Room for what you are carrying
Depression Therapy
When you have been feeling low, disconnected, or unlike yourself, even ordinary parts of the day can ask more of you. You might still be showing up for other people while finding it difficult to explain what is happening inside. Growth Counseling offers depression therapy in El Paso and telehealth across Texas. You can begin with an honest conversation about how things have been, without having to find the right words or make your experience sound easier than it feels.
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Questions about getting started ↓When getting through the day takes more effort
Some people reach out because they feel persistently sad. Others describe feeling flat, distant, unmotivated, or worn down. You may be withdrawing from friends, having trouble starting tasks, or finding less enjoyment in activities that used to matter to you. Perhaps you are frustrated with yourself because you think you should be able to push through. Therapy offers a place to talk about that experience without having to defend how much it affects you.
You do not need to decide for yourself whether a particular label fits before asking for support. What matters at the beginning is what you have noticed and what has become difficult. That might include changes in your relationships, your sense of direction, or how you see yourself. Your therapist can listen to those concerns, ask questions, and help you consider what you would like to address together.
Space to speak honestly, without pressure to seem fine
It can be hard to explain a low period when there is no single event that seems to account for it. You might also be navigating a clear loss, a difficult relationship, prolonged stress, or a major change. Counseling makes room for your circumstances as well as your feelings. You can talk about the things other people see and the things you have been keeping private, including uncertainty about why you feel this way.
Sessions can explore how your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and daily routines connect. You and your therapist might discuss self-criticism, feeling disconnected from others, or the pressure to meet expectations when your energy feels limited. The conversation does not have to start with an ambitious plan. A useful starting point may simply be identifying which part of life feels hardest right now and what support would feel meaningful to you.
Your priorities can change as you get to know your therapist. Something that seemed small at first may turn out to deserve more attention, while a goal you thought you needed may feel less relevant. There is room to revisit those questions. Counseling works best as an ongoing conversation about your needs, with space to say when something feels helpful, uncomfortable, unclear, or disconnected from your actual experience.
Making the work relevant to your own life
Depression counseling is personal. You might want to reconnect with people, feel more engaged in your responsibilities, understand recurring patterns, or develop a less punishing relationship with yourself. Your therapist can help you put those hopes into words and consider realistic areas of focus. The aim is to make the work relevant to the life you are living, including the demands, relationships, and limits that shape your choices.
Therapists at Growth Counseling use approaches that vary with their experience and the needs of the person seeking care. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and other approaches described in their individual profiles. You can ask your therapist to explain how they work and why a particular approach may fit your concerns. You can also discuss your preferences, previous experiences with counseling, and anything you would like handled differently this time.
Finding someone you can talk with openly
Growth Counseling team members whose work includes depression include Brenda Rueda, LPC-S, Patricia Roman, LPC Associate, and Viridiana Alvarez, LPC Associate. Patricia and Viridiana practice under Brenda’s supervision. Their profiles describe their areas of focus and approaches, giving you a starting point for considering fit. During a consultation, you can ask about their experience with the concerns you bring and discuss which therapist may be appropriate for you.
You deserve room to ask practical and personal questions before deciding how to proceed. You might want to know what an initial session involves, how goals are discussed, or how to raise a concern if the work does not feel right. Growth Counseling offers a free 15-minute consultation for that first conversation. It is an opportunity to share a little about what you need and learn more about the practice without having to tell your whole story at once.
A manageable first step toward support
An initial therapy session gives you space to describe what brought you in, share relevant background, and discuss what you hope to get from counseling. You may already have specific goals, or you may only know that things have become harder and you want support. Both are reasonable starting points. Your therapist can help you sort through the information and identify what deserves attention first, while leaving room for questions as they arise.
The practice offers in-person sessions in El Paso and telehealth for clients across Texas. You can discuss your preferred format, review the Fees & Insurance page, and clarify arrangements during your consultation. If reaching out feels like another task on an already difficult day, your first message can be brief. Share that you are interested in depression counseling and would like to speak with someone about next steps.
Care in El Paso. A clearer place to start.
11680 Montana, Suite 215B, El Paso, TX 79936
Hybrid sessions in El Paso and telehealth throughout Texas.
Fees and your first conversation
Individual sessions with an LPC Associate are $75. Individual sessions with Brenda are $150. Sliding scale is available. Ask about the fee and coverage for your therapist before scheduling.
View fees & insurance →A free 15-minute consultation gives you room to ask about fit, appointment options, and the next step.
Call (915) 263-1070 →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a depression diagnosis before reaching out?
You can contact Growth Counseling about low mood, disconnection, loss of motivation, or other concerns without arriving with a diagnosis. A consultation is a place to explain what you have noticed and ask whether the practice is an appropriate fit for the support you are seeking.
What if I cannot explain exactly how I feel?
You do not need a clear explanation before starting a conversation. You can begin with what has changed or what has become harder. Your therapist can ask questions and help you explore your experience without expecting a polished account of it.
Who at Growth Counseling works with depression?
Brenda Rueda, LPC-S, Patricia Roman, LPC Associate, and Viridiana Alvarez, LPC Associate, include depression in their areas of work. Patricia and Viridiana are supervised by Brenda. Review their profiles and ask about fit during a consultation.
Can I meet with a therapist online?
Growth Counseling offers telehealth for clients across Texas as well as in-person sessions in El Paso. Discuss your preferred format during the consultation so you can ask about the arrangements and whether that option fits your needs.
How long does depression therapy take?
There is no single schedule that fits every person. Your circumstances, preferences, and goals all matter. You can ask your therapist how you will discuss progress, review priorities, and make decisions about the direction of your work together.
How do I start?
Request a free 15-minute consultation and share that you are interested in depression counseling. You can ask about therapist fit, session format, and fees. The Fees & Insurance page and team profiles can help you prepare any questions you want to bring.
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