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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Seasonal Depression

Seasonal depression can make winter months feel much heavier than the rest of the year: low energy, low mood, and the frustration of knowing it will probably come back. A 1-on-1 session with a seasonal depression Peer Specialist gives you private time with someone who has navigated the same cycle and found ways to get through it.

Start with a free 15-minute intro call.

Find a Specialist How It Works

1-on-1 support

Peer Specialists who focus on seasonal depression

Private 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience. Open a profile to read their story and book a free 15-minute intro call.

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Available today

Grounded support for real life and recovery.

crystal

crystal

Available today

NonJudgemental Support for Complex People & Problems

Emotional regulation

Kaitlin Weigle

Kaitlin Weigle

Available tomorrow

Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

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I bring a passion for growth and learning to every circle I join. My lived experience in navigating anxiety, depression, panic, agoraphobia, and addiction recovery, has fueled my commitment to supporting others navigating their own paths to healing. In recent years, I have focused on mastering my self-care journey, developing resilience against anxiety, panic, and depression. This personal work has refined my natural empathy and creativity, allowing me to show up authentically and compassionately. I am truly excited to share this space with you and contribute to our collective journey.

Dottie Guy

Dottie Guy

Available today

I’m like a Board of Directors, but for you as a person.

Candace Y.

Candace Y.

Neurodivergent-affirming care grounded with lived experience

Mike Cornell

Mike Cornell

My brain's… a lot. If yours is too, you're in good company! At my core, I'm a punkish creative & introspective nerd type. Hence why I get along with misfits so well. But I've spent most of my life feeling out of step—too much, not enough, and under a dark cloud I couldn't name. In my 30s I discovered I'm autistic with a side helping of ADHD. That was on top of a long history of anxiety, anorexia, trauma, and depression telling me I'm garbage. Footnote: I'm not, and you're probably not either. Life's thrown me its share of UGH and I've spent a lot of time learning to stop hating my brain. Still kind of a love/hate relationship, actually. But progress is progress. On paper, I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist with ongoing training and all that. In practice, I’m just someone who’s been through a lot of the same mental health mess and sits in it with you.

Chives

Chives

Available tomorrow

Hello, I go by Chives. I’m a trans man, nonbinary, and queer person who brings both personal and professional lived experience to peer mentoring. I’m married to my wonderful partner, who is disabled, and I’m disabled myself, giving me a deep understanding of navigating disability, relationships, identity, and life’s challenges. I’ve also worked in an IRTP, supporting young people through difficult periods in their lives. I’m passionate about learning, creativity, and art, and I love finding new things to explore and ways to express myself. Above all, I believe in meeting people where they are, listening without judgment, and helping others recognize their own strengths and possibilities.

Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with seasonal depression

A Peer Specialist helps with seasonal depression because the isolation that comes with it can make everything harder. A 1-on-1 session offers connection during the months when going outside and staying engaged is already a struggle, and real talk from someone who knows what the seasonal pattern actually feels like from the inside.

In a session

What a seasonal depression specialist session often covers

Low mood, low energy, and the heaviness that hits at the same time each year
Sleep changes, appetite shifts, and the physical side of seasonal depression
The frustration of anticipating a pattern you cannot fully stop
What helped your specialist cope, manage routines, and get through the harder months

Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

People who experience depression that follows a seasonal pattern
Anyone whose mood, energy, or motivation drops significantly in winter
People wanting 1-on-1 peer connection and shared strategies for the harder months

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Frequently asked questions

Is seasonal depression the same as seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Yes. Seasonal depression and seasonal affective disorder refer to the same pattern: depression that follows a predictable seasonal cycle, most often in fall and winter. Many people use the informal term in everyday language.

Can a Peer Specialist help with seasonal depression if I already use a light therapy lamp?

Yes. Light therapy and peer support address different parts of the experience. A 1-on-1 session can help with the isolation, low motivation, and emotional weight that light therapy does not reach on its own.

Does my specialist have personal experience with seasonal depression specifically?

Specialists bring lived experience with depression broadly, which often includes seasonal patterns. You can discuss your specific experience at the start of your session, and your specialist will meet you where you are.

Want to join a group conversation about seasonal depression?

Join a free peer-led seasonal depression support group with others who understand.

See Seasonal Depression groups

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