Depression Counseling in Lake Helen, FL.

I have helped adult, adolescent and children struggling with depression and mood disorders become happier and more productive through the use of cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, narrative, acceptance and commitment, and mindfulness-based therapies. I also encourage clients to explore lifestyle choices that may help them deal with depression and other mood issues.

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.

Is your energy low? Have you lost pleasure in things that used to excite you? You may be depressed. While depression is caused by many different sources, there are various research based treatments that are affective in healing or managing depression. After completing a biopsychosocial to understand your unique experience of depression, together we will create a treatment plan that is crafted just for you. I do not apply a once size fits all approach to treating adults with depression. I know how difficult it is to reach out for help. You may think it is hopeless. Do not let that hold you back. You do not have to do this alone. Depression is treatable. Reach out today.

I work with a depressed nervous system by working with the body. Often we struggle to sleep, eat, or accomplish relatively simple tasks. Our bodies are stuck with the brake on. When our body thinks it is futile, out mind follows quickly thereafter and we begin to tell ourselves how pointless things are and how worthless we are. I work with the whole body to re-regulate the body to enable you to get back to a whole integrated self.

Depression can leave you feeling like even the simplest tasks are impossible. Overtime you can start feeling guilt or shame about how hard life feels for you and isolate yourself. You're not alone in how you feel and you don't have to go through this by yourself! Through CBT, behavioral activation, and a huge does of empathy, you can start feeling like yourself again. Therapy is a safe space to express and feel your emotions and find accountability for moving towards your goals.

I provide education of why you are feeling this way, most of the time its connected back to childhood what you didnt get, feeling ignored, abused or watching things you were to young to experience. Sometimes its a chemical imbalance and a psychiatrist recommendation is needed. We will identify at each visit the good things that are happening in your life that is more then you think when we start writing it down.

It can be difficult to accomplish anything when you are depressed. The smallest tasks seem impossible. Do you wish you could return to feeling like your normal self? I will help you uncover the habits, relationships, or events that have contributed to your depression. Being intentional about tuning into yourself, and a willingness to expand your comfort zone will be critical in this process. I will help you reclaim the parts of yourself that depression has stolen, and put frameworks into place to prevent it from happening again.

If you feel depressed, you may be frustrated because you don’t know why. On the other hand, you may know why you feel depressed but the symptoms don’t subside. Many times we are still affected in the present by painful events of our past. We can’t change our past. However, we can change how the past is affecting us today. With every hurtful event comes emotional pain and a negative belief about you. In psychotherapy with me, that event can be processed in a way that removes the pain and replaces the negative belief with a positive belief of your choosing. This process can reduce and eliminate the symptoms of depression. Go to emdr.com for more information and research on this process.

We help our client to overcome or manage depression symptoms through holding safe space for them to work through difficult emotions and experiences in a supportive environment. Depression can be caused by many different factors and can be temporary or chronic. Processing traumatic experiences and gaining perspective into what is contributing to your symptoms can shed light on how to lessen the severity and have more good days than bad. We will utilize therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs to assist you in making progress.