Depression Counselling in Owen Sound, ON.

Depression is an experience that is like "falling off the earth". There seems to be no end to the bottom of the pit. In a majority of cases if the depression is not organic, the root cause is usually unresolved anger. 100% of anger is derived from "unresolved hurt" Resolve the hurt and depressions lifts. The hurft go's away and life becomes realistic, liveable and purposeful again.

Depression can affect many aspects of your life, making even everyday tasks feel overwhelming. I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you navigate these challenges. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques, we work to identify and address negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and explore underlying issues. My goal is to support you in finding relief and developing strategies for long-term well-being. Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start working towards a brighter and more hopeful future.

Experiencing depressive symptoms, low mood, low affect, low-ness is hard. Using psychodynamics and person-centered, strengths based therapies, I strive to aid clients in understanding the patterns of these symptoms so we can, collaboratively work together to process these feelings and devise ways that work for you to regulate and improve mood over time.

Symptoms of depression can vary and are not always obvious. Our clinicians can help you understand depression and way to improve coping or access treatment. Some people feel that they have everything and are confused as to why they feel unmotivated or unfulfilled. Action is necessary before motivation kicks in, the first action you can take is to reach out or book an appointment.

Experiencing big emotional ups and downs is normal, but there can be times when it feels like the lows are getting longer, more frequent, and harder to deal with. Therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who offers you empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how feelings of depression show up in their lives, and to strengthen and develop strategies to minimize the impact they have on living the life you want to live. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

Do you wake up or go to bed feeling the blues? Do you feel dread and wonder how you will get through the day? Are you experiencing negative thoughts? I can help. Not only do I use talk therapy with my clients I help clients by using a technique called CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT can help you notice triggers and events that effect both thoughts and mood restoring balance.

Depression is often associated with symptoms such as fatigue, loss of motivation, loss of pleasure, withdrawal, and feelings of sadness. Often, when individuals feel depressed, they stop engaging in activities they enjoy which can perpetuate depressive symptoms. There are a variety of evidence-based approaches to explore depression. Together, we will decide which approach is best for you. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to determine if we are a good fit.

Depression can be debilitating. I know I have been there. I also know there is a way out. If you are feeling continually down, having negative thoughts, losing focus, and feeling like joyous feelings are limiting, you may be experiencing depression. We look at where you are at and how to bring you back up to feeling more joy than sadness. It is possible.