Depression Counseling in Lakeside, TX.

An estimated 38 million people have experienced depression at some point in their lives. There are many different causes including: genetic history, biochemical makeup, psychosocial factors and day-to-day experiences. Understanding the cause is the first step to recovery. We give you the tools you need to treat your depression and live a happier and more positive 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.

Feelings of depression often lie on a continuum--from a little sad to feeling life is overwhelming. Often we move along that line daily, weekly, monthly. However, sometimes we overlook times when we are NOT sad--exploring and focusing on these times helps to empower us conquer those moments when we do feel blue. From a strength based approach we will discover what is happening in your life, what you are doing when you are NOT sad, and use these strategies to overcome feelings of sadness.

Depression can be debilitating. Loss of hope, loss of motivation, loss of sexual desire--all of these symptoms, and more, can lead to a serious decrease in your quality of life. My mission is to provide hope, help, and healing to those in need. As I help you identify and address both the physiological and situational factors contributing to your depression, you will gain insight into the WHY of your depression. From there, we will work to positively impact those factors so that you may get back to living life to the fullest as quickly as possible.

Research shows that the most effective treatment for depression is psychotherapy. Depression can range from feeling down to major symptoms such as having trouble even getting out of bed or contemplating suicide (if you have suicidal thoughts or plans, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255). Online counseling is effective for depression because it is easy to access: you can start treatment without even leaving the house.

Feel terrible? No energy? Lying in bed all day long, with no motivation, no desire to do anything at all? Trying to think of a reason to go on? I understand how horrible and debilitating long-term depression is. Medication can help, but a combination of medication and face-to-face counseling can be the best route toward having a life again. If you can work up the energy to get to my office, we can talk about what you can do to start feeling better, a little at a time.

You can't help it if you're depressed. It's not your fault if it happens to you, but there are simple changes you can make that can help you begin to heal. Depression is a complicated disorder. That's why there are so many theories about it and so many different treatments. If you're depressed, you want relief. I use many different approaches to help people with depression, because what works for one person, doesn't work for everyone.

The causes of depression can vary. For some this may be a reoccurring part of life, for others it may be relatively temporary. Whatever the case happens to be, we can explore the causes in your life and create a map out of the swamp of depression that's robbing your joy and draining you each day. You don't have to stay stuck. You can be energized and happier than you are now. I will walk with you through this difficult time, come on let's go!

Self-esteem, recent or long term problems that can seem overwhelming, lack of supports and loneliness can all factor into depression and the toll it can take on one's abiltiy to cope with everyday life and routine. Through an integration of Systems, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Experiential, Narrative, Splankna Therapy and other approaches, one can begin to discover how to look at their emotional state in a different way, and begin to heal and allow for light to once again shine where the darkness currently resides.

For those seeking to overcome depression, Dr. Minatrea uses an approach that may serve either as an adjunct or an alternative to medication. This approach incorporates principles of cognitive-behavior therapy with Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC). Lifestyle changes include the use of nutritional supplements (e.g., Omega-3), strategies for improving sleep, engaging activities, light exposure, exercise, and social support. Dr. Minatrea can help you make these changes in a step-by-step fashion that is effective for alleviating depression and preventing its recurrence.

Our therapists have extensive inpatient and outpatient treatment experience with mood disorders and take a multi-dimensional approach to the assessment and treatment of depression. We offer trational talk therapies, including cognitive-behavioral and spiritual direction, as well as Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) guided Neurofeedback therapy (brainwave biofeedback). Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment of functioning - physically, emotionally, cognitively, relationally, and spiritually. If indicated, we will perform a qEEG brainmap to inform our treatment recommendations. We commonly work with the client's psychiatrist to ensure continuity of treatment.

Depression can be devestating for individuals and their families. I am trained in "cognitive therapy". That means I believe that our emotions are affected by our beliefs and thoughts. Cognitive therapy helps people recognize the beleifs that contribute to their depression so they can challenge those beliefs and build healthier thoughts and emotions.

Sometimes life really does feel like more than we can bare. Endless nights of sorrow can be our constant companion, and tears may seem like they will never run dry. Are you looking for help and healing for your heart today? If so, let's talk. You don't need to go through this alone, I'm here to help. Life can be good again and I am more than happy to help you discover this. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy will come in the morning.