From the outside, your life probably looks fine. Maybe even good. The house in Glen Abbey or Bronte. The career. The family routine. But inside, something's off. You're going through the motions, but the joy isn't there. The energy isn't there. You're functional, but you're not actually living.
If any of that sounds familiar, you don't have to keep pushing through it alone. Let's talk.
Jesse Cynamon, RP (CRPO #10979) · Last Updated: December 2024
No months-long waitlist. Most clients start within days.
Session from home in Bronte, Glen Abbey, or downtown.
After work and after the commute. When life actually allows.
Provided for all Ontario insurance plans and benefits.
Depression isn't weakness or a character flaw—it's one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Understanding the scope helps reduce stigma and encourages action.
Canadians will experience major depression at some point in their lives. You are not alone in this. (Source: CMHA)
Of people with depression respond positively to evidence-based treatments like ACT and CBT. Recovery is possible. (Source: APA)
Of Canadians with depression receive adequate treatment. Most people don't get the help they need and deserve. (Source: CMHA)
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 280 million people globally. (Source: WHO)
The QEW commute is draining what little energy you have left. You're forcing yourself through the day at your corporate HQ job, then sitting in traffic for an hour each way. By the time you get home to Glen Abbey or Bronte, you have nothing left for your family.
Ford plant shift work has worn you down. The rotating schedules, the physical demands, the uncertainty about the future of auto manufacturing. You used to take pride in the work. Now you're just trying to make it to retirement.
Corporate executive pressure is relentless. You're at Siemens or one of the pharma companies. High salary, high expectations. You're supposed to have it all together, but privately you're running on empty and questioning if any of it matters.
Keeping up with Oakville expectations is exhausting. The nice house, the nice car, the nice life. But inside, you feel disconnected from all of it. Your neighbors seem happy. You're just going through the motions.
If any of this lands, you're not broken. Depression isn't a character flaw. It's something that happens, and it's something we can work on together.
Depression therapy isn't about forcing yourself to think positive thoughts. It's not about pretending to feel better or just talking about your problems without anything changing.
Here's what I've seen in my work with clients from Oakville and across the GTA: depression usually has roots that make sense. Sometimes it's life circumstances. Sometimes it's accumulated stress and burnout. Sometimes it's a disconnect between how you're living and what you actually value. Understanding the roots doesn't make it disappear, but it helps us know where to focus.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is an evidence-based approach that focuses on building a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present. But the specific approach matters less than whether we actually connect and whether our conversations help you move forward.
The goal isn't to feel happy all the time. That's not realistic. The goal is to feel connected to your life again, to have energy for the things that matter, to stop just going through the motions.
I offer virtual therapy exclusively. For Oakville residents, this means you're not adding another trip to an already full schedule. No driving to an office, no sitting in a waiting room, no fighting traffic on Trafalgar or the QEW.
When you're dealing with depression, even small barriers can feel impossible. Virtual therapy removes some of those barriers. You connect from wherever you're comfortable. Your home office. A quiet room after the house is quiet. Wherever you can actually focus.
I've been doing virtual therapy for years. For some clients, especially those dealing with depression, it actually works better than in-person. The energy required to show up is lower, and you're in your own space, which can make it easier to be open.
Serving Oakville and all areas including Downtown, Bronte, Glen Abbey, Joshua Creek, Kerr Village, West Oak Trails, and Old Oakville. But honestly, location doesn't matter. If you're anywhere in Ontario, we can work together.
15 minutes to see if we're a good fit. No commitment. Just a conversation.
We'll talk about what brought you here. No pressure to have it all figured out.
We meet regularly and work together at whatever pace makes sense for you.
When you're dealing with depression, just reaching out can feel like a lot. You don't need to have energy or motivation figured out before we start. That's part of what we work on together.
Session rates are $175. I provide insurance receipts for all major Ontario insurance providers. Many Oakville residents have coverage through executive benefit packages from employers like Ford, hospital benefits, or private plans that cover psychotherapy.
I offer virtual therapy exclusively, which works well for Oakville residents whether you're at home in Glen Abbey, Bronte, or downtown. You connect from wherever you're comfortable, without adding another trip to your schedule.
Most clients get their first session within the same week of reaching out. I know that reaching out for help with depression takes a lot. You shouldn't have to wait months after taking that step.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and person-centred approaches. It's not about forcing positivity or just talking about your problems. It's about understanding what's happening and finding a way forward that works for you.
That's okay. You don't need a diagnosis to start therapy. If you're feeling stuck, low, disconnected, or like you're just going through the motions, that's enough. We figure out the rest together.
Most people I work with haven't. The first session is really just about getting to know each other. You don't need to have anything figured out or know what to say. That's my job to help guide.
If anything on this page resonated, the next step is a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation to see if working together makes sense.