Depression Counseling in Warren Park, IN.

Depression is a loss of hope. It is an over-focus on the past, a fusion with events and circumstances that cannot be changed. As we work through the underlying causes of your depression, we can develop a new understanding of its origin for you and begin to form new neuro-pathways that can create feelings of hope. By intentionally fostering thoughts of things like gratitude and grace, we can begin to reformulate your thought processes and help you find your passion and purpose. I have had clients that, over time, have been able to give up anti-depressant medications completely! You can be one of them!

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.

Regardless of what a client's story is or how they got depressed—they have shut down, emotionally and physically. Thus, depression can be viewed as an adaptive protector of sorts. If we consider depression as a voice that serves to protect the core self, it may be the only way their system can respond when it's overwhelmed. I assist clients with depression by exploring the underlying cause of depression. Grief? Anger? What's going on? And then validating their feelings, not just helping solve their problems. When they feel understood and seen, they open up and find their own answers. Just being an empathic ear and being attuned to them in session, creates an atmosphere that's secure and safe

If you’re feeling down, are lacking motivation, or lacking motivation, you’re not alone. The demands of work and home life can take a toll on any man. Not many understand the unique pressures you face, and this can be frustrating, lonely, and isolating. Whether you feel like things are falling apart, or you’re still hiding it pretty well, there is hope. I often use EMDR therapy and a faith-based perspective to help men uncover and heal the source of their issues, and discover their peace, hope, and motivation in life. One of the insidious parts of depression is that while you’re in the fog, it’s hard to be objective. I will help you walk through this fog until we get to the other side.

My approach to depression involves using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy which to address faulty beliefs that clients may have about themselves. I help clients to change their negative thinking habits and see the true picture of themselves and their capabilities. I help clients to improve their self worth, relationships, and feelings about life through both cognitive and behavioral strategies. Through the use of role playing, homework, and learned coping skills clients will be able to address their depressive thoughts and feelings effectively.

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.

Every day feels like climbing a mountain. You walk around feeling chained to a heavy weight that is constantly following you no matter what you do. People tell you to just "think positive" or "get over it." If it were that simple, you would've already done it. Struggling with depression is intense and it's real. Even though it might not feel this way, you are strong. You have battled with this depression for so long and you're still here, finding ways to keep fighting. I can help you in that journey. Reach out and let's take that journey together.