6 Best Detroit Depression Therapists

Offering supportive, holistic depression treatment in Detroit, MI

  • Thoughtful therapist matching process to support your unique journey

  • Boutique practice creating a sanctuary for authentic healing and transformation

  • Seamless virtual therapy that brings professional support to your own safe space

  • Whole-person healing that honors the mind-body connection in depression recovery

  • Evidence-based approaches tailored for teens and adults

  • Streamlined insurance coverage to make quality care accessible

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About Huffmaster Therapy Collective

At Huffmaster Therapy Collective, we help teens and adults in Detroit and across Michigan find their path through depression. Our intimate, client-focused practice weaves together genuine connection, research-backed methods, and whole-person care to create a warm, effective approach to mental health treatment.

Our group of compassionate therapists masterfully blends techniques like CBT, EMDR, and DBT to address depression at its roots. Beyond modalities alone, we firmly believe that the relationship between client and therapist is key to real healing, which is why we carefully match you with a clinician whose style and expertise fit your specific situation and needs.

Whether you're a teenager overwhelmed by school pressures, a young adult facing major life changes, or someone dealing with long-term depression, we provide a safe place where you can work through your experiences at your own pace. Our practice is built on being transparent, putting your needs first, and meeting you exactly where you are so you can start feeling like yourself again.

Meet our top-rated Detroit depression specialists

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    1. Tracy Romel

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: Anxiety, depression, adolescent issues, divorce, family conflict, perinatal care, parenting support, miscarriage, trauma & PTSD, relationship distress, grief & loss, life transitions, self-esteem, tic disorders

    ⭐️ Trained in CBT, mindfulness, and more

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    2. Taylor Villano

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: Anxiety and depression, emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, ADHD

    ⭐️ Trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more

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    3. Elizabeth Kole

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationships, family dynamics

    ⭐️ Trained in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and more

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    4. Jaimie Jones

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: ADHD, anxiety, behavioral issues, codependency, depression, trauma, family conflict, grief, life transitions, peer relationships, self-esteem, stress

    ⭐️ Offers in-person sessions in Bingham Farms

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    5. Brianna Cipponeri

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: Life transitions, anxiety and depression, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychoanalytic psychotherapy

    ⭐️ Trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and more

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    6. Courtney Pyle

    ☑️ Accepts insurance

    🛋️ Specialties: Anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, life coaching, LGBTQ+

    ⭐️ Trained in EMDR, DBT, and more

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How to start depression therapy

Step 1: Connect With Us

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation at your convenience. During this initial conversation, you'll share what brings you to therapy and learn how we can support you. This no-pressure call helps us understand your needs and gives you a chance to ask questions about our practice.

Step 2: Finding Your Therapist

 Following our consultation, we'll thoughtfully pair you with a depression specialist. We believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective treatment, so we take care to ensure a good fit from the start.

Step 3: Start Healing

In your first sessions, you'll build a foundation of safety and trust with your therapist. Together, you'll develop personalized coping strategies for managing depression symptoms while gradually exploring underlying factors. Our approach balances immediate symptom relief with deeper healing work.

Why choose us for depression treatment in Detroit

  • We do more than just treat symptoms, looking deeper into the underlying causes of depression. While we'll give you practical tools to manage day-to-day challenges, we also create space to understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that contribute to your depression so you can find lasting relief.

  • The connection between you and your therapist is one of the most powerful factors in successful therapy. We focus on building genuine, trusting relationships with each client, creating a space where you feel truly heard and understood in your unique struggles with depression.

  • Our online therapy sessions bring quality depression care directly to you, wherever you are in Detroit or across Michigan. This approach eliminates the hassle of travel, parking, and scheduling conflicts—making therapy a more manageable part of your life rather than another stressful obligation.

  • Depression affects everything—your body, thoughts, feelings, relationships, and daily activities. Our comprehensive approach addresses how depression impacts your whole life, supporting real and lasting improvement rather than just a temporary band-aid on symptoms.

  • In our practice, all aspects of who you are and what you've experienced are respected. We recognize how depression connects with cultural background, social circumstances, and life experiences, providing care that considers the full picture of your life rather than isolating symptoms from their context.

Common reasons why people start depression therapy

  • Ongoing sadness or emptiness

    Depression often shows up as a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or numbness that doesn't go away easily. You might find yourself feeling down most days, with fewer moments of joy or interest in things you used to enjoy. When these feelings stick around for weeks or months and start affecting your daily life, therapy can help you understand these emotions and develop ways to reconnect with a fuller range of feelings.

  • Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed

    One of the clearest signs of depression is losing interest in activities that used to bring you pleasure or satisfaction. You might notice yourself pulling away from hobbies, friends, or goals that previously energized you. Even simple tasks might feel overwhelming, and you're struggling to find the motivation for work, relationships, or self-care. Therapy provides a place to explore these changes and gradually rebuild meaningful connections and purpose.

  • Overwhelming fatigue and sleep changes

    Depression often manifests physically through persistent fatigue, changes in sleep patterns, or a sense of heaviness in your body. You might find yourself sleeping much more than usual yet still feeling exhausted, or experiencing insomnia despite feeling tired. These physical symptoms can create a frustrating cycle that impacts your energy and ability to function. Depression therapy helps address both the physical and emotional dimensions of these experiences.

  • Self-criticism and guilt

    Many people with depression experience harsh self-criticism, excessive guilt, or feelings of worthlessness that don't match their actual circumstances. You might find yourself dwelling on past mistakes, feeling like a burden to others, or struggling to recognize your own value and contributions. Therapy offers tools to recognize these patterns of thinking and develop a more balanced, compassionate relationship with yourself.

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

    Depression can significantly impact cognitive functioning, making it harder to concentrate, remember details, or make decisions. You might find yourself feeling foggy or overwhelmed when faced with choices that once seemed straightforward. These cognitive changes can affect your performance at work or school and your confidence in your abilities. Depression therapy helps you understand these symptoms while developing practical strategies to manage them.

  • Relationship challenges

    Depression doesn't just affect the individual—it often impacts relationships with partners, family, friends, and colleagues. You might find yourself withdrawing from loved ones, feeling misunderstood, or struggling to communicate your needs. Perhaps your relationships have become sources of additional stress rather than support. Therapy provides a space to explore these dynamics and develop healthier patterns of connection with others.

  • Thoughts of hopelessness or worthlessness

    When depression persists, it can lead to a pervasive sense that things won't get better or that life isn't worth living. You might struggle to imagine a future different from your current experience or feel that your existence lacks meaning. These thoughts of hopelessness are common symptoms of depression that respond well to therapeutic intervention. Through depression therapy, you can begin to rebuild hope and reconnect with sources of meaning in your life.

Is our practice right for you?

There are some cases in which we may refer you to other local resources that may be a better fit for your situation. Here are some examples:

  • Active crisis situations (in this case, we recommend contacting the 988 Lifeline immediately)

  • Experiencing severe depression and need a higher level of care

  • Need services we don't offer, like couples counseling, child therapy, family therapy, or group therapy

  • Experiencing certain mental health conditions, like bipolar disorder or substance use disorders, that may need more intensive support

  • Located outside of Michigan

If you're unsure whether our services are right for you, schedule a free consultation.

FAQs about therapy for depression

  • Different approaches work for different people. At Huffmaster Therapy Collective, we primarily use psychodynamic therapy to explore underlying patterns, cognitive-behavioral techniques for managing negative thoughts, and EMDR for processing depression related to trauma.

    What matters most isn't the specific technique but finding an approach that resonates with you and a therapist you feel comfortable with. During your consultation, we'll discuss which therapeutic approach might work best for your situation.

  • Sadness during difficult times is normal, but depression is more persistent, lasting weeks or months, and affecting multiple areas of your life. Signs include ongoing feelings of emptiness or worthlessness, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, changes in sleep and appetite, difficulty concentrating, unexplained physical symptoms, and thoughts about death.

    Depression can also overlap with other forms of mental illness, including other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and more. If you're unsure whether you're experiencing clinical depression or something else, we encourage you to reach out. Therapy can often be helpful regardless of your specific diagnosis.

  • Medication targets the biological aspects of depression by affecting brain chemistry, while therapy addresses psychological, emotional, and behavioral dimensions by helping you understand and change thought patterns and behaviors.

    For many people, a combination can be helpful. Others prefer medication alone or therapy alone. This decision depends on your symptoms, preferences, and medical history. Our therapists can collaborate with your medication provider or offer referrals if you're interested in exploring medication options.

Get matched with a depression therapist today

Ready to start feeling better? We're here to support you. Our tailored, compassionate approach to mental health care ensures that you get depression treatment that gets to the root of your experience and is customized to your unique needs and goals.

Contact us today to take the first step toward great mental and emotional well-being. We look forward to connecting with you!