Depression Therapists in Mississauga, ON
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Jennifer Boldt
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsyc, MDiv, MTS, RP
Verified
Verified
You don't need to deal with
depression
, anxiety, grief, mental illness, addiction or relational and family issues alone. I am here as a safe presence to help you navigate through your thoughts, feelings, circumstances and relationships. You can connect and book a session immediately on : Boldtpsychotherapy.com email :jennifer@boldtpsychotherapy.com or call or text at 289-324-0789.

Leticia Akparah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specializing in teens, young adults, anxiety,
depression
, couples therapy, parenting and addiction, I practice from a CBT, Client Centered, Solution Focused and Culturally Sensitive Approach.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or
depression
, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Canadian Psychotherapy Alliance
Registered Social Worker, HBA, HBSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing
depression
, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours/thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.
Not accepting new clients

Afreen Chowdhury
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Specializing in providing therapy for Working Young Adults and Adults in addressing anxiety,
depression
, trauma, and relational issues that are interfering with daily life, functioning, and relationships. In counselling, we will explore your pattern of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours and how they are linked to the problems in your life. You will learn more yourself, your attachment styles, relationships, trauma responses, and more. You will learn to effectively cope in stressful situations by using advanced coping techniques from various therapy methods.
Mississauga, ON L5B
Not accepting new clients

Nancy Tabiri
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specializing in children, youth, families and mental health issues (anxiety and
depression
), I primarily work from a culturally sensitive perspective that sits with an Afrocentric and Anti-oppressive framework.
Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or
depression
, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Moksha Psychotherapy, Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, AA, RSW
Verified
Verified
Areas we specialize in: anxiety,
depression
, grief, loss, trauma, crisis, mental health, family & relationship issues, premarital & marital, divorce & separation, children, tweens, teens & parenting, sense of self & identity work, interpersonal communication, building coping skills/transitioning after major life events & working with all types of families.
Are there areas in your life that you'd like to strengthen? Do you feel 'stuck' or in a pattern that keeps you from enjoying & participating in your life fully? Are you also dealing with a chronic illness such as anxiety &
depression
that are impacting other areas? Would you like a safe & confidential space & time reserved just for you and/or a loved one to process past & current life events, build new coping skills and outcomes with a better quality of life? If so, let's arrange a session after your initial consultation so that I can help YOU help yourself again! We have a growing team of Psychotherapists.

Clinic Dr. Bita (Toronto)
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our psychologists specialize in various issues, such as
depression
, anxiety, PTSD, anger management issues, couples and family, and more.
Award-winning clinic of psychologists, psychotherapists, and counselors in multiple locations, including Toronto.

Marta Mackiw
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MACP, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have been fortunate enough to find my passion in working with and helping others. Connecting with a therapist is a challenging first step, but it is often the first step towards discovery, growth, and change. I aspire to create a safe and comfortable space for clients to uncover their resiliency and explore skills that help them increase their ability to cope with life difficulties. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide variety of concerns including anxiety,
depression
, trauma, anger management, self-esteem, domestic violence, communication problems, stress management, and life transitions.

Monica Bhullar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA Hon, RP(Q)
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I offer individual therapy for a wide variety of concerns including anxiety,
depression
, intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, motivation, and much more.
Life will throw unexpected curve balls. It's those times when you need someone to talk to most. I am honored to be able to share a brave and safe space to work with individuals and their struggles. I offer ways to grow, build resiliency, and offer coping and healing strategies to get through tough times.

Sue Gonsalves
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals and couples who are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, relationship stress, separation and divorce, parenting issues, infertility, and work stress.
I believe balance in our lives is essential to living happy, healthy lives. Sometimes this balance can be thrown off by life circumstances, our busy lives, or our desire to be helpful to our friends and family. In our work together, we can explore all of these challenges and can develop a plan to restore balance. I also believe that the client is the expert in their life. I am willing to be the expert on the different factors that can contribute to a person’s emotional well-being and mental health. Together, we can explore the strategies that will fit your personality and lifestyle.

Terence C To
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide treatment for
Depression
, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, OCD, Relationship Difficulties (seeking, dating, marital), and lack of motivation/goal setting.
I work in partnership with my clients to understand their struggles and circumstances from their perspective. I employ an empathetic, non-judgmental approach while fostering a safe atmosphere for clients to tell their story. Clinically, my practice is evidence based and tailored to client’s strengths and needs. My goal is to empower clients to seize control of their own lives by teaching them the skills to steer it in line with their own values and build resiliency to face life’s hardships.

Samantha Persaud
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specializing in anxiety and
depression
, I practice from a genuine, compassionate and culturally sensitive approach.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I am accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness/
depression
, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth can help. We offer a variety of counselling/psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Monica Lazarescu
Psychologist, MA, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I offer psychotherapy services to children and teenagers who struggle with anxiety,
depression
, and low self-esteem, as well as to their parents interested in developing successful parenting strategies to support their kids overcome their struggles. I also provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for learning and attentional difficulties, developmental delays, and autism spectrum disorder. I provide English and French psychoeducational assessments to children with diverse developmental, learning, and socio-emotional needs.

Bouncing Back Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I offer solutions to anxiety,
depression
, anger, and stress, in addition to family and relationship therapy.
A Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 21 years experience in the field of Mental Health and Wellness, versed in CBT, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based, mindfulness based stress reduction, solution-focussed, strategies for working positively with anger and emotion-focussed therapy modalities.
Not accepting new clients

Jon Turalinski
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, CCC, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I might be particularly helpful to adults (ages 17-64) who are experiencing
depression
, anxiety, existential crisis, panic, anger, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, and/or interpersonal issues.
Hi, my name is Jon and I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with the CRPO. I want to provide you with the care and support that you need to navigate life’s difficult challenges. I want to listen to and understand your experiences so that I can work with you and help you overcome obstacles to build a life of fulfillment and value. I take an existentialist and person-centered approach, and I work hard to offer you a robust set of techniques and skills that stimulate acceptance and change.

Diane M Cimetta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all have struggles in life. Sometimes during this struggle it's hard to see where we are and the strides that we have made. Our thoughts and perceptions about our realities shape how we view ourselves and the world we live in. Sometimes our thoughts and perceptions can unintentionally impose limits leading us to feel stuck and impatient. Sometimes our thoughts can judge and misdirect, leading us astray. I've walked alongside many people experiencing various struggles such as, addiction, trauma, anxiety and
depression
. If you are feeling stuck and wanting support to help propel you forward towards your goals, counselling can help.

Deborah Nixon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
We all have seemingly insurmountable personal struggles at times. If you are troubled and not coping well on your own, you may benefit from consulting with a registered psychologist. Problems such as
depression
, anxiety, sexual abuse, past traumatic events, the death of a loved one, workplace stress and relationship difficulties can all be helped through pyschotherapy. Having an experienced pyschologist with whom to consult breaks the isolation you may be currently feeling and can provide you with the perspective and tools to help you move your life forward in a direction and that feels right to you.

Luminare Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you lie awake at night because you are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the obstacles life has thrown at you? Feel detached and confused about a relationship that you feel “stuck” in?
Depressed
and having difficulty adjusting to a new illness involving you or your loved one? Unresolved anger creating trouble in your relationships and workplace? Or are you at the end of your rope because you are deeply concerned about your child’s behavior? To best suit your individual needs, I offer a variety of evidenced based approaches in a safe space where you can feel free to be 100% of yourself without worrying about being judged.

Aisha Applewhaite
Registered Social Worker, HBA, HBSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
***Virtual Sessions Available!*** Have you experienced stress, pressure, difficulty coping or relationship struggles? Are you experiencing
depression
, anxiety, urges to self-harm or thoughts of suicide? Let's tackle it together. We can partner to create specific and measurable goals for treatment which may include stabilizing self-harming or impulsive behaviours or thoughts, understanding & managing emotions, navigating challenges effectively, coping with distress & uncertainty, challenging unhelpful ways of thinking, improving relationships or figuring out what you want and making a plan to achieve it.

Amanda Meier
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I provide individual therapy for adults who are facing a variety of challenges, including
depression
, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment concerns, and the effects of trauma.
It can seem daunting to reach out for help when feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or incomplete. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative approach in which we work together to identify your concerns and goals, understand obstacles you are facing, and learn skills to grow and evolve. Before we start, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you decide if working together will be a good fit.
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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.