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Depression Therapy

Therapy for depression can help you make sense of what you are experiencing and begin to feel less weighed down.

What depression can feel like

Depression does not look the same for everyone. It can affect mood, thoughts, behaviour, and the body.

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Common experiences of depression include:

  • Ongoing low mood or emotional numbness

  • Fatigue or feeling drained most of the time

  • Changes in appetite or weight

  • Sleep difficulties, either sleeping too much or too little

  • Loss of interest in activities or relationships

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness

  • Wanting to withdraw from others

  • Physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach discomfort

  • Reduced sexual interest

  • Thoughts about death or not wanting to exist

 

Depression can make the world feel muted or distant, as though everything is filtered through a lens that dulls colour and possibility. This can make it hard to see yourself, your strengths, or your future clearly.

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Understanding depression

Depression is more than a passing low mood. It can develop in response to chronic stress, trauma, loss, identity related stress, or long periods of emotional strain. For some people, depression has been present for years and may feel like part of who they are.

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From a neuroscience perspective, depression is linked to changes in brain systems involved in mood regulation, motivation, and emotional processing. Research suggests that therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness based and cognitive therapies can support changes in brain areas related to emotional regulation, learning, and resilience.

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Understanding depression as a whole body and whole mind experience can be an important step toward recovery.

How therapy can help with depression?

Depression can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, and work. When left unaddressed, it may lead to increased isolation, reduced confidence, and difficulty maintaining routines and connections.

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Therapy focuses on helping you understand the patterns that contribute to depression and gently shift them over time.

 

In therapy, we may work on:

  • Identifying factors that contributed to the onset of depression

  • Increasing daily structure and engagement through behavioural activation

  • Developing tools to manage negative thought patterns

  • Strengthening emotional awareness and regulation

  • Building coping strategies and resilience

  • Reconnecting with meaning, values, and a sense of self

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Treatment is collaborative and paced according to your needs.

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Depression support in Toronto & Ontario-Wide

You do not have to go through depression on your own. Therapy offers a space to explore what you are experiencing with care, respect, and support. I offer depression therapy virtually across Ontario and in person in Toronto. You are welcome to book a free 15 minute consultation to ask questions and see if working together feels right.

Depression therapy at Hedefa Psychology Clinic

At Hedefa Psychology Clinic, depression therapy is tailored to your unique experience. There is no one size fits all approach.

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I draw from evidence based therapies including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Psychodynamic therapy

  • Mindfulness based approaches

  • Emotion focused strategies

 

The goal is not to force positivity, but to help you feel less stuck, more connected, and better equipped to navigate your inner world.

 

Depression is treatable, and seeking support is a meaningful step toward change.

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