Depression Therapy with Hawaii Holistic Therapy
With Maisa Ziegler, LCSW & Founder
Depression is more than sadness. It can feel like a heavy fog or an emotional numbness that dims everything you once cared about. Some days, even the simplest tasks feel hard. It can keep you in survival mode—disconnected from joy, from those you love, and from your sense of self.
If you’re wondering if this fog is your “new normal,” please know:
Depression is a symptom. It’s not your identity. And healing is possible.
The truth is: Depression often stems from unprocessed pain, intergenerational trauma, unmet needs, or nervous system dysregulation—experiences that deserve care, not shame.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. With the right support, you can reconnect with yourself, restore your energy, and remember your purpose. We’re here for you.
“The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.”
Signs + Symptoms of Depression
Common Types of Depression We Support
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Persistent sadness, disconnection, and loss of interest that can impact your ability to function daily.
High-Functioning Depression: Outwardly, you seem okay—but inside you’re quietly struggling with self-doubt, emptiness, and burnout.
Postpartum Depression: Beyond the baby blues—this type of depression involves emotional exhaustion, rage, anxiety, and disconnection from self or baby. (Learn more about our postpartum support here.)
Spiritual Depression: A deep disconnection from meaning, purpose, and your spiritual center. It can feel like being lost in the void, questioning everything.
Benefits of Depression Therapy with Hawaii Holistic Therapy
Heal at the root, not just manage symptoms
Reconnect with your intuition and purpose
Transform pain into wisdom and resilience
Regulate your nervous system and emotions
Develop supportive self-care practices
Restore your energy, clarity, and joy
Cultivate self-compassion and inner trust
Rewrite inherited stories and generational patterns
We offer a gentle, integrative approach that honors your mind, body, and spirit.
Types of Depression Therapy
Somatic Therapy for Depression
Access your body’s wisdom to release stored tension and emotional pain. Through breath, movement, and nervous system support, somatic therapy helps shift what talk alone can’t reach.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Depression
Get to know the parts of you carrying pain, shame, or protective roles. Create inner harmony and healing through compassionate self-inquiry.
Mindfulness & Depth Work Therapy for Depression
Cultivate presence, expand awareness, and work with your unconscious patterns through guided exploration, ritual, embodied practices, and deep reflection.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
Reframe the negative thought loops that keep you stuck. Learn practical, empowering tools for navigating triggers, shifting perspective, and building lasting resilience.
How Depression Therapy Works at Hawaii Holistic Therapy
Our holistic approach weaves together:
1. Evidence-based techniques
2. Somatic practices
3. Mindfulness tools
Ritual, spiritual insight, and intuitive guidance
We don’t believe in quick fixes. We believe in transformation. We hold space for all parts of you—especially the ones that feel lost, ashamed, or forgotten. Whether you’re facing lifelong depression or newly navigating emotional numbness, we are here to support you.
FAQ’s About Depression Therapy
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Depression therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore the emotional, physical, and energetic roots of depression. It helps you move through heaviness, reconnect with your inner self, and rediscover meaning and joy.
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I take a holistic approach that blends evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy with mindfulness, rituals, parts work, storytelling, and ancestral healing. We work with both the mind and body to create deep, lasting transformation.
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You may feel persistently sad, emotionally numb, fatigued, disconnected from yourself or others, or stuck in negative thought loops. You might also notice changes in sleep, appetite, or motivation, or a sense of hopelessness or disconnection from purpose.
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Not at all. Whether you’re feeling low, emotionally stuck, or simply sensing something is off, you are welcome here. Depression shows up differently for everyone, and you don’t need a label to begin healing.
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My work honors both science and soul. I support women and self-aware individuals in reconnecting with their sacred cycles, healing inherited wounds, and restoring emotional balance through an intuitive, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate lens.
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YHealing isn’t linear, and everyone’s journey is different. Some people notice shifts within a few sessions, while others need more time and space. What matters most is that you feel supported and resourced along the way.
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Each session is personalized and rooted in safety and connection. We may explore thought patterns, process emotions, work somatically with the body, or engage in mindfulness and reflection. You’ll be met with care, curiosity, and respect for your full self.
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Yes. Even if depression has been part of your life for a long time, healing is always possible. With compassionate support and the right tools, you can create new patterns and begin to feel more alive, connected, and whole.
Make an Appointment for Holistic Therapy in Hawaiʻi
Curious if holistic therapy is the right fit for you?
Let’s begin with a conversation.
Click below to schedule your free clarity call. I’ll personally reach out to explore what’s bringing you to therapy and share how I can support you.
I offer online therapy for individuals and couples across Hawaiʻi.
If you have questions or want to connect before scheduling, feel free to send a message using the contact form. I’ll get back to you directly.
You deserve a space to be witnessed, softened, remembered, and reclaim who you truly are.
I’m here when you’re ready.
