns driving your depression, re-engage with meaningful activities, and rebuild what depression has worn down. When grief or loss is a contributing factor, our grief therapy services address that overlap directly.
Our psychiatrists and nurse practitioners work alongside our therapists for clients who may benefit from medication. Whether you need individual therapy, medication, or both, we build a plan around what is actually going to help you specifically.
Some people arrive at Riverside in the middle of a crisis. Others have been managing low-grade depression for years and are finally deciding to do something about it. Whatever your starting point, we do not rush you and we do not judge you.
Riverside has served Loudoun County since 2002. We know the pressures here: demanding careers, high-achieving school environments, and the pace that comes with being close to DC. Those things do not cause depression, but they can make it worse and harder to address. If you want some ideas to try while you are getting started, read our therapists' take on what actually works when coping with depression. When you are ready, our provider matching page makes it easy to find the right therapist. In-person sessions in Ashburn and secure telehealth throughout Virginia are both available.
Tammy brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to depression treatment, helping clients reconnect with what matters and rebuild their sense of self.
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Cara works with teens and adults navigating depression, life transitions, and emotional exhaustion, using CBT and a warm, practical approach.
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Dan helps adults work through depression, grief, and relationship challenges, drawing on CBT and mindfulness with a direct but supportive style.
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Chiara works with adults navigating depression, low mood, and a loss of meaning. Her warm, relational approach creates a safe space to explore what is underneath and move toward genuine healing.
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While sadness is a normal response to loss or disappointment, depression is a persistent condition that affects mood, energy, concentration, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning, often without a clear external cause. If symptoms last more than two weeks and interfere with your life, a professional evaluation is worthwhile.
Our therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), and behavioral activation, all evidence-based approaches with strong research support for depression. We tailor the approach to each individual's needs and preferences.
Medication is typically considered when depression is moderate to severe, has not responded to therapy alone, or when symptoms significantly impair daily functioning. Our psychiatrists provide thorough evaluation and ongoing monitoring to find the most effective and tolerable approach.
Yes, research consistently shows that psychotherapy, particularly CBT, is as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, and that combining therapy with medication produces the best outcomes for more severe cases. Most clients see meaningful improvement within 8–16 sessions.
Riverside works with select insurance providers for mental health services, and private pay is always welcome. We recommend verifying your specific mental health benefits beforehand. Our front desk team can help answer questions about coverage at (703) 724-0200.
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