Depression Counselling in Ottawa, ON.

Leading therapy for major depression, bipolar, postpartum depression, SAD and mood disorders in Ottawa, Ontario.


Congruent Living Therapy, R.P., M.A., B.A.
Depression Counsellor

Congruent Living Therapy, R.P., M.A., B.A.

Registered Psychotherapist

, Ottawa, Ontario K1E 3P5 | 613 218 6117

Depression is problematic in several ways and can feel impossible to break out of. My goal for working with clients struggling with depression is to start imagining a better future. My interest lies in getting to know my clients specifically, because while there may be some general truths about depression treatment, the more specific we can tailor the healing, the more it will fit and sustain itself.

Carolann M Trainor, MAPC, RP, MASp, MBA
Depression Counsellor

Carolann M Trainor, MAPC, RP, MASp, MBA

Registered Psychotherapist & Pastoral Psychotherapist

317 Catherine Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T4 | 613-371-7472

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Depression Counselor

Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

When one is depressed the range of thoughts and feelings encompass a wide spectrum. Sadness and despair might be pervasive. One can feel as if they have fallen into a deep dark pit where everything is covered in negativity and hopelessness. In this state, one can feel inadequate, discouraged, unable or unwilling to make decisions. In addition, guilt, shame, profound low self-esteem and loss of interest in relationships, sex, career and even life itself are commonly found. A variety of evidence-based tools, specific to the needs of the individual, applied skillfully at the right time, can dramatically lift one out of that deep, dark pit and help avoid relapse.

Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW
Depression Counsellor

Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW

Clinical Director, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Guide

Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0A6 | 1-844-612-6505

Depression is all encompassing. It affects all aspects of our life including our physical health, our emotional state, our thinking patterns, our behaviours and reactions, and our relationships. We often lose interest in participating in life and this can lead to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness. Working together in therapy, we will reconnect you with your world using proven techniques, and help you reconnect with joy.

Casper Watras, RP, MACP, BSc
Depression Counsellor

Casper Watras, RP, MACP, BSc

Registered Psychotherapist

237 Carruthers Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1N8 | 6138541818

Getting to the root of one's depression, why it occurs, and how it presents itself is imperative in understanding how one can remedy it. By working with clients to explore and comprehensively understand their depression, we will be able to better manage, mitigate, or eliminate the cognitions, behaviours, and feelings tied to our depression. How we became depressed is only the first step in ones work on depression; figuring out how to create change, support, and maintain change is the bulk of it.

Zahra Nafar, MACP
Depression Counsellor

Zahra Nafar, MACP

Registered Psychotherapist

275 Ontario St. Suite 102 , Kingston, Ontario K7K 2X5 | 6134109393

Depression can make a person feel as if the world has gone dark and nothing can bring them joy. Utilizing effective therapeutic methods, I can help you identify factors that contribute to depression and help you find ways to adapt to those situations. We will set realistic goals for the future, identify distorted thought processes or unhelpful behaviours that contribute to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness and develop skills to cope and prevent future episodes of depression.

Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP
Depression Counselor

Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of EnerTherapy

Available for Online Therapy

All experience some form of depression at one point in their life or another. You are definitely not alone here. Whether the depression shows itself as constant sadness, an inability to move, or anger and frustration, it can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to deal with. It is my goal to help you overcome the depression and the painful effects of it by discovering it's roots and working through chopping it down. I will also aid in discovering or rediscovering your unique strengths, skills and ambitions in order to plant new productive, inspirational roots of joy, happiness, and freedom.

Conny Barry, RP, M.Ed. (Counselling), CCC
Depression Counsellor

Conny Barry, RP, M.Ed. (Counselling), CCC

Can. Cert. Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist

Ottawa South, Alta Vista, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5T7 | 613-733-1422

Sadness and Depression are often challenges we may encounter in our lifetime. Feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with them can at times overwhelm and even paralyze us with their power. In a supportive and empathic environment I help clients understand these feelings, progress through their isolation with them, find a way through their tight hold and learn to live productively again.

Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT
Depression Counsellor

Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT

Registered Psychotherapist | Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

Online Therapy, Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1E3 | 905-758-5444

The combination of schema therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective approach to dealing with depression. The CBT aspect of the therapy provides insight into HOW depression affects our lives. The schema portion of the therapy addresses the question of WHY depression exists in our lives. The therapy is comprehensive and intense and I encourage you to give it a try.

Erefaa Ogbuaku Jnr, MACP, RP, C.C.C.
Depression Counsellor

Erefaa Ogbuaku Jnr, MACP, RP, C.C.C.

Registered Psychotherapist

880 Taylor Creek Dr , Ottawa, Ontario K1C 1T1 | 6138790125

Every now and then life throws a curve ball at us which could leave a person feeling confused, alone, and unenthusiastic to complete daily tasks. Like George Harrison says, "It's all in the mind". I genuinely believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, and it means you are aware enough to take care of your mind as you do your body. Let's work together.

Depression Counselor

Saint-Paul University

223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Saint Paul University’s Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre welcomes a diverse clientele, for individual or couple’s therapy. Services are provided by counselling interns at the Master of Arts and Doctoral level in Counselling and Spirituality at Saint Paul University. *Services in French available

Stephanie Wojciechowicz, RP, CCC, c.o.
Depression Counsellor

Stephanie Wojciechowicz, RP, CCC, c.o.

Registered Psychotherapist

Embrun, Ontario K0A 0A9 | 514-548-3468

Depression can feel isolating and that every day tasks and social interactions require a lot of mental and physical effort. The approaches that will be used are cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy. There will be a particular focus on a change in behaviour as it influences one's thoughts and therein offering an alternative decision-making process.

Suzanne More Kerr, MA (C Psych), CCC, RP #3526
Depression Counsellor

Suzanne More Kerr, MA (C Psych), CCC, RP #3526

Marriage & Family & Individual Psychotherapist

278 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1V4 | 1-613-238-2222

When engulfed in the blackness of depression we loose site of the debilitating negative cloud casting despair over all aspects of our life. We come to see our lives solely through the depression lens rather than being able to construct an accurate map of our reality. With psychotherapy we can learn to once again access a more balanced vision of our living that better recognizes the goodness in our lives and provides direction to possibilities. Depending on the level of clinical depression, medication is often recommended temporarily in conjunction with psychotherapy to alleviate depression symptoms and help bring motivation for movement--the client can begin to help themselves

Caitlin Marchand, RP
Depression Counselor

Caitlin Marchand, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Experiencing big emotional ups and downs is normal, but there can be times when it feels like the lows are getting longer, more frequent, and harder to deal with. Therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who offers you empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how feelings of depression show up in their lives, and to strengthen and develop strategies to minimize the impact they have on living the life you want to live. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

Michaela Clermont, M.A., R.P. (Q)
Depression Counsellor

Michaela Clermont, M.A., R.P. (Q)

Registered Psychotherapist (Q)

100 argyle avenue LL300, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1B6 | 613-291-7363

Depression has different impacts on different individuals. Because of this, treatment plans specific to depression are especially unique. When I work with clients with depression, I ensure that the root of the depressive mood is explored, the current aspects in the client's life that is maintaining the depression is targeted, and that client-specific interventions and strategies are put into place. Depression has various aspects to it and it is only in exploring each of these aspects that treatment can be thorough and effective.

Morgan Mackenzie, BHsc, RSW
Depression Counselor

Morgan Mackenzie, BHsc, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Available for Online Therapy

In my practice, I offer compassionate and effective support for individuals navigating the challenges of depression. Depression can impact every aspect of a person's life, from their thoughts and emotions to their daily functioning and relationships. My approach is grounded in creating a safe and empathetic space where clients can openly explore their feelings and experiences. Through evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and more, I work collaboratively with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and set realistic goals.

Mihaela Iacob, RP(Q)
Depression Counsellor

Mihaela Iacob, RP(Q)

Register Psychotherapist Qualifying

Online, Online, Ontario M4G 1H6 | 647-493-0889

Do you experience low mood most of the time? Are you unable to cope with day-to-day activities? Comparing yourself to others has become your norm and this may leave you feeling empty, lost, and dissapointed. Together, we will look at how low mood affects your life and find straetgies to propel you forward. You want to feel strong and in charge of your life.

Samantha Harris, M.A., R.P.
Depression Counsellor

Samantha Harris, M.A., R.P.

Registered Psychotherapist

Suite 240, 1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3W7 | (343) 321-1226

Depression can often feel debilitating and manifest in a variety of ways bringing on feelings of hopelessness, overwhelm, and low mood. Building awareness, coping, and resiliency can be important first steps to starting to find our way back to the things that are most meaningful to us. Together let’s develop a roadmap toward managing your unique situation to help you regain joy and balance again.

Marc Whitehouse, MSW, RSW
Depression Counsellor

Marc Whitehouse, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

563 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5P2 | 613-402-1544

I believe that depression is one of the most common mental health issues and I always tell my clients how it is normal to experience emotions like heavy sadness. I will work with you to find the root causes of the depression. We will work to better understand your triggers and how those link to the types of thoughts you are getting. From there we can plan new responses to the thoughts that are the result of a collaborative effort to ensure the new responses will work for you specifically!

Cynthia Schoppmann, MA, RP, CCC
Depression Counsellor

Cynthia Schoppmann, MA, RP, CCC

Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor

110 Bearbrook Road, Suite 206, Blackburn Hamlet, Ontario K1B 5R2 | 613-317-2179

Helping clients understand what depression is and ensuring that they are aware of what the various treatment options that are available to them (i.e therapy, traditional medicine, naturopathic medicine, etc). Helping clients determine what is at the root of it all and finding strategies that work for them to cope with the emotional roller coaster and other symptoms associated with depression. Normalizing client's experience and determining a treatment plan that aligns with the client's goals for therapy.

Tory Baker-Reed, MSW
Depression Counsellor

Tory Baker-Reed, MSW

Therapist/Registered Social Worker (MSW) and Clinical Director of the Thrive Centre

Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1J6 | 6132050822

Depression can be debilitating. I work with many individuals who struggle with both chemical and trauma related depression. Through coaching and emotional support, I will work with you create a healing plan that fits your needs. We will discuss not only your emotional stressors, but other factors that may be deepening your depression (e.g. sleep patterns, food option, and more).

Stephanie Dugdale, M.A., CCC
Depression Counsellor

Stephanie Dugdale, M.A., CCC

Individual and Couple Therapist

451 Daly Ave., Lower Level 3, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6H6 | 613-230-3444

Therapy can be a place where clients can explore the blocks they are experiencing to feeling ok. Sometimes such things as early childhood experiences, trauma [recent or historic], challenging work situations, feeling overwhelmed in life, and interpersonal and relationship struggles can contribute to feeling disempowered, hopeless, helpless, numb, exhausted, and disinterested in life. Being able to feel supported, to explore and come to understand what is happening, to explore the body's and the nervous system's role in how one is feeling, to speak freely can often help.

Centre For Interpersonal Relationships
Depression Counsellor

Centre For Interpersonal Relationships

Registered Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors

336 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0M6 | 1.855.779.2347

The Depression & Mood Service at the Centre for Interpersonal Relationships offers children, adolescents, adults and couples psychological assessment and treatment of depression and other mood disorders. Finding a path toward recovery can be challenging, but the good news is that depression is treatable; recent research indicates that psychotherapy is extremely important in your recovery from depression.

Sarah Graham, MA, RP
Depression Counsellor

Sarah Graham, MA, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

London, Ontario N0L 1G0 |

Through our work together you will experience a shift in your understanding of the cause of your depressive symptoms. My clients often experience a sense of relief, a release of shame and guilt when we explore how their depression has come to exist. The experience of depression can isolate you from yourself, your family and even your future. Together we understand how you came to feel depressed and actively work on releasing the feelings that you've held onto for so long.

Phil Naylor, MA, CH, RP
Depression Counselor

Phil Naylor, MA, CH, RP

Registered Psychotherapist

Available for Online Therapy

Depression is common and pervasive in our society. I will help you explore the reasons for your depression and what keeps it going as well as provide support practical, powerful and effective tools to help you manage and move through this challenging issue. Some depressions may be based in trauma and I use a trauma-informed approach to therapy in general. You don't have to continue to suffer with depression and you don't necessarily need to rely on medication either. Effective help is here!



You Have Found The Best Therapists for Depression and Mood Issues in Ottawa, ON.

Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our Ontario search of licensed therapists in Ottawa who specialize in helping people overcome sadness, treat major depression and mood disorders such as bipolar, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Feeling down, lonely, and depressed can affect us at any station in life. Sometimes the cause may be physiological (such as hormonal or due to medication), it may be emotional, environmental, psychological or any combination of the above. Counselling for recovery and restoration from depression by a top rated therapist in Ottawa will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.

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