Calgary Depression Therapy

Find Relief. Reconnect With Yourself.

Feeling down, unmotivated, or stuck in a fog that won’t lift?
Depression is more than sadness — it can drain your energy, cloud your thoughts, and make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. You don’t have to go through it alone.

At Zen Psychology, I provide evidence-based depression therapy in Calgary and across Alberta (online and in-person) to help you move through the weight of depression and reconnect with a fuller, more meaningful life.

Is depression stopping you from living the life you want?

Depression impacts hundreds of millions worldwide — recent estimates suggest over 300 million people experience it globally — and it remains a leading cause of disability.

What Depression Can Feel Like

Depression affects everyone differently, but common experiences include:

  • Persistent sadness or emptiness

  • Fatigue or loss of energy

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Irritability, restlessness, or anxiety

  • Changes in sleep or appetite

  • Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed

  • Excessive guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness

  • Physical pain (headaches, muscle aches, stomach issues)

  • In severe cases, thoughts of death or suicide

If you see yourself in these symptoms, you’re not alone. Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns worldwide — and it’s highly treatable.

Depression is extremely complex and there is currently no clear consensus on what causes it. Rather, researchers believe that there are many potential causes of depression, including trauma, abuse, stressful life events, genetic vulnerability, brain chemistry, serious illnesses, loss of a loved one, and certain medications.

What Causes Depression?

Depression comes from the late Latin word depressare and the classical Latin word deprimere. Deprimere literally means “press down”; de translates into “down” and premere translates into “to press”.

The term conveys a feeling of heaviness, of being “pressed down,” of being “sad,” “blue,” or “down”.

How Therapy Helps With Depression

My approach to depression therapy is personalized and evidence-based. In our work together, you can expect to:

  • Identify the patterns that keep you stuck

  • Learn practical tools to manage negative thoughts and emotions

  • Reconnect with joy, purpose, and meaning

  • Build resilience and self-compassion

  • Strengthen relationships and daily functioning

  • Prevent relapse and create lasting change

Therapy isn’t about “snapping out of it.” It’s about learning new ways of relating to yourself, making small but meaningful shifts, and rebuilding a life that feels more authentic, intentional, and aligned with who you truly are.

Types of Depression I Support

There are many forms of depression, each with unique challenges. I work with:

  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) — persistent, intense sadness and loss of interest

  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) — long-term low mood that lingers for years

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — depression tied to seasonal changes, often in fall/winter

  • Perinatal Depression — depression during or after pregnancy

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) — severe mood changes before menstruation

No matter the type or severity, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Calgary & Alberta Depression Counselling

I offer both in-person sessions in Calgary and secure online therapy across Alberta. Whether you’re struggling with mild, moderate, or severe depression, we’ll work together to create a treatment plan that supports your healing and growth.

Take the First Step

Depression can make it hard to believe things can change. But change is possible. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to move forward with clarity and courage.

I offer both in-person sessions in Calgary and secure online therapy across Alberta. Whether you’re struggling with mild, moderate, or severe depression, we’ll work together to create a treatment plan that supports your healing and growth.