Depression therapists in Kitchener, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Depression
Shane Smyth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, OACCPP
Depression and low motivation are areas that are very common for people who seek therapy. I really enjoy helping people work with the emotions and thoughts that impact on people who struggle with depression and have had success helping many people in this area.
19 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Depression
Michael Greene
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychologist College of Psychotherapists of Ontario
Depression is basically a lie about who you are. Treatment involves discovering your true, good self. Within this treatment we will help you learn to trust yourself and your feelings. We also will look at the different selves within you in order to help you manage yourself from within. In addition we look at family history where you began. I will teach you self care with tools and resources that will help you to speak to the part of you that is in pain in a way that comforts it and gives it a perspective that points you towards your true self. In this way you can become your own good parent. Depression is a wound that can heal. It does not have to be a life sentence.
36 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Depression
Sunlight Counselling, Melody Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Depression can make even the simplest things feel heavy-getting out of bed, reaching out to others, or believing that change is possible. You might feel numb, disconnected, or tired of pretending you’re okay. In therapy, we’ll create space to understand the layers beneath your sadness and gently reconnect you with hope, meaning, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore small, steady steps toward healing; helping you rediscover moments of lightness, connection, and purpose at your own pace.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2G 3R2
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Depression
Susan Fehr
Registered Psychotherapist, RP Qualifying, MA
Depression can make even small tasks feel impossible and connection feel out of reach. I work with clients to understand what's underneath the low mood or numbness, and gently rebuild a sense of purpose and engagement with life — using CBT and attachment-based approaches suited to each person's pace.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 5Z6
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Depression
Clare Pentelow
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Depression can feel like a heavy, immovable fog that disconnects you from your joy, your energy, and even your sense of self. It often shows up as a persistent low mood, a loss of interest in the things you once loved, or a crushing sense of hopelessness. In our work together, we move toward these feelings with gentle curiosity and deep self-compassion, rather than trying to simply "will" them away.
Using an IFS (Internal Family Systems) lens, we’ll get to know the parts of you that may feel burdened, exhausted, or stuck in a state of "numbness" as a way of coping with life's demands. By weaving in psychodynamic and relational insights, we’ll explore the roots of this heaviness—unpacking how your past experiences and current environment have shaped your internal world. My goal is to help you safely process these underlying burdens, slowly clearing the fog so you can begin to feel a sense of vitality, worth, and genuine connection again.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 2M7
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Depression
Ms. Clare Pentelow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Depression is a heavy load that many people have to carry. Connected to depression is often very low energy, lack of motivation and low self esteem. How I work with depression involves trying to work with my clients to encourage self care, and to address the negative thoughts and feelings that, in my opinion, fuel the depression.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Kitchener, ON N2H 1N9
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Depression
Shanna Budzinsky
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Depression can leave us feeling hopeless and sometimes even the way our loved ones respond can actually increase our sense of isolation. In my work with clients experiencing depression, I focus first on understanding and appreciating each person’s unique story. Fostering a trusting and collaborative relationship creates an environment that feels safe to explore our emotions and paths to healing. Contact me today to start your healing journey.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Depression
Heal(ing) Trauma Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBA, MPsy
From a trauma-informed approach, depression is understood as a manifestation of unresolved trauma and a lack of feeling connected to the self and to others. The work we can do will include helping you better understand your depression, developing healthier and more helpful ways of coping, and doing the processing to resolve your trauma to relieve the depression.
14 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Depression
Jonathan Snowball, Anxiety and Depression Psychotherapist in Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MDiv
Depression can affect anyone and is treatable. As a mood disorder, it can alter a person’s feelings and interactions with the people and things around them.
Using approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), we can develop coping strategies together. We can work on learning positive skills that quieten negative inner commentary. As well we can look into ways of communicating better, speaking up for one’s self and addressing situations that worsen depression symptoms.
7 Years Experience
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Depression
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
At Atlas Therapy many of our therapists specialize in supporting and treating both mild and severe depression whether diagnosed or undiagnosed. We help our clients to gain new perspectives on their lives, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Ecotherapy is one unique approach that we like to offer along with many others. We understand that no one approach works for everyone and depression can be both cyclical and unpredictable. We work to help you reach the life you envision for yourself.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Kitchener, ON
Online in Kitchener, ON Ontario
Kitchener — often referenced alongside Waterloo as part of the Waterloo Region — is at the center of Canada's most significant technology hub outside Toronto, home to the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and dozens of major tech startups and scale-ups, creating persistent demand for therapists who work with innovation-sector burnout, high-stakes career pressure, and the psychological costs of startup culture. The region's growing immigrant population from South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East adds cultural diversity to therapy demand that the private therapy community is still catching up to reflect. Grand River Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside an active private therapy community. Kitchener's rapid diversification — beyond its German-heritage Oktoberfest identity — shapes a dynamic and evolving therapy culture.
Depression therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Depression therapists in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $171 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (54%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$171
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
64%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | Men |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Christian |
| 27% | Persons with Disabilities |