Conditions We Treat
Depression
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue that interfere with daily life.
Depression is more than temporary sadness — it's a persistent low mood that can affect your energy, sleep, concentration, appetite, and sense of purpose. Left unaddressed, it can quietly erode your relationships, work, and overall quality of life.
At Momentum, Dr. Egenburg takes the time to understand the full picture of your symptoms and history before recommending a path forward. Treatment is individualized and may include medication management, coordination with therapy, and ongoing adjustments to help you feel like yourself again.
The short answer
At Momentum Modern Psychiatry, depression care starts with a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Egenburg, followed by an individualized plan that may include medication management and coordination with a therapist. Care is available in person in Marlboro, NJ, and by telehealth for adults in New Jersey and New York when clinically appropriate.
Common signs of depression in adults
Depression can look different from person to person. Some people feel persistently sad; others mostly feel flat, irritable, or exhausted. Many high-functioning adults keep showing up to work and family obligations while quietly struggling underneath.
Signs that may point to depression include:
- Low or empty mood most days, lasting two weeks or longer
- Loss of interest or enjoyment in things you used to care about
- Changes in sleep — sleeping much more or much less than usual
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Low energy, fatigue, or feeling slowed down
- Trouble concentrating or making decisions
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
- Thoughts that life isn't worth living, or thoughts of self-harm
How Dr. Egenburg evaluates depression
Your first clinical visit is a 60-minute comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Dr. Egenburg reviews your current symptoms along with your psychiatric, medical, family, and psychosocial history — including any past treatment and what has or hasn't helped.
This matters because depression often overlaps with other conditions, such as anxiety, ADHD, trauma, sleep problems, or bipolar disorder, and because medical factors can contribute to mood symptoms. An accurate picture up front makes it much more likely that treatment fits you, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatment options for depression
Treatment is individualized. For many adults, it includes medication management — commonly antidepressants such as SSRIs or SNRIs, or other options depending on your history, symptoms, and preferences. Dr. Egenburg will talk through the reasoning behind any recommendation, what to expect, and possible side effects, so you can make decisions together.
Therapy is often an important part of recovery. Momentum doesn't provide therapy in-house, but Dr. Egenburg can coordinate with your current therapist or help you think through finding one.
Follow-up visits are unhurried, typically monthly at first, so your response can be monitored and your plan adjusted over time. Seeing the same physician at each visit means your care builds on what's already been learned.
When to see a psychiatrist for depression
It may be time to see a psychiatrist if symptoms have lasted more than a couple of weeks, are affecting your work or relationships, haven't improved with therapy alone, or if a previous medication didn't help or caused side effects. A psychiatrist can also help if you're unsure whether what you're feeling is depression at all.
If you're having thoughts of harming yourself, please don't wait for an appointment — call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.
In-person and telehealth care
Dr. Egenburg sees patients in person at the Marlboro, NJ office and by secure telehealth for adults located in New Jersey or New York, when clinically appropriate. Your first comprehensive evaluation is preferably done in person, so there's time to understand the full picture; many follow-up visits can then happen by video.
Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatrist help with depression if I'm already in therapy?
Yes. Many people benefit from both. A psychiatrist can evaluate whether medication might help and coordinate with your therapist so your care works together rather than in parallel.
Can I be treated for depression by telehealth in New Jersey or New York?
Yes, when clinically appropriate. Dr. Egenburg offers secure video visits for adults located in New Jersey or New York. The first comprehensive evaluation is preferably in person in Marlboro, NJ.
Do I have to take medication for depression?
No. Medication is one option, not a requirement. Dr. Egenburg will discuss the options that make sense for your situation, including the pros and cons of each, and you decide together.
Does Momentum take insurance for depression treatment?
Momentum is in network with select insurance plans — reach out to find out whether Dr. Egenburg is in your network. For other plans, a detailed superbill is provided after each visit so you can seek potential reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation — a no-obligation conversation to talk through what you're looking for and whether Momentum is the right fit. If it is, the next step is a 60-minute comprehensive evaluation.
Start with a free consultation
A no-cost, no-obligation conversation to talk through depression and whether Momentum is the right fit. In person in Marlboro, NJ, or by telehealth in New Jersey and New York.
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From Momentum Modern Psychiatry, the practice of Deanna Egenburg, MD. Updated September 2026. For general information only — not medical advice.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a diagnosis.