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Psychiatric care for adults in California. The same clinician every visit.

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Feel August Psychiatry & Nursing
714 W Olympic Blvd, #703
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 715-2100

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Feel August is a brand licensed by Artful Living Psychiatry & Wellness Nursing and Clinical Care Inc. Telehealth services offered to patients located in California only.

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Depression

For when the dimness doesn't lift.

Depression can be loud or quiet, recent or chronic. The first job is to understand which version you are dealing with, and to take it seriously. Sixty-minute first visits, the same clinician every visit, PHQ-9 tracked so progress is visible.

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Understanding

Understanding depression

Depression is more than sadness. It is a persistent disruption in mood, energy, motivation, and the ability to experience pleasure. For high-functioning adults, depression often manifests as a heaviness. A sense that everything requires more effort than it should, that the things that used to matter have lost their weight.

Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), and adjustment disorders with depressed mood are among the most common presentations. Each has different implications for treatment, which is why a thorough evaluation is the starting point. Not a prescription.

Signs

Recognizing the signs

  • Persistent low mood or emotional numbness lasting more than two weeks
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that used to matter
  • Changes in sleep. Insomnia, hypersomnia, or fragmented rest
  • Fatigue or low energy despite adequate sleep
  • Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or staying engaged
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Withdrawal from relationships or responsibilities
  • A sense of going through the motions without feeling present

Treatment

How we treat it

Depression treatment at Feel August is measurement-based. Your PHQ-9 score is assessed at every visit. Not as a formality, but as a clinical tool that ensures your treatment is working. If it is not, your clinician adjusts the approach rather than waiting.

Treatment may include antidepressant medication (SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, or other evidence-based options), complementary approaches where clinically appropriate, and close follow-up during the critical first weeks of treatment. Your clinician sees you frequently in the beginning. Not because there is a problem, but because early monitoring produces better outcomes.

First visit

What the first conversation looks like

Your first appointment is sixty minutes. Your clinician will ask about your current symptoms, medical history, prior treatment, family history, and what matters to you. This is not a checklist. It is a conversation designed to understand your experience in full.

After the evaluation, your clinician will share their assessment, discuss treatment options, and develop a plan with you. Not for you. You will leave with clear next steps and a follow-up appointment, typically within two to four weeks.

Frequent questions

Questions about depression.

Do I have depression?

If you have experienced persistent low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep changes, or difficulty concentrating for more than two weeks, a professional evaluation can help determine whether depression is present and what treatment approach might help.

Do I need to see a clinician for depression?

A clinician is appropriate when depression is moderate to severe, when therapy alone has not been sufficient, when you want to explore medication, or when your symptoms are significantly affecting your daily functioning. Psychiatric clinicians specialize in the medical management of depression.

What medications are used for depression?

First-line medications for depression include SSRIs (such as sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine) and SNRIs (such as venlafaxine and duloxetine). Your clinician will recommend a medication based on your specific presentation, side effect profile, and treatment history.

How long does depression treatment take?

Most antidepressant medications take 4-6 weeks to reach full therapeutic effect. Many people continue treatment for 6-12 months after symptoms resolve to reduce the risk of recurrence. Your clinician will discuss the recommended timeline for your specific situation.

Can psychiatric care via secure video treat depression?

Yes. Telehealth psychiatry for depression has been extensively studied and shows equivalent outcomes to in-person care for medication management. Feel August provides all appointments via secure video throughout California.

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Most patients book within two days.

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If you are in crisis, please call 988 or text HOME to 741741. We are not crisis services.