Depression at Work
Support for Workplace Mood
Overcoming Challenges and Reclaiming Confidence in Your Professional Life
Work can be a major source of stress, and when depression enters the picture, even routine tasks can feel overwhelming. Deadlines, workplace expectations, interpersonal dynamics, and the pressure to perform can all take a toll on your mental health. For many adults, the workplace is not just where they earn a living—it’s where identity, purpose, and self-worth often intersect. When depression affects your professional life, it can impact focus, motivation, relationships, and overall well-being.
At Minisink Psychology, we provide warm, evidence-based counseling for adults struggling with depression at work. Using proven therapies like CBT, DBT, and ART, we help clients manage mood, navigate workplace challenges, and develop coping strategies that support both professional success and personal balance.
Recognizing Signs of Depression on the Job
Depression at work doesn’t always show up as obvious sadness. Many people experience it quietly through chronic fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or a sense of emptiness. It can manifest as procrastination, avoiding tasks, decreased productivity, or feeling disconnected from colleagues. Some adults feel paralyzed by self-doubt or perfectionism, while others struggle to maintain motivation and energy. Irritability, changes in sleep or appetite, and a general sense of being “off” are common signs.
For some, workplace depression emerges gradually over time. For others, it appears suddenly after a major career change, a high-stress project, or conflict with coworkers. No matter how it begins, workplace depression is treatable, and with the right support, adults can regain focus, confidence, and satisfaction in their professional lives.
How Our Counseling Supports Your Work Life
Every client’s experience is unique, which is why our approach is personalized. Therapy begins by identifying the specific challenges contributing to workplace depression, such as high stress, perfectionism, or interpersonal conflict. Through counseling, clients learn to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and develop practical strategies to improve performance and focus.
Key elements of our approach include:
Identifying triggers that contribute to workplace stress and low mood
Learning tools to manage emotions and maintain motivation
Practicing skills for focus, productivity, and professional confidence
Challenging negative self-talk and building resilience
Improving communication, boundary-setting, and relationships at work
Serving Clients Across Bergen County, NJ and Beyond
We work with adults, teens, and families — in person and online. Whether you live in Ridgewood, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus, or nearby, our practice is here to help you take that first step.
Who Benefits from Workplace Depression Counseling
We support adults navigating high-stress jobs, burnout, decreased motivation, workplace conflicts, performance anxiety, and major career transitions. Clients seeking a better balance between work and personal life also find therapy helpful. When appropriate, we collaborate with families or other professionals to provide a holistic approach that strengthens both personal and professional well-being.
Lasting Improvements in Anxiety, Depression, Moods, and Functioning
Work with your brain’s natural ability to heal and adapt
Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new connections, break old patterns, and adapt over time. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, constant worries, anger, or emotion dysregulation, neuroplasticity is the engine behind lasting change.
Regulate thoughts and emotions
Modify our thoughts to be more in line with reality
Rewire emotional responses to memories
At Minisink Psychology & Psychotherapy, we provide professional and empathic evidence-based psychotherapy to help you navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your inner resilience.
Meet Our Therapists
Suzannah Espinosa, PhD
