Depression

"Depression is like being in a dark room and someone keeps turning the lights off when you're trying to find the switch." - Robin Williams 

Depression is more than sadness. It’s a complex psychological and physiological state that affects how a person thinks, feels, and engages with the world. It can show up as:

• Persistent low mood or emptiness

• Loss of interest in things that once brought joy

• Fatigue or disrupted sleep

• Difficulty concentrating

• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

• Withdrawal from relationships

• A sense of being overwhelmed by even small tasks

Depression is not a personal failure or a lack of strength. It is a human experience — one that deserves understanding, care, and evidence‑based support.

Depression can touch anyone, regardless of age, background, or life circumstances. It often emerges:

• During major life transitions

• In the wake of stress, loss, or trauma

• When someone feels disconnected from themselves or others

• In environments lacking emotional safety or support

• When long‑held patterns of coping no longer work

It affects individuals, families, workplaces, and communities. And because it often hides behind a functioning exterior, many people struggle silently.

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

At Clearview Pathway, Sona supports clients experiencing depression through:

• Emotionally safe exploration of what depression looks and feels like for you

• Understanding the roots — psychological, relational, environmental, or existential

• Rebuilding connection to self, values, and meaningful relationships

• Developing compassionate coping strategies that align with your life, not generic advice

• Integrating evidence‑based insights with a deeply human, person‑centered approach

Sona’s work is not about “fixing” you — it’s about walking alongside you as you rediscover clarity, strength, and hope.