Depression Treatment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
It’s time to take back control.
Even in your hardest moments, there is still a way forward
If you’re feeling weighed down by sadness, fatigue, or a sense of hopelessness, know you don’t have to carry it by yourself. Whether you're experiencing your first episode of depression or you've been living with it for years, my role as a psychiatrist is to support you with care that’s both compassionate and grounded in science. I provide medication management for people with depression, using antidepressants that are used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
Expert Medication Management:
You Can Get Better!
Yes—when you receive the right care, medication management can offer real, lasting relief from depression. As a mental health professional, I take a careful, individualized approach to both diagnosis and treatment, looking at your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and personal goals to create a treatment plan that feels doable and effective. For many people with depression, especially those dealing with a severe form of depression, antidepressants can be a powerful part of treatment.
Online Supportive Therapy for Different Types of Depression
In addition to medication, I provide supportive therapy, a gentle form of talk therapy that creates a space to process feelings, explore stressors, and strengthen your coping skills. We’ll explore what might be contributing to your depression, whether it's grief, substance use, chronic medical conditions, or a history of bipolar disorder or trauma.
Sometimes, depression may feel like it came out of nowhere; other times, it’s tied to very real life experiences. Either way, you deserve care that sees the whole picture. Depression treatment isn’t about just taking antidepressants. It’s about progress, compassion, and support that helps you feel like yourself again.
GeneSight® Testing for Depression
There’s a Smarter Way to Find the Right Antidepressant
If you’ve been struggling to find the right medication to treat depression, you’re not alone. For many adults with depression, it can take months, or even years, of trying different prescriptions before finding one that truly helps.
At Wise Owl Psychiatry, I offer GeneSight® testing, a genetic test that analyzes your DNA to help predict how your body may respond to certain medications. This information can guide more precise and effective choices for managing depression.
GeneSight® may be helpful if you:
Have been diagnosed with major depression, clinical depression, or another type of depression
Are currently experiencing depression symptoms that haven’t responded to medication
Have a family history of depression or medication sensitivity
Want to avoid unnecessary side effects while exploring treatment options
Are looking for more personalized support with your treatment plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering what to expect? These FAQs cover the basics and help guide your next steps.
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Depression in adults can look different for everyone, but common signs and symptoms include persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, and loss of interest in things you used to enjoy. If you may have depression, it’s important to know that depression is treatable, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
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Yes, therapy can help with depression, especially when it’s the right kind of support for you. I provide supportive therapy, which gives you a safe space to talk through feelings, build coping skills, and feel less alone. When combined with medication, supportive therapy can be a powerful part of your treatment for depression, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and hopeful again. Please note, I do not provide weekly therapy, and do recommend partnering with a therapist, which evidence-based care shows gives the best results.
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Your treatment for depression will start with a detailed evaluation to understand your history, symptoms, and what may be contributing to your depression. From there, we may explore antidepressants, lifestyle support, and supportive therapy to help you feel more like yourself, especially if you've been struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Whether you’re dealing with mild depression, moderate or severe depression, or major depressive disorder, we’ll tailor a plan to meet your needs and goals.
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In supportive therapy, the goals are simple but meaningful: to help you feel better, function more fully, and cope with daily life in ways that feel manageable. We might focus on easing symptoms of depression, improving sleep or energy, building resilience, or exploring what’s contributing to how you feel.
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Yes, I accept a wide range of insurance plans across Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington, and Iowa. I work with networks including Headway, Grow Therapy, and Alma, with coverage options from Aetna, Cigna, Optum (including United Healthcare and Oscar), BCBS, Carelon, and others. If you're unsure whether your plan covers treatment for depression, I’m happy to help verify your benefits before your first appointment.
More questions? Check out my FAQs page.
