Depression Therapists in Grimsby, ON
I support adolescents and adults from all walks of life that are experiencing difficult life situations and transitions, marginalization, stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective.
I strive to take a client-centered, and eclectic approach to my work. My practice draws from cognitive and behavioural, humanistic, somatic, experiential, solution focused, and collaborative approaches, and I tailor them on my individual clients’ needs. I take special interest in utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, ACT, and EMDR in my treatment sessions.
I support adolescents and adults from all walks of life that are experiencing difficult life situations and transitions, marginalization, stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective.
I strive to take a client-centered, and eclectic approach to my work. My practice draws from cognitive and behavioural, humanistic, somatic, experiential, solution focused, and collaborative approaches, and I tailor them on my individual clients’ needs. I take special interest in utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, ACT, and EMDR in my treatment sessions.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns you keep repeating, or reacting in ways that do not fully make sense to you. Maybe anxiety, past experiences, relationship struggles, or emotional burnout are making it hard to feel grounded and connected. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and create lasting change, not just manage symptoms. Together we will gently explore the deeper roots of what you are carrying so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life and relationships.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns you keep repeating, or reacting in ways that do not fully make sense to you. Maybe anxiety, past experiences, relationship struggles, or emotional burnout are making it hard to feel grounded and connected. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and create lasting change, not just manage symptoms. Together we will gently explore the deeper roots of what you are carrying so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life and relationships.
You know that feeling of being "stuck"... stuck in the cycles you repeat in your relationship, career, and life. The problem is, you've tried again and again to change things, and it's not working. Your connection to your partner, maybe your kids, and to yourself continue to struggle. I've been there. The first important way to move forward is to imagine life when these problems are gone. The good news is that whether you are completely ready to dive in, you're coming to the right place.
You know that feeling of being "stuck"... stuck in the cycles you repeat in your relationship, career, and life. The problem is, you've tried again and again to change things, and it's not working. Your connection to your partner, maybe your kids, and to yourself continue to struggle. I've been there. The first important way to move forward is to imagine life when these problems are gone. The good news is that whether you are completely ready to dive in, you're coming to the right place.
My practice focuses on enabling clients to construct their own solutions for dealing with their challenges - which is largely done through self exploration and recognizing one's own self-healing capacities. My therapeutic approach is based on an integrative model that incorporates a wide range of theories, methods and perspectives (such as psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, mindfulness, interpersonal psychoanalysis and behaviour modification).
My practice focuses on enabling clients to construct their own solutions for dealing with their challenges - which is largely done through self exploration and recognizing one's own self-healing capacities. My therapeutic approach is based on an integrative model that incorporates a wide range of theories, methods and perspectives (such as psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour, mindfulness, interpersonal psychoanalysis and behaviour modification).
Lilian Shonhiwa - EMDR
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MBA, BBA, SSW, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
I work with people who are ready for a change in their lives and who are looking to find the voice they need to face depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, and low self-esteem.
I will work with you to ensure you’re heard, understood, and your needs and goals are met. In this warm, judgment-free space, we can find strength in vulnerability and work together for you to be your authentic self. Together, we can improve your relationships, find inner peace, and create meaningful change! I also provide supervision to fellow therapists.
I work with people who are ready for a change in their lives and who are looking to find the voice they need to face depression, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood abuse, and low self-esteem.
I will work with you to ensure you’re heard, understood, and your needs and goals are met. In this warm, judgment-free space, we can find strength in vulnerability and work together for you to be your authentic self. Together, we can improve your relationships, find inner peace, and create meaningful change! I also provide supervision to fellow therapists.
I offer individual therapy to adults struggling with their mental health including depression, anxiety, addictions, and those struggling to adjust to changes in their life.
I use a combination of techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I work with people to develop an individual plan based on their current needs and their future hopes and wishes.
I offer individual therapy to adults struggling with their mental health including depression, anxiety, addictions, and those struggling to adjust to changes in their life.
I use a combination of techniques from Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I work with people to develop an individual plan based on their current needs and their future hopes and wishes.
They may be struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, or a major life change.
At our Hamilton office, we help men navigate anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. We offer practical, personalized therapy in a supportive, judgment-free space—helping you understand what’s holding you back, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater confidence.
They may be struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, or a major life change.
At our Hamilton office, we help men navigate anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. We offer practical, personalized therapy in a supportive, judgment-free space—helping you understand what’s holding you back, develop healthier patterns, and move forward with greater confidence.
I support children, adolescents, and families who are seeking a deeper understanding of emotional, behavioural, developmental, learning, or mental health concerns. Many families come to our practice when something feels “not quite fitting” — when a child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, attention, school-related stress, identity development, or challenges that would benefit from a thoughtful and comprehensive assessment.
My work combines psychological assessment with collaborative, developmentally informed intervention to help young people better understand their strengths and challenges.
I support children, adolescents, and families who are seeking a deeper understanding of emotional, behavioural, developmental, learning, or mental health concerns. Many families come to our practice when something feels “not quite fitting” — when a child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, attention, school-related stress, identity development, or challenges that would benefit from a thoughtful and comprehensive assessment.
My work combines psychological assessment with collaborative, developmentally informed intervention to help young people better understand their strengths and challenges.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling helpless and alone. It is not easy to find your way forward. Recreating yourself in a way that embraces who you are and where you've been, to empower you to move towards a life you may envision, is not simple but it can be done. My goal is to help you find this path. Whether faced with a lifetime of challenges, or impacted by a single traumatic event, I bring empathy, warmth, compassion and understanding to the relationship. From that place of safety, I will support you to find the road to acceptance, healing, and peace of mind.
Life can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling helpless and alone. It is not easy to find your way forward. Recreating yourself in a way that embraces who you are and where you've been, to empower you to move towards a life you may envision, is not simple but it can be done. My goal is to help you find this path. Whether faced with a lifetime of challenges, or impacted by a single traumatic event, I bring empathy, warmth, compassion and understanding to the relationship. From that place of safety, I will support you to find the road to acceptance, healing, and peace of mind.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, C-PTSD, ADHD, ASD, personality and mood disorders, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs and integrates evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback, and cognitive and behavioural therapies. Together, these approaches help regulate the nervous system, process trauma, shift unhelpful patterns, and support lasting healing and meaningful change.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, C-PTSD, ADHD, ASD, personality and mood disorders, low self-esteem, perfectionism, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs and integrates evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, Infra-Low Frequency (ILF) Neurofeedback, and cognitive and behavioural therapies. Together, these approaches help regulate the nervous system, process trauma, shift unhelpful patterns, and support lasting healing and meaningful change.
I specialize in nervous system therapies such as somatic therapies, EMDR, IFS, which help support symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other life challenges.
If you're struggling with unhelpful behaviours, unhealthy relationships or have experienced trauma, my approach starts with meeting you where you are. If you are looking to make sustainable changes in any part of your life, my goal is for you to make those changes from a place of confidence and self compassion. From this place of self awareness, the person you want to be can emerge. As a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCPA) & Approved Supervisor for CRPO, I also offer clinical supervision to RPs & RP(Q)s, community support workers and non-profit organizations
I specialize in nervous system therapies such as somatic therapies, EMDR, IFS, which help support symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other life challenges.
If you're struggling with unhelpful behaviours, unhealthy relationships or have experienced trauma, my approach starts with meeting you where you are. If you are looking to make sustainable changes in any part of your life, my goal is for you to make those changes from a place of confidence and self compassion. From this place of self awareness, the person you want to be can emerge. As a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCPA) & Approved Supervisor for CRPO, I also offer clinical supervision to RPs & RP(Q)s, community support workers and non-profit organizations
Hello and welcome. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they can’t seem to change. Maybe you're navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, matrescence, or the impact of past experiences. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface with compassion and curiosity. Using an attachment-based, relational approach, I help clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional connection, communicate more effectively, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hello and welcome. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns they can’t seem to change. Maybe you're navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, matrescence, or the impact of past experiences. Together, we explore what is happening beneath the surface with compassion and curiosity. Using an attachment-based, relational approach, I help clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional connection, communicate more effectively, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You may look calm, capable, and dependable on the outside while quietly feeling drained, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. Many people spend years showing up for others at work, in relationships, or within their families while carrying stress, grief, and emotional pain on their own. Over time, this can lead to burnout, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, and the feeling that you’ve lost touch with who you are. My holistic, compassionate approach empowers you to understand yourself deeply, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, connected change. It's a gentle journey of reflection, healing and growth.
You may look calm, capable, and dependable on the outside while quietly feeling drained, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. Many people spend years showing up for others at work, in relationships, or within their families while carrying stress, grief, and emotional pain on their own. Over time, this can lead to burnout, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, and the feeling that you’ve lost touch with who you are. My holistic, compassionate approach empowers you to understand yourself deeply, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, connected change. It's a gentle journey of reflection, healing and growth.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? You don't have to carry it alone. Jelayna helps youth, adults, and older adults find relief from anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. Using a warm, client-centred approach informed by somatic practices and the mind-body connection, she helps clients regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and reconnect with a greater sense of calm, balance, and confidence as they move forward.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted? You don't have to carry it alone. Jelayna helps youth, adults, and older adults find relief from anxiety, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional overwhelm. Using a warm, client-centred approach informed by somatic practices and the mind-body connection, she helps clients regulate their nervous systems, build resilience, and reconnect with a greater sense of calm, balance, and confidence as they move forward.
I offer online sessions exclusively through Strength Counselling Services. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth—no matter where they are in life. I work with individuals aged 13 and up, supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal development. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
I offer online sessions exclusively through Strength Counselling Services. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth—no matter where they are in life. I work with individuals aged 13 and up, supporting clients through a wide range of challenges including mood-related concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and personal development. Whether you’re navigating addiction, trauma, C-PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and loss, attachment wounds, criminality, or religious, cult, or spiritual abuse, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I'm so glad you're here. I see therapy as an opportunity for you to meaningfully take up space in the world and in taking care of yourself. And it's a journey you don't have to go through alone. As your therapist I aim to be a grounding presence, supporting you with authenticity, warmth, and thoughtful challenges. I’ll encourage curiosity and compassion as we explore the conscious and unconscious patterns you feel stuck in and weighed down by. My hope is that in our work together you'll learn to understand your worrisome thoughts and support yourself through overwhelming emotions such as fear, shame, and guilt.
Hi! I'm Nicole and I'm so glad you're here. I see therapy as an opportunity for you to meaningfully take up space in the world and in taking care of yourself. And it's a journey you don't have to go through alone. As your therapist I aim to be a grounding presence, supporting you with authenticity, warmth, and thoughtful challenges. I’ll encourage curiosity and compassion as we explore the conscious and unconscious patterns you feel stuck in and weighed down by. My hope is that in our work together you'll learn to understand your worrisome thoughts and support yourself through overwhelming emotions such as fear, shame, and guilt.
Are you a People-Pleaser?
Do you say yes when you really want to say no? Do you worry about disappointing people or whether someone will be upset with you? Feel guilty saying no? Maybe you're the person everyone relies on - the good daughter, supportive partner, dependable friend, family caretaker - but somewhere along the way, your own needs and plans got pushed to the bottom of the list.
People-pleasing can be exhausting. When so much of your energy goes toward taking care of other people, keeping the peace or being who everyone needs you to be, there may not be much left for you - or for building the life you actually want.
Are you a People-Pleaser?
Do you say yes when you really want to say no? Do you worry about disappointing people or whether someone will be upset with you? Feel guilty saying no? Maybe you're the person everyone relies on - the good daughter, supportive partner, dependable friend, family caretaker - but somewhere along the way, your own needs and plans got pushed to the bottom of the list.
People-pleasing can be exhausting. When so much of your energy goes toward taking care of other people, keeping the peace or being who everyone needs you to be, there may not be much left for you - or for building the life you actually want.
Vijaya's extensive professional background allows her to treat clients who have had experiences with mental heath, domestic abuse, sexual assault, relationships issues, anxiety, and depression.
Vijaya is a multilingual therapist working with individual, couple, and groups. Approaches through CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Eastern Psychology. And most of all believing in a collaborative approach to working through individuals needs and strengths.
Vijaya's extensive professional background allows her to treat clients who have had experiences with mental heath, domestic abuse, sexual assault, relationships issues, anxiety, and depression.
Vijaya is a multilingual therapist working with individual, couple, and groups. Approaches through CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Eastern Psychology. And most of all believing in a collaborative approach to working through individuals needs and strengths.
You’re a millennial woman who’s checked the boxes, but something still feels off. Beneath the busy days and high-functioning exterior, there’s a quiet ache for meaning, clarity, and connection. My clients seek space to slow down, soften the pressure, and explore who they are beyond the roles they’ve been living. Therapy offers a path to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what feels real and aligned.
You’re a millennial woman who’s checked the boxes, but something still feels off. Beneath the busy days and high-functioning exterior, there’s a quiet ache for meaning, clarity, and connection. My clients seek space to slow down, soften the pressure, and explore who they are beyond the roles they’ve been living. Therapy offers a path to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with what feels real and aligned.
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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.