Depression Counseling in Southlake, TX.

Depression can be sadness but also can be lack of motivation or energy to do life leading to low self esteem. We can work together to strategize ways to improve motivation and energy. We will examine you thoughts and beliefs as related to your depression to see if they are contributing to your lack of motivation and poor self esteem. As your energy and motivation improve, self esteem may also improve. Finding the energy to engage life can decrease depression symptoms.

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.

A person dealing with depression often feels a sense of hopelessness or helplessness, and may feel that it is out of their control. The good news is that many people learn to manage moods and symptoms of Depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy assists a person in learning strategies to manage depressive symptoms and episodes as well as plan for relapse prevention.

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

If you live with someone who is depressed and see their day-to-day life, you may be confused and even afraid at times. And if you have never been depressed yourself, you might have a hard time imagining what it feels like. You may not know much about the causes of depression, how it's diagnosed, or what treatment options are available. There are many things God can do through us to educate you about your loved one's experience with depression, but you also need to take care of your own mental health and well-being.

Are you depressed? Depression is often best treated using REBT and CBT in combination with exercise, nutritional changes, and/or medication. Depending upon what is going on, it is possible that I will ask you to begin to increase activities that will eventually promote a sense of satisfaction, pleasure, and accomplishment. We will also work on how your thinking affects your mood, so you can learn to feel better. We will work on your interpersonal relationships, teaching you how to receive positive reinforcement and enhance the opportunities for this. We will also work on teaching you to positively reinforce yourself.

Although we all experience times of stress, sadness and worry, a more chronic struggle with depression and anxiety can significantly impact an individual’s life. The feelings of isolation and fear that accompany these can leave a person feeling hopeless, scared and overwhelmed. Here at Relfections Counseling of Denton we strive to help each client work through these struggles and regain healthy control through a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, family systems perspective and an accepting and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.

Feelings of sadness, loneliness, fatigue, irritability, worthlessness, difficulty sleeping, and not interested in pleasurable things in general, are symptoms of depression. Depression can cover a wide range of symptoms that differ in severity, duration, frequency, and origin. The good news is depression can be treated. At Christ Centered Counseling we will listen, encourage, and work with you using a biblical approach to address the challenging situation in your life.

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.

Do you feel discouraged about the future? Do you feel as if things that used to be pleasurable no longer are pleasurable to you? Or maybe you feel a sense of disappointment in yourself? You compare yourself to others and feel shame that you are not where you think you "should" be in life? Feeling low, sad, having low motivation, and feelings of guilt and shame are symptoms of depression. If you are currently experiencing one or more of these symptoms, I want to let you know you do not have to go through this alone. Through our work together, we would uncover each of the areas that are making you feel depressed and find ways to make yourself feel like YOU again.

Depression hurts. My approach is to help you learn how, through self awareness and connection to Jesus through prayer to identify the root cause of your behaviors and feelings. Once you learn this, I offer strategies to help you reframe, or adjust, your thoughts and behavior patterns to line up with the truth of God's holy word about you and your situation.

There are three consistent methods to improve depression, whether it is situational or chronic. They include exercise, medicine and counseling- AND- they are synergistic. This means if you do more than one of them, you get more and more benefit. Do all three and it is 1+1+1=5 with the impact on your depression. Try and exercise 3 times a week, consider medication if needed, and start with the talk therapy. You can feel better!

If you’re feeling down, are lacking motivation, or lacking motivation, you’re not alone. The demands of work and home life can take a toll on any man. Not many understand the unique pressures you face, and this can be frustrating, lonely, and isolating. Whether you feel like things are falling apart, or you’re still hiding it pretty well, there is hope. I often use EMDR therapy and a faith-based perspective to help men uncover and heal the source of their issues, and discover their peace, hope, and motivation in life. One of the insidious parts of depression is that while you’re in the fog, it’s hard to be objective. I will help you walk through this fog until we get to the other side.