Depression Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Therapy is spontaneous, even if it's not always exciting or fun. This makes it difficult to describe exactly what we'll do in session together. Sometimes it'll be laughing together, other times crying in the shared space. Mostly, we'll talk. You'll help guide me through your inner world and we'll look at how it has grown and is still growing.
Even if we're only together for one brief session, we'll have a conversation and my hope is that it is useful in some way.
Therapy is spontaneous, even if it's not always exciting or fun. This makes it difficult to describe exactly what we'll do in session together. Sometimes it'll be laughing together, other times crying in the shared space. Mostly, we'll talk. You'll help guide me through your inner world and we'll look at how it has grown and is still growing.
Even if we're only together for one brief session, we'll have a conversation and my hope is that it is useful in some way.
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.
Do you feel weighed down by anxious thoughts, struggling to find motivation as a result of depression, or stuck in patterns of addiction?
As a nurse providing psychotherapy, I take a truly holistic approach, recognizing the connection between mind and body in mental health! Whether you’re dealing with persistent anxiety, the weight of depression, or the challenges of addiction, I integrate evidence-based techniques to help you gain clarity and develop healthier coping strategies.
Do you feel weighed down by anxious thoughts, struggling to find motivation as a result of depression, or stuck in patterns of addiction?
As a nurse providing psychotherapy, I take a truly holistic approach, recognizing the connection between mind and body in mental health! Whether you’re dealing with persistent anxiety, the weight of depression, or the challenges of addiction, I integrate evidence-based techniques to help you gain clarity and develop healthier coping strategies.
I help clients with anxiety, depression and addiction dependencies, overcome their negative self thoughts and behaviours.
Are your thoughts and feelings impacting your daily routines? Have you felt stuck, or overwhelmed with family, friends, work and your home life? I am here to help you identify problematic thoughts and behaviours, by creating a plan to change. It takes courage to identify problem areas, and it takes dedication to work on changing them. We will work together to identify, change, and manage your presenting concerns. Understanding that we all have different worldviews, I use curiosity to understand how your cultural and intersecting identities contribute to your thoughts, feelings and change needs.
I help clients with anxiety, depression and addiction dependencies, overcome their negative self thoughts and behaviours.
Are your thoughts and feelings impacting your daily routines? Have you felt stuck, or overwhelmed with family, friends, work and your home life? I am here to help you identify problematic thoughts and behaviours, by creating a plan to change. It takes courage to identify problem areas, and it takes dedication to work on changing them. We will work together to identify, change, and manage your presenting concerns. Understanding that we all have different worldviews, I use curiosity to understand how your cultural and intersecting identities contribute to your thoughts, feelings and change needs.
Midtown Counselling - Shelly Pavlic
Registered Social Worker, BASc, MSW, RSW
6 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential.
You're worth it! Together, we'll explore your struggles and goals, and find a wise way forward. No empty statements or pre-fab answers! I'm known for my compassion and connection, for doing the 'deep dive', and for working hard for each client. (Onsite services at our clinic and Perimeter Institute; In-home services for Motor Vehicle Accident clients).
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential.
You're worth it! Together, we'll explore your struggles and goals, and find a wise way forward. No empty statements or pre-fab answers! I'm known for my compassion and connection, for doing the 'deep dive', and for working hard for each client. (Onsite services at our clinic and Perimeter Institute; In-home services for Motor Vehicle Accident clients).
I am a registered doctoral clinical psychologist. I provide diagnostic assessments and therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative, changing as needed to help you meet your goals. For assessment and therapy, I work with adults with mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, obsessions-compulsions, and/or executive functioning concerns that are impacting their relationships, academic, work, and general life functioning. I am a warm, empathic, and respectful psychologist who is action-oriented, focused on helping clients build skills, resilience, and self-compassion.
I am a registered doctoral clinical psychologist. I provide diagnostic assessments and therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative, changing as needed to help you meet your goals. For assessment and therapy, I work with adults with mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, obsessions-compulsions, and/or executive functioning concerns that are impacting their relationships, academic, work, and general life functioning. I am a warm, empathic, and respectful psychologist who is action-oriented, focused on helping clients build skills, resilience, and self-compassion.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Jodi Lynn, and I'm a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s many challenges.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from all walks of life—helping them navigate everything from anxiety, trauma, and grief to relationship struggles, major transitions, and personal growth. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, trusting relationships.
I know that reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m here to support you.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Jodi Lynn, and I'm a clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s many challenges.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people from all walks of life—helping them navigate everything from anxiety, trauma, and grief to relationship struggles, major transitions, and personal growth. My approach is compassionate, down-to-earth, and deeply rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, trusting relationships.
I know that reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m here to support you.
It is part of the human experience to have ups and downs in life. My passion for being a therapist is holding space for those struggling or navigating through life’s difficulties. As a client centered therapist, it is my goal to provide clients a warm, safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share your story. Each individual person is unique, and it is important to me to understand all of the aspects of a persons life that make them who they are. Together we will collaboratively develop goals that would be meaningful to you that are realistic, achievable and bring you closer to the life you want to live.
It is part of the human experience to have ups and downs in life. My passion for being a therapist is holding space for those struggling or navigating through life’s difficulties. As a client centered therapist, it is my goal to provide clients a warm, safe and accepting environment where you can feel comfortable to share your story. Each individual person is unique, and it is important to me to understand all of the aspects of a persons life that make them who they are. Together we will collaboratively develop goals that would be meaningful to you that are realistic, achievable and bring you closer to the life you want to live.
Shaziya Vellani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2M
Waitlist for new clients
I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future.
At Ziya Psychotherapy, I offer an individualized approach for my clients. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward. Using an integrated and holistic approach of CBT, DBT, Somatic, EMDR and Solution Focused therapy, we can begin your journey of self-discovery.
I see so many individuals who are feeling exhausted from trying to manage relationships, careers and their lives; who suffer from depression or a painful past and find themselves in repetitive thinking patterns making them feel stuck and uncertain about the future.
At Ziya Psychotherapy, I offer an individualized approach for my clients. I start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward. Using an integrated and holistic approach of CBT, DBT, Somatic, EMDR and Solution Focused therapy, we can begin your journey of self-discovery.
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.
My clients usually come to therapy for relief from their mental health symptoms. They are often feeling overwhelmed, have been thinking about making changes for a long time and are feeling stuck in how to move forward. Together we look at the issues, explore how it is impacting their lives, and come up goals and a treatment plan. This treatment plan includes learning more about your mental health, gaining new skills and strategies that you will carry with you long after therapy ends, and finally practicing a language of self-compassion to replace unhelpful/critical thinking.
My clients usually come to therapy for relief from their mental health symptoms. They are often feeling overwhelmed, have been thinking about making changes for a long time and are feeling stuck in how to move forward. Together we look at the issues, explore how it is impacting their lives, and come up goals and a treatment plan. This treatment plan includes learning more about your mental health, gaining new skills and strategies that you will carry with you long after therapy ends, and finally practicing a language of self-compassion to replace unhelpful/critical thinking.
I work with individuals of all ages who are navigating challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues.
We can rewrite our story when we rediscover hope. Hope is the quiet strength that never fades, even in our darkest moments. It is the belief that, no matter the suffering we've endured, we possess the resilience to rise again. Though the scars of the past may remain, they do not define us; instead, they become part of the story of our recovery. We learn, we grow, and, in time, we find the courage to live fully once more as hope is an ethernal source.
I work with individuals of all ages who are navigating challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues.
We can rewrite our story when we rediscover hope. Hope is the quiet strength that never fades, even in our darkest moments. It is the belief that, no matter the suffering we've endured, we possess the resilience to rise again. Though the scars of the past may remain, they do not define us; instead, they become part of the story of our recovery. We learn, we grow, and, in time, we find the courage to live fully once more as hope is an ethernal source.
My practice focuses mainly on accompanying people through the perinatal stage of life, including postpartum anxiety, depression, loss, birth trauma, as well as fertility challenges.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, transition, emotional overwhelm, or relationship challenges. Many are outwardly functioning but feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain internally. They are seeking a safe, collaborative space to better understand themselves, build coping strategies, and improve connection with others. Their goals include increased emotional regulation, clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and sustainable change. They come to therapy wanting thoughtful, evidence-informed support that respects their autonomy, complexity, and lived experience.
My practice focuses mainly on accompanying people through the perinatal stage of life, including postpartum anxiety, depression, loss, birth trauma, as well as fertility challenges.
Our ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families navigating stress, transition, emotional overwhelm, or relationship challenges. Many are outwardly functioning but feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain internally. They are seeking a safe, collaborative space to better understand themselves, build coping strategies, and improve connection with others. Their goals include increased emotional regulation, clearer boundaries, healthier relationships, and sustainable change. They come to therapy wanting thoughtful, evidence-informed support that respects their autonomy, complexity, and lived experience.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, youth & families and work with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, suicidal ideation and self-harm, interpersonal relationship difficulties, eating disorders, addictions & mood disturbances.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold Masters of Social Work Degree from Wilfred Laurier University, a Bachelors of Social Work degree from McMaster University, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo as well as a diploma of Child and Youth Work from Niagara College. In addition, I have completed trainings and courses in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and is continuing education in Clinical Behavioural Sciences.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, youth & families and work with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, suicidal ideation and self-harm, interpersonal relationship difficulties, eating disorders, addictions & mood disturbances.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold Masters of Social Work Degree from Wilfred Laurier University, a Bachelors of Social Work degree from McMaster University, a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo as well as a diploma of Child and Youth Work from Niagara College. In addition, I have completed trainings and courses in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and is continuing education in Clinical Behavioural Sciences.
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.
I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
I am well-versed in guiding individuals through a spectrum of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, and more.
I will work with you in developing a strategy which may include various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotionally Focused therapy (EFT), Gottman Method for couples, mindfulness practices and spiritually integrated psychotherapy.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Life can feel overwhelming—whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can untangle those thoughts and emotions and finally breathe again. I work collaboratively with clients, using practical tools from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches—always tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and find strategies that actually fit your life.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
You don’t have to go through this alone. Life can feel overwhelming—whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can untangle those thoughts and emotions and finally breathe again. I work collaboratively with clients, using practical tools from CBT, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches—always tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, build resilience, and find strategies that actually fit your life.
Transformation Counselling is Waterloo's largest in-person and online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
Transformation Counselling is Waterloo's largest in-person and online private counselling centre with over 30 registered psychotherapists and registered social workers to choose from. We offer personalized and inclusive counselling services for adults, teens, couples, and families in-person and online. Our goal is to help you find a therapist that's the right fit for you so that you can get the help you need sooner than later.
I focus on insomnia, sleep anxiety, and depression using CBT.
Living with insomnia is exhausting. When you aren't sleeping, everything suffers—your mood, focus, and your confidence in your ability to cope. Many of my clients feel trapped in a "tired but wired" cycle, where they dread bedtime and worry about how they will function the next day. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for chronic sleep issues. This structured, evidence-based approach goes beyond basic hygiene to reduce sleep anxiety, reset unhelpful patterns, and help your body return to a natural, restorative rhythm.
I focus on insomnia, sleep anxiety, and depression using CBT.
Living with insomnia is exhausting. When you aren't sleeping, everything suffers—your mood, focus, and your confidence in your ability to cope. Many of my clients feel trapped in a "tired but wired" cycle, where they dread bedtime and worry about how they will function the next day. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment for chronic sleep issues. This structured, evidence-based approach goes beyond basic hygiene to reduce sleep anxiety, reset unhelpful patterns, and help your body return to a natural, restorative rhythm.
We all have stories that we tell about ourselves, our lives, and that others tell about us. Often when we’re struggling, these stories are about feeling powerless, hopeless, scared, and are full of shame and self-doubt. My approach explores these narratives, creating space for new, richer stories to emerge. If it feels right to you, we’ll explore the stories different parts of yourself tell you, drawing you closer to your values, deconstructing your patterns and uncovering your strengths and resiliency to find new paths forward. We will build a deeper understanding of what you've been through, where you are, and where you're going.
We all have stories that we tell about ourselves, our lives, and that others tell about us. Often when we’re struggling, these stories are about feeling powerless, hopeless, scared, and are full of shame and self-doubt. My approach explores these narratives, creating space for new, richer stories to emerge. If it feels right to you, we’ll explore the stories different parts of yourself tell you, drawing you closer to your values, deconstructing your patterns and uncovering your strengths and resiliency to find new paths forward. We will build a deeper understanding of what you've been through, where you are, and where you're going.
