Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

We all get a little anxious sometimes – before an interview, when making a hard decision, or before stepping onto a stage – and it eventually fades away.

Anxiety is a natural response to stress. Some anxiety is normal and healthy – it is our body’s way of protecting us from harmful or overwhelming situations.

However, Anxiety becomes a problem when symptoms are severe, persistent, and impact daily life.

You may even have experience physical symptoms, like lightheadedness, trembling, sweating or nausea.

Experiencing disruptions in sleep, appetite, motivation, or energy? Feelings of sadness, hopelessness or thoughts of suicide? You may be experiencing symptoms of depression and psychotherapy can help.

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To the outside world, you’ve got everything under control. You are a working professional who likes to work with numbers or systems (because they don’t let you down). You are social, and fun in a crowd, you tell it like it is and want to hear it like it is. But on the inside, you never feel good enough, you worry about failure, and hold the weight of the world on your shoulders. There are days when you struggle to get through regular activities of life and even just to get out of bed.

You’re tired of feeling weighed down, hiding behind a mask and worrying about disappointing people around you. You’re exhausted of taking one step forward and two steps back, never getting ahead.

You want confidence, to finally let people in and get to know the real you. You dream of being able to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to create. You’re ready to feel carefree, good enough, and take control to advance in your life. You’re ready to discover the strongest person you can be with new ways to cope.

Therapy can help get you there!

Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Timmins

There is hope for anxiety and depression.

At Creating Connection, our expert therapists use a blend of approaches to treat anxiety and depression. Our therapists are also trauma-informed and utilize an integrative approach that includes somatic psychotherapy (movement) and art therapy from an attachment perspective.

These bottom-up approaches are evidence-based and promote change and healing when just talking doesn’t seem to be enough.

Our approach includes:

  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Meditation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Art Therapy
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Areas of Specialty

Depression

Major depressive disorder can negatively affect your feelings and thoughts. Depression causes a loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, and feelings of sadness. It can also include changes in appetite (weight loss or weight gain), loss of energy, trouble sleeping or sleeping too much, feelings of worthlessness, thoughts of death or suicide, and other unpleasant symptoms. Know that you are not alone, and a therapist can help you treat symptoms of depression.

Panic Disorder

With panic disorder, individuals experience recurrent and unexpected panic attacks. These often involve physical symptoms like heart palpitations, sweating, trembling, and a sense of impending doom. Recovery from panic disorder is possible with the support of a licensed therapist.

Social Anxiety

Social anxiety can make social gatherings and maintaining friendships difficult. Those who experience social anxiety will feel intense fear in social situations. With the help of a professional therapist or counsellor, you can work through the root cause of your social anxiety and learn new ways to manage your anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety

Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder often find it difficult to control their worrying. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry, and therapy can help manage symptoms of GAD.

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The Caregivers Role in Child Therapy

Authored by Kelly Lamothe, MSW, RSW

Generally, children are not in therapy because they’ve requested it, rather, their caregiver, medical professional, or school has recommended they attend. Here are essential insights for caregivers to bear in mind during their child’s therapeutic journey.

Navigating the Start of Therapy
Before the first appointment, it can be helpful to prepare the child by explaining to them what they are about to do and what to expect. Offering ample reassurance, framing therapy as a positive and exciting experience, and creating positive associations can significantly enhance the child’s willingness to engage. Positive associations go a long way for helping the child enjoy and be willing to attend therapy. Pair a therapy session with a fun activity afterwards, such as allowing them a special treat or activity.

Creating a Positive Therapeutic Environment
Therapy doesn’t have to come with the same dread as going to get a cavity filled at the dentists. Therapists are committed to making the experience engaging and fun through activities like games, positive reinforcement, and creative expressions like playing with toys or art. Importantly, therapists respect a child’s comfort level and never force them to prolong a session beyond their readiness. The goal is to build positive associations that encourage the child’s enthusiasm to return. Forcing the child to stay longer than they want will not be conducive to learning new skills or building and maintaining trust.

Building Trust Over Time
Establishing trust with the therapist is a gradual process for the child. Similar to adults who may be hesitant to share inner thoughts with a stranger, it is unrealistic to expect immediate trust from a child. The initial few sessions, and sometimes longer, focus on nurturing trust, developing the therapeutic relationship, and gaining a deeper understanding of the child.

Diverse Approaches to Child Therapy
Child therapy doesn’t always appear like the traditional portrayals in the media. Unlike the image of someone on a couch in deep conversation, this is not an accurate representation of child therapy. Most children will not engage in traditional talk therapy to have deep conversations about what is troubling them as adults would. As such, the child therapist is trained to obtain relevant information and provide the child with essential skills through other modalities, such as play.

Home as an Extension of Therapy
While therapists spend limited time with the child during sessions, the caregiver plays a crucial role in reinforcing therapy at home. Just as a child needs reminders for everyday tasks, such as brushing their teeth, caregivers are responsible for prompting and supporting the child in practicing the skills learned during therapy. Like learning any new skill, practice makes progress.

Mutual Engagement in the Therapeutic Process
Caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process. The therapist may offer recommendations based on observed interactions, encouraging caregivers to manage situations and behaviors more effectively. Learning to navigate their own emotions and behaviors equips caregivers to better support their child, sometimes necessitating their own individual therapy.

Collaboration for the Child’s Success
Therapists are allies with the child’s best interests at heart. Open communication is crucial; caregivers should share thoughts and concerns, enabling therapists to tailor the therapy to the child’s unique needs and goals. If a particular approach isn’t yielding results, caregivers are encouraged to communicate with the therapist for alternative strategies. Together, caregivers and therapists form a collaborative team dedicated to the child’s success and well-being.