Depression

ADG Therapy • 20 August 2024

Depression is a complex mental health condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s thoughts and behaviors. Our thoughts play a crucial role in depression, as negative thought patterns can worsen feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.

How Depression Affects Our Thinking

When someone is experiencing depression, they may have distorted thoughts about themselves, others, and the world. These distorted thoughts, also known as cognitive distortions, can lead to a cycle of negative emotions and behaviors. For example, a person with depression may engage in all-or-nothing thinking, viewing things as either perfect or a complete failure. This type of black-and-white thinking can make it hard to see the gray areas in life and can contribute to feelings of helplessness and despair.

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

It is important for individuals struggling with depression to recognize and challenge their negative thought patterns. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and reframe their negative thoughts. By learning to replace negative thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones, individuals can start to change their mindset and improve their mental health.

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by ADG Therapy • 12 January 2026
If you’ve heard of EMDR therapy, you may be wondering what it actually is — and whether it’s right for you. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. While the name sounds technical, the idea behind EMDR is actually very human and very simple. EMDR is a therapy that helps the brain process experiences that were too overwhelming at the time they happened.
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When Sadness is Rooted in Past Pain, EMDR Can Help Lift the Weight (Depression)

by ADG Therapy • 8 January 2026
Have you tried everything to feel better - but the heaviness, the sell-doubt, or the hopelessness still lingers? Depression often connects back to unresolved pain: losses, failures, or childhood rejection. The brain tends to loop around these old experiences, reinforcing painful beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "Nothing will ever change." EMDR interrupts these loops by targeting the painful memory and the negative beliefs tied to it. Instead of reliving the pain over and over, EMDR helps the brain reprocess the memory in a healthier way. As healing takes place, new, life-giving beliefs can take root-like "l am worthy" or "I can move forward." The burden lifts, and clients often feel more hopeful and alive again. You don't have to carry this weight forever. EMDR can help lift the burden and open the door to a lighter, freer life. Reach out today to begin.