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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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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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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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Simar Gill Lowther

Oshawa, Ontario

Simar Gill Lowther

MACP
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Hello, I’m Simar, a passionate and empathetic licensed psychotherapist committed to fostering mental health and well-being through a holistic approach. I specialize in providing personalized therapy services to individuals and couples, recognizing the unique challenges each person faces. Whether it’s navigating through life transitions, managing stress and anxiety, overcoming trauma, or addressing relationship issues, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for exploration and healing. My ultimate goal is to facilitate positive change and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Oshawa, Ontario
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Fika Mental Health

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO

Fika Mental Health

Number of Therapists: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

Are you looking for support but have been apprehensive to reach out? We work with men to explore trauma, stress, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, relationships, anger, and more. We use EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative and solution focused approaches to name a few, but tailor our sessions specifically to your goals and needs. Our therapists offer daytime, evening, and weekend sessions and FREE consultations to make sure we’re a good fit.

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO
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Frances Fitzgibbon

Ottawa, Ontario

Frances Fitzgibbon

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Men experience the world a little differently, so your therapy should be too. I provide integrative therapy tailored to your needs in a non-judgemental and shame-free environment. I approach each client with interest and warmth focusing on building resilience and insight. I work with individuals and couples on various issues such as: relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, emotional regulation (difficulties in experiencing emotions), work pressures and more. Perhaps you just feel misunderstood or stuck? I can help unravel this with you. Reach out to me today, and let’s talk in a free consult about what you need from your therapy.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Ms Alisha Mann

Hamilton, Ontario

Ms Alisha Mann

BSc in Psychology, University of Toronto and MA in Clinical Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Ms. Alisha Mann is a Registered Psychotherapist, with training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Alisha has a Master of Arts in Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO). She utilizes an open, respectful, and mindful approach when working with individuals from all walks of life. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently.

Hamilton, Ontario
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Zahra Nafar

Ottawa, Ontario

Zahra Nafar

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy
Zahra is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and the Director of YourTherapist Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic in Ottawa, ON.

Her experience includes years of training in psychology, and neuroscience. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), a Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP) and a Level II Gottman Institute certified couples therapist. Zahra’s therapy approach focuses on understanding her client’s history, the family of origin, cultural background, physiological and psychological health to create clinical plans that promote change.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Jaswir Dhillon

Ottawa, Ontario

Jaswir Dhillon

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a holistic and integrative therapist, concerned with the overall long-term physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of my clients. I work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, family of origin conflict and other issues using a culturally-sensitive perspective in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

I use an evidence-based and integrative therapeutic approach, and I draw on elements of mindfulness, psychodynamic, experiential, emotion-focused, somatic and cognitive behavioural therapeutic modalities to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Alicia Alessandrini

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO

Alicia Alessandrini

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Do you feel like you’re never good enough, or that you have to please others? Do you wish you could put yourself first more often, and make your wants and needs a priority? Do you struggle with confidence or self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and low-mood? Have you experienced trauma that follows you around? Would you like a better understanding of your behaviours in general, or in friendships and relationships? Together we can look at exploring the strengths, relationships, and experiences that have got you to this point, and move forward in a way that reconnects you with yourself and your goals. My areas of interest are mood (anxiety, stress, depression), self-esteem, Trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and life transitions.

REMOTE ACROSS ONTARIO
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Jane Kraft

Guelph, Ontario

Jane Kraft

MSW, University of Toronto. RSW, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I focus on anxiety, issues impacting men, depression, addiction, life changes, relationship issues and grief and bereavement counselling. I am also part of a consultation group on gender, identity and sexuality. I believe we all have many stories to tell. Each story being unique, meaningful and worth telling. Through this process of telling these story-telling, we begin to heal wounds and find ourselves again. The many stories of my life led me through loss, grief, stress and pain but also joy, connection, meaning and love. I aim to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for people to discuss their emotions, thoughts and behaviours, and engage in a plan to create a rich and meaningful life.

Guelph, Ontario
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Mr. Fred Tisdall

Hamilton, Ontario

Mr. Fred Tisdall

SSW Dip, George Brown College. RSSW, Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers.
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I believe that every human has the capacity to heal. My approach is to help you find the wisdom within you. We do this together with patience, empathy, honesty and relationship. I am here to guide you toward your inherent ability. All pain is a result of judgement – I help us weed through the judgements so we can find the authentic you.

Hamilton, Ontario
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Mike Fluit

London, Ontario

Mike Fluit

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

Mike is an experienced and compassionate therapist who helps men navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. He works with individuals dealing with anger, anxiety, workplace stress, trauma, addiction, and relationship conflict or instability. Clients often describe Mike as grounded, direct, and easy to talk to—someone who provides both support and practical strategies for lasting change.

Mike also has extensive experience working with Police, First Responders, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Veterans, and understands the unique pressures and experiences that come with high-stress, high-stakes professions. He utilizes CBT, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Narrative therapy and other approaches in his work with clients.

London, 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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Brad Wilton

Waterloo, Ontario

Brad Wilton

MA in Marriage and Family Counselling, Briercrest Seminary
Years in practice: 19
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Imagine waking up each day with a clear sense of purpose. Imagine acting with conviction in the face of difficult decisions. Whether it’s a single session check-in or the beginning of a therapeutic journey, my goal is to equip you with a better connection with yourself and the people you care about, so you can have deeper, more authentic relationships.

Waterloo, Ontario
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