Depression Counseling in Angleton, TX.

As an individual, do you face challenges in your relationships, life endeavors or sense of well-being? Does it sometimes feel hard to even just get out of bed? While it can take courage to seek help, working together we can identify strategies and resources that will help you with your life objectives. In these sessions, support is non-judgmental; a safe space where you will feel heard and understood.

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 can be chemical or situational or both. Either way, it can feel debilitating and hopeless. I have dealt with this disorder throughout my life and I know what it's like. There is successful treatment available. For situational depression, brought on by betrayal or something else, there is often a solution you just can't see through the darkness. I can help you find hope and healing.

Depression is an interesting mood state in that there may be differing levels of intensity. What I have learned over the years is that before we have learned to speak, we are taking in everything around us through our sense of hearing, sight, and touch. Our brain processes the information when our brain isn't fully developed. We process the best we can and out of that we develop a core message about ourselves based on our early experiences. Many people develop the core message "I'm not good enough." Then we develop relationships with friends and intimate partners that reinforce that core message. We engage in negative self-talk.The great thing is, we can reprogram our message.

I would be honored to help you overcome your depression by helping you to figure out and face the issues that are keeping you down. I will ask you leading questions to help you become more aware of yourself and any unhelpful coping strategies you may have learned. Then we will work on changing the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are holding you back. You will learn new strategies to overcome any obstacles you may face now and in the future.

Life ofen throws us curve balls, and at times it can be overwhelming. Depression is a common symptom that occurs when life becomes too stressful. I help clients understand the relationships among thoughts, feelings and emotions, and how they impact depression. Once we understand the thoughts that are impacting your depression we can work on ways to challenge the destructive thoughts, and help you decrease your symptoms of depression. In addition we can work on ways to help you cope with some of the stressors that are occuring in your life.

Depression is a complete physical, and psychological hole that can sap the joy our of life or be completely incapacitating. My approach to helping people with depression starts with understanding and patience, and utilizes many of the cognitive, behavioral and narrative methods to help people begin to dig themselves out of their deep dark hole, interact with others, and find joy again. Since people respond to differing approaches, I collaborate with patients to find the method of helping them that is meaningful for them to alleviate suffering step by step, and find the changes that bring happiness, self-esteem and a fuller life.

Depression can be debilitating. I will work with you on a plan that will be a multidisciplinary approach in order to bring you the greatest relief. We will explore any root causes of the depression to maximize your healing. If medical intervention is needed I can help with with the right referral sources. You do not have to suffer, there is much hope for depression.

Exploring and identifying triggers as well as contributing factors tat are fueling clients symptoms of depression is the main focus when beginning to work together. After awareness is developed client will have a better understanding of where adjustments can be made. Adjustments may include; creating a healthier self care routine, creating a healthier work/life balance, engaging in as well as exploring new hobbies, engaging in healthy social interactions, etc.

I remember hearing a professor share the difference between depression and other emotional states. She said that depression is similar to a deep, dark, hopeless pit. And sadly, many have and will experience this at some time in their lives. Many of the people who seek me out for treatment of depression are often experiencing a multitude of feelings which are difficult to express. When not expressed, the are held in and seem to 'grow', often overwhelming a person and leaving them uncertain of how to resolve it. I support my clients in finding ways to verbalize their emotions because I believe that this minimizes the power of the emotion. Shall we talk about the feeling of depression?

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 has an element of the past living in the now. Hope is lost if all we can see, feel or remember is how things were. How things went wrong. How things were bad. How things were better. It is easy to stop doing things that bring us a feeling of fulfillment and comfort and slip into seemingly unending......nothing. Nothing changes, nothing is better, nothing helps. The past can be a great opportunity to learn or change but it belongs where it is.

There are several factors that contribute to childhood and teen depression such as problems in school, grief and loss, illness, bullying and problems with parents. In order to address the child’s needs, I will meet with your family in order to assess and understand the nature of the depression. As adolescents share their feelings about what they are experiencing in their lives, I will work with your child to reduce the symptoms of depression and strive to improve, self-esteem, social skills and help them to develop emotional problem solving skills.

You'll discover a secure, accepting environment to explore your thoughts and get acceptance for your experiences via depression counseling or treatment with me. Together, we'll investigate the root causes of your sadness, confront unhelpful thought patterns, and create workable coping mechanisms. I'll collaborate with you to increase self-esteem, communication skills, and goal-setting. You will receive dependable support from our therapeutic alliance as we guide you through the difficulties of depression and help you avoid solitude. Whether or whether medicine is a part of your treatment plan, I'm dedicated to your growth and well-being at every stage.

My practice is uniquely positioned to support individuals who are on a journey through the complexities of depression and persistent mental health concerns. We specialize in offering a deep, transformative approach that delves into the root causes of emotional distress beyond just the symptoms. If you find yourself caught in unchanging patterns of thought or behavior, grappling with the effects of past traumas, or seeking a pathway out of chronic emotional pain, my approach may resonate with you.

In Depression Treatment, clients will benefit from my empathetic and evidence-based approach, which aims to address the multifaceted nature of depression while tailoring interventions to meet their individual needs. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Together, we work on identifying the root causes and triggers of their depression, whether they are biological, psychological, or situational. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and interpersonal therapy, to help clients develop coping strategies & challenge negative thoughts

Depression is serious with a variety of causes and affects millions of people. If you're feeling depressed, you are not alone! Symptoms of depression include feelings of hopelessness, fatigue or low energy, less interest in regular activities, excessive guilt, lessened ability to concentrate, weight fluctuation, changes in appetite or sleeping, or thoughts of death. Depression can impact many aspects of a person's life and our goal is helping you get back to living the life you want to live. Cognitive therapy can help you learn to manage the symptoms of depression, develop problem solving skills, increase self-esteem, build positive relationships, and get back to feeling like yourself again.

I know it's easy to feel hopeless, like the world is just a force of apathy. I want you to know that there are other ways for you to feel and view things. I offer tools to help you re-frame your mindset and work towards a better life. You are not hopeless. If you are on this site now, you are obviously trying. I find the most successful of my clients know that this is a collaborative effort. I hope to collaborate with you soon.

When depressed, it can be hard to find the motivation to get moving. It can be like a heavy blanket or fog is laying over you. The experiential work I offer with horses, allow a person to start to "move through" their depression. Sometimes just taking that first step can be the catalyst to taking many more steps. "How does a person complete a marathon?" ... "One step at a time." I help people develop the skills to run the marathon called life.