You’re going through the motions—but nothing really lands.

You wake up, get dressed, answer emails, say the right things. From the outside, you seem fine. But inside? You feel flat. Numb. Disconnected from your own life.

You used to care. Now everything feels muted—like you’re watching your life happen from a distance. You still show up for work, for friends, for family… but it takes everything you’ve got. And even when you check all the boxes, it never feels like enough.

You wonder: Why do I feel this way? What’s wrong with me? Shouldn’t I be grateful?

This is what high-functioning depression can look like. It’s quiet. It hides behind achievement, independence, and the phrase “I’m just tired.”

It’s not laziness. It’s not weakness. And you’re not broken.

At Rooted Therapy, we work with adults who feel stuck in a fog of emptiness, disconnection, or hopelessness—even if they’re “doing everything right.”

Depression isn’t always about sadness. Sometimes, it’s about disconnection from your emotions, your body, your purpose. It’s the internal shutdown that happens when you’ve been carrying too much, too quietly, for too long.

Here’s what support can look like…

We use a trauma-informed, relational approach—integrating ACT, IFS, existential, and somatic therapy—to help you:

• Understand where the emotional shutdown is coming from

• Reconnect with feelings that have gone underground

• Work through self-blame, shame, or internal criticism

• Explore unmet needs that never had space before

• Find small, sustainable ways to move toward aliveness again

This isn’t about toxic positivity or forcing a better mood. It’s about giving space to the parts of you that are still here—even if they feel far away right now.

There’s more waiting for you than just getting by.

You don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay. And you don’t have to wait until you hit rock bottom to get support.

If you’re feeling disconnected, numb, or like you’re losing yourself—therapy can help you find your way back.

Schedule a free consultation for depression therapy in Houston or anywhere in Texas. Let’s find what feels alive again.