When the Days Grow Shorter: Finding Light in the Darker Months

November has arrived and as the new month settles in, the daylight begins to fade earlier. The mornings arrive with a chill, and by late afternoon, the sun is already slipping away. While the change in seasons can bring cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and quiet evenings, it can also stir feelings of heaviness, fatigue, or loneliness.

For many, the shift into shorter days can feel like an emotional turning point. One that quietly magnifies stress, sadness, or a sense of being disconnected. The darker months can sometimes make it harder to find motivation, to stay social, or to keep up with routines that once felt easy. If you’ve ever noticed your mood change with the seasons, you’re not alone.

This time of year has a way of slowing us down; sometimes gently, and sometimes in a way that feels unsettling. It invites us inward, to take stock of how we’re really doing. But when that inward turn feels too heavy or isolating, having a safe space to process what’s surfacing can make all the difference.

I can offer that space…a space that’s steady, safe, and compassionate. A place where you can speak freely about the weight you’ve been carrying, explore what’s shifting inside of you, and begin to reconnect with your own light…EVEN WHEN THE DAYS OUTSIDE GROW DARKER.

You don’t have to move through this season alone. Whether you’re navigating seasonal changes, emotional fatigue, or deeper life transitions, therapy can help you make sense of what you’re feeling and find your way toward balance again.

At New Light Psychotherapy, we believe that light still exists; even if that means you need a little extra help finding it again.