Depression counseling · Louisville, KY and online
A depression therapist in Louisville for when everything feels heavy
When getting out of bed takes everything you have, and the things you used to enjoy feel far away, you don't have to wait until it gets worse to get help.
- Usually seen the same week
- In person in Middletown or online
You might be here because
- You feel flat, tired, or hopeless, and you're not sure why.
- You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy.
- Small tasks feel impossible, and you're falling behind.
- You're sleeping too much, or not enough.
- You've pulled away from people who care about you.
- You've been "fine" on the outside for a long time.
It's not a lack of willpower
Depression can show up as sadness, but also as numbness, irritability, exhaustion, or a sense that nothing matters. It isn't a character flaw, and pushing harder usually doesn't make it lift. It's real, it's common, and it's treatable.
Small, steady steps back toward your life
Counseling for depression at Freedom is practical. Our counselors use approaches with strong research behind them, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral activation, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS). Together, you'll look at what's keeping you stuck and take small, doable steps back toward the people and things that matter to you.
Your counselor tracks progress with you along the way, so you can both see what's helping.
Faith at the center, never forced
If you want faith to be part of how you work through depression, including hard questions about where God is in it, your counselor will bring it in. If not, you'll get the same excellent clinical care. You lead.
Will I need medication?
Not necessarily. Counseling alone helps many people. For others, medication from a physician works well alongside counseling. Your counselor can talk through what makes sense and refer you for a medication evaluation if it's worth exploring. Freedom doesn't prescribe medication.
If you've had thoughts of not wanting to be here
Thoughts like that are more common with depression than most people realize, and they're worth talking about. Our counselors take them seriously and talk about them openly, without judgment. If you're thinking about suicide right now, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911.
Counselors who work with depression
- Tony Gore LCSW, Owner and Director Teens, young adults, and men, and couples when depression is weighing on a marriage. $165 per session
- Rhonda Gore MFT, Life Coach Women and older teens, especially when depression comes with shame or grief. $110 per session
- Staci Harrub LPCA, EMDR-trained Emerging adults and adults, including depression tied to grief, trauma, or life transitions. $100 per session
- Luke Burgett LPCA Boys and men, age 8 and up, working through depression and anxiety. $115 per session
- Sophie Bowman Student Counselor, supervised by Tony Gore, LCSW Children, teens, and young adults working through low mood and self-esteem. $50 per session
Your first session
You don't need energy or answers to start. Your first session is mostly a conversation about what you've been experiencing and what you'd like to be different, at whatever pace feels okay. Sessions are in our Middletown office or online.
What it costs
$50 to $165
per 50-minute session
We don't bill insurance, but we'll give you a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Common questions
How do I know if it's depression or just a hard season?
If low mood, tiredness, or not caring about things has lasted more than a couple of weeks and is affecting your life, it's worth talking to someone.
Will I need medication?
Not necessarily. Your counselor can refer you for an evaluation if it seems worth exploring.
What if I don't have the energy to get to appointments?
Online sessions can help on hard days. You can switch between online and in person anytime, if you're in Kentucky.
How long does counseling for depression take?
It varies. Some people notice change within a few months; longer-standing depression can take more time. Your counselor tracks progress with you.
Can I talk about thoughts of suicide?
Yes. Your counselor will listen without judgment and help you stay safe.
Can counseling include faith?
Yes, if you want it.
You don't have to feel this way alone
Request an appointment in about a minute, or call (502) 523-2970. Most people are seen the same week.
Prefer to talk? (502) 523-2970
If you're thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or call 911. This form isn't monitored around the clock.