What Therapy Can Help With

Whether you're experiencing low mood or struggling with self-worth, therapy can help. We’ll explore unhelpful thoughts and self-perceptions—gently working toward relief, insight, and a more grounded relationship with yourself.

What I Offer

  • ✔️ Secure video and phone sessions for individual adults across Ontario
  • ✔️ Flexible daytime and evening availability
  • ✔️ 50-Minute Therapy Sessions: $160 (Sliding scale options available)
  • ✔️ Accepted by most insurance plans—direct billing available
  • ✔️ Free 20-minute phone consultation to get started

Common Experiences of Depression

  • Feelings of sadness or low mood
  • Loneliness
  • Low self-esteem
  • Lack of motivation and/or energy
  • Lack of interest or pleasure in activities
  • Frequent rumination or procrastination
  • Chronic illness or pain
  • Pregnancy/prenatal, perinatal, or postpartum struggles
  • Sleep issues
  • Irritability
  • Hopelessness and/or worthlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating

Common Challenges with Self-Esteem

  • Improving communication (e.g., assertiveness)
  • Self-doubt or indecision
  • Worrying about others’ judgment
  • Perfectionism or fear of failure
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Feelings of unworthiness or not being “good enough”
  • Difficulty accepting compliments or feedback
  • People-pleasing patterns
  • Comparing yourself to others (e.g., social media, “doomscrolling”)

Practical Therapy Techniques We May Use

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Shift self-critical thoughts and build more realistic, compassionate self-talk.
  • Mindfulness & Relaxation: Reduce overthinking and reconnect with the present moment through grounding techniques.
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) & Emotion Regulation: Learn strategies to manage emotional overwhelm and develop resilience.
  • Values-Based Goal Setting: Explore what's meaningful to you and set gentle goals, even when motivation is low.
  • Psychoeducation: Understand the science behind mood and self-esteem—so you feel less at the mercy of it.
  • Attachment-Based Strategies: Reflect on how past relationships may shape your self-worth and current patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions About Depression & Self-Esteem Therapy

It might be. Many people experience low motivation, trouble focusing, or a sense of disconnection when struggling with depression. Online therapy for depression and low mood can help you understand what’s going on and feel less alone.
Therapy can help you shift harsh inner criticism, challenge negative self-beliefs, and develop a more balanced and compassionate view of yourself. Together, we explore where these patterns come from and build new ways of relating to yourself with confidence and care.
Absolutely. Many people who appear fine on the outside are quietly struggling. You might be coping through perfectionism, people-pleasing, or overworking. Online counselling for depression can provide space to slow down, reconnect with your emotions, and explore what you truly need.
Long-standing self-esteem issues are more common than you think. Therapy for depression and self-esteem doesn’t “fix” you — it helps you understand your story, soften old patterns, and slowly build a more secure and kind relationship with yourself.
Yes. I support adults dealing with mild to moderate depression — whether it’s persistent low mood, emotional numbness, or cycles of withdrawal and self-blame. Online therapy for depression in Ontario can be a supportive space to begin healing.
These are common concerns, especially for high-achievers and caregivers. CBT therapy for depression can help you identify the roots of these patterns, challenge perfectionism, and find more ease and confidence in your daily life.
Yes. While I’m based in Toronto, I offer online therapy for depression and anxiety across Ontario. Secure video sessions make it easy to access care from wherever you are.
That’s completely okay. Many of my clients are new to therapy. We’ll go at your pace, with space to explore both what’s hard and what you hope to change. You can start with a free 20-minute consult to see if it feels like a good fit for depression therapy online.

Let's Take the Next Step Together

Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported. If you're feeling low or struggling with self-worth, we can take the next step together—gently and at your pace.