Find a Depression Coping Skills Therapist

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Living with depression can feel overwhelming, but developing effective coping skills can make a meaningful difference in your daily life. Therapists who specialize in depression coping skills work with you to build personalized strategies—from cognitive techniques that help reframe negative thought patterns to behavioral approaches that support healthier routines and self-care practices.

At First Session, you can explore therapist profiles to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their style before booking. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you'll find flexible options that work for your life. All therapists on our platform have their credentials verified during onboarding, so you can focus on finding the right fit.

Lauren McCarley

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley

Lauren McCarley

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$160/session
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Kelsey Mathison

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Dartmouth, NS)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Mathison

Kelsey Mathison

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$145/session
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
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Kelsey Rogers

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Rogers

Kelsey Rogers

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$160/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
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Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Kingsville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sonya Salonen Cornies

Sonya Salonen Cornies

Registered Psychotherapist
$160/session
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
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Kaitlin Stephens

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Whitehorse, YT)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, BC, NS, AB, SK, PE, and NL.
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Kaitlin Stephens

Kaitlin Stephens

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$195/session
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss
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Christina Faedo

Registered Professional Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (New Westminster, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Christina Faedo

Christina Faedo

Registered Professional Counsellor
she/her/hers
$145/session
Anxiety, Couples, Couples Therapy, Depression, Depression coping skills, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Stress
Anxiety, Couples, Couples Therapy, Depression, Depression coping skills, Childhood trauma, Trauma, Stress
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Glory Mulera

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Glory Mulera

Glory Mulera

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
$150/session
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
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Amanda Warr

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Bowmanville, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Amanda Warr

Amanda Warr

Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
$150/session
Self-esteem, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Pregnancy, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Trauma, Grief and Loss
Self-esteem, Learning disabilities, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Pregnancy, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Trauma, Grief and Loss
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Steven Gestetner

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (North York, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Steven Gestetner

Steven Gestetner

Registered Psychotherapist
$235/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Intimacy concerns, Addiction, Aging, Anger Management, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression coping skills, Break-up recovery
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Intimacy concerns, Addiction, Aging, Anger Management, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression coping skills, Break-up recovery
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Evan Vukets

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Abbotsford, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Evan Vukets

Evan Vukets

Registered Clinical Counsellor
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Trauma, Men's issues, Masculinity, Meaning and purpose, Pain management, Burnout
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Trauma, Men's issues, Masculinity, Meaning and purpose, Pain management, Burnout
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Stephanie Moncada

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Uxbridge, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Stephanie Moncada

Stephanie Moncada

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$165/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Burnout, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Infertility, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Self-Regulation, Self-esteem, Parenting, Life transitions, Stress, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Chronic Dieting, Involuntary Childlessness, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Burnout, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Infertility, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Self-Regulation, Self-esteem, Parenting, Life transitions, Stress, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, Chronic Dieting, Involuntary Childlessness, Grief and Loss
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What are depression coping skills?

Depression coping skills are practical strategies that can help you manage symptoms and improve your overall well-being. These may include cognitive techniques like identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, behavioral strategies such as activity scheduling and exercise, mindfulness practices, social connection building, and self-care routines. A therapist can help you discover which approaches work best for your specific situation and support you in developing these skills over time.

How can therapy help with developing coping skills for depression?

Therapy provides a supportive space to learn and practice coping strategies with professional guidance. A therapist can help you understand your unique depression patterns, identify triggers, and develop personalized tools that fit your life. They can also help you work through obstacles that may arise as you build new habits, offer accountability, and adjust your approach as needed. Many people find that having dedicated support makes it easier to develop lasting skills.

What types of therapy approaches focus on coping skills?

Several therapeutic approaches emphasize building coping skills for depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Behavioral Activation helps increase engagement in meaningful activities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy combines meditation practices with cognitive techniques. Your therapist can help determine which approach or combination may be most helpful for you.

How do I find the right therapist for depression coping skills?

Finding the right therapist is an important step. Start by browsing profiles on First Session to see each therapist's background, specialties, and approach. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their personality and communication style—this can help you gauge whether you'd feel comfortable working together. Consider practical factors like session costs, availability, and whether you prefer online or in-person sessions. Learn more about what makes a good therapeutic fit.

Can I work on coping skills through online therapy?

Yes, online therapy can be highly effective for developing depression coping skills. Many of the techniques and strategies taught in therapy translate well to virtual sessions. Online therapy also offers practical benefits like being able to attend sessions from home, which can be especially helpful when depression makes it difficult to leave the house. You can compare online and in-person options to decide what works best for you.

How long does it take to develop effective coping skills?

The timeline varies for each person depending on factors like the severity of symptoms, your specific goals, and how consistently you practice new skills between sessions. Some people notice improvements within a few weeks of learning and applying new strategies, while others benefit from longer-term work to build and maintain their skills. Your therapist can help you set realistic expectations and track your progress along the way. Start exploring therapists to take the first step.