Treatment for Depression – a Holistic Approach

As a Psychotherapist, I consider how mind, body, spirit and environmental factors affect depression symptoms. We combine “talk therapy” with practices like Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mind-Body Integration Techniques, Mindfulness, and life style changes.
Depression is NOT a sign of weakness, nor can you just “snap out of it”. It’s a condition that requires professional treatment.

Depression can be caused by a combination of genetic, psychological, social, and environmental factors. People who have a family history of depression or live with chronic illness, are at an increased risk of depression. Major life changes, trauma, and stress can also bring about an episode of depression.

Treatment for Depression

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for depression, either alone or in combination with medications. The benefits of psychotherapy may have an enduring effect that protects against symptoms returning. Clients learn new skills, new perspectives of themselves and their experiences, that in return change symptoms of depression.

Psychotherapy can help to:

  • Identify root causes
  • Identify distorted thought processes or unhelpful behaviors that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
  • Develop skills to cope with symptoms and challenges.
  • Find innate strengths and use them
  • Cultivate optimism, resilience, hope and meaning.
  • Create and work towards achievable goals.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

We offer psychotherapy and counselling services to Ottawa and surrounding areas. Psychotherapy sessions in person and virtually for your convenience. For more information, call or email us to schedule a FREE consultation.