Depression Treatment in San Antonio, TX
Rediscover Light in the Darkness
Depression can feel heavy, isolating, and endless — but there is a way forward. At Monarch Behavioral Health, we help you lift the weight, find balance, and move toward a brighter future.
Understanding the Impact of Depression
Depression is more than sadness — it can impact your thoughts, emotions, energy, and ability to function day-to-day. You might be experiencing:
- Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Persistent feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, or guilt
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Sleep difficulties (too much or too little)
- Trouble focusing or making decisions
- Withdrawal from friends and family
Without the right support, depression can affect your health, relationships, and future goals.
Why Depression Is So Common
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., and rates are increasing for both adults and teens. Stress at work or school, family pressures, major life transitions, or global events like the pandemic can all play a role.
For kids and teens, depression can make it even harder to keep up with school, friendships, and self-esteem. For adults, it often shows up as burnout, withdrawal, or loss of motivation. Whatever your situation, you deserve relief and support.
The Benefits of Professional Treatment
With professional therapy, you can:
- Rediscover purpose and motivation
- Improve mood and energy levels
- Build healthy coping skills for difficult days
- Reconnect with relationships and activities you value
- Develop strategies to prevent relapse and support long-term wellness
Our Personalized Approach to Depression Counseling
Every plan is tailored to you, paced in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Our therapists use a variety of evidence-based and creative strategies to meet your needs. This may include:
Who We Help
We offer depression counseling for:
- Adults facing burnout, loss, or life transitions
- Teens navigating academic, social, and self-esteem challenges
- Parents balancing overwhelming responsibilities
- Individuals experiencing both depression and anxiety
- Those coping with postpartum depression or grief-related depression
Real Support, Specialized Experience
The therapists below are experienced in this specialty. Compare approaches and book your first session.
Lexi Le Blanc, M.A., M.S., ATR-P, LPC
Provisional Registered Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor
Brittany Sanchez, M.A., LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Shannon Holliday, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Tori Metcalf, M.S. LPC-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Lauren Trevino, M.A., LMFT-A
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Jordan Hawkins, B.A., Intern Counselor
Intern Counselor
Robert Brewer, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ashley Jesse, MA, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Find Light in the Darkness
Depression can make it hard to see hope — but it’s still there. We’re here to help you rediscover joy, purpose, and the strength to move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your worry, stress, or physical symptoms interfere with daily life, therapy can help you feel more in control.
We understand that therapy can be expensive. In order to alleviate the financial burden as much as possible, our office accepts most insurance and commercial medicaid plans. We can also provide you with a bill for you to submit to your insurance company. If we are not covered by your insurance, we do have private pay and sliding scale payment options. Living with anxiety can be expensive, so we try our best to make it possible for you to invest in treatment.
Life is busy, and we want therapy to fit into your reality. That’s why we have clinicians available every day of the week—including weekends—and offer both in-person and virtual appointments. Carving out time for therapy now can help you regain time and energy in other areas of life as you learn skills to reduce anxiety.
If you’re not ready right now, that’s okay. It can be difficult to talk about anxiety, and we want you to go at a pace that you’re comfortable with. Our therapists will be here to support you when you’re ready. There is no pressure to share your struggles right away.
It depends on your goals and progress, but we create a personalized plan with measurable steps for growth and healing.