Insights from Calabasas Therapist Susan Cole Rome, LMFT
The Hidden Weight of Depression
Depression can often feel like navigating through a heavy fog, isolating, disorienting, and endless. Yet with compassion, structure, and the right guidance, it is possible to rediscover light and purpose.
As a Calabasas therapist with over three decades of experience, Susan Cole Rome, LMFT, has helped countless individuals and families find clarity through that fog. Her approach blends evidence-based therapy with holistic care, empowering clients to heal the mind, body, and spirit.
Susan’s Philosophy: A Holistic Path to Healing
At the heart of Susan’s work is a belief that every individual’s experience with depression is unique. She approaches therapy as a collaboration, working alongside clients to uncover root causes, build emotional resilience, and nurture self-awareness.
Her goal is not simply to manage symptoms but to help clients rediscover joy, connection, and meaning in their everyday lives.
5 Therapist-Recommended Tips for Managing Depression
1. Create a Structured Daily Routine
Depression can make life feel unpredictable. Establishing a consistent daily routine helps restore a sense of control and stability.
Susan encourages clients to include:
- Regular wake and sleep times
- Balanced periods for work, rest, and connection
- Intentional self-care activities
Structure acts as an anchor, helping you maintain momentum even during low periods.
2. Move Your Body Gently but Consistently
Exercise is not only about fitness; it is a natural antidepressant.
Even small, enjoyable movements such as walking your dog, doing yoga, or swimming can boost endorphins and lift your mood.
Susan reminds clients that consistency matters more than intensity: “Small, regular actions create sustainable change.”
3. Reconnect with Others
Depression often thrives in isolation. Building and maintaining social connections can be one of the most powerful antidotes.
Susan recommends:
- Reaching out to supportive friends or family
- Joining a group or class
- Sharing experiences in a support circle
Human connection offers both accountability and hope, essential ingredients for recovery.
4. Nourish Your Mind and Body
What we eat deeply impacts how we feel. A nutrient-rich diet supports both physical and mental health.
Susan advises focusing on:
- Whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins
- Hydration and limiting processed foods
- Mindful eating to strengthen the mind-body connection
Her approach integrates nutrition awareness into therapy for a truly holistic healing process.
5. Seek Professional Support
Reaching out for professional help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Calabasas, Susan provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, identify triggers, and build coping strategies.
Her evidence-based approach includes cognitive, emotional, and behavioral techniques designed to support lasting recovery.
The Path Forward
Overcoming depression is not a linear journey, but every step counts. By integrating structure, connection, movement, nutrition, and professional guidance, you create a foundation for healing that lasts.
With compassion and clinical expertise, Susan Cole Rome, LMFT, walks beside you each step of the way, offering not only therapy but hope, balance, and renewed confidence in life.
Begin Your Journey Toward Healing
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, you do not have to face it alone.
Call (818) 618-4762 or schedule a confidential consultation