Depression Therapists in Ottawa, ON

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Mvumbi Kumbu
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified
Verified
Do you ever wonder why you are so anxious? Are you struggling to identify the source of your depression ? Do you ever look for answers about the purpose of the situation you are going through in your life? Are you sometimes discouraged, disengaged, demotivated to get back on your feet because you feel you have tried everything?
(343) 307-0835
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Ottawa, ON K1R
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Charlotte MacKenzie
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting adult clients. In individual therapy, I work with adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of issues including depression , anxiety and burnout as well as self-esteem difficulties. I aim to create a nonjudgmental, empathic, shame-free therapeutic space where you may feel safe to express yourself fully and to explore challenging thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships. I am comfortable working with individuals from all socio-cultural backgrounds (i.e. race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation).
(613) 801-8626
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Ottawa, ON K1S
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Andrea Schaefer
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My practice centres predominantly in the area of relationship and communication difficulties, stress and anxiety, low self esteem and depression .
"My fundamental goal is to help my clients know themselves better so that they develop the capacity to feel good about themselves and have healthy and meaningful relationships in their lives, as well as make choices that reflect their personal goals".
(613) 902-0881
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Ottawa, ON K2B
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Triello Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our therapists have experience working with individuals of all ages (12 +) supporting anxiety, depression , trauma, self-esteem, and other obstacles that present themselves at all stages of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad or stressed? Perhaps, you are unsure about how you are feeling? Wherever you currently may find yourself, Triello Counselling Services offers counselling and psychotherapy to support your individual needs. We understand that it takes great courage to begin taking steps towards starting therapy, and we are here to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. Our initial goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for you to begin your healing process. We believe all clients are unique, and our priority is to mould our therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs and goals.
(613) 209-4536
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Ottawa, ON K1S
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Colleen Bingham
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with adolescents, adults and seniors using a collaborative approach to best understand the issues they are working with, to generate goals and plans, and to support them as they progress. I endeavor to provide a warm, caring, accepting and nurturing environment to help with the treatment of depression , stress and anxiety, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, relationship issues, anger management and building assertiveness.
(613) 706-1624
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Ottawa, ON K2B
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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.
(343) 307-9226
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Ottawa, ON K1S
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Regine Titus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! You are likely visiting my page because you are currently experiencing difficulties in your life or because you want to improve your current situation. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burned out or depressed and you are feeling like your emotions are taking over your life, you are at the right place. I can help you navigate difficult situations in your personal life. Often times therapy or coaching can offer a rich and transformative opportunity to deepen your self-knowledge and acceptance of who you are.
(343) 312-5356
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Ottawa, ON K1K
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Jacob Pollack
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MSc
Verified
Verified
Living in a fast-paced society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. We're typically told that the root of mental health issues comes from inner weakness or lack of resiliency. But, I approach mental health issues as arising primarily from our needs being inadequately met by the community and world around us. So there's a disconnect between how we evolved and where we are now.
(343) 307-4875
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Ottawa, ON K1R
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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).
(343) 338-5020 x311
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Ottawa, ON K1C
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Jessica Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MC, CCC, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently accepting new clients - in-person and virtually. As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with Stradwick Psychology and Neurofeedback Clinic, I strive to provide non-judgemental and compassionate care to every individual I support. I specialize in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma and/or abuse, depression , relationship issues, substance misuse, emotional dysregulation, stress, and other mental health concerns. In my therapeutic relationships, I foster trust, focus on strengths, and seek collaboration with clients through my adoption of a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective.
(343) 304-6346
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Ottawa, ON K1R
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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.
(613) 909-6078
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Ottawa, ON K1P
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Jerry Ritt
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Hello. Many people are negatively affected by anxiety and depression . However it's sometimes difficult to figure out why. Similarly many people find relationships difficult and complicated. Both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offer quick, effective ways to cut through symptoms and understand what is underlying our challenges. My work often employs short-term techniques, exploring thoughts and feelings around relationships, self-esteem or historical trauma, using a focussed and directed, but nurturing approach. I also offer long-term therapy when we need extra time to explore more complex issues.
(343) 307-5601 x2
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Ottawa, ON K2P
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Expressive Arts Therapy Ottawa
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Now accepting new clients! Each of us has had relational experiences that have left us feeling discomfort, insecure or unhappy. I am here to walk with you through this journey of exploring yourself and depending the understanding of your patterns and response through an attachment/ relational therapy and expressive arts lens - both through talk therapy and creating art, or a combination of the two working within your comfort. I have many years experience working with anxiety and depression , as well as trauma/ stress responses. If you find yourself stuck and wanting to explore, please contact us and see if we’re the right fit for you
(343) 700-1860
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Ottawa, ON K2B
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Diana Eisenfeld
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP
Verified
Verified
I work with children, youth and adults. Some of my areas of expertise include depression , anxiety, identity and self-understanding, ADD/ADHD, and trauma (PTSD). I also have experience working with people who struggle with addictions, suicide ideation, and self-harm. My work perspective is based on the Strengths Model, which means that I believe that once we understand the root of our weaknesses, we can turn them into strengths. In addition, my approach is informed by the Narrative and Attachment Theory models, tailored to the specific needs of the person and/or family.
(613) 707-6725
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Ottawa, ON K2P
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Jason Pollick
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MA, MDiv, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Jason Pollick, and I work especially with people experiencing anxiety/ depression , substance abuse, major life transitions or spiritual issues.
Life has a lot of moving parts. Just when you think you've got one part figured out, another part starts moving. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lost or confused. You want clarity, peace and satisfaction in life. You may not have the tools to get there, and you would like to have them.
(343) 338-3212
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Ottawa, ON K2P
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Keeley Treloar
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified
Verified
I am oriented towards using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help us navigate a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety and depression .
I have 20-years of personal experience with the military family community and a history of work with at-risk youth-in-care. This experience steers my practice towards evidence-based therapy approaches that foster the mental health and wellbeing of families and supporting individual life transitions, the first-responder community, seniors, young adults, and adolescents.
(343) 342-1028
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Ottawa, ON K2J
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Jenn McNulty
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with youth to adults in a wide range of areas including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression , stress, concussion management, bullying, interpersonal relationships, and emotional regulation.
My name is Jenn and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and am a Professional Member with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have training in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. These combined with other treatment modalities allows me to be versatile and meet the specific needs of each individual.
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Ottawa, ON K2M
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Kaytlin Preiss
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I take a holistic and collaborative approach when providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. I believe that it can be difficult to manage and cope with life’s hardships such as anxiety, stress, depression , life transitions, and challenges within our interpersonal relationships. I enjoy working from both an attachment-informed and trauma-informed perspective to help my clients process difficult emotions. I value the uniqueness of each person and tailor therapeutic approaches to best fit individual needs.
(343) 307-0184
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Ottawa, ON K1N
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Blissful Balance Counselling
MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Areas of expertise include; anxiety disorders, depression , self-esteem, relational difficulties, issues, cultural/religious identity struggles, sexual/gender identity struggles, trauma, spirituality, and general life transitions.
Currently accepting clients! Are you experiencing low mood, high stress, conflict in your relationships and/or low self-esteem? We want to assure you that you are not alone. We believe every client has their individual set of strengths, and together with your therapist, you will work to highlight and incorporate them into the treatment plan. Our therapists provide a variety of treatments to individuals 10 years and older, couples and families.
(343) 801-8109
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Ottawa, ON K2P
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Marta Kadziolka
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Currently Not Accepting New Clients. Are you seeking help for symptoms of depression and anxiety, coping with loss, or seeking an ADHD or psychoeducational assessment? In my work, I support clients in navigating these difficult challenges, as well as the relationship difficulties and attentional and emotional regulation problems that come with them.
(343) 306-5499
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Ottawa, ON K2M
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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.