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If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction or mental health, we can help. Request a call.
Depression can make daily life feel heavy—emotionally, mentally, and physically. You don’t have to push through it alone. Lion Heart Behavioral Health provides compassionate, evidence-based depression treatment options that help you feel more steady, more hopeful, and more like yourself again.
At a Glance
Most people improve with the right mix of support. These options help you match care to your symptoms, schedule, and goals.
Therapy
Build skills. Change patterns. Feel steadier.
Medication Support
When symptoms are persistent or severe.
Combined Care
Therapy + medication for stronger support.
If you feel like you may harm yourself, or you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
You can also call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for free, confidential support 24/7.
Depression can impact how you think, sleep, eat, work, and connect with people you care about. Mental health therapy helps you understand what’s driving your symptoms, build coping tools that actually work in real life, and start rebuilding stability step-by-step.
At Lion Heart Behavioral Health, we support you with a plan that matches your needs—whether you’re dealing with mild symptoms that won’t lift or more severe depression that’s affecting your ability to function day-to-day.
Depression is a mental health condition that can affect mood, motivation, concentration, energy, and self-worth. It may show up as persistent sadness, numbness, irritability, hopelessness, changes in sleep or appetite, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy.
In therapy, we work with you to identify patterns, reduce distress, and build a path forward that feels realistic—not overwhelming.
Many people improve with one or more of these approaches:
Therapy helps you change unhelpful patterns, process stress or trauma, build coping skills, and improve daily functioning.
Some people benefit from antidepressant medication—especially when symptoms are moderate to severe, long-lasting, or affecting safety and functioning. If medication may be helpful, we can coordinate with your prescriber or help you identify appropriate next steps.
For some people, combining therapy and medication provides stronger symptom relief than either option alone—especially when depression is more severe or has been present for a long time.
Your care plan is tailored to your needs, symptoms, history, and goals. Our team uses evidence-based approaches commonly used in depression treatment, including:
If depression is occurring alongside anxiety, trauma symptoms, or substance use, we’ll account for that in your treatment plan so you’re not trying to solve one piece in isolation.
Most people want to know what sessions will actually look like. While every plan is personalized, here’s the general flow:
Confidential assessment: what you’re experiencing, what’s contributing, and what you want to change
A clear plan: goals, therapy approach, and a recommended level of care
Skill-building + support: coping tools, emotional regulation, behavior change, and thought-work
Progress check-ins: refining your plan based on what’s working and what isn’t
We move at a pace that’s supportive—but still helps you build momentum.
Quality mental health care should feel accessible—not complicated. Lion Heart Behavioral Health offers structured options and flexible scheduling so you can get support without unnecessary barriers. Call us at (774) 341-4502 to talk with our team about the best next step.
Depression treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. We offer multiple levels of care so you can get the right intensity of support:
A structured, intensive program for people who need more than weekly sessions, but don’t need 24/7 supervision.
A strong option if you need consistent, structured therapy multiple times per week while still living at home and managing responsibilities.
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions for ongoing support, early symptoms, or step-down care after a higher level of support.
Not sure which level fits? We’ll help you figure that out during your assessment.
If you’ve already tried therapy or other support and you’re not feeling better, it doesn’t mean you’re “failing.” It usually means your plan needs adjusting. We can help you:
Revisit diagnosis and contributing factors (sleep, trauma, stress, substances, medical issues)
Refine therapy approach (different modality, structure, frequency, skills focus)
Consider a higher level of care (more structured support)
Coordinate with medical providers when medication evaluation may be appropriate
The goal is a plan that matches what you’re actually experiencing right now.
Reassess
Confirm what’s driving symptoms (stress, sleep, trauma, medical factors, substances).
Optimize Therapy
Adjust approach, structure, or frequency (CBT/DBT, trauma-informed work, skills focus).
Coordinate Medication
If appropriate, coordinate with a prescriber to explore medication options or adjustments.
Step Up Support
Consider a higher level of care (more structure per week) when symptoms affect functioning.
Specialty Options
When needed, explore specialty services and referrals for more complex or persistent depression.
If you’re looking for depression treatment in Massachusetts, Lion Heart Behavioral Health offers evidence-based care in a supportive environment.
Many insurance plans cover mental health treatment, including therapy for depression, but coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team can help you verify benefits, understand potential costs (copays/deductibles), and clarify what your plan includes—so you can focus on getting support.
We keep the process clear and supportive:
Reach out by phone or form
Private assessment to understand symptoms, history, and goals
Recommended level of care + personalized treatment plan
Insurance verification / payment options
Start care with ongoing guidance from our team
Costs can vary depending on your level of care, session frequency, and treatment needs. We aim to provide transparent guidance upfront, including verifying insurance coverage and helping you understand any expected out-of-pocket costs before you begin.
Depression can be isolating—but support is closer than it feels. If you’re ready to explore treatment, we’ll meet you with compassion and a plan that’s practical, structured, and built around your needs.
Call (774) 341-4502 or use the confidential form to get started today.
If symptoms last more than two weeks, keep returning, or affect work, relationships, motivation, or self-care, therapy can help.
Yes—many people improve with therapy alone. Medication may be helpful when symptoms are more intense, persistent, or affecting functioning.
Some people notice changes within a few weeks, but meaningful improvement often builds over time. Consistency matters, and your plan can be adjusted as needed.
It may mean you need a different therapy approach, a different level of support, or coordinated care with medical providers. We can reassess and adjust.
That depends on symptom severity, safety, and how much structure you need each week. An assessment helps determine the best fit.
If you’re thinking about harming yourself, feel unsafe, or are in immediate danger, call 911, go to the ER, or contact 988.
