Depression & Mood Healing
Compassionate care that helps lift the weight of sadness and restore inner hope.
Depression is more than sadness. It can feel like carrying a constant weight, draining energy, and making even small tasks difficult.
At Rhythm Psychological Services, we walk beside children, adolescents, and adults through these struggles, offering clarity, care, and evidence-based support. Our approach combines professional expertise with warmth, helping you find renewed strength and sustainable healing.
What is Depression?
Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and manages daily life. It may show up as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, or changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. With the right understanding and care, depression is highly treatable, and people of all ages can thrive again.
With the right support, recovery is possible, and many people regain joy and stability in their daily lives.
Is It Depression or Something Else?
Because symptoms often overlap with other conditions, our evaluations carefully rule out:
Anxiety or stress disorders
Sleep difficulties
Trauma or grief responses
ADHD or learning challenges
Medical or neurological conditions
This process ensures we create the most accurate, individualized plan.
Signs & Symptoms
Children →
Frequent irritability, sadness, or crying spells
Withdrawal from play, family, or friends
Trouble concentrating in school
Low energy and loss of interest in favorite activities
- Adolescents →
Ongoing feelings of emptiness or hopelessness
Sudden drop in grades or motivation
Isolation from peers and family members
Anger outbursts, risk-taking, or self-harm behaviors
Adults →
Persistent fatigue or sleep problems
Loss of pleasure in hobbies, work, or relationships
Difficulty focusing, memory lapses, or indecision
Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
Our Depression Evaluation (What to Expect)
Intake & History – Understanding your story, concerns, and goals.
Standardized Assessments – Screening tools that measure mood, functioning, and resilience.
Clinical Interview – Exploring thought patterns, triggers, and emotional responses.
Co-occurring Screen – Checking for anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or medical contributors.
Personalized Feedback – Clear, supportive results explained in everyday language.
Written Report & Plan – Recommendations for therapy, school/work support, and home routines.
What We Assess
- Mood regulation and emotional patterns
- Sleep, energy, and daily functioning
- Cognitive focus and memory
- Social and family relationships
- Functional impact on school, work, or home life
