Depression Counseling in Lakewood Park, FL.

Although depression is one of the most common mental health challenges, my approach is to help others overcome feelings of hopelessness and find the energy to discover the good news that it is treatable. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I use a combination of Interpersonal Therapy to resolve grief and interpersonal dysfunction as well as several Psychodynamic approaches to engage the client in introspection about past issues so that the client is able to put their problems in proper perspective and live free of depression. While I believe psychotherapy is the most effective intervention for depression, there are times when drug treatment is necessary to be included.

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 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.

It is so very hard when you feel down so much of the time. As a highly trained clinical psychologist, I can help lessen depression. First, I create a safe space where you can vent your stress. Second, we identify both the past and present source(s) of your depression. Third, together we design ways in which your bad mood can start to improve. And throughout this process you have a highly trained psychologist at your side, providing genuine support and guidance every step of the way,

It is impossible to get out of this life without at one time or other feeling despair. Sadness is an appropriate response to loss. But, unfortunately, sometimes the losses have so "piled up," that sleeping, eating and functioning are impaired. My approach provides an in-depth and caring psychotherapy treatment with understanding of the causes and solutions for growth with a path to health and increased joy in living and life.

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.

Clinical depression can have devastating results so it is a condition that should be taken seriously and treated in a timely manner. Remember... there is a difference between feeling down and being clinically depressed. If you have been feeling bad for more than a few days and find it difficult to live your life, it's time to get treatment. Call me today and let's get on the path to your successful treatment.

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.