5 Available Fort Worth Depression Counselors
Depression can settle in quietly and then take over everything—your energy, your motivation, the way you see yourself, and the world around you. It can feel heavy, lonely, and impossible to shake on your own. The good news is that you don’t have to navigate this alone—real healing is possible, and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
At Noyau Wellness Center in Fort Worth, we meet you with warmth, honesty, and a deeply personalized approach to depression therapy. Our therapists take the time to understand your story, get to the core of what’s weighing you down, and help you rebuild a sense of clarity, connection, and emotional freedom. Contact us when you’re ready to begin.
Meet our Fort Worth depression therapists
Charity Hagains
As co-founder of Noyau Wellness and a senior therapist with over 15 years of experience, Charity uses evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, to help clients get to the core of their depression. Her warm, collaborative style creates a supportive space to process trauma, overcome internal barriers, and reconnect with a deeper sense of fulfillment.
Offers depression counseling ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor
Clientele: Individuals, couples, families
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual therapy: Yes
Christina Iversen
Christina is a seasoned therapist who brings a fresh, relationship-centered approach to treating depression at every stage of life. She integrates CBT and person-centered techniques to teach meaningful coping skills while tailoring each session to the client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
Offers deperession counseling ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
Clientele: Individuals, couples, families
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual therapy: Yes
Lauren Hernandez-Short
Lauren supports clients through depression using holistic talk therapy and child-centered play therapy. She offers a safe, nurturing space where clients of all ages can process emotions, build practical coping skills, and experience meaningful personal growth.
Offers depression counseling ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
Clientele: Individuals, couples, families
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual therapy: Yes
Karina Rumans
Karina brings warmth and empathy to depression therapy, using a solution-focused narrative approach that empowers clients to rewrite their stories. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can tap into their resilience and envision meaningful change in their lives.
Offers depression counseling ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Clientele: Individuals, couples, families
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual therapy: Yes
Tristin Tice
Tristin integrates person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to support clients working through depression. She believes clients carry the insight they need within themselves and offers a genuinely safe, encouraging space to explore challenges and build the mindfulness skills that support lasting healing.
Offers depression counseling ✓
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Clientele: Individuals, couples, families
Location: 1701 River Run, Ste 805, Fort Worth, Texas
Virtual therapy: Yes
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1: Initial consultation and assessment
In your first session, your therapist gets to know you—your story, your symptoms, and what you hope to change. Together, you’ll identify the goals that matter most and begin shaping the direction of your work.
Step 2: Creating your personalized treatment plan
With those goals in mind, you and your therapist will develop a tailored plan that fits your needs and strengths. This may include evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, or solution-focused therapy, depending on what best supports your healing.
Step 3: Active healing and skill-building
During weekly sessions, you’ll process emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and learn practical coping skills. Your therapist will help you address both the day-to-day symptoms and the deeper roots of your depression.
Step 4: Ongoing support and growth
As you progress, your therapist will adjust your treatment to match your evolving needs, helping you build resilience, strengthen new habits, and maintain the meaningful changes you’re working toward.
Common signs of depression
Feeling persistently sad, empty, or hopeless.
Losing interest in activities or relationships that once felt meaningful.
Experiencing exhaustion or fatigue that makes daily life feel overwhelming.
Struggling to focus, make decisions, or remember things.
Changes in sleep—sleeping too much or not being able to sleep at all.
Shifts in appetite or weight that weren’t intentional.
Carrying feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or harsh self-criticism.
Physical symptoms like headaches, body aches, or digestive issues without a clear medical cause.
Pulling away from friends, family, or social connections.
Difficulty getting out of bed or managing basic self-care.
Feeling numb, detached, or like you’re moving through life on autopilot.
Having thoughts of self-harm or wondering whether life is worth living.
How depression treatment in Fort Worth can help
Break free from negative thought patterns
Depression can pull you into cycles of negative thinking that feel hard to interrupt. Using evidence-based approaches, your therapist will help you recognize distorted thoughts, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop a more grounded, hopeful perspective. You’ll learn practical tools to notice when your mind is working against you and shift your thinking toward possibility and self-trust.
Process underlying trauma and pain
For many people, depression is connected to unresolved trauma, loss, or painful experiences that continue to sit beneath the surface. Our EMDR-trained therapists can help you safely process these memories and emotional wounds. By addressing the deeper roots, not just the symptoms, you can experience more enduring relief and genuine healing.
Build practical coping strategies
Therapy gives you a personalized set of tools to navigate depression day to day. You’ll learn mindfulness skills, emotional regulation strategies, stress-management techniques, and healthier ways to cope in difficult moments. These skills help you stay grounded between sessions and strengthen resilience over time.
Rebuild connection and meaning
Depression often disconnects you from the people, activities, and values that once brought color to your life. Your therapist will help you reconnect with what matters most—rediscovering fulfillment, rebuilding supportive relationships, and creating a life that feels aligned with your goals and sense of purpose. Together, you’ll work toward a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and worth living fully.
FAQs about depression therapy
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Depression is more than a period of feeling low. It’s a complex mental health condition that affects your thoughts, emotions, energy, and ability to function day to day. People often experience persistent sadness, loss of interest in things they once enjoyed, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating, or a sense of hopelessness or worthlessness that lingers for weeks or longer.
It’s okay if you’re not sure whether you’re experiencing depression or something else. Our therapists can help you understand what you’re going through and how to move forward.
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In addition to depression, our therapists support clients experiencing a range of mood-related concerns, including dysthymia, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and depression that occurs alongside trauma or anxiety. We take a holistic, individualized approach that looks at the full picture of your symptoms and experiences.
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At Noyau Wellness, we use evidence-based, results-forward depression counseling in Fort Worth that gets to the core of what’s contributing to your depression. Our therapists draw from modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Treatment is always tailored to your needs, with an emphasis on both relieving symptoms and supporting deeper, long-term healing.
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Finding the right therapist is a deeply personal decision. Noyau Wellness may be a good match if you’re looking for:
More than 20 years of trusted experience in mental health care.
A warm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe and seen.
Evidence-based treatment tailored to your goals and needs.
Flexible options, including in-person sessions in Fort Worth and virtual therapy.
Clinicians who specialize in depression across all ages.
A holistic, mind-body approach that supports the whole person.
We offer a complimentary consultation call so you can learn more about our approach and decide whether we’re the right fit for you.