Depression Counseling in American Fork, UT.

Clinical depression can take many forms. Regardless of its manifestation, it is always painful and can easily suck the joy out of life and relationships. Depression is not simply the result of genetics or a "chemical imbalance," but is a learned emotional response to painful experiences which have not been adequately resolved. Long-lasting resolution of depression involves gaining an accurate emotional understanding of its sources, then effectively addressing these origins in a gentle, safe environment. With real-life experience successfully overcoming depression himself, as well over 20 years of clinical experience helping others, David is well equipped to help you as well.

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.

At Highland Ridge Hospital, we provide treatment to children, adults, and seniors struggling with depression using empirically-validated, scientifically-supported treatment options. Here treatment for depression is not a one-size-fits-all approach, instead we individualize our plans of care to meet all the needs of each patient who comes to us. The staff at Highland Ridge Hospital treats each of our residents as family, ensuring that you’ll always have a shoulder to lean on when you need it most. Our multidisciplinary treatment team will work together and alongside you to make sure that you’re meeting your treatment goals as you progress through our program.

Equine therapy is an alternative therapy where therapists use horses to help people who are dealing with depression or other mental health problems. In a usual equine therapy session, patients are asked to care for a horse – feed them, groom them and walk them. In an equine assisted psychotherapy setting, clients will work to gain skills while working with horses. These skills will translate into every day life situations to help with problem solving skills.

Depression results from a combination of factors, such as a history of abusive relationships, or a financial or personal loss, and/or a genetic influence. Treating depression effectively comes from an accurate assessment of the reasons, which determines how to help the person heal. A person may need to be taken through a grief or mourning process; or they may need to challenge negative concepts about themselves that result from abusive or shaming relationships; or they may need to be referred to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation. We are familiar with the many faces of depression, and can guide a person through the healing process accurately.