Depression Counseling in Portage Lakes, OH.

Depression holds us back from being who we are, who we want to be. You may have been carrying depression for years without realizing. You may only be aware that your days lack color or purpose. Don't try to manage your depression alone. Whether you have situational or long term depression, there is treatment and hope. Your life is waiting for you.

Depression is a more common emotion than most people realize and the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Depression therapy and counseling can assist you in dealing with the root problems causing the depression, as well as coping strategies and direction with the emotions often associated with depression. Contact my office for further information on depression counseling.

Working with the experience of depression is much more than changing our thoughts to change our behavior. Our brains are wired to notice the negative; it's part of our survival. I support my clients in expanding what they notice, and help them discover what works for them by creating a tool kit through experiential relational interventions in session. When I see children, I utilize play therapy as the modality, including Child Centered Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, and Prescriptive Play Therapy. When working with adolescents and adults, I utilize expressive arts, DBT, CBT and Narrative Therapy.

Some people suffer from depression and sadness but are unsure what to do about it. Depression involves feeling down, lack of pleasure, guilt, difficulty concentrating and fatigue along with distorted thoughts. Sadness involves a disappointment from an negative event in our lives. Our clinical staff have helped many clients learn to cope with the hopeless and desperate feelings caused from depression and sadness. We teach different coping skills and strive to find the right one/s for each client.

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 can happen to anyone, and counseling can help lift the darkness and find hope for a better day. Counseling is an important bridge to finding enjoyment and re-engaging in important activities and relationships. Whether you are dealing with a mild, moderate, or severe depression, counseling can be an invaluable support as you work through this difficult time.

If you are struggling with depression, I can help you identify underlying problems and issues, as well as assist you in finding the best ways to cope. I can also show you healthy ways to change behaviors that may be contributing to your depression. Counseling for depression can also help you identify constructive ways to deal with a situation that is beyond your personal control such as: identifying goals and potential solutions to problems that cause emotional turmoil, improving communication and coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavior change. I can help you learn ways to deal with your depression by building upon your own unique personal strengths and gifts.

Estimates are that as many as 1 in 4 adults will experience some form of depression at least once in their lives, and that a significant number will go on to have multiple episodes of this disorder. The good news is that depression is very treatable, and that no one need suffer long-term with it. I have extensive experience in dealing with depression, and as my clients and I work together to find the root cause of their symptoms, we are able to also find hope and the way out of depression.

Depression is a debilitating illness which robs you of happiness, peace of mind, and oftentimes, the ability to function. We will explore the timeline and history of your symptoms as well as any recent triggers, in order to understand the contributing factors. Using both CBT and DBT approaches, you can learn new skills to manage your symptoms and get your life back.