Depression Therapists in Ottawa, ON
Naim Assemani
Therapist
Life is full of challenges. While many of these challenges are part of the personal development and growth, others can generate stress, anxiety, and distress. It’s a relief to know that you don’t have to face all these difficulties alone, that most of these difficulties are treatable, and can even be cured especially when treated early enough.
Karen Martinez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Deciding to seek therapeutic help is a significant step, as it requires deep reflection. Therapy requires a personal investment, so it’s not a decision taken lightly. It takes great courage to acknowledge that you need help, to seek out that help, and to open up to a new person. I commend you for allowing yourself to feel better and prioritize your well-being by taking this crucial first step.
Rosita Ratnarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based mental health support for individuals seeking healing, growth, and empowerment. Grounded in empathy and respect, I provide a safe, confidential space to explore various issues. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs, supporting their journey toward resilience and emotional well-being.
Margot Hovey
Counselling Therapy
About me I’m embracing Eldership in my counselling practice: individuals, dyads, and families through transitions and challenges. During our conversation your life story, influences, and challenges emerge. We’ll collaborate on how to best shape the life you want to lead. Integral counselling weaves mind, body, and spirit into healing. I bring a deep appreciation of wholeness to our work.
Elizabeth Waite
Registered Psychotherapist
Reaching out and asking for help does not come easily for many people. I respect your willingness to face difficult feelings to grow, create change, and find a more positive place in your life. Relationships and life stages come with many challenges, and I welcome the privilege of exploring these alongside you as we discuss your goals for therapy and develop a tailored plan to achieve them.
Edna Mitander
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC
What is your understanding of joy and happiness? I'd like to hear your definition. Do you find it difficult to understand the suffering and challenges you face in your life? Do you still experience past trauma and feel like you're going through life on autopilot? Do you question your faith and finding yourself scrolling the internet to find answers?
Ashley Davenport
Registered Psychotherapist
With over 20 years' experience in working with a variety of clients and concerns regarding mental health and problems in living, I have learned that it is most important to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and able to reflect upon and evaluate their circumstances. I will work with you to determine the best treatment approach and together we will walk toward understanding and healin…
Michelle Philippe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling Psychology
I'm so glad you are here. Sometimes we can feel weighed down by sadness, anxiety, shame, a harsh inner critic, or not feeling “good enough”. This can sometimes occur with difficulty with people pleasing, perfectionism, chronic worry, or unreasonably high self-standards. Are you a high performer, an artist, athlete, dancer (or former)? Has a life transition or loss left you feeling overwhelmed? ...
Amelia Traer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, PsiChi
My work is shaped by CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approaches. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Our therapy space adapts, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your life.
Dylan Walker
RP(Q)
I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel respected and heard. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and foster meaningful growth. Whether you are navigating a difficult time in your life or seeking personal development, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and clarity.
Myroslava Stadnyk
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Registered Psychotherapist & Practice Owner at Stadnyk Therapy. Accepting new clients - in-person in Koreatown (near Christie Pits) in Toronto and virtually across Ontario. Book a FREE 15-minute consultation to get started!
Sandeep Kaur Marwaha
Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist
As a brown kid of immigrants from the Global South, I appreciate the nuances, struggles, and beauty of being from immigrant and global majority communities. My values of acceptance, compassion, curiosity, and connection guide my work. With an anti-oppressive, relational lens, I will support you to soften towards yourself, slowly heal, and move in alignment with your values instead of fear.
Jordanne Mulkewich
Registered Psychotherapist
I help adults and teens navigate anxiety, OCD, phobias (including emetophobia), perfectionism, and overthinking. My approach is evidence-based but never one-size-fits-all. We’ll work collaboratively to understand what’s keeping you stuck and build the confidence to move toward the life you want—at a pace that feels manageable.
Samantha Szirmak
Registered Psychotherapist
It takes incredible courage to seek help whether you are currently hurting, overwhelmed, or searching to get to know yourself better. As your therapist, I am honoured to provide a safe space for you to tell your story, open your heart, and guide you towards the growth and change you seek. In a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, we can navigate this journey together.
Chantelle Vaz
Registered Psychotherapist
I offer a warm and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, supporting you in understanding your story, building self-compassion, and creating meaningful change. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.
Navkiran Bajwa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi! My name is Nav and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario! I currently practice in Vaughan and offer in-person & virtual sessions! Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I'd be a good fit for your needs!
Daniel Wayow
Registered Psychotherapist
Daniel is a therapist specializing in men’s issues, relationships, addiction, and depression, while also working with women and couples. Rejecting rigid, clinical therapy, he uses humor, curiosity, and holistic care—integrating mind, body, and spirit. With a background in fitness and NASM nutrition training, he offers a collaborative, down-to-earth approach so clients never have to do life alone.
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist
Do you have high expectations or a brain that won’t shut off? I specialize in supporting women (20s-40s) navigating anxiety, life transitions, and suspected (or confirmed) neurodivergence (ADHD or AuDHD). My approach is neuro-affirming, mind-body centered, and specifically tailored to help you stop overthinking and start living authentically. Let's build a life that actually feels like you!
Sakina Rizvi
Registered Psychotherapist
It is not easy to face the painful parts of our lives and selves, and support through that journey can help to bring insight and shed light on new ways of being. Finding a therapist that you connect with is an important piece to finding the right kind of support that is helpful for you, so here is an overview of what you can expect from working together.
Li Li
Registered Psychotherapist
Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-informed somatic/EMDR/IFS/EFT therapy, to support individual, couples and families in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can express freely and rediscover their authentic self.
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