Depression Counseling in Waxahachie, TX.

We occasionally feel sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a few days. When a person has a depressive disorder it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes emotional pain for the person and their loved ones. Depression is a common illness that can be serious, but most get better with treatment. Symptoms can include: persistent sad, anxious feelings, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss of interests, isolation, poor concentration, too much/ not enough sleep, appetite changes or thoughts of suicide. I work with clients using cognitive behavioral / strength based therapy to help you challenge negative self talk, build on your strengths and focus on solutions

Feeling lost, hurt, unmotivated, unheard? Our approach to treating depression allows you a chance to be heard while also challenging you at an appropriate pace so that your future mental health is strong and healthy. We will provide you with tools so that you can have continued success in managing your negative feelings. Our practice draws from proven methodologies including Dialectical behavioral therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy.

Exploring and identifying triggers as well as contributing factors tat are fueling clients symptoms of depression is the main focus when beginning to work together. After awareness is developed client will have a better understanding of where adjustments can be made. Adjustments may include; creating a healthier self care routine, creating a healthier work/life balance, engaging in as well as exploring new hobbies, engaging in healthy social interactions, etc.

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.

Depression has a profound impact on one's health and the economic burden of the disease is significant. I can use of combination of medication and therapy to assist you with improving your symptoms of depression. I will engage in active listening to better understand your current symptoms. We will work together to help you cope with your depressive symptoms.

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.

EMDR, Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing, has been proven effective for depression and anxiety. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy has also been proven effective for Treatment Resistant Depression for those whom traditional pharmaceutical interventions (Prozac, Wellbutrin, etc.) were not tolerated or ineffective. We offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy under medical supervision with appropriate screening and post-treatment observation by an ER physician with over 20 years of experience with Ketamine administration.

Edith's approach to depression counseling is to 1) recognize, accept, and cope with feelings of depression, 2) help the client alleviate depressive symptoms and return to previous level of effective functioning, develop healthy thinking patterns and beliefs about self and others, and 3) develop healthy interpersonal relationships that lead to the alleviation and help prevent the relapse of depression.

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

Sometimes life really does feel like more than we can bare. Endless nights of sorrow can be our constant companion, and tears may seem like they will never run dry. Are you looking for help and healing for your heart today? If so, let's talk. You don't need to go through this alone, I'm here to help. Life can be good again and I am more than happy to help you discover this. Sorrow may last for a night, but joy will come in the morning.

It's more than a "phase" or "the blues" when sadness and emptiness are ruining your life and dividing you from the people you love. There are different kinds of depression, but the common theme in all of them is self-punishing thoughts. Although many of your perceptions of how things are might be on-target, Melanie helps clients acknowledge other possibilities and craft helpful self-talk and solutions that are right for you.