Depression Counselling Calgary
depression therapy
7 Calgary Depression Counsellors
[No waitlist]
Takeaway: Depression is one of the most commonly experienced mental health concerns. The symptoms can become overwhelming, self-perpetuating, and lead to feeling like there’s no way out. While depression is common, each person’s individual experience and path to recovery is unique.
Meet our Top-Rated Calgary Depression Therapists
Smyrna Gonzalez
Good fit for adults and couples navigating depression triggered by relationship loss, domestic abuse, trauma, or significant grief.
I specialize in helping you process the weight and isolation of depression using an evidence-based, culturally responsive approach that honours every part of your story.
Through compassionate and practical support, I help you navigate the heavy emotional strain of major life transitions, relationship breakups, grief, or past trauma.
During therapy with me, we will work on managing difficult emotions, reframing painful experiences, and building actionable strategies to restore clarity, resilience, and hope.
Marizabel Forno
Good fit for athletes, students, and adults navigating depression tied to performance burnout, unaddressed ADHD, or academic and career stress.
I utilize a warm, integrative approach rooted in sports and clinical psychology to help you break through the heavy fog of burnout, focus struggles, and overwhelming self-doubt.
When we explore the root causes of your mental fatigue, I work with you to dismantle perfectionism, rebuild daily motivation, and regain a clear sense of control.
My goal is to provide a deeply encouraging space where you can gain actionable tools, restore your confidence, and find a clear path forward toward emotional vitality.
Kim Knoll
Good fit for women, mothers, and couples navigating depression tied to fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, postpartum challenges, or the burnout of raising young children.
I use a warm, evidence-informed approach to help you process the profound emotional weight, isolation, and exhaustion that so often accompany reproductive challenges and early parenthood.
By offering a compassionate and deeply supportive space, I help you move through fertility grief, miscarriage, or parental burnout without judgment.
Together, we will process your pain, quiet the anxiety and sadness, and build practical strategies to help you restore emotional calm and hope.
Lorena Koenig
Good fit for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s facing depression tied to perimenopause, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, or health-related burnout.
I offer a collaborative and deeply validating space to help you step out of the heavy fog, fatigue, and emotional burnout caused by ongoing health struggles and hormonal shifts.
When we recognize how chronic pain, perimenopause, and invisible illness directly impact your mental health, I help you process the grief and frustration of living in a changing body.
Working with me means we will develop practical strategies to ease emotional exhaustion, reframe painful self-talk, and restore a grounded sense of clarity and hope.
Adrianna Rabeda-Kowalczak
Good fit for adults and young adults experiencing depression tied to emotional overwhelm, relationship tension, or major life transitions.
I provide an honest, transformative space to help you unload the heavy emotional weight of depression, break through feelings of being stuck, and regain control of your life.
By exploring your underlying emotional patterns with both kindness and directness, I help you move past self-doubt and dismantle the chronic stress feeding your low mood.
Together, we will build self-compassion, challenge difficult truths, and develop practical skills to help you create lasting clarity and genuine connection.
Shelly Qualtieri
Good fit for teens and adults coping with depression marked by self-harm, suicidal thoughts, intense emotional pain, or severe family conflict.
With over 30 years of experience, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you navigate intense emotional pain, specializing in supporting individuals and families through self-harm and suicidal ideation.
By addressing the deep pain and overwhelming dynamics behind self-injurious behaviors, I help you and your family establish healthy boundaries and build practical safety and coping strategies.
We will work collaboratively to transform distress into healthier communication, process heavy emotions, and rebuild a grounded sense of clarity and safety.
Recognizing the Signs of Depression
Depression often hides behind misconceptions, misunderstood as mere sadness or laziness. However, we acknowledge its complex nature and commit to exploring its intricacies with you. If you've noticed subtle or overt signs of depression in yourself or a loved one—persistent sadness, changes in sleep or appetite, withdrawal from activities or relationships—seeking professional assistance is a courageous step.
Despite overwhelming evidence that depression is a worldwide and relatively common experience, social stigma still creates barriers that prevent people from accessing appropriate support. More than half of people who have experienced a major depressive episode will experience it again at some point in their life. Once depression is identified and supports are put in place, the majority report reduced symptoms and are better able to return to routine functioning.
Effective Depression Counselling and Therapy in Calgary Can help
Shelly Qualtieri & Associates in Calgary, Alberta, understands depression's nuanced complexities and offers a holistic, strengths-based approach along with evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy. We guide you through the depths of your struggles with tailored depression counseling to dispel misconceptions and empower you with practical skills for motivation and goal-setting.
Why Choose Us?
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What sets our practice apart from other Calgary Depression providers
Finding the right Depression therapist in Calgary is not just about credentials—it's about finding someone who truly gets it. Here's what makes Shelly Qualtieri & Associates different:
01 No waitlist
You can begin therapy right away, without months of uncertainty holding you back.
02 Practical, bite-sized strategies
Discover treatment that’s tailored to you that you can use right away at home.
03 Specialised matching
We don't use a one-size-fits-all model. Each therapist has a distinct area of focus, so you're matched with someone who fits your specific situation.
04 Multilingual support
Sessions available in English, Polish, Hindi, and Gujarati.
05 evenings + weekends
We offer flexible scheduling so therapy fits into your life, not the other way around.
06 in person + virtual
Meet with your therapist in our Calgary office or online from anywhere in Alberta.
FAQs about Calgary depression counselling services
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The decision to use medication in addition to counselling for treating depression depends on the severity of the condition and individual circumstances. In some cases, a combination of medication and therapy may be recommended for a more comprehensive treatment. Consulting with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, is essential for determining the most suitable approach tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
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Positive signs include improved mood, enhanced coping skills, and a greater understanding of triggers. Regular check-ins with the therapist help evaluate progress and make adjustments to the treatment plan if needed.
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Depression is a mental illness that involves disruptions in thinking, feeling, and functioning. Sessions typically involve open discussions, exploration of thoughts and feelings, learning coping strategies, and setting achievable goals. The therapist creates a safe space for clients to express themselves. This can help to alleviate the symptoms of depression, effectively putting the person suffering from clinical depression into remission (remission should be the goal, rather than "cure".