When a therapist talks about depression, you might expect clinical insight—but I want to share something more personal. Before I became a licensed therapist, I was a 22-year-old single mom in the depths of depression, barely making it through the day. This post is about that season of my life, what helped me begin to heal, and the three things that still ground me today: acceptance, grace, and support. Whether you're in the fog yourself or supporting someone who is, my hope is that this story helps you feel less alone—and reminds you that healing is possible, even in the darkest moments.

Ketamine therapy is quickly becoming a groundbreaking treatment for depression, especially for those with treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine works by targeting the glutamate system, promoting neuroplasticity, and stimulating new neural connections in the brain. When combined with talk therapy, it enhances emotional healing and offers rapid symptom relief. In this post, I’ll explain how ketamine works, its origins in medicine, and why pairing it with psychotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for depression today.

This guided therapy meditation invites you to reconnect with the quiet, powerful shifts that have shaped your healing journey. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or personal growth, this practice helps you honor the small yet profound moments of transformation. Join licensed therapist Raquel Perez in embracing your inner strength, one breath at a time.

Feeling stuck in your healing journey despite consuming endless self-help content? In this blog, Colorado-based therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, explores how self-improvement can become a trap that feeds your inner critic—and why acceptance and emotional safety are essential for true growth. Learn how therapy for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues can help you move beyond self-help and into meaningful transformation.