Depression Therapists in Ottawa, ON
See all counsellors in Ottawa
Andrea Too
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I offer individual therapy to adults with various difficulties, including
depression
, anxiety, burnout, trauma, disordered eating, interpersonal issues, and low self-esteem.
As clinical and health psychologist, I seek to support my clients with warmth, empathy, understanding, and professional rigour. I always strive to meet each client’s individual needs by adapting my treatment framework to clients’ experiences and objectives. My therapeutic approach is integrative, based on evidence-based therapies such cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Kalm Mi Mind
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a conscious, understanding, non-judgmental therapist with experience working with persons struggling with
Depression
, Anxiety, and Addiction.
Do you struggle with fitting in due to diaspora? Do you find yourself wanting to hide from the world? Are you a minority facing LGBTQ concerns and feel you have nobody to turn to? Have you been looking for a therapist for a while and haven’t found anyone that you can relate to? And at times felt like they just don’t understand you? Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, and it’s important that you find the right therapist to connect with that will not judge or discredit your experience. That’s why at Kalm Mi Mind I specialize in supporting minority persons including people of colour and LGBTQ people.
Waitlist for new clients

Melisa Arias-Valenzuela
Psychologist, CPsych, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in Ontario and I hold a doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.) from the Université du Québec à Montréal. I provide psychological assessments and psychotherapy at my clinic, Uprise Psychology & Wellness, to adults and teens suffering from eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as adults struggling with perinatal mental health difficulties, including postpartum
depression
, birth trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility. I also have experience working with people suffering from Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders as well as other difficulties.

Ghaelle Meta Mulaja
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you been feeling more stressed or
depressed
than usual lately? Do you lack motivation? Do you need help managing certain situations in your life? No problem! I am here to help you with that. I offer virtual and in-person psychotherapy and counseling services. And the purpose of my services is to provide you with a confidential opportunity to safely explore personal, professional and relationship issues; with the goal of bringing about a positive change in your thoughts, feelings, behavior and social functioning. I use different approaches depending on your needs or issues presented.

Nancy Tran
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Some areas I have special interest with are anxiety,
depression
, life stressors/transitions and past trauma.
In whatever capacity, my passion is to support others. My work is all about helping someone be their best selves, learn from previous patterns and difficulties, and find new meaning in their present day. I'm a flexible, eclectic therapist that lets you be the driver in your car. I'm here as a passenger to support you in your work. I will uplift with positivity and sometimes humour, but also not afraid to challenge you where you need. We would take whatever you're coming in with and work together to provide insight, reflection and overall confidence in your self-improvement journey.

Laurel McCloskey
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck in your relationships or with your feelings? We all experience challenges at times and have normal periods of ups and downs. The difficulty is when we feel stuck – either in a particular mood state (such as
depression
or anxiety), in our reactions to triggers, or in our relationships. I approach counselling as a creative and collaborative process to tap into your innate wisdom, access your inner resources, and develop healthy coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment. I will see your strengths as well as your struggles. My goal is to guide you as you discover the path that is best for you.

Sabourin Therapy Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I offer safe and confidential individual therapy to adults for a variety of issues, including
depression
, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management, substance abuse, insomnia and interpersonal difficulties.
Waitlist for new clients

Barbara Wendlowski
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC, SEP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. With compassionate guidance and support, I strongly believe that people can increase their self-understanding, improve relationships and well being, move through life transitions, cope with loss, increase vitality and feel empowered to make changes in their life. I have supported individuals dealing with:
depression
, anxiety, stress, anger, grief, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, life transitions, traumatic experiences, and the challenges encountered when supporting family members and friends who are struggling with substance use and mental health.

Alanna Beitner
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together we can process trauma, work through
depression
, learn strategies to manage anxiety, tackle relationship difficulties, enhance self-esteem and explore other things that might get in the way of living a fulfilling life.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I believe we all have the capacity to create change in our lives and this is your first step. Whether you are an individual or a couple and have one goal or many, we will work with them at your own pace. As we are all unique, I work from a person-centred and trauma-informed approach. How we think about ourselves and others can sometimes hold us back from living a fulfilled life aligned with our values. Let's work together so you can begin to feel empowered and move towards wellness. I will meet you where you are today, collaborate with you and walk along side you as you begin your healing journey.
Waitlist for new clients

Brenda Roberts
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
The impacts of anxiety and
depression
, as well as difficulties in families, relationships, life transitions, and trauma, often leave us feeling overwhelmed. But these challenges are also opportunities for lasting personal growth. The crises of life spur us to explore: to open up to a life that is truer to our nature, to find or deepen our creative voice, and to feel more at peace with ourselves and connected with others. Jungian analysis is an effective way to come to terms with difficult life situations and establish a more fulfilling life.

Natalina Salmaso
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, CRC
Verified
Verified
Too often one of the most difficult first steps in working through life challenges, whether large or small, is to acknowledge the need for support and to seek out the help that you need. My work with adolescents, adults and couples has been to accompany them on a journey that involves building a toolset designed to navigate their particular challenges. I see clients struggling to cope with a range of issues related to
depression
and mood, anxiety, gender and sexuality, fertility and adoption, different types of relationships and sexual problems (e.g., arousal, desire, orgasm, pain), and stress associated with everyday life matters.

Westboro Psychology
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I supervise a skilled team of therapists who provide integrative and compassionate therapy services to adolescents and adults for stress, worry, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, sadness,
depression
, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, difficult life transitions and other emotional problems that interfere with day to day functioning. We offer comprehensive assessments to children and adults for attention and/or learning style differences like Gifted Abilities, ADHD, reading difficulties (Dyslexia), writing difficulties and mathematics difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Jessica Lapensée
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, health or, feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to listen and guide.
Life can be really hectic and move at an alarming rate until we find ourselves asking “why does everything feel so heavy?” I value the courage it takes to reach out and take this first step for yourself. You being here, taking this initiative, is an act worth recognizing. My goal is to walk alongside you, and meet you where you are in your journey. Collaboratively, we can explore your inner experiences and challenging areas in your life contributing to your distress. I work from a place of compassion and deep empathy to create a safe non-judgemental space to help you identify your inner strengths to move you closer to your goals.

Juniper Counselling Centre
MA, MEd, RP, RSW
Verified
Verified
We provide services to youth, individual adults, and parents. Common concerns we support are anxiety,
depression
, grief, OCD, trauma, self-harm, and those facing life stress and heart ache. We have seven highly knowledgeable therapists at Juniper; each with their own strong area of training and specialization. Our therapists are compassionate, friendly, and down-to-earth. We would be happy to connect with you to find out which therapist might be your best match! We provide counselling in-person (south Kanata) or online/phone. Our services are covered by most insurance companies.
Not accepting new clients

Annemarie Petrasek
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I work with people who seek deeper self-knowledge and wish to explore their personal difficulties and challenges. Among the issues that people bring to therapy are
depression
, bouts of anxiety, bereavement, midlife transitions, retirement, aging and relationship issues. Consideration of unconscious dynamics that may be interfering with a person's emotional well-being and zest for life can bring a deeper understanding of oneself and renewed vitality to your life.

Allison Mundle
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Sometimes life is challenging and overwhelming with no clear way to move forward. My job is to help people find their way. If you find yourself struggling with anxiety,
depression
, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties or other challenges, I would like to help. Using a person-centred approach, I offer individualized support as you begin to take steps towards positive changes.

Delphine Amer
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You can get help for anxiety,
depression
, specific fears/phobias, stress management, anger, major life changes/transitions, lack of motivation, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, relationship problems, and past trauma.
You might be down or anxious, or perhaps, as a parent, you are worried about a child or teenager. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Perhaps you are burdened by fear, guilt, feel unmotivated, or feel hopeless. Perhaps something traumatic has overwhelmed you. Perhaps you are afraid or socially anxious or lack motivation. Maybe you are struggling at work, and you are not sure how to change things. Perhaps you don't know how to set goals or achieve them. Perhaps you feel sad, or feel overwhelmed by grief or loss. Perhaps you are angry.

Ann Smutylo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Master of Social Work, practicing clinical Psychotherapy. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and seniors treating issues of stress,
depression
, anger management, workplace issues and burnout, grief and loss, relationship issues, marital/relationship counselling, parenting issues, separation and remarriage support. Life stage transitions and the role of family of origin and of culture in communication and in the perception of situations are a special interest. We handle life with the tools with which we have learned to survive. Therapy helps us to reassess and adjust these coping strategies to our present day context.
Not accepting new clients

Markus Williams Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to Markus Williams Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, here I provide state-of-the-art and evidence-based treatment for anxiety,
depression
, trauma/PTSD, relationship issues, and lastly, sexual dysfunctions. I bring research to practice to ensure you receive the highest quality of psychotherapy. I bring authenticity and compassion to individuals and couples who are looking to heal past wounds, acquire new relational skills, and how to stand up to their anxiety,
depression
, and trauma so that they may have a better quality of life.

Jean-Jacques Rosemond
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Hello, are you going through some difficult times right now, either struggling to cope with challenges, feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of what to do? Having trouble with work or personal relationships? I am an experienced psychotherapist and I offer individual therapy services for a wide range of issues such as
depression
, anxiety, addiction problems, relationship problems, grief, life transitions, etc
See more therapy options for Ottawa
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.