Experienced Depression Counsellors & Therapists in Calgary
Are You Struggling With Feelings of Sadness, Hopelessness, or Despair?
Living with depression can feel like being tossed around in a tornado of negative emotions. Perhaps you’ve tried coping on your own, but you can’t seem to find your footing. Maybe you’ve even considered therapy but wonder if there’s even a point?
At Viable Mindset, we will help you to create a hopeful attitude. Hopefulness will help you to start taking action.
Start with a first free consultation already this week. We are excited to meet you!
Symptoms of Depression
Depression can manifest in a myriad of ways. You might experience persistent feelings of sadness or/and emptiness. It’s normal to feel sad occasionally, but when sadness lingers and affects daily life, it’s a sign you might need support. Feeling emotionally drained, numb, or empty for extended periods can indicate deeper issues that therapy can address.
You might also experience a loss of interest in activities. Depression can rob you of the joy once found in hobbies, work, or socializing. If you’re distancing yourself from loved ones or abandoning pastimes you once enjoyed, you can take it as a sign that you are experiencing depression.
You may also experience excessive feelings of worthlessness and/or guilt. These feelings and self-criticisms are painful hallmarks of depression. Challenging these negative thought patterns and restoring self-worth is a necessary step in treating depression.
Beyond emotional symptoms, depression can manifest physically. Fatigue, sleep disturbances, or changes in appetite are common indicators. Our holistic approach ensures both your mental and physical well-being are addressed.
How Can Our Therapists Assist in Your Journey to Overcome Depression?
Because every individual’s experience with depression is unique, we will craft a depression treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you get the most from each session.
We strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment based on trust. We built trust by unconditionally accepting you so that you can feel safe, understood, and free to express your feelings and daily challenges. We understand the power of empathy and the importance of validating your feelings and experiences.
We integrate effective therapeutic techniques in our depression counselling, ensuring you receive the best care. Whether through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, or other methods, we make sure that our approach is tailored to your unique circumstances and needs. We’ll equip you with tools and strategies to strengthen your emotional resilience so that you will feel prepared to face future challenges.
We’ll explore lifestyle adjustments, including exercise and nutrition, which will positively impact your mental health. You might be surprised to learn that scientific studies demonstrate that regularly going to the gym can be as effective at reducing symptoms of depression as taking antidepressant.
We aim to help you rediscover your purpose and meaning in life. Together, we’ll work on clarifying your values, motivations, and personal goals.
Meet our team
Stanislav Pak
Registered Psychologist
Yvonne Bachoura
Registered Psychologist
The Viable Mindset Promise
Our centre is focused on producing measurable results. Every third session we ask you to fill out a questionnaire. If the results indicate that your level of depression is not decreasing, we will work to identify the obstacles and break through them together.
We also believe that reducing your depression is just half of the battle. The second half is helping you create the life that you always wanted, doing things that bring you genuine fulfillment and joy.
Don’t let depression and feelings of sadness hold you back any longer. Take the first step towards a brighter future. Contact us now to start your journey towards a happier, tranquil, more viable life.