Depression therapists in Hamilton, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Maddie Serhal - Limitless Living Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MC, BSc
I support folks navigating depression and the challenges of finding motivation, the grief that accompanies this state, understanding what's happening with your nervous system when we're feeling depressed, understanding what your body is communicating to you, and understanding what your needs are in this moment, and how to resource through this challenging time.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8M 1C6
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
We support individuals experiencing depression, low mood, or emotional numbness. Therapy focuses on understanding emotional patterns, restoring hope, and developing strategies that support wellbeing and daily functioning.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Depression can feel isolating, draining, and overwhelming, making even the smallest tasks seem impossible. At Pursue You Psychotherapy, we provide a compassionate and supportive space to help you navigate the weight of depression, regain motivation, and reconnect with the things that bring you meaning and joy.
We provide treatment that targets:
-Persistent Low Mood & Sadness – Feeling down, hopeless, or emotionally numb.
-Lack of Motivation & Energy – Struggling to complete daily tasks or feeling exhausted even after rest.
-Negative Self-Talk & Low Self-Worth – Harsh self-criticism, feelings of failure, or believing you're not "good enough."
-Isolation & Disconnection – Withdrawing from relationships, feeling lonely, or struggling to ask for support.
-Overthinking & Rumination – Getting stuck in negative thought loops or dwelling on the past.
-Difficulty Finding Joy – Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed or feeling detached from life.
Our therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices, Behavioral Activation, and Somatic & Emotional Regulation Techniques to help shift unhelpful thought patterns, rebuild motivation, and restore emotional balance.. You don’t have to navigate depression alone. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start, we’re here to support you in finding hope, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
ASR Counselling and Psychotherapy, Attachment and Trauma-informed
Registered Social Worker, HonBA, BSW, MSW, RSW, EMDR Certified
Depression can feel like you are in a bottomless pit of despair. In over twenty years of treating individuals with depression, I have witnessed people wanting to give up, feeling like there is no hope, not having the energy to fight. Through gentle compassionate work we will create tools and gather insights that will help you to move from that freeze or functional freeze state into a more mobilized and present place.
24 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8E 4S2
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Donald Hill
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div., M.Th., RMFT, RP
Depression is a change in mood that can lead to loss of concentration, increased reactivity, feelings of sadness, and a loss of interest in everyday activities. Depression usually develops over time, so we are unaware it is present. It will surface when we are under stress, grieving a loss, or facing life changes we did not choose, like a marital break-up, a pregnancy loss, or being laid off from work. A major depression or clinical depression can also occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. In these situations, we need medical assistance to move forward from a depressive event. However, most people find talk therapy improves their mood. Book a a free consultation now and find the help you need from a clinically trained professional.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Vanessa Gear
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support clients experiencing depression by creating a safe and empathetic space to explore their feelings and challenges. Together, we work on identifying unhelpful patterns and developing practical strategies to restore hope, motivation, and emotional balance.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Amanda Lazenis
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support clients experiencing depression by creating a safe and empathetic space to explore their feelings and challenges. Together, we work on identifying unhelpful patterns and developing practical strategies to restore hope, motivation, and emotional balance.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Brianne Roy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I support clients experiencing depression by creating a safe and empathetic space to explore their feelings and challenges. Together, we work on identifying unhelpful patterns and developing practical strategies to restore hope, motivation, and emotional balance.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Depression is more than sadness. It can feel like flatness, exhaustion, or the loss of things that used to matter. Even basic daily tasks may feel impossible, while hopelessness, self-criticism, or withdrawal make it harder to reach for support. Depression may tell you that nothing will help or that you should be able to manage alone. Therapy can help you understand what is maintaining the depression, address underlying pain and patterns, develop ways to manage symptoms, and reconnect with relationships, routines, and activities that bring meaning and purpose back into your life. Visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free 20-minute consultation and ask any questions you have.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8R 3K8
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Zlata Kovaltchouk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RPC, RP
Learn how to manage the symptoms of depression more effectively while increasing self-compassion, focusing on mindfulness-based training. Gain a deeper understanding of the role and function of depression in your life, as well as related causes and triggers. Develop more helpful ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings in order to increase flexibility and resilience to life stressors. Explore what makes your life rich and meaningful, and begin taking action towards building such a life while learning strategies for staying on course even when symptoms of depression show up. Depression doesn't have to define your life, and it doesn't have to steer your life towards suffering. Learn to take the wheel back, and get back on course towards a life that's worth living.
13 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Dr. Devina Daya
Psychologist, Ph.D., C. Psych
I provide a compassionate and structured approach to treating depression, empowering clients to regain emotional balance and cope with low motivation and negative thought patterns.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Diana Ostap
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with clients experiencing depression, low mood, and loss of motivation, offering a supportive space to explore emotional pain and rebuild a sense of meaning and connection. Therapy focuses on gentle pacing, self-understanding, and practical steps toward relief and stability.
0 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Depression Therapy: Uncovering What’s Been Silenced
Depression often speaks the language of what’s been suppressed—unmet needs, unspoken emotions, and parts of the self that haven’t felt safe to be seen. It’s not just a low mood or lack of motivation; it’s a signal that something deeper is asking to be acknowledged.
My approach centers on awareness, reflection, and integration. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, mindfulness, and psychosomatic insight, we explore the emotional and subconscious layers beneath the surface. This work invites:
• Recognition of the feelings and needs that have been pushed down or overlooked
• Practical tools to navigate emotional heaviness and inner criticism
• Space to understand relational dynamics and internalized beliefs
• Mind-body practices that support presence, regulation, and reconnection
This process isn’t about fixing—it’s about listening. It’s about meeting what’s been silenced with compassion and curiosity, and allowing that awareness to guide meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Lindsay Renaud
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA, B.Ed, EMDR
Do you find yourself lacking motivation or interest in the things that you used to enjoy? Do you feel often sad, or numb? Let's connect for a free 15-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Matthew Kelley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, MTA
Welcome! My name is Matthew and I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Hamilton. One of my specialties is working with individuals with depression. Through learning about the sources of your depression and gaining some tools to address it, you can feel more in control of your depression and get your life back. Feel free to contact me and we can discuss your needs!
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8P 3R4
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Depression is a very common progressive mental illness that has a negative effect on your thought process that makes you feel unhappy, low, sad, you don’t feel like doing anything, effects your functioning at home and work, unable to sleep. Depression is treatable.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Alicia Alessandrini
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Are you experiencing low mood? Let's work together to look at how you've got here and how it may look to feel uplifted.
5 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Jordan Best
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
If you feel stuck, numb, or like you’re just going through the motions, you don’t have to keep pretending you're fine. I help clients move through depression with compassion and practical tools to reconnect with life again.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario
Emma Hartley
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Are you tired of pretending you are okay when you are not? Do you feel numb, flat, or disconnected from who you used to be? Are even the simplest tasks starting to feel heavy or impossible? Let’s touch base to get started with a free consultation and go from there.
1 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Client Care, Atrium
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Drawing from approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and trauma-informed and family-systems perspectives, Bansi adapts her work to the needs of each individual.
2 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Hamilton is undergoing rapid transformation from a steel city to an emerging arts, tech, and health-sciences hub, and therapists here frequently work with the tension between a proud working-class identity and the changes brought by gentrification and urban renewal. McMaster University and McMaster University Medical Centre — one of Canada's leading health research institutions — provide institutional mental health resources and an active clinical training ecosystem. The city's significant immigrant population from South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America drives demand for culturally informed and multilingual therapists. Hamilton's affordability relative to Toronto has made it a destination for those priced out of the GTA, and therapists regularly address the adjustment challenges of relocation and community rebuilding.
Depression therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Depression therapists in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (55%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 59% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |