Depression Counseling in Bonita Springs, FL.

I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach that focuses on the thought patterns that keep clients stuck in their depression. Many times we get trapped into thinking there is no hope. Thus in therapy I offer my clients empowering tools that motivate them to believe and have faith in themselves, accomplish their goals and desires, and have better relationships with the people in their lives that support them.

Depression can feel like an endless weight, making even the smallest tasks seem insurmountable. My approach to depression counseling is compassionate, holistic, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll uncover the underlying patterns contributing to your depression, explore your emotions in a safe and supportive space, and develop practical tools to help you regain motivation and joy. By integrating modern therapeutic techniques with proven, time-honored methods, we’ll work toward a brighter, more balanced future at your pace.

Depression can leave you feeling like even the simplest tasks are impossible. Overtime you can start feeling guilt or shame about how hard life feels for you and isolate yourself. You're not alone in how you feel and you don't have to go through this by yourself! Through CBT, behavioral activation, and a huge does of empathy, you can start feeling like yourself again. Therapy is a safe space to express and feel your emotions and find accountability for moving towards your goals.

Depression is often defined as a negative view of self, other and even the world turned inward. We will work to change your negative perceptions, attributions and quiet your inner critic. You will learn to recognize strengths in yourself and others as tools to send depression packing. You will learn positive ways to cope with stressors and soothe your mind.

Depression can color your world with a grayness that is hard to escape from. Depression can be very complex, involving a lot of heavy feelings and emotions. Let me help untangle the emotions and heal the pain. My job is to listen and find out gradually where the wound is - and then heal it. You don't have to live with the pain- let's work on it together.

David’s work in helping people to heal ongoing depression and or anxiety disorders, includes a variety of holistic practices. His own struggle of 30 years with depression gives him a huge advantage when helping others to heal. David uses many techniques including amino acid therapy, CBT, meditation, contemplation and emotional journaling to lift us from the depths of depression. As we find the origin, we can then logically find the path to healing. David will also work with your physician, in helping to prescribe the very best holistic program possible, with your doctors understanding if necessary, in order to create a powerful and positive end result for your life.

You did not choose to be depressed and it’s not something most people can simply “shake off.” Depression is real. It’s life altering and can trick you in to believing that you can never be happy again. I am here to help. I would be honored to walk with you as we challenge the narrative of your depression while acknowledging how incredibly hard and real it is. You are not alone, and hope can be the beginning to your own healing.

If you’re experiencing sadness, hopelessness, or lack of motivation, I understand that it’s not as easy as “getting over it.” And while you might feel stuck, there is hope. Not just wishful thinking, but a structured process to help you break free and start really living life again. My passion is helping stressed out, burned out, and discouraged men regain their strength. At Lion Counseling, our mission is to help you escape the cages that hold you back and become the lion God created you to be. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honored to work with you.

“Some days, 24 hours is too much to stay put in, so I take the day hour by hour, moment by moment.” Being happy and excited 525,600 minutes a year would be against nature. We all have our highs and lows. Psychotherapy means you are not alone during the lows - you have a guide who will get you through them. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to recognize symptoms of coming or lasting depression or dysthymia and understand it. You will learn to connect with your mind and body, to become an expert on your low mood. You will learn how to establish a structured plan of what to do when you have your low days, you will learn tailored coping skills, and experience little victories minute by minute.

We help our client to overcome or manage depression symptoms through holding safe space for them to work through difficult emotions and experiences in a supportive environment. Depression can be caused by many different factors and can be temporary or chronic. Processing traumatic experiences and gaining perspective into what is contributing to your symptoms can shed light on how to lessen the severity and have more good days than bad. We will utilize therapy techniques tailored to your specific needs to assist you in making progress.

Depression can immobilize, it takes! What is missing, what have you lost, why is there hopelessness? What does the depression look like, what does it do, how does it make you act, and how does it affect you and the people you love? What has been swallowed up in that big black vast hole? Is the depression ever gone, what were you doing when it was driven away, how long was it vanished, and what was the glimpse of hope you saw? When working with depression a key concept is to ask questions. The answers to the questions are where we find the solutions. I recognize that the individuals I see are the experts in their lives. I partner with them them in therapy to bring about change.

Life brings challenges and a range of feelings. Sometimes our sadness or fears hit a low and depression sinks in. That's ok. Hope is around the corner. This is all, while it may not feel like it, temporary! Let us help you identify your depression and work through the symptoms to feel hopeful and happy once again! Don't get stuck in a low! Let's climb the steps toward joy again together!