What we help with
Depression therapy
When the colour drains out of things.
Depression is more than sadness — it's a heaviness that can flatten motivation, energy, and hope. Depression therapy offers a place to be met without judgement, understand what's weighing on you, and gently rebuild connection to yourself and your life. Our trauma-informed approach looks at the whole picture, not just the symptoms.
Not sure who to bring this to? Tell us a little about what you're carrying, and we'll walk you through your options and match you with the right therapist.
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Available therapists
If you know what you are looking for, go directly to our therapist schedules for a free introduction or book a session.
Magdhi Shah
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$170 · 60 min
Couples counselling2SLGBTQI+ affirmingWorks with ACT
Angelica Rao
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
See profile$190 · 60 min
Works with ACTYouth & young adultsRegistered Yoga Teacher
Freshte Javid
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$180 · 60 min
Emotionally Focused Couples trainedAEDP Level 1 certifiedComplex trauma (C-PTSD)
Megan Kuo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
See profile$160 · 60 min
Trauma-focused practiceCross-cultural lensColumbia University trained
Lesley Nightingale
Registered Psychotherapist
See profile$180 · 60 min
Emotion-focused practiceCompassion-focusedWorks with ACT
Ashley Miller
Co-Founder · Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
See profile$200 · 60 min
Psychodynamic practice20+ years’ experience
Emma Stafford-Coyte
Co-Founder · Registered Social Worker & Clinical Supervisor
See profile$200 · 60 min
EFT Levels 1 & 2Grief & relationshipsTrauma-informed practice
What it can look like
- Low mood, emptiness, or numbness that lingers
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Exhaustion, changes in sleep or appetite
- Harsh self-criticism or feelings of worthlessness
- Withdrawing from people and pulling inward
How therapy helps
We move gently — depression rarely responds to being pushed. Together we make room for what you're feeling, understand the patterns and experiences that feed the heaviness, and take small, workable steps back toward energy, connection, and meaning.
Approaches we may draw on
Matched thoughtfully to you.
Good to know
Depression, in brief.
How long does therapy for depression take?
It varies with each person and the depth of what's being worked through. Many people feel some relief within a few weeks; lasting change usually unfolds over a longer, collaborative process.
I can barely get out of bed — is therapy still for me?
Yes, and we'll meet you exactly there. Online sessions can make starting easier, and we pace the work to your energy, not against it.
Before you book
The practical part.
- What does it cost?
- Sessions start at $160 for 60 minutes, and each therapist's own rate is on their card above. The first 15-minute consultation is free.
- Is it covered by insurance?
- Not by OHIP — the practice is private. Many workplace benefit plans do cover some or all of the cost of seeing a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist, though coverage varies, so it is worth a quick check with your insurer. We provide receipts for reimbursement. More on fees and insurance.
- What happens in the free consultation?
- Fifteen minutes, by phone or video, with no obligation. You can ask questions, say as much or as little as you want about what you are carrying, and get a feel for whether this is someone you could talk to. If it is not the right fit, we will say so and help you find one.
- How many sessions will I need?
- There is no set number. Many people meet weekly at the start, because that is what builds trust and momentum, and settle into a slower rhythm later. We revisit how it is going together, and you decide how long it goes on.
- How do I choose between the therapists?
- Start with the reasons listed under each name above — they say what each person has trained in and who they tend to work with. If that does not settle it, book the free consultation with whoever you are drawn to, or ask us and we will suggest someone.
No cost, no obligation, and no need to know what to say yet.