Depression Therapists in Elmira, ON
Our therapists have expertise assisting adults, teens and children resolve a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, sexuality, parenting concerns, trauma, insomnia, etc.
Woolwich Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional counselling services to individuals in Woolwich / Wellesley Townships and surrounding areas. All therapists have a minimum of a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field and are registered with their respective professional colleges. Counselling fees are often covered by extended health benefits. Our fees are geared to income, based on a sliding fee scale and service is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Our therapists have expertise assisting adults, teens and children resolve a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, grief, sexuality, parenting concerns, trauma, insomnia, etc.
Woolwich Counselling Centre is dedicated to providing the highest quality of professional counselling services to individuals in Woolwich / Wellesley Townships and surrounding areas. All therapists have a minimum of a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field and are registered with their respective professional colleges. Counselling fees are often covered by extended health benefits. Our fees are geared to income, based on a sliding fee scale and service is offered regardless of ability to pay.
Including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, anger, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
Including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, anger, ADHD, addiction, and trauma.
I help people who are ready for change and have tried other methods with little success. Even small steps toward change can lead to significant progress. I offer a partnership with a relaxed approach that works at your pace, with you in control.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and relational struggles with compassion and care. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their inner worlds, foster self-awareness, and build compassion. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and meaningful change.
Carla is Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples and families facing a variety of mental health and life challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship and marriage challenges, grief/loss, emotional regulation, and self-esteem/self-worth.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and relational struggles with compassion and care. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their inner worlds, foster self-awareness, and build compassion. Together, we work toward healing, balance, and meaningful change.
Society tells us becoming a parent should to be natural, joyful, and will happen within our desired timeline. For some there is truth to this, but many parents are left disoriented with the gap between their expectations and reality. We are urged to pour into our children, give them all of our attention, but also find time for ourselves and our relationship. The challenges of this stage of life can leave parents feeling lonely, overwhelmed and with a sense of personal failure. You might wonder who you even are anymore and if things will ever change - If you are struggling, you are not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Society tells us becoming a parent should to be natural, joyful, and will happen within our desired timeline. For some there is truth to this, but many parents are left disoriented with the gap between their expectations and reality. We are urged to pour into our children, give them all of our attention, but also find time for ourselves and our relationship. The challenges of this stage of life can leave parents feeling lonely, overwhelmed and with a sense of personal failure. You might wonder who you even are anymore and if things will ever change - If you are struggling, you are not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Life can be a lot sometimes, can’t it? You might look around and wonder, "How did I get here?" or feel like the way you've been navigating your world just doesn’t fit anymore. Reactions and emotions might feel out of control, like you're stuck in cycles you don’t quite know how to break. Maybe your body is sending you signals—tension, stress, or discomfort—that something's off. Or, you’re facing changes and challenges that feel overwhelming, and it’s just exhausting. Wouldn’t it be nice to allow a little space for ease?
Life can be a lot sometimes, can’t it? You might look around and wonder, "How did I get here?" or feel like the way you've been navigating your world just doesn’t fit anymore. Reactions and emotions might feel out of control, like you're stuck in cycles you don’t quite know how to break. Maybe your body is sending you signals—tension, stress, or discomfort—that something's off. Or, you’re facing changes and challenges that feel overwhelming, and it’s just exhausting. Wouldn’t it be nice to allow a little space for ease?
These struggles can show up in many ways: depression, anxiety, anger, rehearsing traumatic events, or relationship challenges.
My approach to therapy focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves in ways that build self-understanding, resilience, and authentic self-belief. I support individuals in exploring experiences such as shame, fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief within a safe and collaborative space.
These struggles can show up in many ways: depression, anxiety, anger, rehearsing traumatic events, or relationship challenges.
My approach to therapy focuses on helping clients reconnect with themselves in ways that build self-understanding, resilience, and authentic self-belief. I support individuals in exploring experiences such as shame, fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief within a safe and collaborative space.
Rebecca Dupont
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BEd, RP(Q), OCT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day.
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in healthy relationships, ADHD management, women's health, career/ education support and trauma. With over 25 years of experience in counselling and education I am uniquely qualified to help you overcome obstacles hindering success through psycho-education, proven strategies and access to assessments.
When challenged by the symptoms of AD(H)D, anxiety or depression everyone can become burdened by life's distractions, unable to prioritize and find the time to nurture relationships, pursue personal interests, meet desired goals and find peace and happiness in our day.
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in healthy relationships, ADHD management, women's health, career/ education support and trauma. With over 25 years of experience in counselling and education I am uniquely qualified to help you overcome obstacles hindering success through psycho-education, proven strategies and access to assessments.
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is versatile and experienced individual and couples therapist who offers EMDR for the treatment of trauma, Neurodivergent-informed care, and support for navigating life's transitions. As a therapist who is registered with PSI (Perinatal Support International), Mary offers dedicated support for those working towards fertility, navigating birth trauma, pregnancy loss and or learning the ropes of parenthood. Mary is also well equipped to support teens, couples, and individuals work through life's challenges
Mary Crome BA, MSW, RSW is versatile and experienced individual and couples therapist who offers EMDR for the treatment of trauma, Neurodivergent-informed care, and support for navigating life's transitions. As a therapist who is registered with PSI (Perinatal Support International), Mary offers dedicated support for those working towards fertility, navigating birth trauma, pregnancy loss and or learning the ropes of parenthood. Mary is also well equipped to support teens, couples, and individuals work through life's challenges
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, BPD, self-harm, or grief, or other difficulties, you’re not alone here.
“Healing happens in connection - in feeling seen, heard, and understood” - Dr. Gabor Mate. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to open up and share your true self with another caring human. If you are looking for a therapist who truly understands the raw reality of struggling—and how daunting it is to trust someone new—you are in the right place. I offer a safe space to heal alongside a professional who has personally navigated challenging life experiences. I deeply respect the courage it takes to reach out. I specialize in empowering children, teens, adults, and couples.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, BPD, self-harm, or grief, or other difficulties, you’re not alone here.
“Healing happens in connection - in feeling seen, heard, and understood” - Dr. Gabor Mate. Therapy provides an opportunity for you to open up and share your true self with another caring human. If you are looking for a therapist who truly understands the raw reality of struggling—and how daunting it is to trust someone new—you are in the right place. I offer a safe space to heal alongside a professional who has personally navigated challenging life experiences. I deeply respect the courage it takes to reach out. I specialize in empowering children, teens, adults, and couples.
I have also worked with members of the LGBTQ community, Indigenous folks, those with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and more.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
I have also worked with members of the LGBTQ community, Indigenous folks, those with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and more.
I became a Social Worker because of this intrinsic desire to walk alongside people through their pain and into their growth. As I’ve continued my own growth, both personally and professionally, I have developed a deep passion for working with folks across the lifespan, from ages 8 to 90, as they work towards healing and peace. I have worked with folks with various neurotypes, substance use and addiction, those experiencing housing insecurity and poverty, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, trauma and attachment challenges, self-esteem, emotion regulation, self-harm, suicidal ideation/suicidality, Dementia, and TBI/ABIs.
Areas of interest/specialty include intergenerational dynamics, attachment, trauma, inner prayer healing, IFS, CBT, EFT couple therapy, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and soul care.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? All of our stories include some level of hurt or wounding. I believe your healing is possible and it is an honour to hold this space for you. Together we will find a path for you to move towards a preferred view of yourself with life choices in line with your values. I believe in the strength you possess within and will empower you to move toward freedom and peace.
Areas of interest/specialty include intergenerational dynamics, attachment, trauma, inner prayer healing, IFS, CBT, EFT couple therapy, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and soul care.
Are things piling up and feeling like too much? Have you been wondering where to turn with your anxious and overwhelming thoughts? Do you need a safe space to be understood and find language for your experience? All of our stories include some level of hurt or wounding. I believe your healing is possible and it is an honour to hold this space for you. Together we will find a path for you to move towards a preferred view of yourself with life choices in line with your values. I believe in the strength you possess within and will empower you to move toward freedom and peace.
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Michelle Goldsworthy
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Fergus, ON N1M
Waitlist for new clients
These challenges can impact our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviours, our interactions with others, and our relationship with ourselves – they can result in experiences of depression, anxiety, loss and grief, low self-esteem and confidence, anger, and high levels of stress.
My counselling practice supports people to reconnect with themselves in mind and body – building on their strengths and resilience towards a whole-person experience of healing. Our work together will strive to help you understand yourself and your experiences better, and support your ability to successfully cope with challenges that may occur in the future.
These challenges can impact our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, behaviours, our interactions with others, and our relationship with ourselves – they can result in experiences of depression, anxiety, loss and grief, low self-esteem and confidence, anger, and high levels of stress.
My counselling practice supports people to reconnect with themselves in mind and body – building on their strengths and resilience towards a whole-person experience of healing. Our work together will strive to help you understand yourself and your experiences better, and support your ability to successfully cope with challenges that may occur in the future.
I don't view my clients through a lens of good or bad; rather, I see them with compassion and empathy, believing everyone has the potential to improve and contribute to society. I trust in the power of agency—that each person can create monumental change, build resiliency, and overcome adversities. Working from a holistic approach, I guide clients to feel a sense of life's preciousness, which I believe is foundational to therapeutic success; I aim to help them reconnect with their inner light and their unique potential to thrive, free from judgment. We also work to externalize their struggles, so they are no longer defined by them.
I don't view my clients through a lens of good or bad; rather, I see them with compassion and empathy, believing everyone has the potential to improve and contribute to society. I trust in the power of agency—that each person can create monumental change, build resiliency, and overcome adversities. Working from a holistic approach, I guide clients to feel a sense of life's preciousness, which I believe is foundational to therapeutic success; I aim to help them reconnect with their inner light and their unique potential to thrive, free from judgment. We also work to externalize their struggles, so they are no longer defined by them.
I mainly use EMDR to resolve trauma symptoms, triggers, flashbacks, and the symptoms of PTSD, cPTSD, anxiety, and depression.
No matter what you do, nothing seems to change. That’s because trauma doesn’t live in your thoughts—it lives in your body. Real healing comes when we go deeper than talking. EMDR helps people process what’s been stuck for years: painful memories, negative beliefs, & survival responses that never turned off. I’ve seen people from all walks of life finally gain real traction—sometimes for the first time in years. Pain can stem from childhood, a specific event, or a lifetime of pushing through, but you don’t have to stay stuck. There is a life out there for you with more hope, energy, and resilience. Please book a consultation!
I mainly use EMDR to resolve trauma symptoms, triggers, flashbacks, and the symptoms of PTSD, cPTSD, anxiety, and depression.
No matter what you do, nothing seems to change. That’s because trauma doesn’t live in your thoughts—it lives in your body. Real healing comes when we go deeper than talking. EMDR helps people process what’s been stuck for years: painful memories, negative beliefs, & survival responses that never turned off. I’ve seen people from all walks of life finally gain real traction—sometimes for the first time in years. Pain can stem from childhood, a specific event, or a lifetime of pushing through, but you don’t have to stay stuck. There is a life out there for you with more hope, energy, and resilience. Please book a consultation!
I believe each person who comes in for therapy already possesses the skills and abilities required to help them through their biggest concerns; as a therapist, I see it as a privilege to work alongside you as we uncover and strengthen these skills together. I like to focus on seeing things from your perspective, and then from that place become a guide to look at and work with the parts of you that might be preventing you from reaching your goals.
I believe each person who comes in for therapy already possesses the skills and abilities required to help them through their biggest concerns; as a therapist, I see it as a privilege to work alongside you as we uncover and strengthen these skills together. I like to focus on seeing things from your perspective, and then from that place become a guide to look at and work with the parts of you that might be preventing you from reaching your goals.
My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, loss and relationship issues.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
My areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, loss and relationship issues.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and stressful, thus making it difficult to cope. Therefore, my hope is to help you work through some of your issues (i.e., anxiety, grief, loss) that you are struggling with by providing the skills, insight, and knowledge you need to lead a life you want. I know talking to someone about painful emotions and memories can be difficult so thank you for taking the first step to seeking help.
My experience and training is primarily with adults--both individuals and couples--in the areas of Depression and Anxiety, Coping with Stress and Life Transitions, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Grief and Loss.
Counselling is an opportunity for you to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours as you process through the difficult and sometimes painful things in life, be it coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, dealing with mental health or addictions, working through grief and loss, or simply desiring greater personal awareness. Reaching out for support takes courage. I offer a safe, confidential and caring environment and will work collaboratively with you to fulfill your personal goals for therapy.
My experience and training is primarily with adults--both individuals and couples--in the areas of Depression and Anxiety, Coping with Stress and Life Transitions, Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Grief and Loss.
Counselling is an opportunity for you to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviours as you process through the difficult and sometimes painful things in life, be it coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, dealing with mental health or addictions, working through grief and loss, or simply desiring greater personal awareness. Reaching out for support takes courage. I offer a safe, confidential and caring environment and will work collaboratively with you to fulfill your personal goals for therapy.
My background includes a special interest in young adults (aged 15-30), women’s issues at all ages, body neutrality, the grief journey (death/loss), anxiety/ depression, and LGBTQ2S+ ally ship.
You might be a young adult or someone in your mid 40's who feels anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by the pressure to have it all figured out. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, you may feel stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or disconnected from yourself. I specialize in supporting folks who are struggling with grief, anxiety, low mood, identity questions, and major life transitions. I offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space where you don’t need to explain or defend who you are. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative.
My background includes a special interest in young adults (aged 15-30), women’s issues at all ages, body neutrality, the grief journey (death/loss), anxiety/ depression, and LGBTQ2S+ ally ship.
You might be a young adult or someone in your mid 40's who feels anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by the pressure to have it all figured out. Even when things look “fine” on the outside, you may feel stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or disconnected from yourself. I specialize in supporting folks who are struggling with grief, anxiety, low mood, identity questions, and major life transitions. I offer a warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space where you don’t need to explain or defend who you are. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and collaborative.
Naomi M Roberts
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MACP, CH, C-DBT
1 Endorsed
Arthur, ON N0G
Depressed?
Join me for counselling in a judgement free zone with evidence-based interventions personalized to strengthen your resiliency, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy and/or Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Depressed?
Join me for counselling in a judgement free zone with evidence-based interventions personalized to strengthen your resiliency, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Hypnotherapy and/or Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
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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.