Depression therapy in Colorado Springs
Depression therapy with me starts with a number. You take the PHQ-9, a standard depression assessment, before our first full session, and we track that score so you can see whether things are actually lifting.
I'm Sarah Post Massey, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado Springs. If you're having thoughts of suicide right now, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time.
Depression that doesn't look like depression
Many people with depression still go to work and still show up for their families. What's gone is the color. Things that used to matter feel flat, and getting through the day takes more effort than anyone around you knows.
That kind of depression is easy to dismiss, including by you. It still deserves real treatment.
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This form does not start a therapy relationship. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
How I treat depression
I use cognitive behavioral therapy and narrative approaches for the stories depression tells you about yourself, and EMDR when depression sits on top of trauma. We also look at sleep, movement, food, and how isolated you've become, because depression feeds on all four.
If thoughts of suicide are part of what you're carrying, I'm certified in the CAMS-CARE model, a structured framework for working with those thoughts directly.
How you'll know it's working
You retake the PHQ-9 around the four to six week mark and again at the end.
You see every score. If it hasn't moved, we change the plan.
Is this the right fit?
This tends to fit if you want structure and are willing to do small things between sessions even when motivation is low. We size the homework to where you actually are.
If heavy drinking or drug use is the main concern, I'll help you find a specialist who treats both.
Questions about depression therapy
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A nine-question depression assessment used by doctors and therapists. Scores run from 0 to 27. We use it as your baseline and repeat it to track change.
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Tell me. I'm certified in the CAMS-CARE model, and we can work with those thoughts directly in session. If you're in danger right now, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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No. I'm a therapist, not a prescriber. If you're working with a doctor on medication, we can coordinate with your permission.
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Psilocybin isn't FDA approved for depression or any other condition. My psilocybin-assisted therapy program is a separate, screened offering under Colorado's Natural Medicine program, which is supported use, not medical treatment. We can talk about whether it makes sense for you at a consultation.
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No. PostScript is a private pay practice. Individual sessions are $150 for 50 minutes, and you'll receive a Good Faith Estimate before your first session.