Depression Counselling in Forest Lawn, AB.

Do you feel like life is passing you buy? Do at times feel down or without hope? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Do you lack energy? If you answered yes then you are not alone. Many people experience depression at different times in their lives. When you are able to recognize that you are feeling depressed then you can start to take action to make positive changes. Therapy is a key way of making that change. Here at Effective Solutions Counselling & Consulting Inc. we can help. We believe in each person’s unique strengths and draw on theses through the use of a wide range of proven methods to help you start to feel better. Let us help you!

Depression is often a persistent feeling of sadness, heaviness and loss of interest. This can sometimes look like having difficulty sleeping, oversleeping or a lethargy that gets in the way of your daily functioning. Together, we will work on understanding your thoughts and find ways to slowly re-activate and re-animate your body. We know that implementing small habits, like starting your day with a 5-minute walk, can have a huge effect on your overall mood. We will create manageable, step-by-step strategies and build small habits to help you increase your mood, make your daily experience less heavy, and slowly brighten your outlook on life.

I believe in an approach to helping that starts from building on the strengths of the client; using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused, and Problem Solving pragmatic approaches to help the client learn new strategies to initially cope and then delve into changing the way they think about themselves and their world. Breaking and changing ineffective and damaging thinking patterns and replacing them with more effective and sound habits and patterns is the groundwork for change. I also believe that using an existential approach that takes into account searching for and creating meaning is crucial to building success and growing out of depression.

Being in a dark place can seem so much more bleak when no one seems to be able to understand. And, it's even worse when those you love just expect you to pull yourself together and get on with it and it feels God is just as far away. Come and experience a special place of deep understanding for women's depression where your faith is integrated with the empowerment that comes from owning the skills you need to walk out of depression and breath again.

When one is depressed the range of thoughts and feelings encompass a wide spectrum. Sadness and despair might be pervasive. One can feel as if they have fallen into a deep dark pit where everything is covered in negativity and hopelessness. In this state, one can feel inadequate, discouraged, unable or unwilling to make decisions. In addition, guilt, shame, profound low self-esteem and loss of interest in relationships, sex, career and even life itself are commonly found. A variety of evidence-based tools, specific to the needs of the individual, applied skillfully at the right time, can dramatically lift one out of that deep, dark pit and help avoid relapse.

Depression can cast a shadow over many aspects of life, making everyday tasks feel daunting. I offer a supportive space to explore and address the underlying causes of your depression. Using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to challenge negative thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and rebuild your sense of well-being. My goal is to help you regain a sense of hope and purpose, guiding you toward a brighter and more fulfilling life.

Depression can leave us feeling like we're struggling to stay above water. If you are finding that you no longer find joy in your relationships, and activities are no longer bringing the same excitement they once were, you might be struggling with depression. It can be tricky to move forward when the outlook is bleak. Together, we will work to find relief and hope for the future.

If you struggle with hopelessness, fatigue, sadness, guilt and / or negative thinking, seeking an external support may provide you with the perspective and support required to initiate meaningful change. There are a number of different tools and techniques available to those living with depression or mood concerns. Please contact me to discuss my approach and how I may be able to help you address the struggles you are facing.

Depression is a sign that we are no longer able to adapt to the complex and stressful world we live in. Our biological bodies and brains were not designed for the financial, cultural, social, and relational stressors we live with today. We see depression as a pivotal moment in one's life - as a reminder to start listening to our body, mind, and spirit. If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, sad, fearful, stuck or on autopilot, we can help you get at the root of these feelings and work through them to attain relief.

Depression is an experience that many individuals have in their lives and it is important for people to understand that they are not alone. Working very closely with clients helps me understand what goals are the most important to them so that we can slowly build up their confidence again. Building self-awareness and connections to others can help lift the depression fog but it all comes down to the readiness of the client and the power of their will to do the work required to make the 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.

When you are depressed, if effects you whole life, mind and body. Our therapists want to help you to feel better and regain control over your life. We sport you while you learn skills to manage your emotions and assist you in using skills to tolerate and decrease your distress. We use a Dialectical Behavioral approach to learning and skills training, while offering you the convenience of E-therapy from your own home.

Although I no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for it, I have suffered from major depressive disorder in the past. When all the colours are dull and faded, I can sit with you in the dark and give you the tools to want to get out. The tools and methods that help you may not be the same as the ones that helped me - my role is to determine what will work for you as a person and guide you through the darkness the easiest possible way for you.

Depression treatment counsellors can help clinically depressed or mildly depressed individuals find the origin of their depression, so it is treated more permanently. In combination with meditation or without, cognitive behavioural therapy, Shift Protocol, which systematically reduces and/or eliminates Limiting Beliefs using Reconditioning via Exposure & Integration (REI) (more commonly referred to as Reprocessing) therapies are skillfully woven into Shift’s protocol, to create a structured and highly effective treatment. Risk factors and development factors are investigated in the initial intake session. Continued screenings for treatment progression and depression symptoms are present i

There are significant benefits to seeking treatment and therapy for individuals struggling with depression. I will work with you using empirically sound and proven methods to help you gain a greater understanding of your thoughts, emotions and behavioural patterns. I will work with you to build on effective coping strategies, rebuild self-esteem, and enhance overall emotional well-being as you move toward long-term recovery.

Keystone Child and Family Therapy offers counseling for those struggling with depression and anxiety. Both depression and anxiety can make daily activities quite difficult to complete, or even initiate. Clients will benefit from learning about these debilitating experiences, whether they struggle with it or their children. Clients will learn effective coping techniques to deal with their depression and anxiety and to regain a sense of control over their lives. Keystone also offers counseling to parents who have children struggling with anxiety and depression and provides practical strategies to both children and parents to regain control over their lives.

I use cognitive-behavioural therapy and interpersonal therapy. I believe that the two clinical interventions are effective in dealing with depression. I use cognitive-behavioural therapy because of its evidence in treating depression. One clear example of this is illustrated by a case in Beck and Young (1985): An adult who suffered major depression and was treated from depression by using cognitive-behavioural strategies. According to Beck and Young (1985), this person was helped by these strategies to identify her negative thoughts and correct those thoughts by distinguishing between facts and beliefs until she felt better.

Our thinking and our behaviors can have a significant impact on our mood. Learning to understand the core beliefs that we carry and how they cause us to engage in distorted thinking can make a difference to our mood and joy in life. Changing our actions, can impact how we feel. Motivation and energy are low - making change difficult! Work with me to determine the best ways to get you back to a point of experiencing joy.

Only one in three people struggling with major depression gets the treatment they need – do not be part of the statistics of those who are not treated. Dr Mervin (Paraklesis Counselling) can help you decide on the correct pharmacological intervention that is right for you, and come alongside you in suggesting the best evidence-based therapeutic approach. If you are yo-yoing on and off antidepressants and tranquilizers, you are probably reducing your chances of recovery by doing damage to your brain. By the fifth or sixth major depressive episode, your recovery chances have been compromised and the relapse rate has gone up – effective treatment is available now!

Research has clearly demonstrated that mindfulness-based approaches to depression are so powerful that they can reduce the chances of having a relapse by 50%! That's a big deal. A depressed mind is busy creating all kinds of negative thoughts. Mindfulness-based therapy will teach you a new way to relate to your thoughts. You don't have to believe everything you think! Especially the bad stuff, becuse it's often not true.

That dark suffocating grey fog... When the drugs just mask it and the thinking strategies just delay it, we can walk with you on a very different path of spiritual and emotional healing. Real Christian Counselling for depression is about healing the heart of it, addressing the lies that fuel it and journeying out of the pain that caused it. You can breath free again!!!

I approach depression differently from many other therapists. Instead of struggling to fight against the depressing thoughts and feelings, I encourage clients to explore their depression. People develop tools and strategies to get unstuck from their paralyzing thoughts and feelings. They will learn how to change their behaviour based on what is most important to them rather than continuing to be held captive by their depression. This values-driven approach can guide behaviour change long-term.

Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or constantly tired? Are you struggling with a sadness that won't lift, losing interest in things you once loved, or trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts? I get it. Depression is tough. But with the right support, you can find joy again, rediscover motivation, and build resilience. As a clinical counsellor, I'm here to help you reclaim your life with compassionate, results-oriented therapy using proven techniques. Let’s take this journey together. Book your free 15-minute phone consultation today and start moving towards a brighter, more empowered future.

Counselling for depression can help you in many ways: • offer support • problem solving • recognize and change your thinking and behavior • get your emotional needs met • relate to others • improve skills such as communication, boundaries and assertiveness • increase your self-esteem • deal with guilt and a sense of failure • treat the causes, not only symptoms • get you back into living your life • avoid recurrence. I use physical, emotional, cognitive, interpersonal and spiritual methods to treat depression. I have a special interest and expertise in working with pregnancy and postpartum depression that preserves the well-being of both mom and baby and the whole family.

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.