Depression

Jen Meller
Mar 1, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Sep 10, 2025

If you’ve spent time exploring this site, you’ve probably noticed I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all healing. That’s true for all kinds of struggles, including depression. What works for one person might not land for another—and even for the same person, what helps in one season might feel off in another. That’s okay. That’s human.

When I work with clients navigating depression, I let them know from the start: we’re going to take our time. We’re going to try different tools, follow their pace, and allow their system to show us what feels helpful. There’s no pressure to “fix” anything. My role is to support, guide, and co-create a path forward that honors your unique experience.

One of my favorite ways to work with depression is through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS views depression not as your identity, but as a part of you—a part that developed to help you survive, cope, or stay safe. This lens invites us to get curious instead of judgmental. Instead of pushing depression away, we gently ask it: “What are you trying to protect me from?” That shift—from frustration to compassion—can open up a lot of space for healing.

And if IFS doesn’t resonate? We can also work with other body-based or mindfulness-driven approaches like Somatic Experiencing or Hakomi. Often, learning how our nervous system responds to emotions like hopelessness, fatigue, or emotional numbness can bring clarity and relief.

There’s no single right way to work with depression. But there are good, grounded, thoughtful ways—and we’ll find the ones that work for you.

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