How We Treat Depression at TAC (And Why It Works)

Nathan Fite
Jul 1
3 min read

You wake up tired, even after eight hours of sleep.

The day ahead feels like you’re walking through mud: slow, heavy, and unrelenting.

You’ve lost interest in things you used to love, and now you’re wondering if this numbness is just how life is supposed to feel.

If that hits close to home, know this: you’re not broken or lazy.

This guide unpacks what depression really is, why it’s not your fault, and how healing begins.

🚪 The Hidden Trap of Trying to “Push Through” Alone

Depression isn’t just sadness.

It’s a whole-body condition that affects your energy, motivation, sleep, and physical health.

And it’s not something you can just think your way out of.

When you’re depressed, motivation is often the first thing to go.

Waiting to feel motivated before taking action creates a loop that many people get stuck in, and it’s exhausting.

Without support, depression can deepen its hold.

That’s why early intervention is key.

“We tell the members of our community, ‘Don’t wait to feel better to start. Start gently, at your own pace, and feeling better will follow.’” — Sarah Snow, MSW, LSW, Clinician, TAC – Dayton

🛠️ Real Tools for Real Relief: How We Actually Treat Depression

At The Anxiety Center, we use a mix of proven treatments, tailored to each person’s needs. These include:

CBT and Behavioral Activation to help change negative thought patterns
EMDR and IFS to work through past trauma or deep emotional pain
DBT to build better coping skills and manage strong emotions
Medication support for symptoms that don’t ease with therapy alone
TMS and Ketamine therapy as advanced options
IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) for when weekly sessions aren’t enough

Whether you're a young adult in Cincinnati, a parent in Dayton, or someone in Indianapolis feeling stuck and unsure, we’re here to meet you with care, right where you are.

“There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to depression. That’s why we combine proven tools like CBT, medication, trauma work, and innovative treatments to meet each person exactly where they are and help them move forward.” — Skylar Weisenborn, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, Clinical Director, TAC – Cincinnati

🌱 What Healing Really Looks Like

Healing doesn’t always mean happiness 24/7.

Maybe it means getting out of bed, enjoying coffee with a friend, or just laughing again.

Ultimately, it's the state of feeling like yourself again.

For one client, the turning point wasn’t dramatic.

It was simply waking up and noticing that getting out of bed didn’t feel so hard.

That quiet shift felt like progress.

Another said they knew something was shifting when their favorite hobby that was once totally joyless started to feel meaningful again.

“These are the quiet triumphs that matter. Not perfection, but progress.” — Sarah Clark, MA, LPC, Associate Clinician, The Anxiety Center – Cincinnati

🚀 Starting Therapy at TAC: What Happens First (And Why It’s So Simple)

Four-step graphic showing how to start therapy at The Anxiety Center: fill out a short form, schedule a callback with a real human, get matched with the right therapist, and start at your own pace with no pressure.

We’ll walk with you through every step, including navigating out-of-pocket costs, insurance, or Medicaid.

Whatever your situation, we’re here to make it easier.

You can fill out a short, 30 second form here.

“We never expect you to have it all figured out before reaching out. We’ll meet you exactly where you are and walk forward together.” — Giorgio Fabbri, MSW, LSW, Associate Clinician, TAC - Cincinnati

You don’t have to keep managing this on your own.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed but unsure where to start, we’re here to listen and walk you through the next step, gently and clearly, at your pace.

As we mentioned, we offer a free consultation that makes this process as easy as possible for you.

Just click that link and it'll take you to the short, 30 second form.

We're here for you.

Whatever it takes.