Depression Counselling in Mississauga, ON.

Almost all of us go through “ups and downs” in our lives. However the normal experiences of life shouldn’t be confused with the medical condition known as depression. Depression is a state of mind that can leave a person in a sad or discontented mood. At The Family Enhancement Centre, we have a team of highly experienced therapists who are adept in various therapeutic approaches for depression counselling including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and psycho-dynamic therapy. Contact us today to know how we can help you.

It is important to talk to a therapist who specializes in depression so that you do not feel alone and can improve the quality of your life. I will assist you in navigating through your depression with a Cognitive Behavioural Approach to therapy. I will help you to discover new solutions or healing, work with the root cause of your depression where possible and assist you to celebrate your life more fully. In addition, my approach will help you to discover new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving so that you can reclaim the life you so desire. Allow me to walk that path to recovery with you so that you can find purpose and meaning once again.

Depression is no different than any state of mind such as happiness, love, or anger. As humans, we move through various emotions throughout the day, consciously or subconsciously. People who suffer from depression stays in that state for the majority of their day, affecting their lives to the point where they have forgotten what it is to feel happy or even to have hope. If you live with the grip of depression, then you know just how paralyzing and tenacious the symptoms can become. When left untreated the ramification can become extremely devastating. There is a big difference between feeling periodically low and unhappy than it is being depressed. Depression is generally caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain; possibly triggered by a specific...(view profile to read more)

I will help you to design your own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), use charts to track and control your moods, find helpful care providers, build a system of mutual support, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, use relaxation, diet, exercise, and light to stabilize your moods, and avoid conditions that can worsen your symptoms. There are new ways of thinking. There is a way out of depression!

While we all have days where we feel sad and 'depressed', if it goes on day after day so that negative thoughts make us feel exhausted, powerless, empty, discouraged and hopeless, then we need help. Leaving depression untreated can lead to several physical and mental complications and even suicide. Fortunately, trained counsellors can assist us in retraining our mind and teach us new skills to challenge depressive thinking so that we can lead a confidently depression free life.

With over 17 years experience working with children, youth and families who have experienced trauma, the co-occurrance of depression as a consequence of surviving abuse has been clinical concern I have supported many individuals with in the past. Working from a trauma-informed lens, I believe that the symptoms individuals experience are an adaptation to surviving traumatic or challenging life events. I am devoted to supporting you to reevaluate the protective and adaptive nature of the depressive symptoms you may experience. I will assist you to build upon internal and external resources, expand upon your current coping strategies, and work towards the goal of on-going growth and healing.

Depression can be debilitating if it becomes severe or interferes with your goals, relationships, health, sleep, appetite or work. From mild to moderate depression we assist you in your journey. Learn to manage it or get unstuck. We use a method of counselling call Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with other modalities that helps those with depression. See our counselling page for one woman's story: http://www.pccs.ca/family-services/counselling/

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.

Depression comes in varried degrees. Severe depression can be extremely debilitating, and can cause one to feel utterly hopeless. Depression can manifest itself biologically, and it can also be situational. Regardless of the kind of depression one may be experiencing, there is hope. One must remember that our psychology can affect our biology. Furthermore, our relational context has a direct impact on our ability to cope. There is no quick fix to depression, but help is here.

We all experience feeling down at times. But a temporary case of the blues has nothing to do with a real depression. True depression is not the blues, sadness or even grief. It is an overwhelming despair so bleak that those who experience it say that it is the worse pain they have ever endured. The good news is that depression is a treatable illness and those who received treatment have an excellent chance of recovery. In my work I use cognitive-behaviour and insight oriented approaches to help create a shift. Since one episode of depression greatly increases the risk of having another episode, there is evidence that seeking therapy may prevent future episodes.

Many of my clients worry about the "D" word. In reality, it's a much more common condition then most people realize. It affects all age groups, cultures and industries. However just because you have depression does not mean you cannot live an amazingly fulfilled and happy life. Together we will identify triggers and sources along with developing strategies and systems to manage your depression.

While we all have days where we feel sad and 'depressed', if it goes on day after day so that negative thoughts make us feel exhausted, powerless, empty, discouraged and hopeless, then we need help. Leaving depression untreated can lead to several physical and mental complications and even suicide. Fortunately, trained counsellors can assist us in retraining our mind and teach us new skills to challenge depressive thinking so that we can lead a confidently depression free life.

How we think and our subsequent beliefs about the world in which we live leads to how we feel and function. The development of healthy attitudes and patterns of thought can be important in sustaining a barrier to depression. My approach is to create a safe environment where we can explore thoughts and feelings undisturbed from the rigors of the day. Examining your world and making choices that best reflect what is in your best interest can trigger feelings leading to a sense of control and comfort for the future. Sometimes we must simply recognize and cope with feelings of low mood and find ways to move through and be resilient in the face of depression.