Depression Therapists in Ottawa, ON

Joshua Peters

Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Life is a dynamic journey filled with both ‘high’ and ‘low’ moments. This process can feel even worse if you are alone or unsupported. In seeking help from a therapist, you have taken an important and admirable first step towards healing and growth. I offer you a warm welcome on your journey towards better mental health.

Amber Skoczek

RSW, MSW

With a specialization in Trauma Informed Care, I have years of experience supporting individuals to navigate their experiences. Using modalities such as EMDR, IFS, somatic based interventions and psychedelic assisted therapy, these approaches will help to you better understand whatever experiences you may be facing and develop strategies to move forward in a way that works best for you.

Ornella Harris

Registered Psychotherapist

An experienced, skilled, and compassionate therapist who embraces trauma-informed, holistic, and somatic therapies. I provide culturally safe, anti-oppressive mental health services across Ontario and northern territories, grounded in anti-racist and culturally responsive frameworks. I offer NIHB coverage for eligible clients.

Arianne Nicole Palmares

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Hi, I’m Arianne. I’m glad you’re here. I believe everyone deserves therapy access, regardless of background or identity. As a first-generation immigrant, I combine lived experience with clinical training to create a safe and brave space where you can be seen, heard, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want.

Caroline D Souza

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over six years of experience supporting individuals across hospital, school, community, and outpatient mental health settings. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely heard, and explore your experiences without judgment.

Laura Lockhart

Registered Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist

Laura is a trauma-focused psychotherapist using an integrative approach blending psychodynamic, somatic, experiential, hypnosis and parts work. She supports anxiety, depression, and attachment trauma, offering direct, compassionate therapy. Neurodivergent-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+ allied, she also offers psychedelic-informed care and equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Sibel Ozcan

Registered Psychotherapist

Feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure of what to do next? Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or adjusting to big life changes. Or perhaps you're carrying the weight of grief, working through past trauma, or feeling lost about the future. Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to face it alone. You deserve support, and I’m here to help.

Zeesy Halpern

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I offer low cost therapy, including one free session for adults who are struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions and experiences of trauma. If you have been feeling like you are going through the motions, unable to change unhelpful patterns and overwhelmed with life's challenges, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, your goals and what matters.

Alison Kuiack

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

If you are here now, you recognize something in your life is not working and you need to try something different. My hope is to offer you a safe and compassionate place to explore your life from a new perspective. I am here to learn more about your journey and work collaboratively with you to find new and effective ways of addressing the challenges you face.

Christine McCarthy

Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying, MACP, MScEd, R.N.MH.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer compassionate support emphasizing resilience. My background in Healthcare, Education, and life transitions helps clients navigate change and growth. I use person-centered methods like compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and more, tailoring approaches to individual needs. Contact me to start your healing journey.

Renee Crossan (she/her)

Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)

I know how important it is to find a therapist that who truly understands you. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for healing and personal growth. I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can openly share your experiences, allowing us to work collaboratively on your journey toward resilience and self-discovery.

Natascha Piciga

Registered Psychotherapist

I am a psychotherapist who believes healing happens through connection, curiosity, and feeling truly understood. My approach is collaborative and a provide a warm and non-judgemental space where clients can explore life challenges, build resilience, and connect with themselves.

Iriny Salib-Sharkawy

Registered Social Worker

Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff - Forward Thinking Psychological Services

Registered Clinical Psychologist

At Forward Thinking Psychological Services (FTPS), we provide you with warmth, compassion and tools you need to move ahead in your life and achieve your goals. Our work is evidence-based, collaborative and values-based – ensuring that every individual is a participant in their treatment and is able to become their own therapist over time. We provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families.

Harleen Gill

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

As a woman of colour raised by two immigrants, I have extensive lived experience with the struggles that often come along with these identities and circumstances. I strive to create a safe space using a culturally-informed lens in which you feel comfortable enough to put down some of the weight of life that you have been carrying alone. Book a free consultation now and start your healing journey.

Karen Baker

Registered Psychotherapist

Therapy is fundamentally about discovery. Sometimes getting lost is how the most important discoveries are made. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore (and learn to trust) our own deeper layers. Those curious about their inner world are invited to book an introductory consult to begin a journey of self-understanding and authentic living. I offer online therapy to clients in Ontario & BC.

Krista Olson

Registered Social Worker

I honour the courage and vulnerability it takes to ask for help and to truly look at ourselves. It is a privilege to hold a safe and meaningful space, and to collaborate with clients in the often delicate process of self-exploration, experiential healing, and growth. I would love the opportunity to join you on your journey.

Elliott McLarnon

Registered Psychotherapist

My name is Elliott, a Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, Ontario. I practice from the Humanistic perspective, which emphasizes that (believe it or not) clients know what is best for themselves – not the therapist. With curiosity, an open-mind, and a non-judgmental stance, my hope is to help you reconnect with the most authentic parts of yourself.

Manisha Grewal

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I offer a compassionate space to address both immediate struggles and deeper patterns. Together, we’ll build tools to manage symptoms in the present while exploring past experiences, identity, and meaning. My approach blends existential therapy, parts work (IFS), and ACT, and is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and LGBTQIA+/BIPOC affirming.

Tharshiga Elankeeran

Registered Psychotherapist MA RP, IMD (candidate)

I embrace the profound truth that we are all interconnected when we mindfully inhabit the present moment. As therapists, we acknowledge the intricate web of human experiences, emotions, and relationships. This awareness creates a nurturing space where clients can explore their inner landscapes with compassion. Together, we embark on a journey of empathy, resilience, and shared transformation.