Depression Therapy for Individuals in Toronto & Across Ontario.
Does this sound familiar?…
Getting out of bed everyday feels like a struggle.
It feels hard to take care of yourself and you lack motivation to start.
Like feels dull and grey.
You’re struggling with feelings of hopelessness and overwhelming sadness.
You want to stay inside all day and isolate from people and the world.
You have no energy and often feel tired and fatigued.
You’re not alone
Do You Want to Feel More Energy and Joy?
Depression treatment is possible and therapy is an effective first step towards living a life that feels good again. Depression can affect many facets of your life that are important to you such as your career, your relationships, and even your ability to function. You don’t have to navigate this experience alone. Depression treatment therapy will help you identify and manage the underlying causes, triggers, and patterns - so that you can gain more control and feel more energy and joy.
What is Depression?
Depression is constant and consistent feeling of sadness (or numbness), hopelessness, and loss of interest in your normal activities. There can be feelings of shame and guilt attached to experiencing depression and can make it hard to reach out for help. We live in a culture that teaches us to strive for constant action and productivity while also shaming rest and taking breaks -often equating depression with laziness. This way of thinking is false. Depression is a complex disorder and treatment is possible. Therapy is a safe way to explore your experiences with depression, process emotions, and break the cycle of shame and stigma so you can feel more energy and joy again.
How Many People Experience Depression?
Depression is a common mood disorder that affects approximately 6% of Canadians. This percentage is even higher amongst BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), women, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses. Anyone can struggle with depression and it can happen at anytime, often occurring when we are going through a big life transition or stressful period - often linked to change.
What Are The Symptoms of Depression?:
There are currently 6 common depression types according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) including Major Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The common overlapping symptoms of these disorders is:
Depressed mood (feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness).
Loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities.
Changes in weight and appetite (increase or decrease).
Sleep issues.
Tiredness, fatigue, low energy.
Feelings of worthlessness.
Impaired ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions.
How Therapy for Depression Can Help.
Therapy is a safe, non-judgemental, and open space for you to explore the origins of your experience with depression, how it’s affecting your life, and develop effective ways to manage it.
With the support of a skilled therapist, you can reframe your thoughts, practice taking on new perspectives, process emotions and experiences, increase social connection, gain more energy, and develop self-compassion.
You are worth it and deserving of a full, joy-filled life. It’s possible to live a life of color again and lift the grey fog of numbness. If you’re struggling with feelings of being alone on the journey, let us walk alongside you and support you as you take your first steps towards connection, freedom, and fulfilment.
What are the Best Therapy Treatments for Depression?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Learn about the causes of depression.
Identify and manage factors that are contributing to your depression.
Notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck in a pattern.
Develop and practice goal-oriented skills such as behavioral activation to help you feel more in control of your actions and emotions.
Identify your personal/professional values and cultivate meaning and purpose again.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Practice mindfulness skills to help you manage symptoms.
Practice emotional regulation so you can feel in control of your emotions and responses.
Identify and release sources of pressure so you can feel lighter and more free.
Explore and redefine what failure and success look like to you.
Learn how to develop new social connections and learn how to maintain them.
Somatic Therapy (Body Focused)
Relieve physical and emotional symptoms relating to depression.
Feel more present, safe and grounded in your body.
Improve sleep and relaxation.
Rewire your brain to find peace and calm faster than before.
Feel more healthy control of your emotions.
Restore the balance between your body and mind and increase your resilience (the ability to bounce back from tough times).
Questions About Depression Therapy?
Is Online Therapy for Depression Worth It?
Therapy for depression treatment is a powerful tool that can help you gain control and relief from your symptoms. Many people who are struggling with depression have found great results as it’s a research-backed and supported way to get results and reach your goals. Online therapy is a private, confidential, and effective way to reach your goals and has been extensively researched and supported with significantly beneficial results (and it can be done from the comfort of your own home and fit your busy schedule!). At Me Again Collective, we have extensive training and clinical experience successfully treating and helping you manage depression. Your therapist will work alongside you to make sure you get your needs met and practice the skills you need to feel freedom and fulfilment.
How Will I Know That I’m Healing and Recovering from Depression?
Everyone’s journey with depression will look different. Same goes for the recovery process. Typically, clients start to feel relief after the first or second month of treatment. Depending on your symptoms, you may find you have more energy, feel more in control, feel less numbness, feel more present in your body, and gain confidence with how to navigate emotional and social ups and downs.
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