Depression Counseling in Englewood, FL
Everything takes more effort than it should, and you can't explain why.
Depression can feel heavy and persistent. Low energy, loss of motivation, difficulty focusing, or a sense that things just aren't getting better. Even simple tasks can feel harder than they should, and it can be difficult to explain why to the people around you.
At Lemon Bay Mental Wellness Center we take a practical, straightforward approach to depression counseling. This isn't just about talking through how you feel. We focus on what's contributing to the depression, how to rebuild momentum, and how to make steady, meaningful progress.
Ages served
Teens, adults & older adults
Format
In-person & telehealth
Progress tracking
Measured with real numbers
Common signs of depression
- Persistent low mood or feeling down
- Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Low energy or fatigue that rest doesn't fix
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Changes in sleep or appetite
- Feeling stuck, numb, or disconnected
How depression counseling helps
Depression shows up differently for everyone. For some people it's a constant low mood or lack of motivation. For others it comes in waves, or it's tied to stress, loss, burnout, or a major life change. Over time it starts to affect relationships, work, and your overall sense of direction.
In counseling we focus on helping you break out of unhelpful patterns, rebuild structure, and develop practical strategies that support your day-to-day life. That may include addressing thought patterns, improving routines, and finding ways to regain a sense of direction and motivation.
Small steps, measured progress
Our approach is collaborative, direct, and focused on real progress. We set objective, measurable goals at the start of therapy and use brief questionnaires along the way so you can see improvement in real numbers rather than guessing.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you start. We'll help you understand what's going on and take manageable steps forward at a pace that works for you.
What we'll work on together
- Identify what's feeding the depression
- Rebuild daily structure and routine
- Shift thought patterns that keep you stuck
- Restore energy, motivation and momentum
- Reconnect with people and activities that matter
- Build relapse-prevention skills that last
Who you’d work with
Jerry KuhnLMHC, LPC-MHSP, NCCFounder & Clinical DirectorFrom $140 per 50-minute session
Brittany BaumhardtLCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerFrom $140 per 50-minute session
Kate RhodesLMHC, LCPCLicensed Mental Health CounselorFrom $140 per 50-minute session
Skylar SellittiRMHCIRegistered Mental Health Counselor InternFrom $80 per 50-minute session
Depression Counseling across Southwest Florida
Our Englewood office at 1460 S McCall Rd Ste 3D serves clients from Englewood, Venice, Port Charlotte, North Port, Rotonda West, Placida, Cape Haze and Manasota Key. Secure telehealth is available anywhere in Florida and Tennessee, so distance, weather and season never have to interrupt your care.
Depression Counseling questions
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Counseling near you
Our Englewood office serves clients across Sarasota and Charlotte counties.
Start here
The first step is a 20-minute phone call.
No cost, no pressure. We'll talk about what's bringing you to counseling, what you're hoping will change, and whether we're the right fit. If we're not, we'll help you figure out who is.
- Office
- 1460 S McCall Rd Ste 3D, Englewood
- Hours
- Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
- Telehealth
- Florida & Tennessee
- Insurance
- Medicare, Florida Blue, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare