Depression Therapists in Concord, ON
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Lauren Jin Yong Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BASc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K
I understand how difficult it can be to feel alone in your struggles, how intimidating it can be to first reach out for help. And I commend you for your courage in taking this step. I help support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and disordered eating; and couples with concerns of emotional distance, intimacy & desire discrepancies, communication, betrayal, and life transitions. I believe in utilizing best practices in research & a client-centered focus to provide high standards of individualized client care that fits their needs/preferences and feels truly helpful for them.
I understand how difficult it can be to feel alone in your struggles, how intimidating it can be to first reach out for help. And I commend you for your courage in taking this step. I help support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and disordered eating; and couples with concerns of emotional distance, intimacy & desire discrepancies, communication, betrayal, and life transitions. I believe in utilizing best practices in research & a client-centered focus to provide high standards of individualized client care that fits their needs/preferences and feels truly helpful for them.
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Sybil Chan - Karkiu Psychotherapy And Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K
I typically work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, identity, and relational issues.
Accepting New Clients! - Welcome! Taking this first step towards change shows immense courage, and here at Karkiu Psychotherapy, we are glad that you made it. As your therapist, I am committed to hearing you beyond your words and seeing you beyond what is shown. I am passionate about helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been wounded through challenges of the past. Through a client-centered lens, I strive to foster an environment where you feel heard, seen and appreciated for the intersecting strengths, values and identities that you hold.
I typically work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, identity, and relational issues.
Accepting New Clients! - Welcome! Taking this first step towards change shows immense courage, and here at Karkiu Psychotherapy, we are glad that you made it. As your therapist, I am committed to hearing you beyond your words and seeing you beyond what is shown. I am passionate about helping you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been wounded through challenges of the past. Through a client-centered lens, I strive to foster an environment where you feel heard, seen and appreciated for the intersecting strengths, values and identities that you hold.
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Jacklyn Chung - Karkiu Psychotherapy And Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
My clients are typically adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity loss, and relationship issues.
We are so happy to see you taking your first step to healing! Karkiu Psychotherapy and Counselling is here to help you feel more like yourself and to find peace in living life authentically. In this ever-changing world, it is easy to suddenly feel lost and stuck like the world is passing us by. Somehow, you don't feel quite like yourself anymore. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my aim is to guide you on a unique mental health journey that suits your needs and goals. By unpacking your past experiences and exploring how they relate to your present life, we can create a future that is aligned with your values and aspirations.
My clients are typically adult individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity loss, and relationship issues.
We are so happy to see you taking your first step to healing! Karkiu Psychotherapy and Counselling is here to help you feel more like yourself and to find peace in living life authentically. In this ever-changing world, it is easy to suddenly feel lost and stuck like the world is passing us by. Somehow, you don't feel quite like yourself anymore. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my aim is to guide you on a unique mental health journey that suits your needs and goals. By unpacking your past experiences and exploring how they relate to your present life, we can create a future that is aligned with your values and aspirations.
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I provide compassionate and professional individual counselling to adults and adolescents who are experiencing mental and emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, low self-esteem and relationship problems. I also enjoy working with couples and families to improve relationship functioning. With my own personable style of practice, I work collaboratively with the client to increase awareness of their strengths and coping skills for managing stress, improve self-esteem, and begin effective change to maladaptive thoughts and behaviours.
I provide compassionate and professional individual counselling to adults and adolescents who are experiencing mental and emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, low self-esteem and relationship problems. I also enjoy working with couples and families to improve relationship functioning. With my own personable style of practice, I work collaboratively with the client to increase awareness of their strengths and coping skills for managing stress, improve self-esteem, and begin effective change to maladaptive thoughts and behaviours.
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My main therapy model is cognitive-behaviour therapy, which means I help clients to change their ways of thinking and how they engage their lives, in order to help clients to achieve their personal life goals. I also work from a motivational interviewing/counselling framework for people who are seeking to make important life decisions or who need help with making change or improving their health behaviours. I work with patients with problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, problems making life decisions, sexual functioning problems, and coping with chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, and pain.
My main therapy model is cognitive-behaviour therapy, which means I help clients to change their ways of thinking and how they engage their lives, in order to help clients to achieve their personal life goals. I also work from a motivational interviewing/counselling framework for people who are seeking to make important life decisions or who need help with making change or improving their health behaviours. I work with patients with problems with anxiety, depression, relationships, problems making life decisions, sexual functioning problems, and coping with chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, and pain.
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Laura Cowal
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
Are you feeling chained to the past and locked into “autopilot” mode? Are relationships leaving you wonder about belonging or being good enough? Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies. Trauma is what went wrong and what was never given. Its imprints shape our stress response, emotional thresholds and how we relate to others. So, what if you could quiet your survival brain and take back control of your life? Therapy is about becoming the architect of your life and the master of your mind and body. It’s time to take charge and shape the new you.
I use a blend of EMDR, somatic therapy, ego state therapy, IFS and music therapy to target anxiety, depression and trauma responses.
Are you feeling chained to the past and locked into “autopilot” mode? Are relationships leaving you wonder about belonging or being good enough? Trauma leaves an undeniable trail of distrust and fear in our mind and our bodies. Trauma is what went wrong and what was never given. Its imprints shape our stress response, emotional thresholds and how we relate to others. So, what if you could quiet your survival brain and take back control of your life? Therapy is about becoming the architect of your life and the master of your mind and body. It’s time to take charge and shape the new you.
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I specialize in working with children, youth, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. My clients often struggle with self-esteem, difficult family events, bullying, navigating peer relationships, social skill development, and emotional regulation. I also work with caregivers to help them manage their children’s behavior. My focus is on teaching caregivers skills that will create spaces and lifestyles geared towards fostering positive development.
I specialize in working with children, youth, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities. My clients often struggle with self-esteem, difficult family events, bullying, navigating peer relationships, social skill development, and emotional regulation. I also work with caregivers to help them manage their children’s behavior. My focus is on teaching caregivers skills that will create spaces and lifestyles geared towards fostering positive development.
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Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns. So, of course, we all stumble, fall, or get off track along the way. The reasons are numerous, and the stumbles and falls can sometimes feel extremely painful. We can feel confused, stressed, discouraged, and sad. We are all human, and we all need someone to help us along the journey. Let me walk with you and begin the journey to health and healing.
Life is a journey full of ups and downs, twists and turns. So, of course, we all stumble, fall, or get off track along the way. The reasons are numerous, and the stumbles and falls can sometimes feel extremely painful. We can feel confused, stressed, discouraged, and sad. We are all human, and we all need someone to help us along the journey. Let me walk with you and begin the journey to health and healing.
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Andrea Duncan-Samuel
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
With a background in developmental disabilities, I specialize in working with youth and young adults. We will work together to address the personal challenges that are holding you back from your authentic self. My fifteen years of experience have assisted me in developing a holistic approach to living your best life.
With a background in developmental disabilities, I specialize in working with youth and young adults. We will work together to address the personal challenges that are holding you back from your authentic self. My fifteen years of experience have assisted me in developing a holistic approach to living your best life.
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Do you struggle with someone in your life who makes you feel like an empty shell, causing you confusion, makes you question your reality and affects your ability to trust yourself? We believe feeling loved, worthy and emotionally secure is possible. At Four Seasons Counselling we offer the guidance to get you out of an emotionally toxic relationship, so that you can live a stable peaceful life. We start with hearing your story and validating your experiences. We help you become aware of toxicity you may be experiencing in a narcissistic relationship, whether parent, partner or family, that is causing you confusion and pain.
Do you struggle with someone in your life who makes you feel like an empty shell, causing you confusion, makes you question your reality and affects your ability to trust yourself? We believe feeling loved, worthy and emotionally secure is possible. At Four Seasons Counselling we offer the guidance to get you out of an emotionally toxic relationship, so that you can live a stable peaceful life. We start with hearing your story and validating your experiences. We help you become aware of toxicity you may be experiencing in a narcissistic relationship, whether parent, partner or family, that is causing you confusion and pain.
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Change can happen. My primary objective is to provide you, or your child, with the skills and insight to address the problem you are now facing. With 20 years of clinical experience, I am qualified to provide effective counselling services. If you are looking for brief therapy that focuses on eliminating, reducing, or changing the problem(s), my support is what you are seeking. I work at the pace that helps you or your child feel happier and healthier. Change can happen if you are ready to tackle the problem that is getting you, or your child, stuck.
Change can happen. My primary objective is to provide you, or your child, with the skills and insight to address the problem you are now facing. With 20 years of clinical experience, I am qualified to provide effective counselling services. If you are looking for brief therapy that focuses on eliminating, reducing, or changing the problem(s), my support is what you are seeking. I work at the pace that helps you or your child feel happier and healthier. Change can happen if you are ready to tackle the problem that is getting you, or your child, stuck.
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Suzanne Nievaart
Pre-Licensed Professional, BSc, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
I believe you are the expert in your own life. You know your strengths and your needs. I aim to support you in your journey of healing from (childhood) traumas and building strong relationships to become fully actualized as an adult.
I believe you are the expert in your own life. You know your strengths and your needs. I aim to support you in your journey of healing from (childhood) traumas and building strong relationships to become fully actualized as an adult.
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Jasmine Muir
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in the midst of life's unpredictable changes? Do you find yourself grappling with anxiousness and avoidance in relationships, or navigating through the depths of grief? Hello and welcome, I'm thrilled you've found your way here. I am deeply passionate about providing support to individuals embarking on, or already navigating, the complexities of anxiety, stress/burnout, attachment patterns and self-identity exploration.
Are you feeling stuck in the midst of life's unpredictable changes? Do you find yourself grappling with anxiousness and avoidance in relationships, or navigating through the depths of grief? Hello and welcome, I'm thrilled you've found your way here. I am deeply passionate about providing support to individuals embarking on, or already navigating, the complexities of anxiety, stress/burnout, attachment patterns and self-identity exploration.
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Faiza Haroon
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, RTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
As a therapist of 16 years, a human with lived experience and knowledge on brain and neuroscience research, I understand the significance of safety, vulnerability, authenticity, and connection. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. This is why I try my best to make the process as comfortable and safe as possible. Using an integrative approach, I draw from various treatment modalities and tailor sessions to your needs. Grounded in authenticity and genuineness, my therapeutic style is naturally warm, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe therapy can be life altering when there is a good fit.
As a therapist of 16 years, a human with lived experience and knowledge on brain and neuroscience research, I understand the significance of safety, vulnerability, authenticity, and connection. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. This is why I try my best to make the process as comfortable and safe as possible. Using an integrative approach, I draw from various treatment modalities and tailor sessions to your needs. Grounded in authenticity and genuineness, my therapeutic style is naturally warm, empathetic, and compassionate. I believe therapy can be life altering when there is a good fit.
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Recent years have not been kind to our mental health. As we come out of this pandemic, it is natural to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even inadequate compared to those who seem to be moving forward with ease. As a result, you may be questioning your level of connection in your relationships and home-life, perhaps your ability as a parent. Are you yearning for change but feel unable to find the motivation to initiate a plan of action? Are you wishing to be the source of support that your loved ones need but lack direction for how to fulfill this role as a parent or caregiver?
Recent years have not been kind to our mental health. As we come out of this pandemic, it is natural to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or even inadequate compared to those who seem to be moving forward with ease. As a result, you may be questioning your level of connection in your relationships and home-life, perhaps your ability as a parent. Are you yearning for change but feel unable to find the motivation to initiate a plan of action? Are you wishing to be the source of support that your loved ones need but lack direction for how to fulfill this role as a parent or caregiver?
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Amanda Young
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Concord, ON L4K (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step towards self-discovery! I may be the right fit for you if you’re seeking a warm and empathetic therapist who will make you feel truly heard, while also guiding you through challenges in ways that inspire growth and new perspectives you might not have explored before. Perhaps you’re going through a difficult life transition, struggling with relationship issues or simply feeling like something is missing in your life. Through broadening your self-awareness and gaining new tools in a safe and compassionate space, you can collaborate with me to make the changes that you want to see in your life.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards self-discovery! I may be the right fit for you if you’re seeking a warm and empathetic therapist who will make you feel truly heard, while also guiding you through challenges in ways that inspire growth and new perspectives you might not have explored before. Perhaps you’re going through a difficult life transition, struggling with relationship issues or simply feeling like something is missing in your life. Through broadening your self-awareness and gaining new tools in a safe and compassionate space, you can collaborate with me to make the changes that you want to see in your life.
Shauna Thompson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Concord, ON L4K
Not accepting new clients
Through my work as a psychotherapist, I assist clients who experience a wide range of issues for which I provide individual counselling to encourage personal and emotional growth, regardless of the presenting problem. Most commonly, I work with clients experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, crisis, and newcomer adjustment. Information and support is also available for loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges. I facilitate multiple tasks including: the completion of psychosocial intakes, composing assessment reports, detailing clients' impairments, and providing the necessary support.
Through my work as a psychotherapist, I assist clients who experience a wide range of issues for which I provide individual counselling to encourage personal and emotional growth, regardless of the presenting problem. Most commonly, I work with clients experiencing issues with stress, anxiety, crisis, and newcomer adjustment. Information and support is also available for loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges. I facilitate multiple tasks including: the completion of psychosocial intakes, composing assessment reports, detailing clients' impairments, and providing the necessary support.
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Nechama Zuchter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L4J (Online Only)
Life often presents us with unexpected twists and turns that challenge us in ways we never imagined. Amid these uncertainties, recognizing the need for support takes great courage. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship issues, or a major life transition, you don't have to face these obstacles alone. I offer a safe and supportive environment with warmth and empathy, where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, identify your strengths and challenges, and discover your true self along with opportunities for growth and transformation. You deserve to live a life of joy, connection, and purpose.
Life often presents us with unexpected twists and turns that challenge us in ways we never imagined. Amid these uncertainties, recognizing the need for support takes great courage. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, relationship issues, or a major life transition, you don't have to face these obstacles alone. I offer a safe and supportive environment with warmth and empathy, where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, identify your strengths and challenges, and discover your true self along with opportunities for growth and transformation. You deserve to live a life of joy, connection, and purpose.
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Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
Our life is not always easy. Sometimes we feel that everything is quite complicated and confusing. I am here to help you to look at yourself, your beliefs, your emotions, your relationships and your life from a different perspective. Sometimes, when you feel stuck and confused, anxious or depressed you need someone who will be with you and help you on that journey. Sometimes you may feel that something is not right with you, that you are broken or you are not loved, you have issues with self-esteem but it shouldn't be your reality for the rest of your life. We can start looking at that together changing it step by step.
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Gabriela Arriola
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
Hello, and welcome to my site. Are you feeling depressed, isolated, stressed, anxious, low self esteem or suicidal? Are you having relationship problems, with partners, co-workers, family members(children)? I provide therapy for everyone but especially for those struggling with issues of divorce , anxiety and conflictive family relationship. I work with individuals, couples and families. I work in both languages Spanish and English . I am a member of Ontario College of Social Workers.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.