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

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, TAC Dayton Office, Clinician

🛠️ 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.

🌱 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.” — Lisa Willis, LSW, TAC Indianapolis Office, Associate Clinician

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

👉 Fill out our 30-second form to get started

We start with something simple:

Listening.

No pressure to retell every detail.

No expectations of where you “should” be.

Just a safe space to say,

“I’m struggling. And I need help.”

You’re not alone.

And you’re not failing.

You’re already doing the most important thing: seeking support.

Let us walk with you the rest of the way.

👉 Fill out our 30-second form to get started