Depression Therapists in North Vancouver, BC

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North Shore Therapy
DPhil, MEd, FIPA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Schedule a time to talk. Serving North Vancouver, West Vancouver, downtown Vancouver, and BC-wide using secure online video. Specializing in counselling and therapy supported by evidence. Providing psychodynamic therapy, pscyhoanalysis, and CBT for depression , anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, loneliness, and various personal concerns.
(778) 401-3919
North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Melissa Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With specialized training in EMDR, IFS, Psychedelic Integration, DBT & more, I support teens & adults who want to explore their inner world, move through anxiety, depression , addiction & grief, heal from trauma, and create their own path in life.
You thought you knew exactly where you were headed in life—until one day, you didn't. Maybe you know why. Maybe you don't. All you know is that you're so tired of trying to live life by everyone else's rules. You're ready to discover your own path, without apology—to let go of the self-doubt, the critical inner voice & the fear of others’ judgment that's been holding you back. You know you're ready for something new, but you don't want to do it alone. Change feels hard and scary—but even more, you're scared of being stuck. You’re ready to start walking your own authentic path…you just need some support to make it happen.
(343) 312-9803
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North Vancouver, BC V7L
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Elizabeth Russell
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
For the past 25 years as a therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor, my work with individuals and groups has been focused predominantly on grief and loss, relationship issues, depression , anxiety and trauma. My work combines my own personal development, lessons my clients have taught me, my education and professional development trainings in Trauma Recovery, Sensorimotor Processing, Somatic techniques, CBT and Psychodynamic therapy. I have a passion for helping individuals heal difficult emotions and find a way to create a life they love and be the person they admire.
(506) 700-4363
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Kasim Al-Mashat
Psychologist, PhD, CSFT, CCC
Verified
Verified
Thank you for taking the time to explore the possibility of working together. I am a Registered Psychologist with interest in supporting positive change, well-being, and mindful living. My area of specialty and interest is working with adults and teens in dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, depression , trauma, chronic pain, and grief. Clients have described my approach as compassionate, positive, strength-based, effective, empowering, and collaborative. I use various evidence-based and empirically validated approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Humanistic Therapy.
(855) 890-9237
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North Vancouver, BC V7N
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Tamara Pearl
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I will help you access your body based intuition so that you can find answers that are right for you. The felt sense is a body knowing that is just outside of verbal thought. Your inner wisdom holds the answer to what you need to feel good. Body centered approaches are helpful because while our minds are busy trying to figure things out, our body has a sense of what resonates. Art therapy also uses colour and shape to express what words can’t convey. For over 20 years I have helped people heal from personal, intergenerational, and collective trauma, depression , and more. I also provide psychedelic-assisted therapy through Numinous.
(604) 243-1402
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North Vancouver, BC V7L
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Jordan Maile
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychologist who provides treatment for adults with depression , anxiety, worry, stress, and anger issues (I use primarily cognitive-behaviour therapy or CBT; if you don't know what this, I'd be happy to explain!). I understand that it can be challenging to reach out for help, so I try to make the process as straightforward and simple as I can.
(613) 707-1432
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North Vancouver, BC V7J
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Craig Wanless
Counsellor, MTC, RCS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Our passion for therapeutic work stems from our own lived experiences, and personal challenges, from anxiety, burn-out to co-dependency, life transitions, depression , parenting struggles and life satisfaction.
Benchmark Counselling Group is the passionate creation of dedicated registered counselling therapists located in and around Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby and the Lower Mainland. We have spent well over a decade helping people develop new skills and learn about themselves in an environment that is safe, caring and challenging. We are committed to supporting individuals, families, teens and couples to live more fulfilling lives! We are client-centered, experiential counselling therapists who take an integrative and holistic approach to anxiety, stress, parenting issues, grief and loss, couples issues, anger, and trauma.
(778) 770-4623
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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The Nest Counselling
Counsellor, MA , RCC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in the counselling field for over 20 years and specialise in anxiety, stress, depression , anger management, emotional dysregulation, self-defeating behaviours, self-esteem, life transitions, family issues, ADHD, grief and trauma.
I believe that people have the natural potential to actualize and find meaning in their lives. This may mean digging deep, having courage, or being vulnerable. Through an authentic and trusting therapeutic alliance clients are be able to gain the awareness and self-directed change they are looking for. Counselling is unique to each individual and I can guide you towards understanding the principal causes of your struggles, finding new perspectives, achieving your goals, and equipping you with the necessary tools in order to live a more meaningful life.
(438) 700-6813
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North Vancouver, BC V7G
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Desiree Blume
Counsellor, MA, MEd, RCC
Verified
Verified
I have training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy which is very effective for a variety of concerns, especially anxiety and depression .
I feel it is important to provide a safe and caring therapeutic environment that will allow you to identify and understand the challenges you are facing. I believe that change is possible through focusing on what you bring to each session and working with you to understand and remove barriers on the path to peace, contentment and joy. Currently, my interns and associates are taking new clients or you are welcome to join my waitlist.
(431) 341-0195
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Kelsey Atkinson Counselling & Sleep Consulting
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients for online (BC-wide) and in-person appointments in North Vancouver. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression , life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and other life stressors. I understand that everyone's experiences are unique, and I take a client-centered approach to therapy to ensure that our sessions are tailored to your needs and goals. In our work together, we will focus on developing coping skills, improving your self-esteem, and creating a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
(778) 744-0858
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Jenni Clark
Psychologist, PhD, DClnPsy, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a UK qualified clinical psychologist, who relocated to beautiful North Vancouver with my family in 2014. I have almost 20 years of clinical experience supporting youth (14+) and adults of all ages with a wide variety of presenting concerns (such as anxiety or depression ) particularly in the context of life transitions, including long-term physical health conditions. My clinical practice is evidence-based and collaborative at its core; my goal as a therapist is support you to create and develop a life of meaning and value. Together, we will co-create a therapeutic approach that makes sense to you.
(867) 292-0757
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Jesse Ross
Counsellor, BA, MEd, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Clients often come to me when they decide that survival is no longer enough. Whether it's past trauma, depression , anxiety, disconnection from self, lack of purpose, or lack of hope (etc). As humans, we all carry rocks in our proverbial backpacks. I am awestruck by the human capacity to survive and endure. But sometimes the weight that holds us down becomes so familiar that it is almost comforting. If you are reading this, you have found the courage to ask the question, "What if I allow myself to believe that I deserve better?" I love nothing more than helping clients explore what that might look like, and how to get there.
(438) 300-9737
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North Vancouver, BC V7G
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Christian Maile
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychologist (R.Psych.) and work with adults who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, worry/rumination, depression , anger, and stress. I work primarily from a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach, and strive to develop a collaborative relationship to help clients address difficulties that are negatively impacting the quality of their lives. I pride myself on providing a safe, warm, non-judgmental, and inclusive environment for the clients I work with. I realize it can be difficult to reach out for help, or even to know where to start.
(613) 707-7367
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North Vancouver, BC V7J
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Not accepting new clients
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Jane Hope Mauchan
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with intelligent high functioning people who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression behind successful outward appearances. I also help people dealing with the aftermath of trauma. My approach is relational, combining the best of brain science and clinical evidence to provide lasting results. Together we will explore adverse experiences and the resulting toxic stress that has had an impact on you. As you heal you begin to notice more peace in your thoughts, a return of energy and joy, and recognize your own self limiting patterns and beliefs.
(778) 771-0925
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North Vancouver, BC V7J
Not accepting new clients
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Deborah Buthmann
Counsellor, MSc, RCC, CCPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are going through a life transition (Breakup, Job change, move), struggle with stress and overwhelm, agitation, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression , lack of focus, notice repeating self-defeating behaviour patterns and Obsessive-compulsive tendencies, know you are not alone. This is not all of you. We can find meaning in our circumstances and transform challenges into growing experiences. I believe you have the strength to move beyond surviving and enjoy life. Even if you don't know why you are struggling, know it is okay to start in a place of uncertainty.
(431) 306-1244
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Brandy Mackintosh
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified
Verified
My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression , eating disorders, self-worth, and Highly Sensitive Persons and Empaths.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Reiki Master offering counselling and energy healing sessions both in-person and virtually. I work in the field of healing because I believe that it is always possible, and I believe deeply in the power of relationships to facilitate that healing. The connection that we build in our work together is of the utmost importance to me, and I strive to create a space where you can feel safe enough to share your truth and feel accepted and loved for exactly who you are.
(825) 305-5960
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Tracy De Medeiros
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a counsellor and coach, I am driven to help my clients honour their past, accept their present, and create a more meaningful future. I firmly believe that everyone is the expert of themselves and that my job, through compassion and collaboration, is to help my clients, heal, gain insight, tap into inner wisdom, leverage their strengths, and reach goals previously not imagined. Together my clients and I work on decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression and increasing their sense of resiliency, well-being, and overall satisfaction with their life.
(778) 784-5178
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North Vancouver, BC V7L
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Shaya Sy-Rantfors
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
If you are struggling with: Family stress, crisis, grief/loss in the family, anxiety/ depression , work overwhelm/stress/burnout, or parenting stress - you are not alone.
We come into this world “wired for connection”. As a baby our survival depends on feeling connected to others and as we grow it’s this CONNECTION that allows us not only to survive but also grow and flourish. Sadly, many of us from very early on, suffer from what’s known as “attachment trauma”: a break or disconnection from those we needed for survival that is left unhealed and instead activates our attachment defenses. The effects of this trauma are far reaching: you might be struggling with anxiety, depression , anger issues, relationship difficulties, issues in parenting, exhaustion/burn-out, feeling low, lifeless, or numb.
(604) 330-1670
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North Vancouver, BC V7R
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Steadfast Counselling
Counsellor, RTC, MTC, RPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You might want support with family or a significant relationship or personal issues, such as depression , anxiety, substance abuse, grief, sexuality, or money issues.
We are a group of experienced counsellors dedicated to supporting our clients to live a life that matters to them. We understand that many people seek counselling during a difficult time or in the midst of a crisis. We’re here for you. Giving you a safe place to understand, explore and make the changes that feel right to you. Often people reach out to a counsellor when they want support and guidance to make a change. Our counsellors are trained in a variety of practices and therapies to assist you find your way.
(581) 221-5272
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North Vancouver, BC V7M
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Eli Norman
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you’re here, then you’ve probably run into a very difficult time in life, and you’re looking for ways to get through it. I like to work with metaphors, and a helpful metaphor is the idea of life as a journey, with lots of good terrain, but also lots of tough terrain. The tough terrain can represent many different struggles: relationship difficulties, stress, depression , anxiety, family challenges, loss… you name it. And in this life-as-a-journey idea, a counsellor can be thought of as a local guide who is familiar with the tough terrain, and has experience helping people navigate the most difficult parts of their journey.
(604) 259-7570
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North Vancouver, BC V7J
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Depression Counsellors

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.