Meet David, a 35-year-old marketing professional. For years, he battled depression in silence, feeling trapped in a cycle of sadness and fatigue. Despite his accomplishments, he struggled with low self-esteem and found it increasingly difficult to connect with friends and family.  David felt like he was in a dark tunnel with no light at the end. Recognizing the need for help, he reached out to Dynamic Health Clinic, looking for any glimmer of hope.

He was matched with Philip, a Psychotherapist, who developed a safe and welcoming environment for David to share his story. Philip actively listened, acknowledging his feelings without judgment. David began to feel valued and understood, and how some of his childhood events contribute to his current day symptoms.  Philip ensured that David understood that there were many treatment options to choose from to get better, and introduced him to the clinic’s Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who recommended antidepressant medication.  Although David decided against medication, he was still met with warmth and compassion from the clinical team.

Over approximately nine months, David started to feel improvement in his mood.  He wasn’t always up to attending his therapy sessions, but found it comforting that the clinic would follow-up to check on him when he didn’t show up to an appointment.  His increased self-awareness allowed him to start countering negative thoughts and he began to take action to be more involved in daily activities.  The bond he created with Philip was strong, and he began trusting that there is hope for him to re-establish a connection with his family members.