Gentle, individualized care to support emotional balance and resilience

Acupuncture may help support people experiencing depression and emotional imbalance by encouraging regulation within the nervous system and supporting overall balance. At Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture in Beaverton, care is provided using gentle, low-stimulation techniques designed for individuals who feel sensitive, depleted, or overwhelmed.

Understanding Depression and Emotional Health

Depression and emotional imbalance can present in many ways, including:

  • Persistent low mood or emotional heaviness
  • Loss of motivation or enjoyment
  • Mental fatigue or difficulty concentrating
  • Sleep disturbance or changes in appetite
  • Physical symptoms such as low energy or tension

Symptoms may develop gradually or follow periods of stress, illness, or major life changes. Many patients seek acupuncture when emotional symptoms begin affecting daily functioning or overall well-being.

How Acupuncture May Support Emotional Health

Acupuncture is not used to override emotions or force change. Instead, it is used to support regulation and stability within the body.

Patients often seek acupuncture for depression to help with:

  • Emotional steadiness and resilience
  • Mental clarity and focus
  • Energy regulation
  • Sleep quality

Treatment is adjusted carefully based on individual response and sensitivity.

A Gentle, Supportive Treatment Approach

People experiencing depression often feel depleted or overstimulated.

At Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture, care emphasizes:

  • Ultra-thin needles
  • Minimal stimulation
  • Careful pacing of treatment
  • A calm, quiet clinical environment

Many patients find sessions to be grounding and restorative rather than activating.

Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Patterns

Emotional health concerns frequently overlap with:

When depression is part of a broader pattern, care is adjusted to address interconnected symptoms rather than focusing on mood alone.

You may also want to review our pages on acupuncture for anxiety and panic attacks and acupuncture for insomnia and sleep difficulties.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Emotional Health

In some cases, traditional herbal medicine may be recommended alongside acupuncture, particularly when emotional symptoms involve:

  • Fatigue or low resilience
  • Sleep disruption
  • Digestive discomfort related to stress

Herbal recommendations are individualized and adjusted gradually. In other cases, acupuncture alone may be appropriate.

Learn more about each approach on the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine pages.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first visit includes:

  • A detailed discussion of emotional and physical symptoms
  • Traditional diagnostic assessment, including pulse evaluation
  • A gentle acupuncture session
  • Guidance on next steps based on your response

Care is adjusted at each visit rather than following a fixed protocol.

About the Practitioner

Care is provided by Dr. Kihyon Sohn, L.Ac, a licensed acupuncturist with extensive experience supporting emotional health using Korean acupuncture and traditional Asian herbal medicine.

You can learn more about Dr. Sohn on the About page.

Serving Beaverton and the Portland Metro Area

Kihyon Sohn Acupuncture is a licensed acupuncture clinic located in Beaverton, Oregon, serving patients from Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, and the greater Portland metro area. Many patients seek care specifically for gentle acupuncture focused on emotional balance and resilience.

Schedule a Consultation

If you are looking for gentle acupuncture for depression in Beaverton and want care that is paced thoughtfully to your sensitivity and emotional state, we invite you to schedule a consultation.

📍 Beaverton, Oregon

📞 Call (503) 404-4567 or book online to get started