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Depression can affect every part of life—energy, motivation, relationships, and how you see yourself. If you're experiencing persistent low mood, loss of interest, or feelings of hopelessness, therapy can offer a space to work through these experiences with support.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who work with depression, watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach, and book directly online. Credentials are verified during onboarding. Taking the first step can feel hard, but you don't have to figure this out alone—find a therapist who can help.

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Peta Stinson

Peta Stinson

Registered Psychotherapist
$210/session
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
Couples Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Borderline Personality Disorder, General Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Infidelity, Break-up recovery, Separation and divorce, Attachment, Trauma, Domestic violence, Life transitions, Psychedelic therapy, Shadow Work, Meaning and purpose, Somatic Therapy, Personality & Mood Disorders
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Izabel Dolhy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Ajax, ON)
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Izabel Dolhy

Izabel Dolhy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
$140/session
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Behavioural Issues, Anxiety, Children/Teens, Depression, Family issues, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Kate MacDonald

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB, NS, and NB.
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Kate MacDonald

Kate MacDonald

Psychologist
$200/session
Anxiety, Burnout, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Attachment, Chronic and acute illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Stress, Workplace stress
Anxiety, Burnout, Perfectionism, Assertiveness, Attachment, Chronic and acute illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Stress, Workplace stress
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Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Corey Lesperance

Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$150/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
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Renata Paula da Silva Roma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Renata Paula da Silva Roma

Renata Paula da Silva Roma

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
$150/session
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Separation anxiety, Social anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Trauma
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Separation anxiety, Social anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Trauma
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Aimee Pudifin

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Barrie, ON)
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Aimee Pudifin

Aimee Pudifin

Registered Psychotherapist
she/they
$150/session
Self-Criticism, Mindfulness, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Depression, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, People pleasing
Self-Criticism, Mindfulness, Attachment wounds, Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Depression, Grief and Loss, Interpersonal dynamics, People pleasing
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Melissa Servello

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Woodbridge, ON)
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Melissa Servello

Melissa Servello

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$140/session
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
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Emmett Pensa Bowen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Emmett Pensa Bowen

Emmett Pensa Bowen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$110/session
Men's issues, Relationships, BIPOC, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Effective communication, Interpersonal dynamics, Stress
Men's issues, Relationships, BIPOC, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Effective communication, Interpersonal dynamics, Stress
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Nikki Goldman-Stroh

Registered Psychotherapist
$185/session
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
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Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
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Lindsey Salloway

Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$160/session
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
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Cathy-Jo Shortt

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, and SK.
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Cathy-Jo Shortt

Cathy-Jo Shortt

Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/her
$140/session
Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Family issues, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Self-esteem, Maternal mental health, Navigating challenging relationships, School challenges, Parenting, Befriending the Nervous System, Low mood, Depression, Nervous system regulation
Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Effective communication, Family issues, Family Conflict, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Self-esteem, Maternal mental health, Navigating challenging relationships, School challenges, Parenting, Befriending the Nervous System, Low mood, Depression, Nervous system regulation
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Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, NL, SK, MB, AB, YT, and NU.
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Nicky Lightstone

Nicky Lightstone

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
Life transitions, Interpersonal dynamics, Self-Development, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Stress, Ecopsychotherapy, Climate Anxiety, Coping Skills
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What is depression?

Depression is more than feeling sad. It's a persistent low mood that can affect your energy, sleep, appetite, concentration, and how you feel about yourself. Many people experience depression at some point in their lives, and it can range from mild to severe. Professional support can help you understand what you're going through and find ways to feel better.

How can therapy help with depression?

Therapy provides a space to explore the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that may be contributing to depression. Many therapists use approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or other evidence-informed methods to help you develop coping strategies and shift unhelpful patterns. Over time, therapy may help you regain a sense of hope and engagement with life. Learn more about how to tell if therapy is working.

What should I expect when working on depression in therapy?

Your therapist will start by understanding your experience—how depression shows up for you, when it started, and what's happening in your life. Sessions may involve exploring your thoughts and feelings, identifying patterns, and building skills to manage difficult moments. Progress often happens gradually, and your therapist will work at a pace that feels right for you.

How do I find a therapist for depression?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with depression. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of who they are before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding, and you can book your first session directly online. Book a free consultation to see if a therapist is the right fit.

Is therapy right for my depression?

Therapy can be helpful whether you're experiencing mild, moderate, or more persistent depression. If low mood is affecting your daily life, relationships, or sense of well-being, speaking with a professional may provide support and clarity. You don't need to wait until things feel unbearable—reaching out early can make a difference.

How do I get started?

Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in depression. Watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good fit. When you're ready, book your first session directly through the platform. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options. Start your search here.