Depression Counselling in Toronto, ON.

I approach depression with care, sensitivity and tenderness. The causes of depression can be complex and our initial work together will be to creating a safe space for you to openly discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to depression. Thereafter, we will collaborate to explore the underlying factors contributing to their depression, such as past traumas, relationship issues or life stressors.. I help you identify triggers and patterns that exacerbate your symptoms and work together to address these issues.

Depression hurts and is becoming epidemic in our society. However, depression is a treatable condition and there are effective approaches that can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness so you can keep moving forward, learn how to face life’s challenges with greater resilience and regain a sense of well-being. I work from the best evidence- based therapies for depression: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Interpersonal therapy (IPT), Solution Focused Therapy and Art Therapy to help you overcome the mental habits leading to despair, rumination, and self-blame so you can repossess the sense of hope, joy and life balance.

I use Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and it starts with education about depression and helping the client establish structure around daily activities (behavioural activation), to become more aware of their mood and challenge intrusive thoughts in order to engage in pleasurable activities. The client and I continue to work together to replace intrusive thoughts with more balanced thoughts the client holds about the self, the world, and the future, which may contribute to feelings of hopelessness.

For depression I use the technique of externalization - the idea that the depression is not part of you, but rather an external entity that can move closer to you sometimes, and sometimes is further away. I ask questions about what the depression wants from you, the lies it tells you, and we work together to gently tell it some truths, and have it move away for now, and eventually for good.

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It drains your optimism, energy, and drive. It can seem like there’s no way out. By understanding the cause of your depression and recognizing the different symptoms and types of depression, you can take the first steps to feeling better and overcoming the underlying problem. It tells us something is off and needs to be looked at.

Moving through depression can be an isolating and lonely experience. It can be difficult to feel others' care, let alone tune into your own experience. In Gestalt psychotherapy with me, we can explore your lived experience of depression, with a focus on the here-and-now, moving beyond lists of symptoms to explore the reality of your day to day. In time, you can find access to supports that work for you.

Sometimes we just don’t feel quite right. We can feel stress and change mounting out of our control. Maybe this is a feeling you have had before, or maybe it is a new feeling. Either way, we can help you to navigate this by working on understanding why it is happening, learning skills to cope, and resolving its root causes. Contact us and we can help you on a path to feeling more connect to life and to yourself again.

Depression is the most common mental-health disturbance worldwide and falls within a wide continuum of severity. There is an equally broad range of causes, including grief and loss and absense of a supportive community. Some believe it is biological. Whatever the cause, some individuals feel depression more acutely and more frequently than others. Current research recognizes the benefits of psychotherapy on positive treatment outcomes. My approach is to recognize the life experiences that have contributed to depression and to help address directly the feelings underneath. To find relief and hope is sometimes a matter of learning to dig deeper into feelings with help from a psychotherapist.

Depression can feel like a heavy blanket that slowly suffocates our motivation in life. Just reaching out for help can be a major undertaking when living with depression. I validate the true struggle that comes along with depression, and strive to find tools that work for you, to life the fog and get back to feeling like yourself again. You don't need to struggle through it alone, I am here to support you.

Managing depression is easier when you use positive coping strategies. Talking about and addressing your thoughts and emotions realistically helps to break the downward spiral of depressed mood. Together, we will work to change the patterns of behaviors and thoughts that keep you depressed, and move towards a more active and fulfilling life. The heavy cloak of depression can be lifted and you can live again.

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

Depression is a complex experience that often colours all of our life and perception through its lens. Learning to live with and manage depression is a multi-faceted process that may benefit from some techniques and processes that we can explore together. Perhaps through exploring cognitive distortions, negative self-talk, or learning to recognize external triggers, we can chart a course toward smoother waters.

Depression is a debilitating illness that can impact every aspect of a person’s life, including their thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being. Some common symptoms of depression include mood changes such as persistent sadness, irritability, agitation, anger, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite and eating, changes in sleep patterns, loss of energy and motivation, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and at times thoughts of suicide. Therapy for depression typically involves weekly sessions where you will work with your therapist to understand your triggers, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in your life.

Depression is one of the most common forms of mental ailments, and most of us suffer from it from time to time. Whether you are feeling depressed or suffer from clinical depression, therapy can help. Using counselling strategies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Humanistic, and Solutions Focused Therapies, we can help you feel better.

Grey Matters International, Inc. and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D. handles depression and other emotional disorders in a very unique way. Most of therapy or counseling processes utilize validation, unconditional positive regard, and reframing as common techniques to get someone to heal from their depression. Though this can be helpful, it rarely fixes the core problem behind it and for tough cases we then refer them usually to a psychiatrist for medication which can have tons of side effects. Instead, why not try a natural and arguably more effective way to not just change your mind, but change the brain--where the depression is rooted. Contact us at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com.

Using different modalities (ex: Narrative, CBT, DBT, ACT) to support you to ride through depressed feeling or depression episodes. I will gently provide a space space for you to process your emotions and lead you with strategies to improve your mood. We will make goals together. I will meet you at where you are and we work at the pace that would make sense to you.

Depression is typically an outcome of a current or past life event, or both. It might be due to grief or a recent disappointment. Depending on what we explore together to be the cause, we will work with action plans and strategies to set your life area in the direction that you want to improve. Further, if there are issues from your past, which is frequently the case, we will identify these upsets, identify schemas that you have formulated that impact how you think, feel, and behave, and we will work to improve your mood. Further, we may work through various worksheets and processes to understand what your thoughts and behaviors are and how these are helping or hurting your mood.

If feelings of depression is leaving you feeling "stuck", hopeless, or wanting more, you do not need to do this alone. I begin our work together with the assumption that our time together will be short-term, and we plan with the end in mind. I ask clients to commit to at least 6 sessions of weekly/biweekly therapy, so we can plan and set goals that are realistic to your preferred future. I utilize a solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach to my work, and incorporate cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy as appropriate.

Depression can feel like an overwhelming weight that drags you down, making it difficult to find joy in everyday life. My approach to depression counseling and treatment is to work collaboratively with clients to identify the underlying causes of their depression and develop practical coping strategies. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients challenge negative thought patterns and cultivate a more positive outlook. Together, we will work towards helping you feel like both feet are on the ground and not drowning in the depths of depression. With a commitment to the therapeutic process and a willingness to make positive changes, my client

In my practice I work a multi pronged approach to this difficult state being. Traditional talk therapy: Giving space for the client to explore and express feelings, own awareness’s, transform thoughts, grieve, vent, and neutralize guilt, anger and fear. New understandings and thus new neural pathways begin to form. Also marital therapy, Somatic focusing: A profound process of accessing the deep subconscious through breathe work and closed eyed dialoguing with the body, the mind and spirit. And Life Coaching, meditation, visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, forgiveness and acceptance work. The combination is powerful.

Depression is not something to be ashamed of, nor is it a character flaw or a sign of a weak personality. No one with depression can just "snap out of it". You wouldn't ask someone to "snap out of diabetes or some other illness and you cannot expect it of a person with depression. Everyone gets sad sometimes - a brief blue mood, feelings of disappointment or loss. The great news is that up to 80% of people who receive proper treatment improve as a result. There are two principle modes of treatment for depression - Psychotherapy and medication. You’re not alone; millions of families and friends have felt exactly like you. Your one step closer to change.

I compare depression to the feeling of being underwater screaming, and no one above water can hear you. They might just see some bubbles. As a therapist, I go underwater with you, where I am able to hear, see and feel your pain. Simply knowing you're no longer alone underwater can feel like coming up for air for the first time. Depression is incredibly challenging to explain to others, so talking to someone who truly gets it can reduce some of the pain, and understand what it is trying to communicate with you.

Depression is common and pervasive in our society. I will help you explore the reasons for your depression and what keeps it going as well as provide support practical, powerful and effective tools to help you manage and move through this challenging issue. Some depressions may be based in trauma and I use a trauma-informed approach to therapy in general. You don't have to continue to suffer with depression and you don't necessarily need to rely on medication either. Effective help is here!

The team uses emotion-focused techniques to help you figure out what is going on in your emotional centre. It may be years of ignoring past hurts that you need to attend to and heal. It may be a pattern of disordered relationships that we need to explore, giving you a chance to get the intimacy you want in a different way. It may simply be ignoring and numbing feelings, and you need to learn to identify what is going on with you and make choices using this information to get what you need. Solution-focused techniques can help you better navigate relationships. Online/virtual services address accessibility limitations. DBT, CBT, IFS and others approaches are used as well.

Depression can leave us feeling empty, emotionally low, and unmotivated. When we can understand our experiences of depression, we can cultivate different responses. In therapy, you can learn how to challenge depressive thought patterns, develop self-compassion, and understand the root causes of the depression you are experiencing. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.