Depression Therapy in Calgary
What is Depression?
Depression can feel like moving through life with a weight you didn’t choose. Some days it might show up as sadness or heaviness; other days it feels more like numbness, exhaustion, or disconnection from yourself and the world around you. It’s not a sign of weakness, and it’s not something you’re supposed to “snap out of.”
Depression often has deep roots — in stress, past experiences, unmet needs, nervous system overwhelm, or simply the pace of life becoming too much. At Cedar & Sky, we gently explore these layers together, with curiosity rather than pressure.
Our work focuses on helping you reconnect with your body’s signals, regulate your nervous system, and rebuild a sense of meaning, energy, and inner steadiness. Healing doesn’t always look dramatic; sometimes it’s about small moments of connection, breath, nature, and self-compassion that slowly shift how you move through each day.
Common Signs & Symptoms:
Depression can show up in many ways, and it often looks different for each person. Some common signs include:
Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in things you once enjoyed
Fatigue or low energy, even after rest
Changes in sleep—sleeping too much or too little
Changes in appetite or weight
Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-blame
Irritability or restlessness
Physical aches or pains without a clear cause
Thoughts of death or suicide (in severe cases)
How I Help
Together, we’ll choose the approach that feels most comfortable and effective for you, so your care is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Learn to recognize and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, so you can respond to stress with greater calm and confidence.
Somatic Therapy
Focus on the connection between your mind and body, using gentle awareness and body-based techniques to release tension and restore a sense of safety and ease.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action aligned with your values.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Explore the different “parts” of yourself—like the worried or fearful parts—so you can understand them, heal old patterns, and bring more balance and calm to your inner world.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Learn to notice and understand your feelings, so you can work through them and feel calmer, more in control, and more at peace with yourself.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Learn skills to manage overwhelming emotions, cope with distress, and build a life aligned with personal values.