Depression Therapists in Burlington, ON
I support people through family and relationship conflicts and work to enhance coping strategies to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, weight management, and dysfunctional parent-child relationships due to mental illness.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
I support people through family and relationship conflicts and work to enhance coping strategies to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, weight management, and dysfunctional parent-child relationships due to mental illness.
I feel it is essential to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each client right from the start to ensure a safe and comfortable space to share, heal and grow. I believe in the importance of working collaboratively with each person; establishing goals and working together to decide on a plan to achieve these goals. I like to facilitate the development of self-awareness and the ability to recognize the connections within different areas of our lives.
Common target areas include: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Stress Management, ADHD, Productivity, Routine, Suicidal ideation/ self-harm, Relationship, and Return to School/work.
What I offer: A relaxed and supportive therapeutic relationship, personalized treatment goals, tangible skills education and coaching for mastery, support with routine development, support with executive functions, short term or long term counselling, support with accommodation forms for school/ work, a partnership to explore your mental health and wellness.
Common target areas include: Anxiety, Depression, BPD, Stress Management, ADHD, Productivity, Routine, Suicidal ideation/ self-harm, Relationship, and Return to School/work.
What I offer: A relaxed and supportive therapeutic relationship, personalized treatment goals, tangible skills education and coaching for mastery, support with routine development, support with executive functions, short term or long term counselling, support with accommodation forms for school/ work, a partnership to explore your mental health and wellness.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma or have issues with self-esteem, are feeling stuck, or are looking to explore solutions to life's challenges.
Hi, I’m glad you are here - I offer safe, non-judgemental, supportive and client centred therapy for individuals looking to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. I know that road is sometimes confusing, painful and difficult and there are times when you need the help of an experienced therapist, who is equipped to walk along side you in that process. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma or have issues with self-esteem, are feeling stuck, or are looking to explore solutions to life's challenges.
Hi, I’m glad you are here - I offer safe, non-judgemental, supportive and client centred therapy for individuals looking to embark on a journey of personal growth and healing. I know that road is sometimes confusing, painful and difficult and there are times when you need the help of an experienced therapist, who is equipped to walk along side you in that process. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Anxiety, depression, and anger are some other common issues that often come up.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with addiction issues and/or anxiety and mood disorders. I really enjoy working with ‘stuck’ clients. Those people who know they want or need change but aren’t sure how to get there. You are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed. You might be feeling a little lost though. Let me serve as a guide to walk with you and show you some possible ways out. You don't need to commit to any long term therapy or all the 'what ifs' at this point. All you need to do is reach out and make that first connection. Let's have a conversation about what's going on.
Anxiety, depression, and anger are some other common issues that often come up.
I specialize in helping people who are struggling with addiction issues and/or anxiety and mood disorders. I really enjoy working with ‘stuck’ clients. Those people who know they want or need change but aren’t sure how to get there. You are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed. You might be feeling a little lost though. Let me serve as a guide to walk with you and show you some possible ways out. You don't need to commit to any long term therapy or all the 'what ifs' at this point. All you need to do is reach out and make that first connection. Let's have a conversation about what's going on.
Feeling stuck in love, communication, or connection? Relationships can feel confusing and overwhelming, whether you’re facing a break-up, struggling with recurring patterns, or unsure how to connect in meaningful ways. You may have tried managing it on your own, yet the sadness, frustration, or uncertainty keeps building, leaving you unsure of what comes next. Heartbreak can bring loneliness, grief, and persistent thoughts about what went wrong or what you could have done differently. You don’t have to navigate relationship challenges or heartbreak alone.
Feeling stuck in love, communication, or connection? Relationships can feel confusing and overwhelming, whether you’re facing a break-up, struggling with recurring patterns, or unsure how to connect in meaningful ways. You may have tried managing it on your own, yet the sadness, frustration, or uncertainty keeps building, leaving you unsure of what comes next. Heartbreak can bring loneliness, grief, and persistent thoughts about what went wrong or what you could have done differently. You don’t have to navigate relationship challenges or heartbreak alone.
I have specialized training for anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma.
I have Master of Social Work training and am registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker. I am also a Registered Rehabilitation Specialist with the Vocational Rehabilitation Association and would consider it a pleasure to assist you with your life challenges or life endeavours.
I have specialized training for anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma.
I have Master of Social Work training and am registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker. I am also a Registered Rehabilitation Specialist with the Vocational Rehabilitation Association and would consider it a pleasure to assist you with your life challenges or life endeavours.
Lilian
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MBA, BBA, SSW, EMDR
6 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7L
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of gaslighting and manipulation?
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma therapy, and relationship issues. I use EMDR, IFS, CBT, EFT and Talk therapy to help support you. In our sessions, we work as a team to help you get where you want to be. I also work with couples and family navigating relationship differences. I also offer Christian counselling.
Feeling overwhelmed due to anxiety, depression, trauma, or the effects of gaslighting and manipulation?
I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma therapy, and relationship issues. I use EMDR, IFS, CBT, EFT and Talk therapy to help support you. In our sessions, we work as a team to help you get where you want to be. I also work with couples and family navigating relationship differences. I also offer Christian counselling.
Accepting New Clients - If you’re experiencing, self-doubt, lacking self confidence, stuck in anxiety, or are feeling overwhelmed by life changes and transitions - you are not alone. These feelings can be challenging to face and it’s okay to ask for support. My goal is to assist in your wellness journey and help you gain a sense of emotional balance, feel self-fulfillment in your day to day life, and establish a set of tools to be used throughout life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, life changes, conflict, grief, or difficulty coping, I’m here to support you with kindness and care.
Accepting New Clients - If you’re experiencing, self-doubt, lacking self confidence, stuck in anxiety, or are feeling overwhelmed by life changes and transitions - you are not alone. These feelings can be challenging to face and it’s okay to ask for support. My goal is to assist in your wellness journey and help you gain a sense of emotional balance, feel self-fulfillment in your day to day life, and establish a set of tools to be used throughout life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma, life changes, conflict, grief, or difficulty coping, I’m here to support you with kindness and care.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
If you’re here, you might be considering therapy or curious about what it can offer. I take an action-oriented approach, working with you to reconnect with your life in joyful and meaningful ways. Therapy is more than addressing struggles; it’s about fostering growth, hope, and resilience.
In a safe, compassionate space, we’ll explore your story, uncover your strengths, and focus on practical steps toward healing and fulfillment. Therapy is a journey-sometimes challenging, sometimes liberating—but always, I believe, transformative.
Whether you are struggling to cope, unable to enjoy life, or going through a hard transition, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to acknowledge you for seeking support. This not only shows strength of character but also great courage.
Whether you are struggling to cope, unable to enjoy life, or going through a hard transition, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want to acknowledge you for seeking support. This not only shows strength of character but also great courage.
I bring a deep, sustained passion for this work, supporting individuals navigating addiction, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, as well as broader experiences of neurodivergence.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
I bring a deep, sustained passion for this work, supporting individuals navigating addiction, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, as well as broader experiences of neurodivergence.
Looking for an experienced therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when life feels heavy. I bring 25 years of experience supporting people quietly struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, emotional intensity, anxiety, mental restlessness, or neurodivergence.
Often, there hasn’t been space to explore what’s underneath. Together, we’ll uncover patterns, make sense of your experiences, and find practical strategies to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, my focus is on creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, build resilience, and find healing.
Being overly worried about what others think takes up a lot of time and energy, often leaving you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Trying to balance your time between school and work can make it difficult to connect with others on a deeper level and maintain meaningful relationships. You’re tired of feeling lonely and worthless. You’re not where you want to be and want to make a change. Experiencing these emotions doesn’t mean that they have to take over your life — I am here to support you in better managing them when they show up.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, my focus is on creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, build resilience, and find healing.
Being overly worried about what others think takes up a lot of time and energy, often leaving you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Trying to balance your time between school and work can make it difficult to connect with others on a deeper level and maintain meaningful relationships. You’re tired of feeling lonely and worthless. You’re not where you want to be and want to make a change. Experiencing these emotions doesn’t mean that they have to take over your life — I am here to support you in better managing them when they show up.
Do you want to learn to improve your mood? Are stress and anxiety symptoms getting overwhelming? Are you feeling stuck in difficult relationship patterns? People come see me when they are wanting to find traction again, and to have a place where they can unpack clouded or heavy thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Those who benefit from this work are individuals who want to better understand the root of their challenges, and who feel making changes are important, but they're needing support in realizing those changes.
Do you want to learn to improve your mood? Are stress and anxiety symptoms getting overwhelming? Are you feeling stuck in difficult relationship patterns? People come see me when they are wanting to find traction again, and to have a place where they can unpack clouded or heavy thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Those who benefit from this work are individuals who want to better understand the root of their challenges, and who feel making changes are important, but they're needing support in realizing those changes.
I have a strong passion for helping a diversity of people who are experiencing major life challenges and mental health issues. I have worked with many clients from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in both individual therapy sessions, as well as couples and marriage therapy. My fluency in English and Persian is an essential asset for success in therapy for native Persian speakers. A background in medicine with an MD degree and over ten years of experience in medical practice complements my Master’s degree in Psychology from Yorkville.
I have a strong passion for helping a diversity of people who are experiencing major life challenges and mental health issues. I have worked with many clients from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in both individual therapy sessions, as well as couples and marriage therapy. My fluency in English and Persian is an essential asset for success in therapy for native Persian speakers. A background in medicine with an MD degree and over ten years of experience in medical practice complements my Master’s degree in Psychology from Yorkville.
Some more areas of focus are in helping those suffering from mood disorders (social anxiety, depression), self-confidence issues, ADHD etc.
Let's skip the therapy jargon. You're here because life feels hard, and you want things to change. You’re looking for support, and I’m here to offer it. We are going to have some real conversations about what you’re going through and how to make it feel lighter.
I focus on helping people and couples find their way back to themselves, including navigating postpartum journeys, break ups, life direction etc. I want to help people find their voice and get back to living the life they want and deserve.
Some more areas of focus are in helping those suffering from mood disorders (social anxiety, depression), self-confidence issues, ADHD etc.
Let's skip the therapy jargon. You're here because life feels hard, and you want things to change. You’re looking for support, and I’m here to offer it. We are going to have some real conversations about what you’re going through and how to make it feel lighter.
I focus on helping people and couples find their way back to themselves, including navigating postpartum journeys, break ups, life direction etc. I want to help people find their voice and get back to living the life they want and deserve.
Are you ready for a direct, effective counselling methodology that will have you working both in and out of session, one that is designed to get you back to wellness quickly? My approach is person-centered, meaning you will be treated according to your specific needs, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and thinking style. Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and employing counselling techniques including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapies, I will help you to accelerate your path to wellness.
Are you ready for a direct, effective counselling methodology that will have you working both in and out of session, one that is designed to get you back to wellness quickly? My approach is person-centered, meaning you will be treated according to your specific needs, perceptions, emotions, thoughts and thinking style. Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and employing counselling techniques including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapies, I will help you to accelerate your path to wellness.
You experience intense emotions and you don’t always know why. You alternate between
feeling flooded with feelings of anger or sadness and feeling completely cut off.
Sometimes your emotions come with intense reactions followed by feelings of shame
for how you responded. Things from the past are catching up to you and not allowing you to be the best version of yourself. You might not have found the tools to face it as a couple or individually. As a therapist, I don’t believe that we are broken and in need of fixing; we are hurt and in need of care.
You experience intense emotions and you don’t always know why. You alternate between
feeling flooded with feelings of anger or sadness and feeling completely cut off.
Sometimes your emotions come with intense reactions followed by feelings of shame
for how you responded. Things from the past are catching up to you and not allowing you to be the best version of yourself. You might not have found the tools to face it as a couple or individually. As a therapist, I don’t believe that we are broken and in need of fixing; we are hurt and in need of care.
My expertise is in relationships and my passion is to see people get their lives in balance so that they can reach their full potential as unique individuals. I work with people in all walks of life to help them clarify and achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, meet new challenges and define where they're going in life. I know that life can be confusing and difficult, so I would like an opportunity to walk with you and coach or counsel you as you navigate your own path in life.
My expertise is in relationships and my passion is to see people get their lives in balance so that they can reach their full potential as unique individuals. I work with people in all walks of life to help them clarify and achieve their goals, overcome obstacles, meet new challenges and define where they're going in life. I know that life can be confusing and difficult, so I would like an opportunity to walk with you and coach or counsel you as you navigate your own path in life.
(anger, addiction, depression, personality disorders and more)
I offer individual and couples counselling. Specializing in marriage conflict and stress, individual addiction issues and mental health/personality disorders. I have also provided court mandated counselling, separation mediation and family conflict resolution.
(anger, addiction, depression, personality disorders and more)
I offer individual and couples counselling. Specializing in marriage conflict and stress, individual addiction issues and mental health/personality disorders. I have also provided court mandated counselling, separation mediation and family conflict resolution.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
Through the development of a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship, Adriana helps guide her clients in building the crucial awareness needed to initiate change, to facilitate this change by providing a safe and highly compassionate environment to observe and discover their core self, and to encourage and adopt an integrative approach to their healing and growth. Her clients have a chance to both explore and discover the underlying sources of their long-standing issues, to develop a strong sense of their intrinsic selves, and to become the vital source of meaningful change in their lives.
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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.