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Jessica Landry

Ottawa, Ontario

Jessica Landry

MEd in Counselling Psychology, University of Ottawa
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide counselling and psychotherapy services to adults (18+) located in the province of Ontario. I work primarily with grief, depression, anxiety and trauma. I use evidence based approaches such as emotionally focused therapy, person-centered therapy, CBT, and mindfulness interventions. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to openly express themselves, and engage in a collaborative process toward healing and growth.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Zameena Jaffer

Toronto, Ontario

Zameena Jaffer

MACP, Adler University. Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Welcome to the start of your journey toward your most authentic self! I am here to guide you as you navigate your culture, relationships, and feelings of stuckness in your life. I am here to help you discover coping skills to manage overwhelming, anxious, and overpowering emotions. You become my client, and I become a part of your support system. Together, we will create a personalized plan to support your mental health and your life goals. At the end of our journey together, you will leave with a better awareness of your emotions, an arsenal of tools for challenging times, and greater resiliency.

Toronto, Ontario
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Hannah McGechie

Ottawa, Ontario

Hannah McGechie

MSW, Carleton University
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My approach to therapy is grounded in social justice and anti-oppression, and guided by narrative frameworks. I believe our lives are shaped by the stories we and others tell us about who we are. When we decide to come to therapy, it’s often because stories about problems (and about how WE are a problem) are dominating our lives. My role is to help you examine these stories and your relationship to them, and to explore, create, and sometimes change the stories in your life.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Dr. Syb Pongracic

Toronto, Ontario

Dr. Syb Pongracic

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Ryerson University
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Dr. Pongracic has worked with men from all walks of life to cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and workplace injuries. Dr. Syb Pongracic specializes in assessing mental illness to provide effective and evidence-based psychotherapy using a variety of interventions from different schools of psychotherapy (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, applications of polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems, Eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy; EMDR). She is warm, caring, and non-judgmental. She does not apply a “one-fits-all” approach to therapy. Rather, she takes the time to get to know you to make informed recommendations that fit your personality and style.

Toronto, Ontario
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John Sendim

Etobicoke, Ontario

John Sendim

MPS, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

In my role as your therapist, I am committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can share your story. Throughout our sessions, I pay close attention to the words and language you use, and I incorporate metaphors and imagery to aid in our work together. I also integrate mindfulness and compassion techniques to help you cultivate greater self-awareness and kindness towards yourself. Together, we will explore the root causes of your anxiety, stress, anger, or depression, and I will support you in challenging and transforming any unhelpful patterns that are keeping you stuck. My goal is to empower you to understand the source of your pain and to help you move forward in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you. To achieve this, I will tailor my approach to your specific needs and preferences.

Etobicoke, Ontario
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Mr. Marc Whitehouse

Ottawa, Ontario

Mr. Marc Whitehouse

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My name is Marc Whitehouse. I am specialized in supporting men and young professionals in managing stress, anxiety, depression and anger. I work with men and professionals to teach better ways to support your mental health while juggling professional, family and important relationships.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Keylan Musto

Ottawa, Ontario

Keylan Musto

MEd in Counselling Psychology, University of Ottawa
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a neurodiversity affirming therapist and counsellor specializing in ADHD and Level 1 Autism. As someone who came to understand my own neurodiversity in my 20s, I am familiar with the unique trials and tribulations that arise throughout the lives of neurodivergent people (in addition to the often exceptional capabilities that can be hugely advantageous in many facets of life). I take an eclectic approach to therapy, informed by Person-Centered Therapy, Parts Integration, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address challenges relating to procrastination, avoidance, general and social anxiety, depression, screen addictions, traumatic brain injury, and men’s mental health.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Mr. Derek Shin

Toronto, Ontario

Mr. Derek Shin

MA in Counselling Psychology, Adler University
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Every therapeutic tool I use in our work together is something I use in my daily life so I can be at my best as a Father, Husband, Son, Brother, Friend, and Community Member. My approach to our work together is that of a collaboration between adults seeking to understand the best path for your Health and Happiness.

Toronto, Ontario
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Tristan Price

Guelph, Ontario

Tristan Price

MS in Family Relations and Human Development (Couple and Family Therapy), University of Guelph. Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Years in practice: 12
Offers:  Remote Therapy

For the past 9 years I have been helping people achieve their therapeutic goals and live rich and meaningful lives that line up with their true values. As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families in-person here in Guelph, online or over the phone. Creating a safe, calm and non-judgmental relationship with clients, I help people work through difficult events, emotions, and thoughts. My style is approachable and caring. In a good therapeutic relationship people can flourish and effectively address their issues, experience greater well-being and live towards their true potential.

Guelph, Ontario
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Lydia Charak

Toronto, Ontario

Lydia Charak

MA in Expressive Arts Therapy, European Graduate School. RP, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. CI Practitioner, Compassionate Inquiry Program by Dr. Gabor Maté
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

You’ve been struggling for far too long. Feeling down, irritable, stressed, drained of physical, emotional and creative energy or just plain stuck seems to be your new normal and you’re tired of it. Something isn’t right and hasn’t been right for a while and you don’t want to burden your loved ones any more with your problems. Your relationships and work life are suffering, and you just want everything to be OK. Together we’ll compassionately explore what’s going on through an intuitive, fluid blend of Talk Therapy, Compassionate Inquiry and the Expressive Arts to get your life back on track.

Toronto, Ontario
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Dr. Amy Shannon

Toronto & Ottawa, Ontario

Dr. Amy Shannon

PhD, York University
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Dr. Shannon provides assessment and treatment for adults and couples with a range of challenges including: depression, anxiety, overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, and stress. Additionally, Dr. Shannon has extensive experience working with high performance athletes that are experiencing mental health challenges. She strives to use her training in evidence-based approaches to therapy to collaboratively work with clients to meet their goals and create lasting change in their lives.

Dr. Shannon has received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Couples Therapy.

Toronto & Ottawa, Ontario
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Matthew Pitts

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO

Matthew Pitts

MA Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 1
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Let’s explore negotiating the reality you want, healing and tools to strengthen your mental health. Therapy can be an empowering space, including for your relationship, career, men’s issues, self-esteem, assertiveness and transformation goals and challenges. I offer an oasis to safely learn more about yourself and grow, protected by confidentiality and unconditional positive regard. My life experience includes having worked as a family law lawyer for over four years, and I’m a husband and father.

As a co-traveller within sessions, I focus on creating that crucial empathetic environment where we can explore underlying patterns that impact how you act and think, and the building of the empowering alternatives you want.

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO
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Cordula Winkelaar

Lindsay, Ontario

Cordula Winkelaar

RN, College of Registered Nurses of Ontario, RP, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy
For practical, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy feel invited to contact me. I strive to provide a respectful and compassionate presence in the therapeutic process. I’m a qualified mental health professional with 30 years of experience in the field. My areas of practice include working through effects of acute stress injury and trauma recovery (PTSD), anxiety, depression, substance use, biographical transitions, questions of faith and search for meaning. I’m comfortable with ethnic and cultural diversity, the process of grief and chronic illness.
Lindsay, Ontario
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Men & Healing

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO

Men & Healing

Number of Therapists: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

Men & Healing believes that men can live happier and healthier lives. We further believe that with the right opportunity for change, the right approach, the most committed therapists working with innovative models of care, transformation can happen. Our core mission is: to support men, in a process of change, with structure and integrity.

We are one of the world’s leading clinics working in a male-centred approach to psychology and therapy. Our 20-plus years of experience and expertise in the field is well known. Our models of services have been taught internationally, the research outcomes for our trauma recovery services have been deemed clinically effective, and thousands of men have benefitted from our programs over the years.

In addition to individual therapy, we are one of the only clinics in Canada to offer a long-term childhood trauma recovery program for men. We offer many different group therapy options, focusing on anger management, sexual integrity, emotional integrity, and childhood trauma recovery (also called Men & Healing).

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO
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Sean Hale

Ottawa, Ontario

Sean Hale

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide an empathetic and non-judgemental approach. I work with a range of clients and specialize in Relationship issues, Men’s issues, Life Transitions, Communication, Self-esteem, Identity development, Overcoming Shame, Mood regulation and LGBTQ+ issues. I have 10 years of personal and professional coaching experience centred around emotional intelligence, communication skills and adult learning. My approach is eclectic, meaning that one size does not fit all. I work within your paradigm to find what works for you.

Ottawa, Ontario
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