Depression Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? I am here to help you improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships, and attachments and move towards personal healing, self-awareness and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle of negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a positive and fulfilling life.
Do you want to develop strategies to better manage thoughts, feelings and relationships that are holding you back from a healthy and productive life? Are you struggling with finding enjoyment in life, experiencing mental or physical illness, grief, and loss, stress in your job, relationships or as a caregiver or parent? I am here to help you improve your psychological well-being, strengthen your relationships, and attachments and move towards personal healing, self-awareness and growth. I am here to help you break the cycle of negative thoughts, emotions and relationships and take steps to experience a positive and fulfilling life.
Our team focuses in the areas of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, family stressors, gender identity, LGBTQ2s+, secondary traumatic stress, and clinical supervision.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship. We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
Our team focuses in the areas of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, family stressors, gender identity, LGBTQ2s+, secondary traumatic stress, and clinical supervision.
We are a team of social workers with a combined 50 years of experience, providing trauma-informed and trauma-specific counselling/therapy and consultation services in Waterloo Region. We work collaboratively with our clients to establish a trusting, safe, and purposeful relationship. We work with individuals, couples and families throughout the lifespan. We provide in-person, virtual, and telephone therapy, as well as Mindfulness and Meditation individual and group support. We also offer a group for partners of first responders.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
My primary practice specialities are: Women's Mental Health, which may include dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family of origin as well as difficult life transitions: Grief and Loss: Aging Concerns/Caregiving Challenges: Understanding and Navigating the Menopause Transition
Why Women's Mental Health? Frankly because we deserve it! Women experience unique mental and emotional health challenges and transitions along their lifespan that benefit from individualized and compassionate care and understanding.
Whether you are dealing with a mood disorder, experiencing grief and loss, experiencing the menopause transition or perhaps dealing with not only your own aging, but that of your parents, counselling can help.
As a therapist, I am here to hold space for you, provide you with education, coping tools and emotional support in order that you are able to move forward in reaching your goals.
My primary practice specialities are: Women's Mental Health, which may include dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family of origin as well as difficult life transitions: Grief and Loss: Aging Concerns/Caregiving Challenges: Understanding and Navigating the Menopause Transition
Why Women's Mental Health? Frankly because we deserve it! Women experience unique mental and emotional health challenges and transitions along their lifespan that benefit from individualized and compassionate care and understanding.
Whether you are dealing with a mood disorder, experiencing grief and loss, experiencing the menopause transition or perhaps dealing with not only your own aging, but that of your parents, counselling can help.
As a therapist, I am here to hold space for you, provide you with education, coping tools and emotional support in order that you are able to move forward in reaching your goals.
Are you suffering from symptoms of anxiety or depression?
Within my clinical practice, I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach by encouraging individuals to recognize their own resilience, skills, and expertise. My training in CBT will help you to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, allowing you to break-free of negative habits and live true to your values and goals.
Are you suffering from symptoms of anxiety or depression?
Within my clinical practice, I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach by encouraging individuals to recognize their own resilience, skills, and expertise. My training in CBT will help you to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, allowing you to break-free of negative habits and live true to your values and goals.
Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am experienced in working with people of varied cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.
Many people who seek my services come with issues of: depression and anxiety, addiction, grief and loss, issues with partners, family members and friends, codependency and boundaries, anger management, men's issues, trauma, suicidal thoughts, court mandated counselling and other issues which can make life difficult to manage.
My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am experienced in working with people of varied cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.
Unresolved trauma can show up in many ways, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self-harm, impulsivity, addiction, eating disorders, perfectionism, or difficulties maintaining healthy relationships.
I provide a safes pace for growth and recovery via a safe video platform that allows people to receive treatment, despite geographical isolation, or any other physical limitations that may prevent them from getting to the therapist's office. I welcome individual clients as well as couples and families.
Unresolved trauma can show up in many ways, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, self-harm, impulsivity, addiction, eating disorders, perfectionism, or difficulties maintaining healthy relationships.
I provide a safes pace for growth and recovery via a safe video platform that allows people to receive treatment, despite geographical isolation, or any other physical limitations that may prevent them from getting to the therapist's office. I welcome individual clients as well as couples and families.
I work with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, ODD, school refusal, and family-related concerns.
Life’s beauty often lies in its complexity. Challenges can be powerful opportunities for growth, helping us discover new strengths and deepen our understanding of ourselves. Yet, there are moments when stress, anxiety, low mood, or other emotional struggles can leave us feeling disconnected from who we are. These experiences are not signs of weakness—they’re signals that you’ve been doing your best with the tools and support available to you.
I work with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, ODD, school refusal, and family-related concerns.
Life’s beauty often lies in its complexity. Challenges can be powerful opportunities for growth, helping us discover new strengths and deepen our understanding of ourselves. Yet, there are moments when stress, anxiety, low mood, or other emotional struggles can leave us feeling disconnected from who we are. These experiences are not signs of weakness—they’re signals that you’ve been doing your best with the tools and support available to you.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Practical, collaborative, brief therapy to help you create the life you want.
Filomena Doroslovac with Vitality Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2B
I have immediate availability and work with children 11+ and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions and more who want to develop healthier ways of coping.
My natural curiosity and warmth helps clients feel heard and accepted. My therapeutic approach combines CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring my approach to each client’s unique journey and challenges.
I have immediate availability and work with children 11+ and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions and more who want to develop healthier ways of coping.
My natural curiosity and warmth helps clients feel heard and accepted. My therapeutic approach combines CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring my approach to each client’s unique journey and challenges.
Whether you’re working through stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking balance and reconnection, I’ll walk alongside you with warmth and compassion, guiding you to the intuitive healer already within.
I often weave in mindfulness and gentle trauma-informed yoga practices (to those who are interested) to support healing in both mind and body. My hope is that you leave each session feeling heard, supported, and a little more grounded as you move forward.
Whether you’re working through stress, anxiety, or depression, or simply seeking balance and reconnection, I’ll walk alongside you with warmth and compassion, guiding you to the intuitive healer already within.
I often weave in mindfulness and gentle trauma-informed yoga practices (to those who are interested) to support healing in both mind and body. My hope is that you leave each session feeling heard, supported, and a little more grounded as you move forward.
Life can have way of disconnecting us from the things we value, leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, and unfulfilled.
You and the challenges you face are unique, so a one-size-fits-all approach will only take you so far. I am trained and experienced in many forms of therapy, and have worked in many different settings - including medical offices, walk-in clinics, and post-secondary institutions - which allows me to be flexible and work in a way that is tailored to you.
Life can have way of disconnecting us from the things we value, leaving us feeling anxious, depressed, and unfulfilled.
You and the challenges you face are unique, so a one-size-fits-all approach will only take you so far. I am trained and experienced in many forms of therapy, and have worked in many different settings - including medical offices, walk-in clinics, and post-secondary institutions - which allows me to be flexible and work in a way that is tailored to you.
Vitality Counselling Services with Barb Shannon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2B
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, maintaining work-life balance or planning for parenting following separation/divorce, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling to individuals (ages 11+), couples and families.
I believe the foundation to successful therapy rests in the relationship between counsellor and client. I strive to develop a positive working relationships based on mutual respect, openness, and honesty. My goal is always on supporting you through a flexible approach. I am trained in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT and Mediation.
Whether you're grappling to navigate difficult life situations, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, maintaining work-life balance or planning for parenting following separation/divorce, I offer a down-to-earth, compassionate approach to counselling to individuals (ages 11+), couples and families.
I believe the foundation to successful therapy rests in the relationship between counsellor and client. I strive to develop a positive working relationships based on mutual respect, openness, and honesty. My goal is always on supporting you through a flexible approach. I am trained in a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT and Mediation.
Often CBT, ACT or IFS interventions and particularly helpful for anxiety, grief and depression.
Hi, I’m Heather. With many years of experience supporting adults, youth, and children, I’m dedicated to helping you find your path to wellness. I offer both creative, art-based approaches and traditional talk therapy, giving you a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Sessions are fun, engaging and therapeutic. I’d be honoured to walk this journey with you.
Often CBT, ACT or IFS interventions and particularly helpful for anxiety, grief and depression.
Hi, I’m Heather. With many years of experience supporting adults, youth, and children, I’m dedicated to helping you find your path to wellness. I offer both creative, art-based approaches and traditional talk therapy, giving you a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Sessions are fun, engaging and therapeutic. I’d be honoured to walk this journey with you.
Erin has experience helping individuals and couples with an array of problems, some of which include; anxiety, depression, eating disorders and Acquired Brain Injury.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
Erin has experience helping individuals and couples with an array of problems, some of which include; anxiety, depression, eating disorders and Acquired Brain Injury.
Erin has over 17 years of experience working in all areas of the health care system, where she has acquired the skills for helping people get through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Erin has extensive knowledge of and uses evidence based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She guides her clients on their path to recovery, empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Erin assists clients in developing coping strategies, personalized and unique to their situation, and walks along side them in their journey to recovery. Erin also offers Walk N Talk therapy.
If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone.
I am a passionate counsellor and offer client-centered counselling for diverse Individuals, Families and Couples. I offer a safe space to process Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues together.
If you are struggling with Relationships, Mental Health, PTSD/Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Loss, Eating Disorders, you don't have to struggle alone.
I am a passionate counsellor and offer client-centered counselling for diverse Individuals, Families and Couples. I offer a safe space to process Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues together.
I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and maternal mental health.
I offer a compassionate, caring, and supportive space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences without judgment. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, or facing the complex emotions that can arise during the perinatal period, I am here to support you.
I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and maternal mental health.
I offer a compassionate, caring, and supportive space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences without judgment. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, or facing the complex emotions that can arise during the perinatal period, I am here to support you.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together. You are the responsible one. The one everyone relies on. But on the inside, you feel exhausted. Perhaps your mind races at night or you feel constantly on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe you feel stuck between what your family expects of you and what you actually want for yourself. You care deeply about your roots, but find it hard to set boundaries without feeling guilty. You spend so much energy worrying about others that there is nothing left for you. You are tired of just going through the motions. You want to feel calm, confident, and actually in control.
On the outside, you look like you have it all together. You are the responsible one. The one everyone relies on. But on the inside, you feel exhausted. Perhaps your mind races at night or you feel constantly on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe you feel stuck between what your family expects of you and what you actually want for yourself. You care deeply about your roots, but find it hard to set boundaries without feeling guilty. You spend so much energy worrying about others that there is nothing left for you. You are tired of just going through the motions. You want to feel calm, confident, and actually in control.
Healing doesn’t always begin with answers—it often begins with being truly heard. As a therapist, I offer a steady, compassionate space for those navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, relational strain, or spiritual struggle. My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you explore your story, make sense of your pain, and rediscover what matters most. Many aren’t seeking quick solutions—they long to be seen, understood, and supported. Together, we create room to process what hurts, to find clarity amid confusion, and to move toward peace, purpose, and connection.
Healing doesn’t always begin with answers—it often begins with being truly heard. As a therapist, I offer a steady, compassionate space for those navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, relational strain, or spiritual struggle. My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you explore your story, make sense of your pain, and rediscover what matters most. Many aren’t seeking quick solutions—they long to be seen, understood, and supported. Together, we create room to process what hurts, to find clarity amid confusion, and to move toward peace, purpose, and connection.
Brooke Hill Therapy and Clinical Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2P
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
I am a Clinic Founder and Psychotherapist, highly experienced in Canada and abroad, in providing individualized care for a variety of mental issues and illnesses. An ideal client would be someone who is willing to put in the work to take a step towards change. Yet, you may not be ready for change, either way therapy is a safe form to find out. I want to help clients achieve their mental health goals through empowerment, awareness, acceptance and healing, with the use scientifically-based techniques that have been proven to be highly effective. You'll acquire the necessary tools to achieve a mind-body-soul approach to health.
