Amy Rosenberg, LCSW

Depression Therapy

Warm, expert therapy to help you move through depression and reconnect with meaning, energy, and hope.
Amy Rosenberg, LCSW - depression therapy in NYC

30+

Years of Clinical Experience

AASECT

Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor

NYU Langone

Co-Director, Program in Human Sexuality

Signs That Therapy Can Help

Depression is more than feeling sad. It can manifest as a persistent heaviness, a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep and appetite, or a quiet withdrawal from the people and activities that matter to you. When these feelings persist, they can affect every dimension of your life. You do not have to navigate this alone.
Persistent Sadness — A heaviness that doesn’t lift, lasting weeks or months, unconnected to a specific event.
Loss of Interest — Activities, hobbies, and relationships that once brought joy now feel flat or meaningless.
Fatigue & Sleep Changes — Exhaustion despite rest, difficulty falling asleep, sleeping too much, or waking in the early hours.
Difficulty Concentrating — Brain fog, indecisiveness, or trouble focusing at work and in daily life.
Withdrawal — Pulling away from friends, family, and social activities — isolating without fully understanding why.
Situational Depression — Depression triggered by loss, major life changes, career transitions, or relationship endings.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

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Therapy, Medication, or Both?

One of the most common questions I hear is whether therapy or medication is the better path. In my experience, they are not mutually exclusive. Therapy helps you understand the “why” behind your depression and develop lasting internal resources, while medication can provide the neurochemical support some people need to engage fully in that process.

My approach is warm, interactive, and deeply personal. I do not simply manage symptoms — I help clients explore the emotional landscape beneath their depression, uncovering the patterns, beliefs, and unprocessed experiences that keep them stuck. I work collaboratively with psychiatrists and physicians when medication is part of the picture.

Therapy, Medication, or Both?

5 out of 5 stars

“Whether you are in crisis or simply aware that something has been off for a long time, reaching out is the most important step. Depression is one of the most treatable conditions I work with — and the work begins with one conversation.”

Amy Rosenberg
Amy Rosenberg
LCSW, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

Sadness is a normal emotional response to difficult events and usually passes with time. Depression is more pervasive — it persists for weeks or months, affects your energy, sleep, appetite, and ability to function, and often cannot be traced to a single cause. If you feel persistently low, unmotivated, or disconnected, it may be worth exploring in therapy.

Both can be effective, and many people benefit from a combination. Therapy addresses the underlying emotional and psychological factors driving depression, while medication can help with the neurochemical dimension. I help clients evaluate their options and work alongside psychiatrists when medication is appropriate.

The timeline varies based on the severity and duration of your depression, as well as your personal history. Some individuals experience meaningful relief within a few months; others benefit from longer-term work. I set goals collaboratively with each client and adjust the approach as progress unfolds.

You do not need a diagnosis to start therapy. If you feel persistently low, exhausted, disconnected, or unlike yourself, those are valid reasons to seek support. An initial consultation gives us the opportunity to explore what you are experiencing and determine whether therapy would be helpful.

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