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Depression Therapy in Pembroke
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you regain hope, balance, and purpose.
Offering depression counselling in Pembroke for adults (19+), youth (12+), kids (6+), parents, and elders with online sessions across Ontario.
Our depression therapy in Pembroke is centred around you—your experiences, your needs, and your path to healing.
Find relief from pain, sadness, & emotional distress
Regain your energy, vitality, and optimism
Rediscover happiness & enjoyment in your life
Depression can feel like
a fog that just won’t lift.
Getting out of bed shouldn’t feel like an impossible task but when you’re struggling with depression, even the simplest things can feel overwhelming. When you’ve stopped connecting with people or find yourself unable to list anything that would make you feel happiness—it’s time to talk to someone.
Through Depression Therapy in Pembroke, we help you see a way forward—so you start to live life again.
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Understanding Depression & its Impact
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles. It occurs when the brain’s chemical balance is disrupted, making it harder to regulate mood, motivation, and energy levels. More than just sadness, depression can cause persistent fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and a loss of interest in daily life. It can strain relationships, affect work performance, and impact physical health. Left untreated, depression can feel overwhelming, but through therapy, it is possible to overcome depression, regain balance, find relief, and restore a sense of purpose.
We provide depression therapy in Pembroke for various types of depression, including:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Postpartum Depression
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Adjustment Disorder
- Grief & Loss (Complicated Grief, Anticipatory Grief, Disenfranchised Grief)
What Depression Can Look Like:
Depression affects everyone differently, but these are some common signs that may feel all too familiar:
- Lack of energy, fatigue, feeling like you’re "walking through molasses"
- Hard time getting out of bed or completing daily tasks
- Changes in sleep—insomnia or sleeping too much
- Changes in appetite or digestion issues
- Chronic pain, headaches, or migraines
- Apathy, numbness, or feeling disconnected from loved ones
- Feeling hopeless, stuck, or like nothing matters
- Suicidal thoughts or self-harm
No matter your experience, we’re here to help you find relief and healing.
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Approaches We Use in Depression Therapy in Pembroke
At Connected Counselling Services, we take an inclusive, evidence-based approach to depression therapy, addressing both mind and body. We tailor treatment to your identity, strengths, values, and needs.
Some of the approaches we use in depression therapy in Pembroke include:
Psychoeducation
Understanding depression is the first step toward healing. Psychoeducation helps you see how depression affects your brain, body, and emotions, giving you insight into what’s fueling your symptoms. By recognizing patterns and triggers, you’ll gain the tools to manage depression, regain control, and build resilience in your daily life.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Depression can make it feel like negative thoughts are running the show. CBT helps shift unhelpful thought patterns, so you can respond to emotions in a healthier way. With practical coping strategies, CBT empowers you to break free from depressive cycles and feel more in control.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
When depression feels overwhelming, DBT provides tools to regulate emotions and build resilience. It helps you navigate difficult feelings, improve relationships, and develop self-compassion, so you can feel more balanced and connected to yourself and others.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
If past trauma is contributing to depression, EMDR can help. This therapy gently guides you through processing painful memories in a way that feels safe and healing. Over time, it helps reduce emotional distress and rebuild a sense of stability and inner peace.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you stop fighting your emotions and start moving forward. Instead of pushing feelings away, this approach encourages self-compassion, mindfulness, and taking action toward what truly matters. Even in the presence of depression, you can create a life filled with meaning and hope.
Mindfulness
Depression can make it hard to stay present, often pulling you into worry or sadness. Mindfulness helps bring you back to the moment, allowing you to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Through simple practices like deep breathing, meditation, and mindful awareness, you can find moments of peace and clarity, even on difficult days.
Somatic Approaches
When depression weighs on you, it’s not just emotional—it can feel heavy in your body too. Somatic therapy helps you release stress and reconnect with yourself physically, using techniques like gentle movement, grounding exercises, and breathwork. These practices can help regulate your nervous system, ease emotional overwhelm, and create a sense of calm.
Depression can feel isolating, especially when your identity isn’t always understood. We tailor therapy for every unique person, including queer, neurodivergent, and disabled individuals, helping you rediscover hope, joy, and self-acceptance.
Take the first step toward
hope, relief, and happiness.
Get started with Depression Therapy in Pembroke. Use the Book Online button to schedule your depression counselling appointment now, or contact us if you have any questions. We’re here to help.
Adrienne Carfagnini, MSW, RSW
Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor
Why Us?
Connected Counselling Services
Connection is at the heart of who we are—
—it flows through every part of our lives: from our relationships with others, our connection to the Earth, to our spiritual beliefs, our communities, our identities, and most importantly, to ourselves and our bodies. It is through these connections that we find meaning, strength, and a deeper sense of belonging. When connections are broken, whether by trauma, stress, or life’s challenges, healing often begins by restoring those connections.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke, we know that healing looks different for everyone. Our highly trained, compassionate therapists are here to walk beside you as you rebuild your connections, using strength-based, inclusive approaches in therapy. We’re experienced in working with neurodivergent individuals, and our clinic is a place where every identity, experience, and journey is welcomed with openness and respect.
Here, you’re not just a client—you’re a partner in the healing journey.
Let us help you rebuild your life, stitch by stitch, creating stronger connections that come together into something beautiful.
At Connected Counselling Services in Pembroke,
we provide care that is:
Compassionate
We provide a kind, warm, & empathetic space where every client feels seen, understood, & respected.
Connection-Focused
We focus on building secure, trusting therapeutic relationships to create a safe environment for healing & growth.
Inclusive
We approach every client with openness & curiosity, creating a welcoming, judgment-free space for everyone.
Adrienne Carfagnini
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director
Our Approach
How Depression Therapy in Pembroke Works
Begin Your Exploration
In your first sessions, you’ll meet your therapist in a safe, supportive space for assessment and treatment planning. Together, we’ll explore how depression affects your life and outline a personalized path to healing.
Build Your Foundation
Depression looks different for everyone. With your therapist, you’ll strengthen & stabilize by setting goals and creating a plan tailored to your needs, values, and strengths—building a solid foundation for lasting relief.
Build Yourself Up
Through ongoing support and exploration, you’ll develop self-awareness, coping skills, and resilience. Techniques like EMDR or DBT may help process trauma or long-standing patterns, empowering you to manage your mood with confidence and find balance in daily life.
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Questions About Depression Therapy in Pembroke
Why am I depressed? Is something wrong with me?
Depression isn’t a personal failing. It’s a response to a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors—including stress, trauma, and systemic challenges like discrimination or poverty. Depression therapy in Pembroke can help you understand your experience and find ways to heal.
How can therapy help with depression?
Together with your Pembroke therapist, you will explore your own personal journey with depression in a safe, non-judgemental space. Your therapist will work with you to:
- Identify triggers and patterns
- Develop coping skills and emotion regulation strategies
- Address negative thoughts and self-doubt
- Improve self-awareness and self-compassion
- Learn somatic practices to manage stress
These strategies will all be tailored to your own unique experience and take into account your values and personal circumstances throughout the whole process.
How can I stop feeling depressed?
Depression recovery looks different for everyone, but it often starts with small, gradual changes. Depression therapy in Pembroke can provide guidance and support, while speaking with a doctor may help explore medication options. Adjustments to diet, exercise, and daily routines can also play a role in improving mood and energy levels. Most importantly, connection is key—whether with a therapist, loved ones, or a support group. Since depression can feel isolating, reaching out can be a powerful step toward healing. With the right support, you can rediscover hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose.
What are the signs or symptoms that I might be depressed?
Depression can cause persistent sadness, hopelessness, or numbness, along with low energy, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. You may experience sleep issues, appetite changes, or a loss of interest in things you once enjoyed. Unexplained physical pain, intrusive thoughts of self-harm, death, or suicide are also common. If these feelings persist, seeking support can help.
How can I tell whether I’m depressed or just sad?
While sadness is a part of depression, it’s only one piece of a much larger picture. Depression often brings persistent feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, irritability, and exhaustion, lasting two weeks or more. It can disrupt sleep, appetite, and even interest in things that once brought joy, including intimacy. Many people feel disconnected, unmotivated, or numb, making even small tasks feel overwhelming. If these struggles persist, seeking support is important—depression treatment in Pembroke can help you understand what you’re experiencing and guide you toward relief and healing.
Depression Therapy in Pembroke
How Depression Therapy in Pembroke Can Bring Light Back Into Your Daily Life
As you progress in depression therapy in Pembroke, you may start to notice:
- Greater self-worth and confidence, with less self-doubt and self-criticism
- More resilience and energy, making daily life feel less overwhelming
- Improved mood and the ability to manage strong emotions
- Stronger, more fulfilling relationships, reducing loneliness and isolation
- Effective coping skills to calm your nervous system, manage thoughts, and ease anxiety
- Increased motivation and productivity, helping you re-engage with life
"Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the pain no longer controls your life."
– Unknown
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How To Get Started
Ready to take the first step? Book your therapy session or free 15-minute consultation online using the button below.
613-585-3834
84 Isabella St #4, Pembroke, ON K8A 5S5
Virtual therapy is available across Ontario
Depression Therapy in Pembroke
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