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Depression and mood care built around you.
Depression is not always visible. It may feel like sadness, numbness, irritability, exhaustion, disconnection, hopelessness, or losing interest in the parts of life that once mattered.
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation.
Prefer to talk first? Call 630-454-1490.
You may be experiencing
- Persistent sadness or emptiness
- Loss of interest or motivation
- Changes in sleep or appetite
- Low energy or difficulty beginning tasks
- Irritability or emotional withdrawal
- Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Significant changes in mood or energy
Kirsten’s approach
Mood symptoms understood in context
Kirsten evaluates mood symptoms in context. She considers attention, anxiety, sleep, medication response, physical health, stress, relationships, hormonal or developmental changes, and other factors that may contribute to the way a person feels.
What care may include
- Detailed diagnostic evaluation
- Medication management
- Therapeutic support
- Laboratory review when appropriate
- Safety planning
- Collaboration with therapists and family
- Ongoing monitoring and adjustment
“She really listens to my concerns and allows me to partake in decisions for my care plan. I feel seen and heard.”
This practice is not an emergency or 24-hour crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For immediate emotional support in the United States, call or text 988.
Related or overlapping concerns
Frequently asked questions
You do not have to figure out the next step alone.
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation to learn whether Kirsten’s practice is the right fit for you or your family.
Prefer to talk first? Call 630-454-1490.