Depression Therapists in Dunnville, ON
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
I have a Bach. of Arts degree from U of Guelph with a specialization in Sociology and Family and Social Relations. I also have a Bach. of Social Work degree from McMaster University and a Masters of Social Work degree from University of Windsor. I have extensive experience working in crisis intervention and brief solution focused therapy.
Feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
I have a Bach. of Arts degree from U of Guelph with a specialization in Sociology and Family and Social Relations. I also have a Bach. of Social Work degree from McMaster University and a Masters of Social Work degree from University of Windsor. I have extensive experience working in crisis intervention and brief solution focused therapy.
I work with clients navigating a wide range of experiences and mental health concerns, including stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I bring over eight years of experience working directly with neurodivergent individuals and groups, including those with ADHD, autism, and FASD. These experiences have deeply shaped both my personal and professional values, reinforcing the importance of connection, empathy, and genuine understanding in the therapeutic process.
I work with clients navigating a wide range of experiences and mental health concerns, including stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I bring over eight years of experience working directly with neurodivergent individuals and groups, including those with ADHD, autism, and FASD. These experiences have deeply shaped both my personal and professional values, reinforcing the importance of connection, empathy, and genuine understanding in the therapeutic process.
I can help you with family relationships, parenting struggles, childhood trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, understanding your attachment style, behavioural and substance addictions, self-esteem/self-compassion, and more.
In my work I like to explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape your daily life - especially the pain points. I take a narrative approach to understanding your physical and emotional reactions to events - which means I want to get to know the stories you have been told about yourself, and how to change patterns that don't fit what you need.
I can help you with family relationships, parenting struggles, childhood trauma and C-PTSD, anxiety and depression, understanding your attachment style, behavioural and substance addictions, self-esteem/self-compassion, and more.
In my work I like to explore the emotional and relational patterns that shape your daily life - especially the pain points. I take a narrative approach to understanding your physical and emotional reactions to events - which means I want to get to know the stories you have been told about yourself, and how to change patterns that don't fit what you need.
Life can not only feel overwhelming at times, but also as though no one understands your experience. Sharing in moments of trust and acknowledgement are what you can expect in session. Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response. Finding connection and validation are at the forefront of beginning to change and grow and this will lead our sessions as we unpack your experiences and process through the use of therapeutic strategies that are comfortable for you.
Life can not only feel overwhelming at times, but also as though no one understands your experience. Sharing in moments of trust and acknowledgement are what you can expect in session. Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response. Finding connection and validation are at the forefront of beginning to change and grow and this will lead our sessions as we unpack your experiences and process through the use of therapeutic strategies that are comfortable for you.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health, including anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and grief.
You imagined feeling joy, and maybe you do sometimes, but you also feel anxious, depleted, touched out, or like you're simply surviving the day. I work with people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the transition into parenthood, along with teachers, and those who are overwhelmed by the mental load they carry. Many clients come to therapy feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, and wanting support that feels genuine, practical, and compassionate.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in perinatal mental health, including anxiety, depression, birth trauma, and grief.
You imagined feeling joy, and maybe you do sometimes, but you also feel anxious, depleted, touched out, or like you're simply surviving the day. I work with people navigating pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal loss, and the transition into parenthood, along with teachers, and those who are overwhelmed by the mental load they carry. Many clients come to therapy feeling burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves, and wanting support that feels genuine, practical, and compassionate.
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Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, stress, low self-esteem, or navigating major changes.
I support adults navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, OCD, relationship struggles, breakups, and domestic violence. For children and teens, I offer guidance with school challenges, bullying, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, and depression. Together, we’ll build resilience and foster growth.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger, stress, low self-esteem, or navigating major changes.
I support adults navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, stress, low self-esteem, ADHD, OCD, relationship struggles, breakups, and domestic violence. For children and teens, I offer guidance with school challenges, bullying, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, and depression. Together, we’ll build resilience and foster growth.
I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
I use several different modalities to support clients in achieving their goals such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed and Goal Directed therapies.
I am interested in working with children, adolescents and emerging adults and their families wishing to explore barriers to their life goals, including anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation and relationship difficulties.
I use several different modalities to support clients in achieving their goals such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused, Trauma Informed and Goal Directed therapies.
I believe in ongoing learning and have extra training in anxiety, mindfulness, complex trauma, EMDR, highly sensitive people, depression, ADD & more.
Thank you for visiting my page. When looking for someone to talk to, it is very important to find someone who is a good fit for you - it is the foundation for good counselling work. I have been a social worker for over 35 years and have extensive experience and skills working with a wide range of people from all different backgrounds and ages. I am very grateful to all my previous clients who have entrusted me with supporting them through difficult times, whether ongoing concern(s) or troubles from their past. A strong healthy connection and rapport are essential for your growth and wellbeing.
I believe in ongoing learning and have extra training in anxiety, mindfulness, complex trauma, EMDR, highly sensitive people, depression, ADD & more.
Thank you for visiting my page. When looking for someone to talk to, it is very important to find someone who is a good fit for you - it is the foundation for good counselling work. I have been a social worker for over 35 years and have extensive experience and skills working with a wide range of people from all different backgrounds and ages. I am very grateful to all my previous clients who have entrusted me with supporting them through difficult times, whether ongoing concern(s) or troubles from their past. A strong healthy connection and rapport are essential for your growth and wellbeing.
Healing isn’t linear—but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
To support you on your unique healing journey, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space—one that honours your individuality and supports your personal growth.
My practice is collaborative at its core. I integrate approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, always tailoring our work to meet your specific needs.
Healing isn’t linear—but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
To support you on your unique healing journey, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space—one that honours your individuality and supports your personal growth.
My practice is collaborative at its core. I integrate approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, always tailoring our work to meet your specific needs.
My goal every day is to offer a supportive, practical approach to therapy. Throughout my career, I’ve tended to work primarily with people who have mood or anxiety difficulties. Some are undergoing or have undergone significant life transitions such as grief from loss. Others come to me for guidance around work-related stress or burnout. And others wish to examine the patterns and practices around their substance use.
My goal every day is to offer a supportive, practical approach to therapy. Throughout my career, I’ve tended to work primarily with people who have mood or anxiety difficulties. Some are undergoing or have undergone significant life transitions such as grief from loss. Others come to me for guidance around work-related stress or burnout. And others wish to examine the patterns and practices around their substance use.
Some of the areas of clinical focus have ranged from working with clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life stressors and stages in life, changes in physical health and injury , workplace stress and first responders.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
Some of the areas of clinical focus have ranged from working with clients who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, life stressors and stages in life, changes in physical health and injury , workplace stress and first responders.
As the words “Spring” and “Wellness” suggest we at Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre aim to install hope, motivation and optimism when working with you. We work collaboratively with you when providing assessment, treatment and consultation services. At Spring Psychology and Wellness Centre we embrace inclusion and diversity and offer services in confidence with a warm, nonjudgmental, empathic approach that is also holistic. We welcome learning more about you, your experiences and perspectives and invite you to reach out to continue your journey of wellness and resilience.
Many of my clients are high-functioning adults and teens who feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed in relationships, or stuck repeating painful patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-worth, people-pleasing, life transitions, or feeling “not like themselves” anymore. Using a compassionate, collaborative, and holistic approach, I help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with a stronger sense of confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Many of my clients are high-functioning adults and teens who feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed in relationships, or stuck repeating painful patterns. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, burnout, self-worth, people-pleasing, life transitions, or feeling “not like themselves” anymore. Using a compassionate, collaborative, and holistic approach, I help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, build healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with a stronger sense of confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Our therapists help a variety of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, burnout, stress, life transitions, parenting, identity, spirituality and so much more.
Asking for help is difficult and taking the first step can be uncomfortable. We are a holistic clinic that offers immediate availability (no wait lists for our social workers!). We also have a naturopath who is available to support your overall health. The first step is to reach out by email or phone and we will do the rest.
Our therapists help a variety of concerns including grief, depression, anxiety, OCD, burnout, stress, life transitions, parenting, identity, spirituality and so much more.
Asking for help is difficult and taking the first step can be uncomfortable. We are a holistic clinic that offers immediate availability (no wait lists for our social workers!). We also have a naturopath who is available to support your overall health. The first step is to reach out by email or phone and we will do the rest.
Stephanie Davis, Psychotherapy and Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
My approach is collaborative, creative and body-centred. I integrate mindfulness, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hakomi, Expressive Arts Therapy and Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy. I also offer an in depth attachment style assessment to help you understand and shift recurring relationship patterns.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
My approach is collaborative, creative and body-centred. I integrate mindfulness, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Hakomi, Expressive Arts Therapy and Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy. I also offer an in depth attachment style assessment to help you understand and shift recurring relationship patterns.
I support concerns including anxiety, anger, and related challenges, depressive and bipolar disorders, and I offer 2SLGBTQ affirming care.
Do you feel like you’re carrying a lot on the inside, even if you look “fine” on the outside? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same emotional patterns, or on edge more often than you want to be. You might be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. If it has been hard to put your experience into words, you are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out by yourself.
I support concerns including anxiety, anger, and related challenges, depressive and bipolar disorders, and I offer 2SLGBTQ affirming care.
Do you feel like you’re carrying a lot on the inside, even if you look “fine” on the outside? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the same emotional patterns, or on edge more often than you want to be. You might be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety or anger, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the people you care about. If it has been hard to put your experience into words, you are not alone, and you do not have to figure it out by yourself.
I'm passionate about guiding individuals through tough times and helping them grow. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where people dealing with stress, anxiety, sadness, relationship issues, or doubts can find comfort. I use different ways to help each person, drawing from various methods that fit their needs.
I'm passionate about guiding individuals through tough times and helping them grow. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where people dealing with stress, anxiety, sadness, relationship issues, or doubts can find comfort. I use different ways to help each person, drawing from various methods that fit their needs.
I work with individuals and couples struggling with a wide variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed care to my clients, working with the biological and psychological effects of past and current trauma, using IFS for deep work to heal from the past, while providing tools to improve current symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc. I help couples break dysfunctional patterns and learn new healthier ways to interact with their partners.
I work with individuals and couples struggling with a wide variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, past trauma, grief, low self-esteem and life transitions.
I provide trauma-informed care to my clients, working with the biological and psychological effects of past and current trauma, using IFS for deep work to heal from the past, while providing tools to improve current symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc. I help couples break dysfunctional patterns and learn new healthier ways to interact with their partners.
I focus on addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety and personal growth.
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.
I focus on addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety and personal growth.
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness, acceptance and nondual awareness.
My areas of focus are anxiety disorders, depression, behavioural addictions, relationship issues, hoarding and complex mental health.
My hope for working with you is that therapy becomes an opportunity for you to develop a deeper relationship with yourself, create meaningful change and discover your own resilience. I invite teens, adults and couples to my practice and am a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, Emergency Services and Health Care Workers.
My areas of focus are anxiety disorders, depression, behavioural addictions, relationship issues, hoarding and complex mental health.
My hope for working with you is that therapy becomes an opportunity for you to develop a deeper relationship with yourself, create meaningful change and discover your own resilience. I invite teens, adults and couples to my practice and am a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community, Emergency Services and Health Care Workers.
Robin Spain-Little: Anxiety, ADHD, People-Pleasing
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping highly sensitive people with anxiety, depression, ADHD and emotion regulation challenges to set healthy boundaries, stop people pleasing, and stop self sabotage so that they can live a life they're proud of.
Are you a highly-sensitive, Type A, overachieving human with a tendency to people please, who has a difficult relationship with your parents, who appears to have it all together but inside is feeling anxious and burned out? You know you need to relax and do some self-care, but nothing seems to help. And you've tried things like self-help books, meditation, going to the gym, talking to friends - but nothing seems to work for long. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to finding the root of your challenges, and making a real sustainable change
I specialize in helping highly sensitive people with anxiety, depression, ADHD and emotion regulation challenges to set healthy boundaries, stop people pleasing, and stop self sabotage so that they can live a life they're proud of.
Are you a highly-sensitive, Type A, overachieving human with a tendency to people please, who has a difficult relationship with your parents, who appears to have it all together but inside is feeling anxious and burned out? You know you need to relax and do some self-care, but nothing seems to help. And you've tried things like self-help books, meditation, going to the gym, talking to friends - but nothing seems to work for long. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to finding the root of your challenges, and making a real sustainable change
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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.