Depression therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Depression
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
Depression
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
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, no longer interested in your usual hobbies and activities, or often sad or teary? Let's work together to identify the causes, triggers, and coping methods that make your depression uniquely yours.
9 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Depression
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
Do you often feel low, irritable, or like motivation is nowhere to be found? Does it feel difficult to do your daily tasks, and like a dark cloud follows you? Let's talk about changing that - Get in touch for a free 15-minute consultation today.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Depression
Cara Briscoe
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Depression has the ability to severely impact our daily lives, often making small everyday tasks difficult. Those who are affected by depression may be left with lack of motivation, low self-esteem and disinterest in the things they used to enjoy the most. What they could once do effortlessly may become one of the greatest challenges. Navigating depression can feel really lonely and scary, but I am here to walk that journey with you and to help you reconnect with your passions and joys. Contact me today to book a free consultation.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
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
Depression
Chad Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MTS, MEd, MA, Rev.
If you have the courage to get to therapy despite having depression, you are on the path to healing.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON L8K 3K2
Online in Hamilton, ON
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
Rikki-Lee Epp
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, Dipl. Psych.
I support clients with depression by exploring its emotional and relational roots. Through a psychodynamic lens, we look at how early experiences, self-critical patterns, and unexpressed feelings may shape the way depression shows up. Together, we work to understand what the depression may be protecting or expressing, creating space for relief, reconnection, and renewed self-understanding.
3 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
Rosetta Racco
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I have been working with youth, adolescents and adults with depression for the last 5 years in one to one treatment sessions.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Hamilton, ON
Online in Hamilton, ON
Depression
Our Landing Place
Therapist, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP, RCT
We walk alongside folks living with depression, offering gentle, affirming support that honours the weight you’re carrying while working toward relief, meaning, and connection—at your pace.
16 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Depression
Psykhe Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Each therapist has their own specialties, and we focus on connecting you with the clinician whose experience best fits your needs. Therapy may involve developing coping strategies, processing past experiences and childhood patterns, and cultivating greater self-compassion and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hamilton, ON (Online Only)
Depression
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 (Online Only)
Depression
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
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, ON Statistics
Depression therapists in Hamilton, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $174 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$174
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |