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Depression Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
Find Relief. Build Emotional Clarity. Create Lasting Change.
Depression can feel heavy — not always as obvious sadness, but as exhaustion, numbness, disconnection, or the sense that life has become harder than it should be.
You may be functioning on the outside, yet internally feel stuck, unmotivated, or far from yourself.
At Access Therapy, we offer depth-oriented, evidence-based depression therapy for adults who want to reconnect with life again and get back to who they were. Our licensed depression therapists help you understand what’s underneath the depression and support lasting emotional healing and renewed clarity.
We provide receipts after every session and sessions are eligible for reimbursement through most extended health insurance plans.
When Depression Starts Affecting Your Life
Depression can show up in many ways, including:
persistent low mood or emotional heaviness
feeling numb, disconnected, or “not like yourself”
loss of motivation, joy, or meaning
fatigue, burnout, or difficulty getting through the day
withdrawal from relationships or social life
harsh inner criticism, shame, or hopelessness
difficulty concentrating or feeling present
patterns that linger even when life looks “fine” externally
suicidal thoughts in the more persistent cases
Depression is not a personal failure — it’s often a signal that something inside needs care, support, and attention.
Our Approach to Depression Therapy
Our depression therapists provide trauma-informed, relational care that supports healing at the root — not just temporary relief.
With the right toolkit and support, progress can be made even on persistent, long-term or severe depression.
Depending on your needs, therapy may integrate:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
EMDR or Brainspotting when trauma processing is needed
attachment-based and relational approaches
nervous system and somatic support
trauma-informed care for underlying wounds
Together, we’ll explore what depression may be protecting, expressing, or carrying — and help you reconnect with steadiness, meaning, and emotional aliveness.
What Clients Often Gain Through Therapy
With the right support, it’s possible to:
feel lighter and more emotionally connected
reduce hopelessness, numbness, and withdrawal
rebuild self-worth and inner steadiness
reconnect with motivation, purpose, and joy
strengthen relationships and support systems
develop tools for long-term resilience
feel like yourself again
feel like life has meaning and purpose
Healing from depression takes time, but you do not have to do it alone.
The Details about Depression Therapy at Access Therapy
Making decisions and following through on plans is very challenging when you have depression, here is some important information about us to make the task easier.
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✔ In-Person Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
✔ Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
✔ No Waitlist — Start SoonOur office is a calm, welcoming space designed to support comfort, presence, and grounded therapeutic work.
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Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $150–$200
Rates reflect therapist training and experience.Affordable options exist with the supervised interns on the team. Reach out for more information. CONTACT US
Most clients use extended health insurance benefits, and receipts are provided after each session.
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Say “Hello” to our team of exceptional and experienced therapists. Each one has their own niche and approach which will be uniquely geared towards your needs.
Finding the right therapist matters.
Effective therapy depends not only on training and experience, but also on a sense of trust, attunement, and fit. You don’t have to navigate that decision alone.
Your first step is a free consultation, where we’ll take time to understand what you’re going through and thoughtfully match you with the therapist on our team best suited to support your needs.
A free consultation allows you to:
share what you’ve been experiencing
explore the kind of support you need
review fees, insurance, and availability
be matched with the right therapist on our team