Depression Counseling in White Settlement, TX.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidenced-based psychotherapy. ACT utilizes mindfulness practices to increase awareness and develop acceptance and compassion in the presence of painful thoughts and feelings. ACT is especially helpful for addressing feelings of depression because it teaches a way to develop a new relationship with pain and suffering.

I foster a safe and empathetic space where clients can openly express their emotions and challenges. I utilize evidence-based techniques to help clients understand the root causes of their depression, develop effective coping strategies, and cultivate resilience. Through personalized therapy sessions, clients can gain insights, learn valuable tools, and work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life, free from the grip of depression.

Depression is a negative spiral of isolation, loss of energy, and loss of pleasure in life. I will help you snap that cycle. Together we will re-introduce positive activities, thoughts, and relationships into your daily routine. We will discover and eliminate the gargoyles of despair dragging you down. We will help you grieve your losses, commemorate what you love, and move forward with your life. Pretty soon that negative cycle will be replaced by a positive spiral of accomplishment, fun, and positive connections.

We truly understand the heavy weight that depression can place on your life. Our approach to depression therapy aims to provide you with the support and tools needed to navigate through this challenging experience. With compassion and empathy, we work collaboratively to explore the underlying causes of your depression, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop practical coping strategies. Our goal is to create a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to express yourself and work towards healing. Together, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your joy, purpose, and well-being. You're not alone, and we're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

My practice is uniquely positioned to support individuals who are on a journey through the complexities of depression and persistent mental health concerns. We specialize in offering a deep, transformative approach that delves into the root causes of emotional distress beyond just the symptoms. If you find yourself caught in unchanging patterns of thought or behavior, grappling with the effects of past traumas, or seeking a pathway out of chronic emotional pain, my approach may resonate with you.

Depression hurts. My approach is to help you learn how, through self awareness and connection to Jesus through prayer to identify the root cause of your behaviors and feelings. Once you learn this, I offer strategies to help you reframe, or adjust, your thoughts and behavior patterns to line up with the truth of God's holy word about you and your situation.

There is help for depression. Even if you are feeling hopeless, don't give up. Get help. If you feel a loss of energy, tired a good bit of the time, a lack of interest in what you used to enjoy,difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions, you may be depressed. I am trained to help you resolve these feelings and create the life you want. You don't have to stay stuck in the pain of depression. Your Tomorrow Can Feel Better Than Today.

Depression takes so many forms. Sometimes you don't realize you have been in a depression until someone else points it out to you. In counseling, I will help in guiding you to a place of comfort and hope. Together we will conquer depression and move forward in your journey to achieving your goals and living a more fulfilled life. I use a cognitive behavioral approach so we will discuss your thoughts behaviors and feelings and how they are interconnected. When we change one we can change the others. Having this awareness can create a power to change to lift you out of the dark depression and into the light of happiness.

There are reasons you have arrived here. They likely aren't your fault, and it wouldn't matter if they were. You need help getting out. Before trying to simply medicate you, I want to know your story. Depression feels like we're been swimming across a large body of water, too far from shore, and now we are out of energy. The only way out is with the help of others. If depression is usually connected to isolation, why would we treat it in isolation? First, I want to help you explore what you can do in your relationships.

Sometimes life really does feel like more than we can bare. Endless nights of sorrow can be our constant companion, and tears may seem like they will never run dry. Are you looking for help and healing for your heart today? If so, let's talk. You don't need to go through this alone, I'm here to help. Life can be good again and I am more than happy to help you discover this. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy will come in the morning.

Research shows that the most effective treatment for depression is psychotherapy. Depression can range from feeling down to major symptoms such as having trouble even getting out of bed or contemplating suicide (if you have suicidal thoughts or plans, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255). Online counseling is effective for depression because it is easy to access: you can start treatment without even leaving the house.

Depression counseling first starts with me providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to express their feelings and experiences without judgment. Clients will learn effective strategies and develop practical skills to manage their depressive symptoms. I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs. By replacing these negative thought patterns and beliefs with more realistic and positive thoughts and beliefs, clients can experience a significant reduction in depressive symptoms and improve their overall well-being. I utilize other techniques, such as mindfulness, (EFT), and relaxation exercises.

Feelings of sadness, loneliness, fatigue, irritability, worthlessness, difficulty sleeping, and not interested in pleasurable things in general, are symptoms of depression. Depression can cover a wide range of symptoms that differ in severity, duration, frequency, and origin. The good news is depression can be treated. At Christ Centered Counseling we will listen, encourage, and work with you using a biblical approach to address the challenging situation in your life.

Depression can be sadness but also can be lack of motivation or energy to do life leading to low self esteem. We can work together to strategize ways to improve motivation and energy. We will examine you thoughts and beliefs as related to your depression to see if they are contributing to your lack of motivation and poor self esteem. As your energy and motivation improve, self esteem may also improve. Finding the energy to engage life can decrease depression symptoms.

We occasionally feel sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a few days. When a person has a depressive disorder it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes emotional pain for the person and their loved ones. Depression is a common illness that can be serious, but most get better with treatment. Symptoms can include: persistent sad, anxious feelings, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss of interests, isolation, poor concentration, too much/ not enough sleep, appetite changes or thoughts of suicide. I work with clients using cognitive behavioral / strength based therapy to help you challenge negative self talk, build on your strengths and focus on solutions

Depression is part of our human journey of life - everyone experiences it in different ways and forms. Some depression is chemical/generational while some is situational/transient and can become chronic. Taking a look at what is underneath this reality helps to clarify the means to healing. Depression is not a four letter word or an emotion that cannot be discussed. Taking a look at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions is powerful and can be an amazing tool for healing and change.

Feel terrible? No energy? Lying in bed all day long, with no motivation, no desire to do anything at all? Trying to think of a reason to go on? I understand how horrible and debilitating long-term depression is. Medication can help, but a combination of medication and face-to-face counseling can be the best route toward having a life again. If you can work up the energy to get to my office, we can talk about what you can do to start feeling better, a little at a time.

Depression has an element of the past living in the now. Hope is lost if all we can see, feel or remember is how things were. How things went wrong. How things were bad. How things were better. It is easy to stop doing things that bring us a feeling of fulfillment and comfort and slip into seemingly unending......nothing. Nothing changes, nothing is better, nothing helps. The past can be a great opportunity to learn or change but it belongs where it is.

Feelings of depression often lie on a continuum--from a little sad to feeling life is overwhelming. Often we move along that line daily, weekly, monthly. However, sometimes we overlook times when we are NOT sad--exploring and focusing on these times helps to empower us conquer those moments when we do feel blue. From a strength based approach we will discover what is happening in your life, what you are doing when you are NOT sad, and use these strategies to overcome feelings of sadness.

You'll discover a secure, accepting environment to explore your thoughts and get acceptance for your experiences via depression counseling or treatment with me. Together, we'll investigate the root causes of your sadness, confront unhelpful thought patterns, and create workable coping mechanisms. I'll collaborate with you to increase self-esteem, communication skills, and goal-setting. You will receive dependable support from our therapeutic alliance as we guide you through the difficulties of depression and help you avoid solitude. Whether or whether medicine is a part of your treatment plan, I'm dedicated to your growth and well-being at every stage.

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

For those seeking to overcome depression, Dr. Minatrea uses an approach that may serve either as an adjunct or an alternative to medication. This approach incorporates principles of cognitive-behavior therapy with Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC). Lifestyle changes include the use of nutritional supplements (e.g., Omega-3), strategies for improving sleep, engaging activities, light exposure, exercise, and social support. Dr. Minatrea can help you make these changes in a step-by-step fashion that is effective for alleviating depression and preventing its recurrence.

Our therapists have extensive inpatient and outpatient treatment experience with mood disorders and take a multi-dimensional approach to the assessment and treatment of depression. We offer trational talk therapies, including cognitive-behavioral and spiritual direction, as well as Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) guided Neurofeedback therapy (brainwave biofeedback). Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment of functioning - physically, emotionally, cognitively, relationally, and spiritually. If indicated, we will perform a qEEG brainmap to inform our treatment recommendations. We commonly work with the client's psychiatrist to ensure continuity of treatment.