Depression Counselling in Chelsea, QC.

When engulfed in the blackness of depression we loose site of the debilitating negative cloud casting despair over all aspects of our life. We come to see our lives solely through the depression lens rather than being able to construct an accurate map of our reality. With psychotherapy we can learn to once again access a more balanced vision of our living that better recognizes the goodness in our lives and provides direction to possibilities. Depending on the level of clinical depression, medication is often recommended temporarily in conjunction with psychotherapy to alleviate depression symptoms and help bring motivation for movement--the client can begin to help themselves

Depression is a sign that we are no longer able to adapt to the complex and stressful world we live in. Our biological bodies and brains were not designed for the types of financial, cultural, social, and relational stressors we live with today. I see depression as a pivotal moment in one's life - as a reminder to start listening to our body, our mind, and spirit. If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, fearful, stuck or on autopilot in your life, I can help you to get at the root of these feelings and work through them to attain relief.

The Depression & Mood Service at the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships offers children, adolescents, adults and couples psychological assessment and treatment of depression and other mood disorders. Finding a path toward recovery can be challenging, but the good news is that depression is treatable; recent research indicates that psychotherapy is extremely important in your recovery from depression.

Depression is a way of our body reacting to events as well as to lack of attachment with the people that surrounds us. Attachment is very important in order to help the person with the depression because we are social beings; where it has been proven that people that ave a healthy support system are able to deal with the symptoms of depression better than the people that face it alone

Depression can be a debilitating and hopeless place to be. It is often connected to difficult life experiences and sometimes genetically predisposed. I believe in a holistic form of treatment considering health and care of the body, soul and spirit. One should never walk alone through depression for all they see is 'darkness' - seek God, others and the help of therapy in order to show you the 'light'. I believe the 'light' represents truth, hope and renewed vision for life!

Depressive symptoms include deep sadness or hopelessness that persists for an extended period of time and has multiple impacts on affected individuals. It can greatly hinder an individual's capacity to engage in everyday activities. Fortunately, the effects of depression are highly treatable through therapy, which can serve as a potent remedy. Therapy can help you determine which negative or distorted thought patterns lead to the helplessness and hopelessness that come with depression and set realistic goals that enable you to enhance your emotional well-being. You will regain a sense of control and pleasure in life while incorporating enjoyable, fulfilling activities back into your life.

Depression can often feel debilitating and manifest in a variety of ways bringing on feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, and low mood. Building awareness, coping, and resiliency can be important first steps to starting to find our way back to the things that are most meaningful to us. Together let’s develop a roadmap toward managing your unique situation to help you regain joy and balance again.

I believe that depression is one of the most common mental health issues and I always tell my clients how it is normal to experience emotions like heavy sadness. I will work with you to find the root causes of the depression. We will work to better understand your triggers and how those link to the types of thoughts you are getting. From there we can plan new responses to the thoughts that are the result of a collaborative effort to ensure the new responses will work for you specifically!

Looking to have energy again? Want a better sleeping pattern? Want to feel hopeful again? Depression has been known to affect concentration and the ability to make even the simplest of decisions. It goes beyond the mind andoing brings aches and pain and wreaks havoc with weight. There is hope. With the help of the most scientifically proven evidence-based techniques to alleviate depression symptoms we can progress towards your goals. Once you are comfortable with symptom management we can look towards exploring things deeper in the hopes of gaining long term insight into the root of the issue. Let'someone do this.

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

Depression can feel like an overwhelming weight that drags you down, making it difficult to find joy in everyday life. My approach to depression counseling and treatment is to work collaboratively with clients to identify the underlying causes of their depression and develop practical coping strategies. I utilize evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients challenge negative thought patterns and cultivate a more positive outlook. Together, we will work towards helping you feel like both feet are on the ground and not drowning in the depths of depression. With a commitment to the therapeutic process and a willingness to make positive changes, my client

Depression has different impacts on different individuals. Because of this, treatment plans specific to depression are especially unique. When I work with clients with depression, I ensure that the root of the depressive mood is explored, the current aspects in the client's life that is maintaining the depression is targeted, and that client-specific interventions and strategies are put into place. Depression has various aspects to it and it is only in exploring each of these aspects that treatment can be thorough and effective.