Depression Counselling in Rocky View County, AB.

Tons of people struggle with depression. It can come from different sources; I take the time to help my clients understand the nature of *their* particular depression as it fits into their entire life: mind, body, and soul, better helping them fight for hope and joy. My treatment approach gives clients the strategies, resources and support that can strengthen their abilities to fight this stubborn darkness, leading to greater fulfillment and flourishing in life and relationships.You can feel better 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.

"Depression" in today's society encompasses a very broad range of experiences - everything from a prolonged sadness to feeling such despair that life no longer feels worth living. It not only affects your mood but can also impact one's physical health, relationships and work. I accompany those struggling with depression to access their natural ability to re-wire their brain towards greater health. Since each person I work with is unique, I tailor my approach to each individual depending on the root cause. This may include things such as: processing past events with EMDR or managing current stressors with mindfulness practices or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

In our sessions, we will explore the factors that contribute to feelings of depression and low mood and practice skill-building. We can learn to identify and shift the thinking patterns, accept and process our emotions, and detach ourselves from any expectations that may be keeping us stuck. We can also learn new ways to relate to ourselves and support ourselves through depression.

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.

I've always found clients who are experiencing depression to be some of the most challenging, yet rewarding clients. When hope is missing from your life, it becomes impossible to think about the future, and even harder to have the motivation to produce the change you need in your life. Whether you have overt depression, or are a high functioning individual who feels life has lost meaning, I am happy to help you find more hope for your future. By exploring your life, the meaning it has for you, and where you got lost along the way, I aim to provide you with an island of hope from which you can begin to redefine your future in a more enjoyable light.

Living with depression can feel like being trapped in a relentless cycle of hopelessness and fatigue, where even small tasks seem insurmountable. In our sessions, we'll confront these feelings head-on, uncovering their roots and developing personalized strategies to reignite your inner spark. My approach is holistic, focusing on restoring balance and joy in your life. As you progress, you'll experience a profound transformation, reclaiming a sense of hope, energy, and engagement with life, allowing you to find joy in daily activities and relationships once again.

Having depression enter one's life is shocking, debilitating and saddening. Depression throws one into states of dulled emotion and distorted thinking. Central to feeling depressed is a seemingly inescapable loss of vitality and energy. Entering into counselling with me as a means of exiting depression from your life will entail reframing your thinking, engaging adaptive emotions and creating a healthier lifestyle centered around mindfulness practices, daily exercise and good nutrition. We will create a strong therapeutic alliance that is focused on restoring the vitality, positive mind sets and hopefulness needed to bring your life, back to life.

Depression is real, the struggle is invisible and even the smallest tasks seem impossible. It can make feel cut off from joy, purpose, people and even yourself. Your inner critic is already really loud and we don't add more noise. We bring softness, gentle accountability and space for the complex stuff. You are neither broken nor a burden. You are human and healing is possible with the right person in your corner.

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!

Unlike healthy sadness or a "blue mood", depression is not always connected with a particular loss. It can feel as though someone threw a dark, wet, overcoat on top of us and we are unable to move forward or see the good in ourselves or the world around us. Depression is not something you can just snap out of. Fortunately using cognitive behavioral therapy strategies we can focus on identifying and changing your unhealthy beliefs that may be deepening depressive symptoms. Later as your symptoms improve, we can then focus on relapse prevention.

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

I help clients with depression using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a research-based form of therapy in which I am certified. Behavioural strategies include helping clients to schedule more mood-enhancing activities in their daily lives. Cognitive strategies help clients change thinking patterns which have a negative effect on their moods.

Depression can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. In our work together, I provide a compassionate and supportive space to explore the underlying causes and patterns contributing to your feelings. Using tailored, evidence-based approaches, we’ll work to break negative cycles, build resilience, and reconnect you with sources of meaning and joy. My goal is to help you regain a sense of hope, purpose, and energy so you can move forward with renewed strength and clarity.

Feeling lonely, isolated? I am here to guide you through difficulties. The North Star has been a guiding light for people to find their way in the world. I will be the guiding light for you. This is done through a goal directed collaborative approach. Personal change is constant. We will bring awareness and facilitate movement toward goals you have identified. We will email back and forth, it's just like talking to a friend only you will receive professional help on your own schedule. Effective, easy, convenient and completely confidential E- Counselling draws on narrative and solution - focused therapies that will assist you to construct an outline for better ways of feeling and living.

Depression feels like you’re in a black hole that you can’t get out of. But depression can be treated, and you can find hope and motivation again. We treat depression with the integration of talk therapy and EMDR therapy. Depression tends to happen after a trauma, a loss, when something is pressing in your life or if you have internalized your anger. I or one of my team members can help you fight depression and find happiness again.