Depression therapists in Kenora, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Depression
Shasha Weir
Counsellor/Therapist, RSSW
Depression is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can impact all aspects of your life, from your mood and emotions to your relationships and work. Depression can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair that can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. It can also manifest in physical symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite.
It is important to understand that depression is not a sign of weakness, and seeking help is a sign of strength. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and experiences, and to work collaboratively with them to help you regain a sense of hope, purpose, and joy in life.
8 Years Experience
Depression
Laird Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Depression can hit you suddenly or it can creep up slowly over time. It can range from generalized fatigue to feelings of deep sadness and loss of interest in life. Common symptoms include feeling unenthusiastic about life, low mood, low energy, irritability, lack of motivation and lack of concentration. When depression persists, it can make you feel that you should keep it to yourself and just try to get on with life. Maybe you are feeling alone because you are not sure if anyone would understand, and you are worried about burdening them.
Depression is a normal healthy human emotion, and we all feel down sometimes, but if you are noticing that feelings of sadness, listlessness, and fatigue are not going away, it might be time to talk to someone.
We offer a confidential, safe space to talk and explore these negative thoughts and feelings. Our pace is gentle, and we design our approach to address your individual needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out to learn more about how we can help you work through depression.
6 Years Experience
Depression
Kevin Greene, Health & Happiness: Counselling and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
While everybody will feel sad and even depressed, depression is something different. My focus is on helping a person who is feeling depressed to avoid sliding into true depression. When a person has depression, we work together to identify the cause(s) of the depression and what is keeping it going. Then we can try to figure out how to reduce the symptoms and move towards a happier life.
6 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
Sarah Elizabeth McMillan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Mental health support for physical illness, pain and uncertainty. We know that anxiety, depression and chronic stress often occur in tandem with or as a result of physical illness but these can be overlooked or we may fear addressing these mental health challenges directly. Feelings of sadness, despair and hopelessness are common reactions and can be hard to deal with on your own. Other signs to take note of are low mood, loss of interest in activities you once found pleasure in, increased fatigue and changes in sleep. You do not have to go through this alone.
6 Years Experience