Depression isn’t just in your head—it’s often your body’s way of protecting you. In this post, licensed therapist Raquel Perez shares five common myths about depression that can make recovery harder, and what actually helps. From understanding depression as a nervous system response to finding safety before change, discover a compassionate, trauma-informed path to healing that honors both your mind and body.

Struggling with emotional healing, trauma recovery, or feeling stuck in self-awareness? In this post, therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, explores why self-reflection and therapy are essential to healing childhood trauma, overcoming emotional blocks, and growing into your most authentic self. Learn how to move from insight to action with a powerful therapy-informed tool: Feel It, Name It, Release It. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or relationship wounds, this guide offers a safe and empowering path forward. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Raquel offers trauma-informed therapy both in-person and online across Colorado.