Depression Counseling in Elizabethtown, PA.

Depression isn't just bouts of profound sadness. It can also be anger, feeling hollow or numb, unexplained crying, isolating, and so much more. Through our work together we will try to learn how your thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other, then work towards creating change in their interaction and thus, bring about a greater sense of contentment and happiness. However, this is just an example of one way depression can be treated. Together, you and I will determine what is the best course of action for your particular situation.

Depression is often the tip of the iceberg, in terms of what is happening with the psyche. It lets you know something is wrong, and then, you must explore the underlying causes. Once you have done that, relief is possible. There are times when the depression has been around for so long that you may have forgotten what it feels like to feel good...in such cases, a combined approach, in cooperation with your MD, with therapy + medications, will improve your prognosis.

We all have our off days and sometimes just can't find the motivation to shake it off. However, depression is different. Symptoms of depression include moodiness, fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, insomnia and feelings of worthlessness. Research shows that psychotherapy is an effective tool to fight depression. I will listen to you and provide objective feedback on issues that weigh you down. We will work together to develop a tailor made treatment plan to help you develop new coping mechanisms and to get your life back on track. Depression is a treatable disorder. Using a cognitive behavioral approach, I can help you reduce your symptoms and develop a better quality of life.

I help my clients view depression as a mental, emotional, and physiological condition that can be treated with a full application of the tools, insights, and aids that are available from a variety of sources. These will include cognitive techniques to redirect unhelpful thought patterns, behavioral practices such as exercise, sleep hygiene, and life style adjustments, and social/relational interactions with significant others. We will also explore patterns of reactions to past and current life stressors that might perpetuate a cycle of depressive symptoms. If symptoms of depression are chronically severe, posing elevated risks to health or safety, I will help the client consult with a doctor to evaluate the potential use of a psychotropic medication to...(view profile to read more)

Dr. Crosson utilizes cognitive, cognitive behavior therapy and behavior therapy to assist clients in alleviating depressed symptoms. Clients have benefittied from techniques such as thought logging, countering irrational thought patterns, and establishing positive relationships. In addition, she encourages clients to participate in exercise to begin to regulate chemical imbalances.

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.