Therapy for Depression, Low Mood, & Self-Criticism
Get a handle on your depression, low mood & self-criticism. Feeling low, depressed, and critical can affect our relationships, our work, and our sense of self. Our therapy approach goes beyond surface level solutions to get to the root of your depression symptoms so you can feel joyful & alive again.
Ready to Heal Your Low Mood?
Your negative self talk is getting worse and worse
You’ve lost your sense of purpose & meaning
Your relationships are struggling
You often feel exhausted; every day feels like a struggle
You often feel like you are letting others down; you often feel like you’re failing
You are always “on” but inside you’re numb & struggling
You have so much going on around you, but the spark feels gone out of life
You struggle with headaches, fatigue, and trouble sleeping with no medical answers
You feel like an imposter
You are exhausted; you’re ready dig deep and heal your low mood & self-criticism at the roots
How We Support You With Your Low Mood & Self-Criticism
We use an attachment-focused approach that prioritizes understanding your journey here
Together, we explore the patterns that have been keeping you stuck
We connect these patterns to your life story & make sense of their protective nature
We go beyond coping skills to uncover the true barriers to change
We help you feel genuine compassion, connection, and self-worth within yourself & your relationships so you can feel a deeper sense of purpose & balance
Our Hamilton Depression, Self-Criticism, & Low Mood Therapists
virtual across Ontario
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Summer Erickson
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Summer specializes in supporting people going through anxiety, difficult chapters, relationship and attachment struggles, and works with histories of trauma.
Vibe: Dedicated, passionate, validating, and kind. Summer is relatable and down to earth & values a good laugh as much as the therapeutic work
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Sarah Kennedy
Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Sarah specializes in supporting children, youth, and parents to navigate the toughest parts of family life: anxieties, transitions, traumatic events, guilt, self-criticism, and more.
Vibe: Nurturing, warm; compassionate, validating; a deeply relatable mom of two young kids
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Maggie Clapperton
MSW, RSW Psychotherapist
Maggie specializes in working with millennials who were taught to stay small, keep the peace, and deny their inner worlds in order to be seen as ‘good’. Anxiety, self-criticism, and developmental trauma.
Vibe: Dedicated, calm, compassionate; non-judgmental, empathic; millennial, eldest daughter
not currently accepting new clients
Anxious about getting started? A free meet & greet is a no-pressure way to check if we’re a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I charge $175 per 50 minute session.
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We accept credit card or e-transfer.
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We do not direct bill to insurance companies. You will pay at the end of each session and your therapist will provide a receipt you can use to make a benefits claim with your provider.
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We are located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. We see individuals virtually across Ontario and in person at 57-B John Street South, Hamilton, ON.
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Maggie and Summer work with individuals age 18+. Sarah works with adults, as well as children (Age 6+) and their parents.
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Phase 1 – Get to Know Each Other + Assessment
In this phase, your therapist’s role is:
to get to know you and help you feel comfortable, validated, seen, and heard
to assess your history, your needs, and develop a tentative plan for our work together.
Your role here is to simply be open and honest, to assess if you feel like you and your therapist are a good fit for each other, and to pin down your focus/goals for therapy.
Phase 2 – The Work
In this phase, you begin to actively work on the symptoms, patterns, and challenges that brought you into therapy. This is when your therapist may mindfully push you into a zone of discomfort.
This phase will look different for everyone depending on what you decide to work on together. This may include new insights into your experiences and behaviours, new perspectives and skills, body based interventions, and/or visualizations. The work may include “homework” for you to practice out in the world.
Phase 3 – Maintenance
Once you feel a shift in your mental wellness, you may see your therapist less frequently or you may choose to take a break from therapy. During this time, the focus is on keeping up the gains you have acquired during your time together.
Alternatively, you may choose to focus on an area you have not tackled yet. If so, you cycle back into “the work” for another round.
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As frequently as once a week and as infrequently as once a month. It is recommended you attend weekly or bi-weekly for the first few months of therapy.
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Each therapy session is up to 50 minutes and begins on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Whether you decide to commit for a number of weeks, a number of months, or a number of years depends on your personal needs and goals.
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Your therapist belongs to a regulated college of heath professionals authorized to practice psychotherapy under the Psychotherapy Act of Ontario.
As a member of one of these colleges, we are mandated to continually engage in professional development, peer consultation, and supervision with mentors.
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Your therapist is trained in any number of attachment oriented therapy modalities, such as:
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Attachment Focused Therapy (DDP)
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Family Systems Therapy
Child & Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
As well as other modalities such as:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)