Depression therapists in Clanton Park, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Depression
Alexandra Elias
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., Registered Psychotherapist
If you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness that impact day to day functioning, you may be suffering from depression.
Beyond feelings of sadness, other symptoms might include being in an irritable mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt, low self-esteem, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, loss of energy, and/or difficulties concentrating.
These symptoms impair a person, preventing them from living their lives at school, work, or at home.
At its worst, depression leads to thoughts about ending one’s life.
22 Years Experience
Depression
Colleen Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, CCC
FREE consultations! When we are feeling depressed it can feel as nothing will help, not even therapy. Depression can take the joy and colour out of life and paint a vision of a future for us where nothing seems to matter and no hope seems to be coming. Our minds can focus on the problems that we are experiencing in the present moment and tell us that these problems are fixed, unchangeable, and overwhelming. No amount of 'trying harder' seems to work; neither does the suggestion others might give us to 'snap out of it.' If only it were so easy. While depression can feel unmoveable; psychotherapy is an evidence-based way to tackle feelings of depression. This is true regardless of whether you are experiencing passing negative mood states that you want to improve or going through a full-blown depression episode. Psychotherapy helps. Approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can give us new ways to approach the exhaustion, tiredness, and hopelessness that often come along with depression. It's not about trying harder; it's about working differently, learning new ways to work with the thoughts, feelings, and automatic behaviours that come along with depression that set up a vicious cycle bringing us in further negative mood states. If you are struggling with depression, I can help. I will provide you with a non-judgmental, understanding, and caring space to explore what's going on for you. We'll also set goals for our work together and using evidence-based approaches and strategies start to move towards a future where depression continues to fade into the background and your life, dreams, goals, and future seem real and hopeful again. I offer a free no obligation phone consultation and would be happy to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Depression
Riki Stopnicki
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Seeking treatment for depression can be an intimidating endeavor. Frequently, the depression itself becomes a barrier. A person grappling with depression may experience feelings of being overwhelmed, exhaustion, and hopelessness. They may also unfairly place blame on themselves or their circumstances for their emotional state. These symptoms and thoughts are common companions to depression, making it challenging for individuals suffering from depression to vocalize their struggles, seek assistance or trust that treatment can provide relief. I use evidence based treatment approaches such as CBT, behavior therapy and interpersonal therapy. During episodes of depression, negative thought patterns, such as self-doubt and guilt, frequently exacerbate the problem. Cognitive behavioral therapy endeavours to gradually dismantle these patterns, allowing individuals to cultivate improved self-perception and experience an overall sense of improvement.
1 Years Experience
Depression
Kayla Schofield
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Sometimes life can have episodes of depression which can be associated to loss. Other times depression can be deeply rooted and multifaceted.
4 Years Experience
Depression
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(qualifying), MACP
Depression is one of the hardest disorders to move through because it thrives on the feeling of "why bother" and "I will always feel this way". It is my job to shake that up a bit and find unique client-centred ways to move you forward.
4 Years Experience
Depression
Taslim Jaffer-Murji
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
If you're experiencing feelings of overwhelming sadness, hopelessness a lack of interest in things you used to enjoy, know that you're not alone and you don't have to suffer in silence. If depression is affecting your relationship and quality of life, there are many different treatment options that can help. It's time to talk.
24 Years Experience
Depression
Mandana Montazery
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP (Qualifying), CCC
I help clients with depression reach their goals through a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other psychotherapeutic techniques as needed.
2 Years Experience
Depression
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Depression is a mental disorder that is an improperly used term in pop media as it is normal for us to feel down from time to time. A person experiencing depression is experiencing more than just sadness, they are feeling a severe kind of despair that occurs over a significant period, and thus affects every aspect of their life.
15 Years Experience
Depression
Sangeeta Tanwar @ Tanwar Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Do you feel sad or low, and spirit seems to be dimming? Does everything seem less meaningful, and you find it difficult to enjoy life? Now is the time that you seek professional help. I help my clients with developing positive attitude towards life through minor changes in thoughts and behavior patterns. Contact me today and allow me to introduce you to your best self and design a happier repertoire.
5 Years Experience
Depression
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
While working with depressed people my job is to emphasize security, structure, and learning.
My approach is to provide support and appreciation for your efforts as opposed to supporting more than frustration.
If you are a depressed person you are probably frustrating yourself enough as it is, am I right?
And it feels permanent! Well, it isn't.
During therapy you will first learn how to accept support from your surroundings.
Then you will learn to create a system of self-support with support.
Our work will centre around a primary task of creating a safe environment, a safe relational field, in which your self-healing powers can be activated.
Psychotherapy, on its own or with combination with antidepressants, is now known to be an effective treatment for depression" (Roubal, 2007).
The problem is you aren't going to solve anything laying in bed!
Come lay on my couch, with your unshowered self and let's be depressed together.
You don't have to do depressed alone.
Call me.
11 Years Experience