Depression Therapy Ottawa

Depression is a state of low mood in which people feel helpless, hopeless, worthless, lethargic and unable to enjoy the things that used to give them pleasure. People who are depressed are often irritable or pessimistic. Their low mood goes beyond having “the blues” or being sad. Even people who are grieving usually do not sink into depression. People diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder cannot just “pull up their socks” to get better. They require professional help. Psychologists use a variety of scientifically based psychotherapeutic approaches to help people recover from depression.

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Psychologists with Expertise in Depression Therapy

Contact Gilmour Psychological Services® in Ottawa to schedule a consultation with a psychologist who has an expertise in depression therapy .

Iris Jackson

Dr. Iris Jackson

Dr. Iris Jackson provides psychological services to adults, and couples. Although she treats a wide spectrum of issues and disorders, she has special proficiency in the treatment of substance abuse problems, identity problems, adult survivors of childhood trauma, anger management, mood and depression, anxiety and self-esteem disorders and relationship conflicts.

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Karen Davies

Dr. Karen Davies

Dr. Karen Davies provides psychological services to adults, adolescents and children. She treats people individually, in couples, or in families for a wide range of presenting problems, including: anxiety disorders, dealing with depression, anger management, substance abuse, identity and self-esteem issues, difficulties with communication, intimacy issues and relationship conflict resolution.

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Qadeer Ahmad

Dr. Qadeer Ahmad

Dr. Qadeer Ahmad provides general psychological services to adults, couples and their respective families. Anger management, health psychology, hypotherapy, addictions therapy, grief/bereavement, family difficulties and conflict resolution are some of his areas of interest.

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Deanna Drahovzal

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal

Dr. Deanna Drahovzal provides psychotherapy and assessment services to individual children, adolescents, and adults; couples; and, their families. In her practice, she assists those with a wide variety of challenges, including: anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, health problems, learning difficulties, memory training (Cogmed) and adjustment to major life changes.

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Sarah Pantin

Dr. Sarah Pantin

Dr. Sarah Pantin provides psychotherapy to adult and young adult clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anger management, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, adjustment to life changes, grief, separation, stress and work-place issues.

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Caroline Ostiguy

Dr. Caroline Ostiguy

Dr. Caroline Ostiguy provides therapy to adults and couples in both English and French. She works with individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, with particular experience treating mood and anxiety disorders.

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Marc Zahradnik

Dr. Marc Zahradnik

Dr. Marc Zahradnik provides psychological assessment (both psychodiagnostic and psychoedcuational) and psychotherapy services to both adolescents and adults. He works with clients who are struggling with the following: trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, major life changes, gambling, sleep problems, assertiveness, and anger. Dr. Zahradnik’s training has covered both the assessment and treatment of the full range of anxiety and mood disorders.

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Jessica Henry

Dr. Jessica Henry

Dr. Jessica Henry provides individual psychotherapy to adults in both English and French. She works with individuals who experience a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, interpersonal difficulties, adjustment to life changes, and substance use difficulties.

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Delyana Miller

Dr. Delyana Miller

Dr. Delyana Miller provides psychotherapy and neuropsychological and psychological assessment services to adults and seniors with a variety of psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem issues, learning and memory problems, adjusting to life changes.

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Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska

Dr. Angelina Chupetlovska works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She provides counselling, short- and long-term psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. She works with clients with a wide range of presenting problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, shame, loneliness, relationship difficulties, separation, career dissatisfaction, self-esteem issues, impaired creativity, substance abuse problems, and issues pertinent to LGBT individuals. She also aids with parenting issues and dealing with effects of parental conflict and divorce on children.

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Jessica Henry

Dr. Douglas Scoular

Dr. Scoular has been a Psychologist since 2006. He has expertise in treating adults, adolescents, children, parents, and families. Dr. Scoular believes in collaboratively forming therapeutic goals utilizing the latest psychological research. He helps his clients to realize their goals through the use of Cognitive Behavioural or Interpersonal therapies, as well as employing other well-researched therapeutic modalities. Dr. Scoular closely monitors client progress using psychological questionnaires and client feedback. His interpersonal approach is highly engaging and interactive, providing a calm, positive, and professional therapeutic presence.

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Emma Dargie

Dr. Emma Dargie

Dr. Emma Dargie provides services to Anglophone adults, such as individual therapy, couple therapy, mental health assessments, and assessments of gender dysphoria. She works with clients who have a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression, emotion regulation, chronic pain and health issues, sexual health/dysfunction, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. She takes a collaborative, supportive, evidence-based approach that integrates theory and techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities.

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Dr. Karima Lacène

Dr. Karima Lacène

Dr. Karima Lacène provides psychological services, including assessment and individual therapy, to children, adolescents and adults. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, adjustment to life stressors, self esteem and stress management. She also provides psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents and adults, including testing for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities. Her therapeutic approach is both integrative and holistic. She provides a nurturing, accepting and client-centered atmosphere, and draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential/Humanistic, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Approaches to therapy. Dr. Lacène will tailor her approach to meet the needs of each client.

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Dr. Amanda Timmers

Dr. Amanda Timmers provides psychological services by phone or video to couples and individual adults in the province of Ontario. In her practice, she works with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including difficulties with mood and anxiety, couple/relationship issues, adjustment to life changes, health issues, sexual health/dysfunction, and LGBTQ+ issues.

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Dr. Rana Pishva

Dr. Rana Pishva C. Psych provides psychological services in English and French to children, adolescents and adults. She provides psychotherapy and psychological assessment. She offers services to individuals with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and dissociation, post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood abuse, parenting difficulties, postpartum issues, and infant mental health. She conducts mental health assessments, as well as Parenting Capacity assessments (CFSA S.54) and Custody and Access assessments (CLRA S.30).

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Dr. Emma Murray

Dr. Murray provides psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment and psychological assessment to adults and seniors. Dr. Murray treats a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem issues, adjustment to life changes and other psychological conditions. Dr. Murray provides neuropsychological assessment to adults and seniors with ADHD, traumatic brain injury, learning and memory difficulties, stroke, neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., dementia) and other acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Murray is also experienced with providing strategy-based cognitive rehabilitation, support and treatment to individuals following a brain injury.

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