Depression Counseling in Pembroke, MA.

n addressing depression, I utilize evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, improve their mood, and enhance their interpersonal relationships. My goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and build a sense of hope and empowerment. By working collaboratively with clients, I strive to help them achieve lasting relief from depressive symptoms and improve their overall quality of life.

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.

Depression is one of them most common and treatable conditions. Are you experiencing: A sad mood during most of the day/ Irritability/ Fatigue or loss of energy/ Feelings of worthlessness or guilt/ Impaired concentration, Indecisiveness/ An inability to sleep and/or excessive sleeping/ Diminished interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities/ A sense of restlessness or being slowed down/ Significant weight loss or weight gain/ Recurring thoughts of death or suicide? If any of these symptoms are impacting your life, there is help and hope. I welcome the opportunity to work together to ease your pain and help you to learn how to return to a more balanced and peaceful state of mind.

I work with a depressed nervous system by working with the body. Often we struggle to sleep, eat, or accomplish relatively simple tasks. Our bodies are stuck with the brake on. When our body thinks it is futile, out mind follows quickly thereafter and we begin to tell ourselves how pointless things are and how worthless we are. I work with the whole body to re-regulate the body to enable you to get back to a whole integrated self.

I treat depression in a holistic and unique way that covers the person as a whole. Thoughts are powerful but sometimes our thoughts can be deceiving, impacting how we see ourselves. I use reframing techniques to identify and correct distortions the person may have formed about themselves, others, and their environment. I would also identify and work with the person to regulate emotions that may be keeping them stuck.

A common understanding is that depression is anger turned inward. I help the client understand the sources of their depression, both biological and environmental, and build on their strengths as well as build new sources of identity to cope with the depression. In this process I am helping them create a toolbox to survive difficult emotion and strengthen their core self. This might include mindfulness work, grief work, reframing their personal narratives, coaching around new life habits and activities, learning how to set small goals for themselves, and examining the typical roles they play in their relationships, including the examination of these typical roles for satisfaction.

Repression and suppression=depression. Whether your depression is rooted in recent trauma, or has been a long term challenge, assessing how you feel, determining your triggers, and developing coping strategies with the help of a caring, experienced professional will make the difference in your quality of life. Combining psychotherapy and hypnosis is sometimes the key to changing the way that you look at life. I can help.

I leverage a solution-based approach to clearly outline your primary challenge, work through an exercise to meditate on and define your future state and then work over 8 sessions to achieve it via homework and 1:1 sessions. Clients have experienced great success with this approach, my goal is to empower you - YOU have the answers and I want to help you find them.