CBT AND TALK THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION
Depression Therapy in Muncie, Indiana
Getting through the workday on empty, then having nothing left for the people and things you used to love: depression rarely looks the way it does in the movies. At Psychological Services Group (PSG) in Muncie, depression therapy uses evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation to help you feel more like yourself again, in person or online. Help for Low Mood, Persistent and Seasonal Depression.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 any time, or call 911 in an emergency. PSG is not a crisis service.
✔️ CBT and Behavioral Activation
✔️ In Person or Telehealth
✔️ Teens 16+ and Adults
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EMDRIA Certified Care
Led by an Approved Consultant
Telehealth available
Our Muncie clinic or home
Insurance Accepted
TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna & more
Muncie, Indiana
3812 W Kilgore Ave
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION THERAPY
What Is Depression Therapy?
Depression therapy is psychotherapy that helps people understand and work through persistent low mood, loss of interest, low energy, and the hopeless thinking that often comes with them. Common evidence-based approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, which changes unhelpful thought patterns, and behavioral activation, which rebuilds activity and connection step by step.
Everyone feels down sometimes. Sadness usually fades and follows an event. Depression lasts most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more, and it starts to affect work, school, relationships, or sleep. Many people do not think they are depressed enough to ask for help, and that is common. At PSG in Muncie, a depression therapist works with you on practical steps you can start using right away. When the picture is unclear, such as overlapping anxiety, ADHD, or trauma, psychological testing can help. Sessions are available in person or by telehealth.
Getting Started Takes Three Steps
1
Reach Out
Call 317-674-3320, email psgindiana@gmail.com, or complete the contact form.
2
Connect
Our team explains the process, answers your questions, and discusses availability.
3
Begin Your Journey
Meet with a clinician, in person or virtually, and start working toward your goals.
DEPRESSION CARE AT PSG
Depression Treatment for Teens 16+ and Adults in Muncie
Psychological Services Group offers depression therapy in Muncie, Indiana, for teens 16 and older and adults across Delaware County, Yorktown, Anderson, and the Ball State area, plus telehealth for clients anywhere in Indiana. Depression care at PSG is led by Dr. Jayda Day and Katie Buchanan, LMSW, who use CBT and other evidence-based approaches. PSG does not prescribe medication, but we coordinate with your doctor or prescriber. Sessions are confidential and paced to your comfort.
Depression counseling at PSG can include:
SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
Signs It May Be Time for Depression Counseling
Depression shows up in the mind and the body. These signs are not a diagnosis, and only a licensed clinician can assess what fits. They are common reasons people reach out to PSG in Muncie for depression treatment: many people notice several.
Low Mood
Feeling sad, empty, or numb most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or longer without a clear reason.
Loss of Interest
Losing interest in hobbies, friends, or work you used to enjoy, and feeling little pleasure when good things happen.
Sleep and Energy
Sleeping too little or too much, and feeling tired or slowed down even after a full night in bed.
Trouble Concentrating
Struggling to focus, decide, or remember things, so ordinary tasks at work or school feel much harder than before.
Withdrawing
Pulling back from family and friends, skipping plans, or avoiding calls because everything feels like too much effort.
Appetite Changes
Eating much more or much less than usual, or noticing weight changes without trying to make them.
Guilt and Self-Criticism
Feeling worthless, guilty, or like a burden, and replaying mistakes far more than the situation deserves.
Hopeless Thoughts
Feeling that things will never get better. If you have thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 or call 911 right away.
PROFESSIONAL CARE FOR YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
Our Mental Health Therapy Services
We offer a range of evidence-based services designed to support your individual needs and goals.
8.3%
of U.S. Adults Had a Major Depressive Episode in the Past Year
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2021 data
WHY IT MATTERS
Why Depression Therapy Helps
Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns, and it is treatable. Withdrawing and waiting for energy to return can feel like the only option, but low mood tends to deepen when activity and connection shrink. Therapy reverses that pattern by rebuilding routine, challenging hopeless thinking, and building skills you keep. The table below shows how options compare. At PSG, treatment is practical and goal-focused.
Approach | What It Is | How Depression Therapy Is Different |
|---|---|---|
Depression Therapy | CBT, behavioral activation, and support with a licensed therapist. | Focused care to restore energy, routine, and connection. |
Medication Alone | Antidepressants prescribed by a doctor. | Therapy builds lasting coping skills and can be combined with medication. |
Self-Help Apps | Mood tracking or meditation apps used alone. | Therapy adapts CBT and behavioral activation to your life. |
Talking With Friends | Sharing how you feel with people you trust. | A therapist adds structure, evidence-based tools, and an outside view. |
Waiting It Out | Hoping low mood lifts on its own over time. | Therapy builds skills so low mood is less likely to settle in or return. |
HOW IT WORKS
How Depression Counseling Works at PSG
Your therapist starts by learning how low mood shows up in your life and what keeps it going. Together you set goals and build a plan using CBT, behavioral activation, and coping skills. Sessions include small steps you can try between appointments, and progress is reviewed regularly so treatment stays focused on what matters to you. Many people notice improvement within 8 to 16 weekly sessions, while persistent or recurring depression may need longer.
Not Sure If It's Depression? Talk With Us First.
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SEASONAL DEPRESSION
Help for Seasonal Depression in Indiana
For some people, low mood returns every fall and winter as the days get shorter and gray Indiana weather sets in. Therapy can help you plan for the season with structured activity, social connection, sleep and routine habits, and coping skills for low-energy days. Your doctor can advise on medical options, including light therapy. If low mood shows up at the same time each year, tell your therapist early so you can plan ahead.
OUR CLINICIANS
Meet Our First Responder Therapy Team
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LEAD PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Robyn (Nikki) Eubank
Psychologist · Certified EMDRIA Therapist · EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Psychologist with over 17 years of experience in counseling and testing; certified EMDRIA therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and international consultant and coach.
Known for a style that challenges, pushes, and tells you like it is, from a place of genuine understanding and unconditional positive regard. The goal is meaningful, sustainable change, reached in a timely and efficient way.
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Dr. Jayda Day
Psychologist
Ball State University graduate providing therapy for teens, young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, & identity concerns, plus diagnostic testing.
Katie Buchanan
LMSW
Experienced with addiction, trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, and ADHD; uses CBT, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal process.
Molly Strauss
M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP
Works with teens (16+), young adults, adults, and couples using an integrative approach, including CBT and solution-focused methods.
Evidence-Based Care
A therapist trained in CBT and behavioral activation, two of the most researched approaches for depression.
Practical Steps
Small, doable actions you can use between sessions, not only open-ended conversation about low mood.
Warm, Judgment-Free Fit
A therapist you feel safe with, because fit matters. PSG can help match you with the right clinician.
Care Coordination
Willingness to coordinate with your doctor or prescriber if medication is part of your care.
Depression vs Grief: What Is the Difference?
DEPRESSION
Depressive Disorders
Depression is a persistent low mood and loss of interest that affects most of the day, nearly every day, often with changes in sleep, energy, and self-worth. CBT and behavioral activation help. When worry and low mood show up together, see anxiety counseling in Muncie.
VS
GRIEF
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something important. It comes in waves and usually keeps a sense of connection and caring, but it can deepen into depression. Learn about grief counseling in Muncie, or book a depression session.
CLEAR COSTS. PRIVATE CARE.
Cost, Insurance, and Confidentiality
Use your insurance or pay privately. Either way, every session is confidential.
OPTION 2
Private Pay
$125–$200
/ session
Fee-for-service and private-pay sessions cost $125 to $200, depending on the clinician, session length, and type of therapy.
Some clients choose private pay for added privacy or to avoid insurance limits on the number of sessions
There are no hidden fees
Superbills are available for out-of-network reimbursement
You can receive a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act
ALWAYS
Confidential Care
Every session takes place in a confidential, non-judgmental space. Like all mental health care, confidentiality has a few legal limits, such as immediate safety concerns; your clinician can walk you through them before you begin.
Protected under federal privacy law (HIPAA)
In person in Muncie or by telehealth
MUNCIE & SURROUNDING AREAS
Start Depression Counseling in Muncie
Whether you are dealing with low mood, loss of interest, or long, heavy winters, depression therapy at PSG can help you build steady steps toward feeling better. Tell us what you are experiencing, and our team will match you with a therapist for depression who fits.
📞 Call 317-674-3320
📍 3812 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday by appointment
In crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911. PSG is not a crisis service and does not prescribe medication but coordinates with your doctor. Contact PSG to get started.
Psychological Services Group
Address
3812 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
In-Person Sessions
At our Muncie clinic, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with Saturday by appointment.
Telehealth
Online therapy lets you attend sessions from home when shifts make travel hard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about
Mental Health Therapy at Psychological Services Group.
Do you prescribe depression medication?
No. PSG does not prescribe medication. Both therapy and medication can work, and we coordinate with your psychiatrist or primary care provider if medication is part of your care.
How does a therapist help with depression?
Your therapist helps you spot the patterns keeping low mood going, rebuilds activity through behavioral activation, and uses CBT to challenge hopeless thinking, with practice between sessions.
Can a therapist diagnose depression?
Yes. A licensed therapist can assess your symptoms. When the picture is unclear, such as overlapping anxiety, ADHD, or trauma, PSG also offers psychological testing with Dr. Jayda Day. (confirm)
What is depression therapy?
Depression therapy is psychotherapy that helps you work through persistent low mood, loss of interest, and low energy, using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral activation.
Is depression therapy covered by insurance?
Depression is a diagnosable condition, so many plans may cover therapy. PSG accepts United Healthcare, Anthem, Aetna, TRICARE, and IU Health. Private pay is $125 to $200 per session.
Can you treat depression and anxiety together?
Yes. Depression and anxiety often show up together, and CBT skills overlap, so your therapist can build one plan that helps with both.
What is persistent depressive disorder?
Once called dysthymia, it is a lower-grade, long-lasting low mood that continues for two years or more. Therapy can help you build skills and routine.
Do you see teens for depression?
Yes. PSG offers depression counseling for teens 16 and older, as well as young adults and adults.
Is it depression or just sadness?
Sadness usually fades and follows an event. Depression lasts most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more. A licensed clinician can help tell the difference.
Who treats depression at PSG?
Depression care at PSG is led by Dr. Jayda Day and Katie Buchanan, LMSW, who use CBT and other evidence-based approaches. (confirm availability)
Can I get depression therapy online?
Yes. PSG offers telehealth depression therapy for clients located anywhere in Indiana, as well as in-person sessions in Muncie.
What if I am thinking about suicide or am in crisis?
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night. PSG is not a crisis service.
Can therapy help seasonal depression?
Yes. If low mood returns each fall and winter, therapy can help with structured activity, connection, routine, and coping skills. Your doctor can advise on medical options such as light therapy.
How long does depression therapy take?
It varies. Many people notice improvement within 8 to 16 weekly sessions, while persistent or recurring depression may need longer support. Your therapist will review progress with you.