Depression Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Catherine Kamel
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am an empathetic and open-minded therapist dedicated to helping others live happy and healthier lives. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and hold a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. I have a passion for helping others pursue their life paths in meaningful ways. I have experience working with diverse clientele experiencing a number of concerns. My areas of practice include: relational concerns, low self esteem,
depression
, anxiety, stress management, communication skills, attachment issues, trauma, career issues, goal setting, and life transitions.

Fadi Abou-Rihan
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
Verified
I work with people who, in spite of great difficulties, have not given up on finding meaning in their lives. I help them as they struggle with isolation,
depression
, anxiety, grief or early trauma. Some are trying their best to manage difficult relationships. Others are wondering about their orientation or identity--gendered, sexual, ethnic. Others still are planning the next meaningful transition in their lives.

Better Self - Psychotherapy & Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stuck?
Depressed
? Anxious? Are you struggling with bipolar disorder or relationship difficulties? Whatever is causing your pain, together we can identify the cause and work for positive change. Together, we can uncover the patterns of thoughts and behaviours that are holding you back. We can replace despair with hope, self-doubt with self-esteem, and sadness with joy. We can help you discover your better self.

Veronika Brylinska
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer creative, non-judgmental, safe and trauma-informed psychotherapy to a diverse clientele of adolescents, adults, couples, and families who struggle with a range of emotions and experiences including
depression
, anxiety, burnout, work stress, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, self-actualization, and self-esteem issues. My approach is grounded in openness, honesty, trust and humour. Together we will explore how your past as well as current thoughts, beliefs, emotions and behaviours contribute to your struggles and unhelpful ways of coping.
Waitlist for new clients

Zarmina Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming individual and couples therapy. In individual therapy, I aim to support racialized folks, women, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQI2S+ community who want to navigate interpersonal relationships,
depression
, anxiety, life transitions, and family dynamics.
In couples therapy, I work with couples who are married, unmarried, or preparing to get married to navigate relationship distress and repair connection, with a special interest in helping folks navigate inter-racial/cultural relationships.
Toronto, ON M4W
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Ally Florence
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CSAT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Addiction, mental health, emotional difficulties, stress and trauma may affect each of us differently at different points throughout our lives. It is my privilege to be able to walk beside you throughout your journey to recovery. Through using different therapeutic approaches and techniques, I work from a primarily client centred approach, knowing that you are the expert on yourself and your needs. Together, we can work through substance use, sex and love addiction, anxiety,
depression
, trauma or other mental health concerns, to create a life of balance and happiness.

Gina Lihou
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Do you feel
depressed
most days and find it hard to handle stressful events? Or perhaps you’re having difficulty recovering from traumatic experiences despite your best efforts. Whatever you’re struggling with, you don’t have to deal with it alone. It’s possible to heal from trauma, find internal peace, and learn new skills that help you transform into the person you want to be and step into the life you want to have. It takes courage to seek support and work through your problems, but with time and commitment, therapy is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself.
Toronto, ON M6K
& Online

Réjeanne Dupuis
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, helping adolescents, adults and couples cope with distressing life events and mental health disorders. My passion is to help clients regain balance and move forward with their lives. I can address the following issues with you:
depression
and anxiety, poor sleep, grief/loss, alcohol or drug abuse, stress, workplace issues, relationship problems, life transitions (e.g., job loss, moving, retirement), chronic health problems, traumatic events, low self-esteem, procrastination, aging, marital difficulties, parenting, affairs. Although you may be currently struggling, it takes courage to seek help.
Waitlist for new clients

Emma Jm Ates
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, DTATI, CCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical expertise is working with anxiety and
depression
, co-occurring issues (i.
My name is Emma JM. Ates, I am a registered psychotherapist and art therapist. I offer psychotherapy and counselling services with the Mindful Maelstrom Whole Health Collab and work with youth (16+), adults, and couples in English and French.

Dan De Figueiredo Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, BAA, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My aim in therapy is to help clients reduce and eliminate symptoms of
depression
, anxiety, panic, OCD, emotion dysregulation, trauma, addictions, loss, personality disorders, as well as the complex ups and downs that sometimes emerge in life.
How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.

Dr. Lisa Bradford
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety,
depression
, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
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Ashley Gaboury
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients (Children, Teens, Youth and Adults. I want to know more about you. You will achieve your goals, in a non-judgemental, safe environment where you can be yourself and speak freely. I primarily work in areas including anxiety,
depression
, trauma, PTSD, sleep, stress, parenting , coping skills, women’s issues, relationships, conflict, divorce, behavioral issues, and anger management.

Chavi Kestenbaum | Glimmer Health
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
Chavi earned her Masters in counselling psychotherapy from Yorkville university. She is certified in CBT, EMDR, IFS, the Dimartini method, and Psychodynamic therapy. She is also trained and certified in life coaching. Chavi offers comprehensive professional counselling support to families and individuals specializing in family relationships, anxiety and
depression
, and self-esteem issues. Her success at nurturing relationships is attributed to her innate personality that radiates warmth, compassion, and joie de vivre, coupled with her expertise in therapeutic communication.
Not accepting new clients

Jeff Duke
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adult individuals experiencing concerns with anxiety,
depression
, addiction, trauma, and relationships.
Each of us comes into this world with unique gifts and an individual perspective. When we are able to use our gifts to handle the stressors and challenges that enter our lives we are able to successfully cope with them. However, when we become overwhelmed by our circumstances to the point where our abilities to cope and enjoy life are affected, that is a sign that consulting a therapist can be useful. Taking that step and calling a therapist takes a lot of courage and it shows that you want to make a positive change in your life.

Ranim Kattan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I support clients with a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety,
depression
, suicide ideation, and trauma.
Reaching out for support and prioritizing your mental health is a monumental step, and I am honoured to accompany you on this journey. I offer empathic, personalized, client-focused care and work from a holistic framework that integrates all aspects of your life. I prioritize trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices, and I am a Lebanese-Canadian immigrant, which gives me a unique understanding of challenges inherent to cultural integration and the immigrant experience.
Waitlist for new clients

Tara Noble
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Counselling is an opportunity to uncover your potential. My expertise includes supporting children, adolescent, adults and families experiencing trauma, relationship challenges, adoption preparation/breakdown, grief & loss, separation/divorce/reunification, anxiety,
depression
& exploring your own unique personal life challenges & goals.

Danielle Goldblatt
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have been providing therapy to individuals, families and children for over 20 years and have a wealth of experience in supporting people with anxiety,
depression
, trauma and those going through life transitions.
My approach is client-centred and I draw on various modalities to best meet the needs of the individual client. I am trained in CBT, EFT, SST and DBT and have many years experience in children's mental health and working with individuals and groups at Community Health Centre in Toronto. I will work with each client to identify their strengths, needs and provide a framework to learn new ways of coping and managing with whatever challenges they are facing.

Shoshana Kulik
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People just like you come to me struggling with relationships - you are trying to get your message across but its just not working, whatever you try you just keep getting caught in the same argument. Others come to me because
depression
, anxiety and stress is making it hard for them to cope. Whatever the challenge, my clients want a safe place to share their feelings - a judgement free zone, and new ways to cope with their struggles. I know being vulnerable is uncomfortable so I will give you the time you need to develop trust and feel comfortable with the therapy process.

Alan Davis
Counsellor, DCTP, MTC
Verified
Verified
Everybody from an early age develops a 'story'. The story becomes an accumulation of everything that we experience. Made up of thoughts, emotions and feelings. All stories are similar, how we learn to live with our experiences makes our story unique. We learn to identify, believing that we are our story, creating situations and patterns in our lives that often become problematic. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are experiencing low self esteem,
depression
, anxiety, trauma, loss, loneliness, anger, forgiveness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and family struggles.

David W Munro
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have a PhD in Counselling Psychology from UBC, and I have worked as a counsellor for over ten years in private practice. I have also worked for the Vancouver School Board and SFU. I have experience working with individuals on a wide range of concerns such as: self-worth; anxiety and
depression
; shame; grief/loss; identity concerns; life transitions; cross-cultural issues; deep existential concerns, such as aging, uncertainty, isolation, and meaning. Please note: In 2020, my practice went fully online, and I am now only seeing clients through a secure video platform.
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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.