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Depression Therapy in Ontario
Learn How to Manage Symptoms Like:
Dreading going to work or school, or even missing it altogether
Struggling to take care of yourself or your home
Not enjoying activities or hobbies that you used to love
Withdrawing from your loved ones and spending most of your time alone
Depression is more than a phase.
Depression can make your life feel like a perpetual fog, where even the simplest tasks seem insurmountable. Relationships can feel strained, work can seem overwhelming, and you may find yourself withdrawing from the world. Some people mistakenly believe that you can just choose to stop being depressed by acting "normally", but depression is not a choice, and it often doesn't just go away on its own.
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You can learn the skills to overcome your depression.
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In therapy, we'll tackle your depression by challenging the negative thoughts and beliefs that often feed into it. By examining these thought patterns, we can start to shift them, making room for more balanced and positive perspectives. Alongside our work on your thoughts, we'll also focus on your behaviours by using a technique called behavioural activation. This involves setting small, achievable goals tailored to your interests and values. As you start to meet these goals, you'll not only experience a sense of accomplishment and pride, but you'll also break the cycle of avoidance and isolation that often accompanies depression.
How We Will Work on Your Depression:
Analyzing Thoughts and Behaviours
Thoughts and actions have a profound impact on our feelings. We'll identify the unhelpful thoughts and behavioural patterns that have been contributing to your depression so you can learn how to challenge and change them.
Establishing a Routine
Developing a consistent daily schedule can provide structure and stability, helping to alleviate symptoms of depression. We'll work together to create a routine that will help you regain control and find moments of joy again.
Finding Self-Confidence
You probably feel unable to complete productive tasks, so we will look for small, but achievable, activities that will make you feel good about yourself. When you start to complete them one at a time, you’ll realize that you have more control over your behaviours than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to have a diagnosis of depression to meet with you? How do I know if I have depression?
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No, you don’t need to have a diagnosis for us to see you! While depression can show up differently from person to person, the most common symptoms include:
- A low mood that lasts most or all of the day
- Lack of interest in things that you usually enjoy
- Feelings of hopelessness, sadness, emptiness, or anger
- Changes in your sleep patterns
- Decreased motivation
- Difficulty maintaining concentration
- Isolating yourself from others
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Q: How can therapy help with depression?
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Therapy can significantly help with depression by providing a compassionate and supportive environment to explore your feelings and identify underlying issues. During therapy, we will look closely at the behaviours contributing to your depression. This might include looking at daily habits and patterns of thinking that reinforce negative emotions. By understanding these behaviours, we can work together to change them in a way that promotes a more positive mood.
Behavioural activation is a well-researched therapeutic technique that focuses on helping you engage in activities that are likely to improve your mood. Depression often leads to a cycle of withdrawal and inactivity, which can worsen feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Behavioural activation breaks this cycle by encouraging you to participate in meaningful and enjoyable activities, even when you don't feel like it. Over time, these activities can help reduce depressive symptoms and increase feelings of accomplishment and pleasure.
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Q: How often should I attend therapy?
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The frequency of therapy sessions is determined by various factors, including your individual needs and objectives. Usually, we recommend that clients start by booking sessions once a week to establish a solid foundation and maintain consistent progress. Session frequency is then often adjusted as you start to accomplish your goals.
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