Therapy for Depression In Calgary
What is Depression?
Depression is more than just feeling down or having a rough week. It’s a mental health condition that can affect your mood, energy, motivation, and ability to connect with others. You might feel empty, tired, or like you’re just going through the motions. Sometimes depression is linked to a life event or loss, but other times it shows up without a clear cause. It can make everyday things feel really hard, even things that used to feel easy or enjoyable. Depression is common, but it doesn’t mean you’re weak or broken. With the right support, things can start to feel more manageable again.
Common Symptoms:
Feeling sad, empty, or numb most of the time
Losing interest in things you usually enjoy
Low energy or feeling physically slowed down
Sleeping too much or not enough
Changes in appetite or weight
Feeling worthless, guilty, or like a burden
Trouble focusing or making decisions
Withdrawing from friends or family
Thoughts of death or not wanting to be here
Ways to Treat Depression
EMDR
Uses eye movements and calming techniques to take the heavy emotional charge out of difficult memories or thoughts
Somatic Therapy
Helps you reconnect with your body through breath and movement, gently easing the physical weight of depression.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Works with different parts of you—like the sad, numb, or self-critical parts—to bring more inner kindness and balance
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Uses imagery and simple eye movements to help your brain let go of painful thoughts and feelings more quickly.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Helps you notice and shift negative thinking patterns that can keep you feeling stuck or low
Expressive Arts Therapy
Uses creativity like painting, music, writing, and movement to help you express feelings.
Depth Hypnosis
Combines guided relaxation, self-exploration, and inner imagery to help shift the deeper patterns that may be contributing to depression
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT)
Supports you through preparation and integration sessions to process emotions uncovered during psychedelic experiences
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Teaches tools to manage big emotions, build confidence, and improve relationships when you're feeling low or overwhelmed
Therapists for Depression in Calgary
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Brynlyn Moore, MSW, RSW, PAT, ChT
Serving: Alberta, Ontario & Quebec
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Melissa Fonseka, M.C, Registered Psychologist, EMDR Therapist
Serving: Alberta
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Ash dela Cruz Yip, MCP, RCC, CT
Serving: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, & Nunavut
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Gabriella Mercuur, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Serving: Alberta
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Sydney Addai, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Serving: Alberta
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Mary Blansah, MSW, RSW
Servicing: Alberta, Ontario & Quebec
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Deanne Arada, MSW, RSW
Serving: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario & Quebec
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Kaitlyn Domingues, Counselling Intern
Serving: Alberta & Ontario