Depression Counseling in Parkland, WA.

All of us go through difficult times, however some times some us go through more than our fair share of difficulties. It is during these times that we can benefit from someone who can lend a non judging ear, provide hope, support and gentle guidance. I take great care to see that your needs are being met. We always move at your pace and focus on your goals. I will hear your concerns and together we will tackle what is important to you.

Dealing with pain in life is one of the most challenging things we do. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in your suffering and help give you tools to overcome the sources of pain in your life. Whether you have contemplated suicide, struggled fruitlessly to overcome your challenges, or are the family member of someone going through depression, I can help you find the hope that will help you hang on until the pain gets better.

Through the use of psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, I work with clients to create an approach that meets their individual needs and improves their moods. Clients will be listened to, validated, and challenged when necessary for forward movement and growth. Psychoeducation on how depression affects the body is often a part of my therapeutic approach.

Lifespan Integration Therapy and Cognitive Reframing has proved to be life-changing. Over 70% of depression relates to deep pain, chronic emotional damage, and long-term burn-out including managing illnesses. These challenges change your mental chemistry causing unhealthy patterns within thoughts and emotions. Lifespan Integration Therapy is short-term, relatively easy, and the client does NOT have to leave their residence, by engaging in Virtual-Video sessions. Major depression can hinder, and even halt, the easiest daily actions. LI Therapy has proven highly successful with many types of depression and anxiety.

Imagine a counseling relationship where you are listened to and accepted without judgement and where the total focus is on you and what you want out of life. You will benefit from working with me to identify underlying reasons and processes of depression, to develop a plan to help move away from depression, to identify and replace depressive thoughts and beliefs, to manage situations that bring up depressive thoughts, and to make lifestyle changes that can make you less likely to suffer from depression. I use practical and compassionate methods and work with your style. I look forward to working with you!

Social anxiety and shyness can easily lead to feelings of depression. If you feel depressed because you feel alone, isolated and have trouble making friends, you might be glad to know that there is a way to learn and practice the social skills you missed learning as a child. You can learn and practice new skills, meet new people, learn how to start conversations and create your own social circle. Life can change and it takes just one step to start the process rolling in the right drection.

Depression is real and can be life-altering. Depression also offers information, and this is where our work begins. Together we will uncover the source of the depression so that you can process and move through the darkness. As your counselor, it is my role to offer my presence in a safe environment for you to address your experience of depression. I want you to leave every session feeling lighter than you did before the session began.

Depression is a kind of spiritual-emotional paralysis that holds us in one place for too long, that puts blinders on us so it gets harder and harder to remember what’s beyond the narrow space we find ourselves in. We’ll go slow at first to establish safety and trust. Then gently, gradually, we’ll approach the places where you feel stuck or wounded and work on healing those parts. As we do, we’ll begin to discover a vibrancy and buoyancy you might have thought you’d lost forever – and we’ll work together to help you live more from that place than from the shadowy places where you’ve been stuck for so long.

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 is often a way for the body to provide safety from overwhelming emotions - feelings like sadness, loneliness and fear. My approach is to work closely with the person feeling depressed, following their lead, to uncover the feelings underlying the depression, and allow those feelings to be experienced. Once this happens, the depression loses its power and healing can begin.

When depression hits, just getting though the day can feel like an enormous task. Depression is caused by many things and ranges widely in severity and length. Whether depression is mild or severe, there are proven ways to help get through it. I work with clients to help discover and treat the root issue that's causing the depression so they can be free to enjoy life once again.

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.

We examine your depression symptoms through evaluation and assessment. Its a comprehensive approach that involves many questions and hopefully honest answers. We then develop a plan that entails supportive networks, encouragement for medication, and other wraparound resources to aid you in increasing a healthy emotional state of living. The process does take time, but is beneficial if you are looking to make positive changes.

Depression can cast a shadow over so many aspects of life. Making it sometimes feel hopeless or that an end is no where in sight. Helping my clients with understanding the causes for depression and utilizing the strengths they already have, as well as teaching new non-medicinal skills, helps to reduce overall symptoms and regain a sense of passion for life again!

People who experience depression often minimize the pain they are going through, and even try to “deal with it” on their own. No one should settle with depression as something they will just have to live with. Counseling can be very beneficial in the treatment of depression. I’ve helped people with depression caused by a variety of factors. Together we will explore your present situation, and work towards identifying the source of your depression. We can then explore ways to help you heal, and better cope with negative emotions in the future. Your current state is not your final destination. It will take some work, but I’m dedicated to helping you find the missing pieces in your life.

Depression issues are addressed through hypnotherapy and regression therapy. These emotional issues can be released and resolved by finding the source of the depression and changing the early age conclusions that lead to the current depression. All emotional issues can be addressed through the techniques used during sessions. Getting clear on the source of emotional issues is a beginning to releasing those negative emotions.

When one person in a relationship is depressed, its quite possible the other will experience some negative feelings as well. By helping both find ways to manage emotions, including depression, the individuals in a relationship can feel better and they can do better as a couple. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy as well as emotionally focused couples therapy, people can experience positive results fairly quickly.

Depression can leave you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Reaching out and starting the therapy process will support you in better understanding the causes of your symptoms. We will unpack the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual contributors of your depression, develop new habits to help pull you out of the lows, and help restore your confidence in yourself. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to develop your personalized treatment plan and make the way forward clear for you. Please reach out through phone or email to connect and further discuss your needs.