Depression Counselling in Toronto, ON.

I compare depression to the feeling of being underwater screaming, and no one above water can hear you. They might just see some bubbles. As a therapist, I go underwater with you, where I am able to hear, see and feel your pain. Simply knowing you're no longer alone underwater can feel like coming up for air for the first time. Depression is incredibly challenging to explain to others, so talking to someone who truly gets it can reduce some of the pain, and understand what it is trying to communicate with you.

Depression is one of the most common forms of mental ailments, and most of us suffer from it from time to time. Whether you are feeling depressed or suffer from clinical depression, therapy can help. Using counselling strategies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Humanistic, and Solutions Focused Therapies, we can help you feel better.

If you find yourself caught in a cycle of feeling stuck, sad, hopeless, and emotionally drained, with a loss of interest and growing self-frustration, know that you are not alone. Depression can be exhausting, but the good news is that it is treated. Drawing upon evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), I will work with you to not only help you learn new coping skills, but also take you into and through difficult emotions - to increase your self-awareness and reduce feelings of helplessness.

Moving through depression can be an isolating and lonely experience. It can be difficult to feel others' care, let alone tune into your own experience. In Gestalt psychotherapy with me, we can explore your lived experience of depression, with a focus on the here-and-now, moving beyond lists of symptoms to explore the reality of your day to day. In time, you can find access to supports that work for you.

I use an integrative non-pathologizing approach that validates the human condition. We all experience low mood and may live with symptoms of depression but I work with clients to accept and understand how they can be curious about what it is that keeps them feeling stuck in that low mood when they are in need of deep rest. Learning how to regulate our emotions supports our ability to maintain a balanced life. We have the power to switch from our fight/flight/freeze state to our rest/relax/digest state. Mindfully and with compassion, we can find a way through this together. Depressive symptoms often shows up with anxious symptoms and vice versa.

Depression can feel like a heavy blanket that slowly suffocates our motivation in life. Just reaching out for help can be a major undertaking when living with depression. I validate the true struggle that comes along with depression, and strive to find tools that work for you, to life the fog and get back to feeling like yourself again. You don't need to struggle through it alone, I am here to support you.

Depression is not just about feeling sad. It's a legitimate disorder with a combination of symptoms that affect how a person feels, the way they think, their motivation and interest in their life. Struggles with guilt and worthlessness and motivation are very common. Depression can be debilitating and difficult to manage on one's own. I have many years of offering effective treatment to clients who struggle with above and similar symptoms of depression. You do not need to suffer with this alone. There are effective strategies I can offer through therapy so you can get back to living and enjoying your life.

Depression is the most common mental-health disturbance worldwide and falls within a wide continuum of severity. There is an equally broad range of causes, including grief and loss and absense of a supportive community. Some believe it is biological. Whatever the cause, some individuals feel depression more acutely and more frequently than others. Current research recognizes the benefits of psychotherapy on positive treatment outcomes. My approach is to recognize the life experiences that have contributed to depression and to help address directly the feelings underneath. To find relief and hope is sometimes a matter of learning to dig deeper into feelings with help from a psychotherapist.

Depression is a complex experience that often colours all of our life and perception through its lens. Learning to live with and manage depression is a multi-faceted process that may benefit from some techniques and processes that we can explore together. Perhaps through exploring cognitive distortions, negative self-talk, or learning to recognize external triggers, we can chart a course toward smoother waters.

Sometimes we just don’t feel quite right. We can feel stress and change mounting out of our control. Maybe this is a feeling you have had before, or maybe it is a new feeling. Either way, we can help you to navigate this by working on understanding why it is happening, learning skills to cope, and resolving its root causes. Contact us and we can help you on a path to feeling more connect to life and to yourself 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.

Our therapy approach and style are simple and down-to-earth. You show up and we talk together in a secure, non-judgemental virtual environment. Our goal is that you are heard, understood and overall feel validated about your situation. Depression doesn't have to be something you suffer from for the rest of your life, let us help you so have the tools to manage confidently on your own.

If feelings of depression is leaving you feeling "stuck", hopeless, or wanting more, you do not need to do this alone. I begin our work together with the assumption that our time together will be short-term, and we plan with the end in mind. I ask clients to commit to at least 6 sessions of weekly/biweekly therapy, so we can plan and set goals that are realistic to your preferred future. I utilize a solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach to my work, and incorporate cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy as appropriate.

Depression is not something to be ashamed of, nor is it a character flaw or a sign of a weak personality. No one with depression can just "snap out of it". You wouldn't ask someone to "snap out of diabetes or some other illness and you cannot expect it of a person with depression. Everyone gets sad sometimes - a brief blue mood, feelings of disappointment or loss. The great news is that up to 80% of people who receive proper treatment improve as a result. There are two principle modes of treatment for depression - Psychotherapy and medication. You’re not alone; millions of families and friends have felt exactly like you. Your one step closer to change.

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 often accompanies feelings of hopelessness, guilt, isolation, sleep and eating problems and may include anxiety. If you have mild to moderate depression, I will work with you to manage these issues and develop and plan to get you back on track. I am Person-Centred in my philosophy and use an eclectic approach that may include Cognitive Behaviour Terapy (CBT) and Solution Focused approached and will help you develop solutions to manage depression in your life. You will have the opportunity to learn strategies that can help you gain control of your life and develop problem solving techniques.

Depression not only affects your mood state, but also your -- *behavior, *the way you look at yourself, *relationship with people around you and *physical and organic function. Gestalt therapy emphasizes your capacity to develop your potential. In therapy with me change will take place through the relational experience, and increased awareness, this process, is what gives meaning to discovery to you. In Gestalt therapy, what is considered is your totality, a combination of your sensorial, affective, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions (Brownell, 2010). Studies show that the patients treated with Gestalt demonstrated fewer depressive symptoms following the intervention.

In my practice I work a multi pronged approach to this difficult state being. Traditional talk therapy: Giving space for the client to explore and express feelings, own awareness’s, transform thoughts, grieve, vent, and neutralize guilt, anger and fear. New understandings and thus new neural pathways begin to form. Also marital therapy, Somatic focusing: A profound process of accessing the deep subconscious through breathe work and closed eyed dialoguing with the body, the mind and spirit. And Life Coaching, meditation, visualization, Emotional Freedom Technique, New Decision Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Cranosacral, Reiki, forgiveness and acceptance work. The combination is powerful.

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It drains your optimism, energy, and drive. It can seem like there’s no way out. By understanding the cause of your depression and recognizing the different symptoms and types of depression, you can take the first steps to feeling better and overcoming the underlying problem. It tells us something is off and needs to be looked at.

Have you lost all interest and pleasure in what used to bring you joy? Are you feeling hopeless and wondering if you're worthy? Instead of worrying, wouldn't you rather have energy, relief, and focus? Wouldn’t it be a relief to have someone hear your thoughts, knowing you won't be judged? Would it be appealing to have someone listen to you with compassion?

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.

I practice Person-centered counselling which respects individual uniqueness and steers clear of any form of advice, preferring to support you in finding your own meanings and solutions. Especially useful when your main need is for caring, non-judgemental support and a neutral space where you can get things off your chest. I also practice Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is solution and action-focused, especially helpful in tackling unhelpful thinking habits. Has strong evidence for effectiveness in treating both depression and anxiety.

I approach depression with care, sensitivity and tenderness. The causes of depression can be complex and our initial work together will be to creating a safe space for you to openly discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to depression. Thereafter, we will collaborate to explore the underlying factors contributing to their depression, such as past traumas, relationship issues or life stressors.. I help you identify triggers and patterns that exacerbate your symptoms and work together to address these issues.

Depression is typically an outcome of a current or past life event, or both. It might be due to grief or a recent disappointment. Depending on what we explore together to be the cause, we will work with action plans and strategies to set your life area in the direction that you want to improve. Further, if there are issues from your past, which is frequently the case, we will identify these upsets, identify schemas that you have formulated that impact how you think, feel, and behave, and we will work to improve your mood. Further, we may work through various worksheets and processes to understand what your thoughts and behaviors are and how these are helping or hurting your mood.

Using different modalities (ex: Narrative, CBT, DBT, ACT) to support you to ride through depressed feeling or depression episodes. I will gently provide a space space for you to process your emotions and lead you with strategies to improve your mood. We will make goals together. I will meet you at where you are and we work at the pace that would make sense to you.