Depression

Depression is a form of emotional distress which can be debilitating, both in terms of short-term suffering and long-term life outcomes. Difficulties with depression can vary significantly but often include feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, disinterest in activities an individual used to enjoy, sleep problems, exhaustion, irritability and withdrawal from daily responsibilities and relationships.

We understand how difficult it can be to live with depression. Depression and depressive disorders are incredibly common causes of psychological discomfort, but they don’t need to make you feel like you’re struggling alone. Our psychotherapy services focus on helping you treat the physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms associated with depression. We help by providing individualized treatment plans to address the overlapping symptoms of this condition. Our approaches include cognitive techniques (CBT), self-compassion practices and behavioural interventions. We also recognize how deeply depression can affect your relationships and well-being, so we strive to design therapy that supports your overall mental health. Through in-depth conversations between you and your therapist, psychotherapy can help to lift the fog of sadness from your life and give you back an appreciation for the joys of living.

"Whenever someone tells me to just be happy, I want to yell, 'Oh, hey, depression's gone! Why didn't I think of that?' But usually I just roll my eyes instead."'

— Anonymous

The Authentic Life is a psychotherapy clinic specializing in individual, family and relationship (e.g, couple, marriage) therapy. We also offer supervision and consultation services to mental health professionals.

We welcome all people into our practice. We are 2SLGBTQI+ allied and support all relationship configurations.

We have locations in Ottawa and Orleans. Our Ottawa clinic is located in the Nepean Medical Centre, at 1 Centrepointe Drive with easy access from Highway 417. Paid parking is available in a secure, on-site lot. Fees are $8.25 per day. On-street parking at city meters is available on Gemini Way. Free on-street parking is available on side streets off of Centrepointe Drive.

Our Orleans Clinic is located in the Centrum Plaza at 210 Centrum Boulevard. The plaza is situated directly across from Place D’Orleans, just off Highway 174. Centrum Plaza offers free parking.

Contact us to learn more!

Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday
9 am–8 pm

Saturday
9 am - noon