If you’ve ever felt weighed down by an invisible gravity, or like you’re watching your own life happen from behind a pane of glass, you are not alone.
Many of our clients come to us carrying a profound sense of exhaustion and isolation, asking painful questions: Why is everything so hard lately? Will I ever feel like myself again? Is it normal to just feel… numb? When your inner voice is constantly telling you that things are hopeless or that you are a burden, it can feel impossible to take even a single step forward. For years, the traditional medical model has treated depression simply as a “disorder” to be cured or a list of symptoms to be suppressed. At Liberated Mind Therapy, we take a different approach. We don’t view your depression as a sign that you are broken or fundamentally flawed. Instead, we see it as a natural, albeit painful, human response to disconnection, loss, burnout, or the overwhelming pressures of life.
How Liberated Mind Can Help You
Our goal isn’t just to help you “manage symptoms”—it’s to help you liberate yourself from painful states of mind so you can reclaim a sense of purpose, energy, and connection. We tailor our approach to where you are right now, drawing on modern, evidence-based practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mind-Body Bridging.
Here is what we focus on together to help you find solid footing:
- Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance: Depression often tricks us into pulling away from the world to protect ourselves, which only deepens the isolation. We help you gently change this pattern, teaching you how to open up to difficult emotions without being consumed by them.
- Defusing the Inner Critic: Using mindfulness and identity system “resting” techniques, we help you unhook from the harsh, self-defeating stories your mind tells you about your worth and your future
- The Foundation of SDE: We look at the whole picture. Sleep, Diet, and Exercise (SDE) are the three pillars of mental well-being, and they are often the first things to collapse when depression hits. We’ll help you honestly evaluate and rebuild these foundational habits at a pace that feels manageable.
- Reconnecting with Your “Why”: Depression drains the color and meaning from life. We work together to identify your core values and create an active, step-by-step plan to start moving toward the life you truly want to live, even when motivation is low.
- Practicing Self-Compassion: You will learn to separate your inherent self-worth from your current energy levels or productivity, replacing shame and harsh self-judgment with genuine kindness.
Navigating Depression: Rediscovering Meaning and Connection
You don’t have to stay stuck in the dark. With support, guidance, and the right tools, you can experience true clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Common Questions We Hear About Depression
What if I just don’t have the energy to do the work?
We completely understand. One of the cruelest ironies of depression is that the things that help you feel better require the energy that depression steals from you. We don’t expect you to change your life overnight. We start exactly where you are. Often, this means focusing on very small, manageable behavioral steps and rebuilding your foundation (like sleep and nutrition) before tackling heavier existential work.
Is it normal to feel numb instead of sad?
Absolutely. While media often portrays depression as constant crying or profound sadness, many of our clients describe it as anhedonia—a flat, empty feeling where nothing brings joy and you just feel detached or apathetic. This numbness is a common protective mechanism, and our therapeutic approach is designed to help you safely thaw out and reconnect with your emotions.
Will therapy really change how I feel?
Developing psychological flexibility is an active (not passive) process. Doing the work during our sessions is important, but true change comes from exploring and doing things between sessions. We will ask you to engage with tools, articles, and new behaviors. If you are willing to practice self-compassion, take small steps, and commit to the work, you absolutely can change your relationship with your depression and build a meaningful life.
Ready to Take the First Step?
It’s time to stop waiting for your life to start. Let us help you navigate this space.
Our Therapists
Our team is a collaborative effort, dedicated to providing individualized, client-centered care. We utilize modern research and evidence-based practices to help you move through the heavy, isolating experience of depression and reclaim your life.
Dr. R.C. Morris, LCSW, PhD
Co-Founder, CEO & Psychotherapist
Dr. Morris specializes in helping individuals navigate the crushing weight of depression, particularly when it manifests as a profound loss of meaning, chronic mental fatigue, or relentless self-criticism. With over 15 years of clinical experience and an active role as a professor and researcher at the University of Utah, R.C. brings a deep, social-psychological understanding to his practice.
If depression is making it difficult to concentrate or making you feel like your efforts are pointless, R.C. is an ideal fit. He utilizes a dynamic, integrated approach:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To help you identify and dismantle the distorted, negative thought loops (“I’m a burden,” or “things will never get better”) that keep you stuck.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you unhook from the numbness and take small, actionable steps toward what matters most, even when your energy levels are low.
- Existential Therapy: To confront the deeper questions of purpose and identity that depression often brings to the surface, helping you rebuild a life that feels genuinely worth living.
He is accepting new clients. → Learn more about R.C.
Julare Morris, LCSW
Co-Founder, COO & Clinical Director, Psychotherapist
As Clinical Director, Julare approaches depression with profound warmth and a deep understanding of how it isolates you and impacts both your mind and body. She is passionate about helping clients who are experiencing the physical toll of depression—such as changes in sleep patterns, appetite, and overwhelming exhaustion.
If you are struggling with a total loss of interest in the things you used to love, or feel profoundly disconnected from those around you, Julare’s integrative approach is tailored to help:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To help you challenge the dark, self-defeating narratives depression writes about your self-worth and your future.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): To build psychological flexibility, allowing you to gently make room for difficult emotions without letting them dictate your behavior or isolate you further.
- Existential Therapy: To safely explore feelings of loneliness and emptiness within a compassionate, supportive therapeutic relationship.
By combining these therapies with a strong focus on the foundational pillars of well-being (Sleep, Diet, Exercise), Julare helps clients build the resilience necessary to thaw out from the numbness of depression and step confidently into a balanced, connected life.
She is accepting new clients. → Learn more about Julare
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