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Online Therapy in Virginia for Anxiety, Burnout, and Depression
Online therapy in Virginia for anxiety, burnout, insomnia, and high-functioning depression. Work with Yael Eiserike, LCSW, from anywhere in Virginia.
Online Therapy in Washington, D.C. for High-Achieving Professionals
Online therapy in Washington, DC for lawyers and high-achieving professionals. Get practical support for anxiety, burnout, depression, and insomnia.
Is High-Functioning Depression a Real Diagnosis? What Persistent Depressive Disorder Actually Means
"High-functioning" describes how depression looks from the outside, not what it is. It means you're still doing the things. You meet the deadline, return the call, and walk into the meeting prepared. Diagnoses are built around symptoms, how long they last, and how much they cost you. Still showing up for work isn't a symptom, so it can't be a diagnosis on its own.