For some people, standard depression treatments — medications, therapy, or a combination of both — don’t provide enough relief. If you’ve tried multiple approaches without meaningful improvement, you may be dealing with what’s clinically known as treatment-resistant depression. There are more evidence-based options available than many people realize, and a fresh, individualized evaluation is often the first step toward finding what actually works for you.

What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Treatment-resistant depression generally refers to depression that hasn’t responded adequately to at least two full, appropriately dosed trials of antidepressant medication, therapy, or both. It’s more common than many people realize, and it isn’t a reflection of anything you did wrong — brains and body chemistry vary widely in how they respond to standard treatments, and finding the right approach can take time and the right clinical guidance.

A Different Approach

Care starts with a comprehensive evaluation — looking at your full treatment history, current symptoms, and any underlying contributing factors that may be part of the picture, including hormonal, nutritional, and other medical influences on mood. From there, your provider works with you to explore evidence-based, individualized options tailored to your specific situation, discussed together during a private consultation.

Between visits, our free Healing in NM app offers education, symptom tracking, and nutrition guidance to support your care.

Why Work With Us

• Double board-certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC) with 18 years of primary care experience.
• In-person, medically supervised care in a calm clinical setting.
• Individualized treatment plans built around your history and goals — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
• Whole-person evaluation that considers hormonal and physical health alongside mental health.