Depression Therapy in Kingston

Depression can make daily life feel heavy; even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself withdrawing from others, struggling to concentrate, or feeling detached from joy.

In Kingston, a city known for its vibrant community and waterfront beauty, the pace of life can make it easy to appear “fine” while silently struggling inside. Whether you’re a student, healthcare professional, or parent balancing multiple roles, therapy can help you reconnect with motivation and hope.

If you’ve noticed that your low mood is accompanied by constant worry or panic, you might also find it helpful to explore anxiety therapy.

How Therapy Can Help

At Tiny Therapy Collective, our therapists use evidence-based approaches proven to help reduce depression and promote emotional healing.

We draw from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To identify and shift negative thought patterns that fuel sadness and hopelessness.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): To strengthen emotion regulation and self-compassion.

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): To work through unresolved experiences that may be keeping you stuck.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you focus on what truly matters and take steps toward it.

• Behavioural Activation: To increase engagement in meaningful daily activities that lift mood and restore a sense of purpose.

Through therapy, clients in Kingston often work toward:

• Rebuilding motivation and energy

• Developing structure and balance

• Managing feelings of guilt, shame, or hopelessness

• Strengthening coping tools for long-term wellbeing

If depression has affected your confidence or self-worth, you may also be interested in learning more about therapy for self-esteem and identity.

Everyday Supports

• Take mindful walks along Lake Ontario Park or the downtown waterfront.

• Maintain a simple daily rhythm — regular meals, movement, and rest.

• Connect with others, even if just through brief conversation.

• Journal or reflect on small wins each day.

If your depression is linked to past pain, you may also benefit from trauma therapy to help release long-held emotional burdens.

Our Approach in Kingston

Tiny Therapy Collective provides virtual psychotherapy across Ontario, including Kingston and surrounding communities such as Napanee and Gananoque. Our therapists offer compassionate, evidence-based care that helps you find clarity, confidence, and connection again.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today to connect with a Kingston therapist who can help you start feeling better.