Depression can make ordinary days feel heavy — getting out of bed, answering messages, caring about things that used to matter. Challenges Conquered Counseling provides depression therapy for clients across Broward County, in person at our Fort Lauderdale office or by secure telehealth anywhere in Florida.

What Depression Therapy Looks Like Here

Your first sessions focus on understanding your specific experience — how long it has been building, what makes it heavier or lighter, and what support (if any) you have tried before. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes that depression is treatable, and most people improve with a combination of talk therapy and, for some, medication managed by a prescriber. We work from evidence-based approaches, moving at a pace that matches where you actually are, not where you think you should be.

Who We See for Depression in Broward County

• Low mood, flat affect, or loss of interest in things you used to enjoy

• Burnout from work, caregiving, or an unrelenting schedule

• Grief that has settled in and isn't lifting

• Postpartum adjustment and the exhaustion that comes with it

• Depression that shows up alongside anxiety, trauma, or a major life change

You do not need to be in crisis to start. Many clients come in describing a general heaviness they cannot quite name, and that is enough reason to talk to someone.

Serving All of Broward County

Our office at 800 E Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 431, Fort Lauderdale, is just off I-95 at Cypress Creek Rd — an easy drive from Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Plantation, Coral Springs, and Davie. When getting to an office is one more thing on top of everything else, secure telehealth sessions let you meet from home, anywhere in Florida, with the same therapist each time. Clients who split time between Broward and the rest of the state can also look at how depression therapy across Florida is delivered by telehealth and at our Jacksonville office.

What Sessions Actually Involve

Expect a mix of talking through what is weighing on you and building concrete, small steps forward — reconnecting with people, rebuilding routine, challenging the thoughts that keep you stuck. Your therapist will check in regularly on whether the plan is actually helping and adjust it if it isn't, rather than running a fixed program regardless of how you are doing.

What Progress Usually Looks Like

Depression rarely lifts all at once, and we do not expect it to. Most clients notice small, real shifts within the first several weeks — a little more energy, a conversation that didn't feel exhausting, one task finished without forcing it. Your therapist tracks what is actually changing in your day-to-day life, not just how the session itself felt, and adjusts the plan when something isn't working.

Some clients come for a focused stretch of sessions tied to a specific trigger — a loss, a job change, a new baby — and wrap up once things stabilize. Others prefer ongoing support because the pattern has been part of life for a long time. Neither is more "normal" than the other; the plan follows what you need.

Getting Started

We accept many major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (954) 600-9403 or use the contact form on this page to schedule with one of our depression therapy therapists. Se habla Español. If anxiety is part of the picture too, our anxiety therapy team works alongside depression care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you see clients outside Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. We see clients from across Broward County — Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Plantation, Coral Springs, Davie, and beyond — at our Fort Lauderdale office, and telehealth sessions reach anyone in Florida, so location is never the barrier to starting therapy.

How do I know if what I'm feeling is depression?

If low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, or trouble concentrating have lasted more than a couple of weeks and are affecting work, relationships, or daily tasks, it is worth talking to a therapist. You do not need a formal diagnosis before your first session — that conversation is part of what the first visit is for.

Do I need a referral to start?

No. You can contact us directly to schedule — call (954) 600-9403 or use the form on this page. We will check your insurance benefits and answer your questions before your first appointment, so you know what to expect going in and there are no surprises.

How soon can I be seen?

Availability varies by therapist and by week. Contact us and we will find the soonest opening that fits your schedule, whether that means an in-person slot in Fort Lauderdale or a telehealth appointment from wherever you are in Florida this week.

Is medication required for depression therapy to work?

No. Many clients see real improvement from talk therapy alone. For others, medication managed by a prescriber works well alongside therapy. We will talk through what fits your situation and, if medication seems worth exploring, help you find the right referral.