Depression Therapy for Women
Depression Therapist in Fort Collins
You got through the workday. You made dinner. Then you sat in the car in the driveway for 20 minutes, because going inside felt like too much.
1220 S College Ave. Suite 200 • Fort Collins, CO 80524 • In-Person & Online
Schedule a Therapist Match Call
Why This Space Matters
Depression in Fort Collins Doesn’t Always Look Like Depression.
Plenty of women here keep showing up to work and keep the household running. And still feel flattened by the time the day ends. That gap between how things look and how they feel is part of why depression goes unaddressed for so long.
Colorado Women’s Center is designed for women, and a depression therapist in Fort Collins here starts with what’s actually driving it. A hormonal shift. A job that has drained you. A loss you haven’t had room to grieve. Or something you’ve carried since long before now.
Our Promise to You
We Guarantee Our Therapist Matching
When you’re depressed, starting over with someone new can sound impossible. You won’t have to. If your first therapist isn’t the right fit, we’ll match you with another at no additional cost. One call is enough.
Request a Free ConsultationWhat It Can Look Like
Depression Shows Up in More Than Your Mood.
Some days it’s sadness. Other days it’s nothing at all. None of it has to reach a crisis before it’s worth bringing in.
Persistent Sadness
A heaviness that sits with you most days. It doesn’t lift on the weekend. Sometimes it feels less like sadness and more like empty.
Loss of Interest or Pleasure
The things you used to look forward to fall flat. Friends. Music. The trail you used to love. You go through the motions.
Lack of Energy
Getting dressed takes effort. Answering a text takes effort. By afternoon there’s nothing left.
Sleep Disturbances
You can’t fall asleep, or you wake at 4am and stay up. Or you sleep 10 hours and still wake up tired.
Changes in Appetite or Weight
Food stops being interesting, or it becomes the one comfort you have. Either way, you notice the change.
Feelings of Worthlessness
A voice that says you’re failing at everything. Guilt that doesn’t match anything you actually did.
Difficulty Concentrating
You read the same email three times. Small decisions feel impossible. You forget things you never used to forget.
Irritability
You snap at people you love over small things. Then you feel worse for snapping. It isn’t who you want to be.
Our Approach
Starting With a Depression Therapist in Fort Collins.
When you’re depressed, the things that used to feel good stop registering. Hiding it takes effort. That effort tends to pull you away from the people who would help.
The Match Call Comes First
A Wellness Coordinator asks what you’re looking for in a therapist. Then she matches you with someone at our Fort Collins office who works with depression. You don’t need the right words for what’s wrong.
Seeing the Thoughts That Keep It Going
Your therapist may use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It helps you notice the thoughts that keep a low mood in place. Once you can see them, you can work with them.
Coming Back to Right Now
Mindfulness therapy practices are often part of the work too. They help you notice what’s happening in your body and mind today. Not what you’re dreading tomorrow.
In Our Fort Collins Office or Online
You’ll find us on the corner of College Ave. and Pitkin St., across from CSU. Sessions are available seven days a week, 8am to 8pm, in person or online anywhere in Colorado.
Common Questions
Questions About Depression Therapy in Fort Collins.
Is what I’m feeling serious enough for therapy?
Yes, if it’s getting in the way of your days. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. A depression therapist in Fort Collins at Colorado Women’s Center can help you sort out what’s going on. If your first therapist isn’t the right fit, we’ll match you with another at no additional cost.
Is this depression, or is it stress or burnout?
Depression often arrives tangled up with other things. If your nervous system won’t settle, stress therapy in Fort Collins may be the better starting point. If you’ve been running on empty at work for a year or more, look at burnout therapy in Fort Collins. If this started after the birth of a child, see postpartum depression therapy in Fort Collins. Your therapist will help you sort out which thread to pull first.
Do I need to be on medication?
No. Therapy at Colorado Women’s Center doesn’t depend on whether you take medication. Whether medication makes sense is a conversation for you and a medical provider. If you’re already taking it, or thinking about it, your therapist can work alongside the care you get from your doctor.
What if I’m in crisis right now?
If you’re thinking about harming yourself or you’re in immediate danger, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. A Match Call isn’t the right first step in an emergency. Once you’re safe, reach out to us and we’ll help you find ongoing support in Fort Collins.
Is this confidential?
Yes. What you tell your therapist at Colorado Women’s Center is protected under HIPAA. Your family, your employer, and anyone else only hear about your sessions if you give written consent. The exceptions are the narrow ones the law requires, such as an immediate safety concern.
How soon can I start?
Usually within about a week. Match Calls are usually available within 48 hours and often within 24, and most clients are scheduled with a therapist within about a week, depending on their own availability. Call 720.810.2355 or use the form on this page to set one up.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Online sessions are available anywhere in Colorado. On days when getting out the door feels like too much, meeting from home can keep a session from being skipped. When you want to come in, our Fort Collins office is on College Ave. Either way, sessions are available seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.
Find Us in Fort Collins
Colorado Women's Center, Fort Collins
At the corner of College Ave. and Pitkin St., facing CSU and close to Old Town. See everything we offer in Fort Collins.
Request a Free Consultation
Outside Fort Collins? Online sessions are available anywhere in Colorado, so where you live doesn’t decide whether you can start.
Other Nearby Locations
Longmont and Boulder Also Offer Depression Therapy.
The Longmont office is an option if you’re coming from Loveland or Johnstown. Boulder is farther south. Every office is listed on our depression treatment for women page.
Our Fort Collins Therapist Supporting Depression
Kimberly De Jong, MA, LPC
Donna Darby, LPC
Sandra Teske, MA, LPC
Ali Waldmer, MA, LMFT, LAC
Start with a Therapist Match Call
Schedule a Free Consultation Today.
New clients often are able to have first appointment within a week of contacting us.
Call 720.810.2355 or Fill Out The Form Below
We do not bill Medicare or Health First Colorado, and we are not able to see clients enrolled in Health First Colorado.
By entering your email and phone number, you agree to receive SMS messages and email messages from Colorado Women's Center related to scheduling, appointment reminders, and customer service. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time, or HELP for help. See our Privacy Policy for more details.