Men's Issues Therapists in Vancouver, BC
I have been working in the mental health field for 13 years, and as an RCC for 6 years. I take a clinical approach to therapy and aim to provide measurable change to mental health symptoms and well being. We believe the quality of the connection between client and counsellor is the most crucial factor in therapy, so myself and my team offer free 15 minute video or phone consultation to all new clients. You can give us a call or book in online, look forward to meeting you!
I have been working in the mental health field for 13 years, and as an RCC for 6 years. I take a clinical approach to therapy and aim to provide measurable change to mental health symptoms and well being. We believe the quality of the connection between client and counsellor is the most crucial factor in therapy, so myself and my team offer free 15 minute video or phone consultation to all new clients. You can give us a call or book in online, look forward to meeting you!
Are you unsure about therapy? If you're feeling self-conscious about where to start, you're not alone. You may be a professional navigating work pressure and burnout, struggling with shame, sexuality, or breakup challenges, or have questions of identity that have become harder to ignore over time. Maybe you're a couple seeking to understand recurring patterns of conflict and disconnection. You may just need a safe and calm space to explore beneath the surface and allow for your own needs to be met. All you know is what used to work is no longer working in the same way.
Are you unsure about therapy? If you're feeling self-conscious about where to start, you're not alone. You may be a professional navigating work pressure and burnout, struggling with shame, sexuality, or breakup challenges, or have questions of identity that have become harder to ignore over time. Maybe you're a couple seeking to understand recurring patterns of conflict and disconnection. You may just need a safe and calm space to explore beneath the surface and allow for your own needs to be met. All you know is what used to work is no longer working in the same way.
Dean Krawchuk - Expressive Arts Burnout Identity
Counsellor, BEd, BFA, RTC, ACCT, ExAT
Vancouver, BC V6B
I work with individuals from their teenage years through later adulthood who are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply unsure of their next steps. My approach is grounded, creative, and collaborative—I meet you exactly where you are and help you reconnect with your inner clarity and resilience.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer an affirming, inclusive space for people of all identities and lived experiences. Whether you’re navigating questions of identity, relationships, life transitions, or emotional exhaustion, you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with individuals from their teenage years through later adulthood who are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, anxious, or simply unsure of their next steps. My approach is grounded, creative, and collaborative—I meet you exactly where you are and help you reconnect with your inner clarity and resilience.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer an affirming, inclusive space for people of all identities and lived experiences. Whether you’re navigating questions of identity, relationships, life transitions, or emotional exhaustion, you don’t have to do it alone.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, we will navigate these challenges together with care and understanding. I offer a welcoming space where you can find support, healing, and growth at your own pace. My approach centers on helping you uncover your unique strengths and build the confidence to share them meaningfully with the world. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate environment where you can process difficult emotions, communicate openly, and work through life's complexities.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, we will navigate these challenges together with care and understanding. I offer a welcoming space where you can find support, healing, and growth at your own pace. My approach centers on helping you uncover your unique strengths and build the confidence to share them meaningfully with the world. In our work together, you'll find a compassionate environment where you can process difficult emotions, communicate openly, and work through life's complexities.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years leading in healthcare while living with the kind of internal pressure you may be carrying now. I know what it’s like to keep functioning, meeting expectations, and showing up, while feeling mentally overloaded or emotionally shut down.
You might look fine on the outside, but inside you feel tense, flat, self-critical, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift on your own. You’re thoughtful and capable, but something feels off, and pushing harder hasn’t helped. If you’ve been holding a lot together while quietly struggling, you’re not alone.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years leading in healthcare while living with the kind of internal pressure you may be carrying now. I know what it’s like to keep functioning, meeting expectations, and showing up, while feeling mentally overloaded or emotionally shut down.
You might look fine on the outside, but inside you feel tense, flat, self-critical, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift on your own. You’re thoughtful and capable, but something feels off, and pushing harder hasn’t helped. If you’ve been holding a lot together while quietly struggling, you’re not alone.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
Daily life can feel lonely and disconnected, like you're at a crossroads and you don't know where to turn. You might be overwhelmed and have trouble achieving a work/life balance, feeling stuck, struggling to cope with everyday life demands, important or distressing events or big changes in your life, you are worried, stressed or depressed. You become self-critical, self-blaming and self-doubting, focusing on your weaknesses rather than their positive qualities. I am here to help you identify those feeling and help you find your way to a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life. Let me help you restore your life balance.
Are you dealing with anxiety and struggling to cope in your day to day life? Do you feel down sometimes to the point that life seems hopeless and exhausting? Are you in a relationship where you don't feel connected, supported or valued? Are you experiencing grief, heartbreak, job loss or lack of purpose and unsure what the road ahead looks like?
Are you dealing with anxiety and struggling to cope in your day to day life? Do you feel down sometimes to the point that life seems hopeless and exhausting? Are you in a relationship where you don't feel connected, supported or valued? Are you experiencing grief, heartbreak, job loss or lack of purpose and unsure what the road ahead looks like?
Most of my clients are wired a little differently, and the work fits the wiring. I see neurodivergent adults and youth: the ADHD engineer who can build anything except a morning routine, the creative whose best ideas arrive at 2am while the paperwork never arrives at all, the parent trying to decode a kid who doesn't run on the standard operating system. Therapy with me is practical. We figure out how your particular brain actually works, then build strategies around it instead of forcing it into shapes that never fit. The goal: less overwhelm, more traction, and a daily life that feels like yours.
Most of my clients are wired a little differently, and the work fits the wiring. I see neurodivergent adults and youth: the ADHD engineer who can build anything except a morning routine, the creative whose best ideas arrive at 2am while the paperwork never arrives at all, the parent trying to decode a kid who doesn't run on the standard operating system. Therapy with me is practical. We figure out how your particular brain actually works, then build strategies around it instead of forcing it into shapes that never fit. The goal: less overwhelm, more traction, and a daily life that feels like yours.
I work with people and help to untangle what feels overwhelming and bring clarity and relief in all areas of life, including with anger, shame, relationships & disconnection, parenting, stress & anxiety, burnout, grief & loss, life transitions, social media & doom-scrolling, new diagnoses, and climate-related emotions.
We can untangle how bigger systems (work, society, climate) fuel stress, so you stop blaming yourself for totally normal human reactions.
And we'll view therapy as a launchpad, not a lifelong commitment. We'll set clear milestones and celebrate every win along the way.
I work with people and help to untangle what feels overwhelming and bring clarity and relief in all areas of life, including with anger, shame, relationships & disconnection, parenting, stress & anxiety, burnout, grief & loss, life transitions, social media & doom-scrolling, new diagnoses, and climate-related emotions.
We can untangle how bigger systems (work, society, climate) fuel stress, so you stop blaming yourself for totally normal human reactions.
And we'll view therapy as a launchpad, not a lifelong commitment. We'll set clear milestones and celebrate every win along the way.
I specialize in men's issues, life transitions, and relationships, though I support clients navigating many challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
You may be carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or a deep sense of not quite belonging. Maybe you've moved across the world, navigated life between cultures, or found yourself questioning who you are and where you fit. Perhaps past experiences have left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You're not looking for quick fixes. You want to understand yourself more deeply, heal what's been holding you back, and build a life that feels genuinely yours. If any of this resonates, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
I specialize in men's issues, life transitions, and relationships, though I support clients navigating many challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
You may be carrying the weight of anxiety, depression, or a deep sense of not quite belonging. Maybe you've moved across the world, navigated life between cultures, or found yourself questioning who you are and where you fit. Perhaps past experiences have left you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You're not looking for quick fixes. You want to understand yourself more deeply, heal what's been holding you back, and build a life that feels genuinely yours. If any of this resonates, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Life keeps moving, but something inside may not have caught up yet. Many people come to counselling with a quiet sense of being unsettled or out of step, often during times of transition, loss, burnout, or change. Life may look fine on the outside while something feels unresolved within. You might feel stuck, uncertain, or unsure how to make sense of what you're carrying. I work particularly well with men, people navigating questions of faith and doubt, those in recovery, and people holding more than one cultural world at once. If any of that sounds familiar, there is a place to start here.
Life keeps moving, but something inside may not have caught up yet. Many people come to counselling with a quiet sense of being unsettled or out of step, often during times of transition, loss, burnout, or change. Life may look fine on the outside while something feels unresolved within. You might feel stuck, uncertain, or unsure how to make sense of what you're carrying. I work particularly well with men, people navigating questions of faith and doubt, those in recovery, and people holding more than one cultural world at once. If any of that sounds familiar, there is a place to start here.
I know life can be hard, unfair, painful, chaotic, scary, and sad. I know that as we go through our lives and experiences we can struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, Trauma, unhealthy relationships, and difficult family dynamics. Life can get overwhelming. If you are a person who is struggling with your mental health, stress, and overall wellness know that there is something you can do to bring the change you desire in your life. Through the therapeutic process, together we will work toward and achieve your mental health and wellness goals.
I know life can be hard, unfair, painful, chaotic, scary, and sad. I know that as we go through our lives and experiences we can struggle with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, Trauma, unhealthy relationships, and difficult family dynamics. Life can get overwhelming. If you are a person who is struggling with your mental health, stress, and overall wellness know that there is something you can do to bring the change you desire in your life. Through the therapeutic process, together we will work toward and achieve your mental health and wellness goals.
Life’s hardships can break us into pieces. We may feel like we want to throw in the towel. We might lose our confidence in ourselves. We might be oppressed, feeling depressed. We might feel lonely. We might be going through major transitions, grief, heartbreaks. No matter how hard life can get, we can always find the path to freedom. That is where therapy comes in. Therapy encourages you to face life’s hardships willingly, with courage and trust that can be hard to cultivate otherwise.
Life’s hardships can break us into pieces. We may feel like we want to throw in the towel. We might lose our confidence in ourselves. We might be oppressed, feeling depressed. We might feel lonely. We might be going through major transitions, grief, heartbreaks. No matter how hard life can get, we can always find the path to freedom. That is where therapy comes in. Therapy encourages you to face life’s hardships willingly, with courage and trust that can be hard to cultivate otherwise.
Whether you are struggling with deep seated patterns of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, the lingering impact of trauma, or difficulty understanding where you are headed, Beyond the Pines Therapy is here for you.
My name is Kenton Klassen, I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate and relational therapy to adults and teenagers. My approach is non-directive, collaborative, and highly exploratory.
Whether you are struggling with deep seated patterns of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, the lingering impact of trauma, or difficulty understanding where you are headed, Beyond the Pines Therapy is here for you.
My name is Kenton Klassen, I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor offering compassionate and relational therapy to adults and teenagers. My approach is non-directive, collaborative, and highly exploratory.
Feeling overwhelmed and questioning yourself is a common part of life. You may find yourself struggling with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Some days, you confidently embrace the person you want to be, while others, you feel like you're barely holding it together. There are moments when you might feel lost, without hope, or uncertain about your path. Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression can weigh heavily on your relationships, work, and self-esteem. You have a deep desire for more in life, even if you're uncertain about how to reach it. It's essential to know that you're not alone in your journey.
Feeling overwhelmed and questioning yourself is a common part of life. You may find yourself struggling with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. Some days, you confidently embrace the person you want to be, while others, you feel like you're barely holding it together. There are moments when you might feel lost, without hope, or uncertain about your path. Stress, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression can weigh heavily on your relationships, work, and self-esteem. You have a deep desire for more in life, even if you're uncertain about how to reach it. It's essential to know that you're not alone in your journey.
I work with high-capacity adults, including those with ADHD or autism, who feel under-challenged, mentally overactive, or unable to fully express what they know is inside them. Many of my clients aren’t struggling to function—they’re struggling to feel fully engaged, aligned, or utilized. If you know you’re capable of more, but can’t quite translate that into your life, we’ll work to bridge that gap using somatics, relational work, and depth-oriented approaches that move beyond insight into real change. My approach is mutlmodal, adaptable, and personalized for each client, with the aims of supporting lasting, sustainable, change.
I work with high-capacity adults, including those with ADHD or autism, who feel under-challenged, mentally overactive, or unable to fully express what they know is inside them. Many of my clients aren’t struggling to function—they’re struggling to feel fully engaged, aligned, or utilized. If you know you’re capable of more, but can’t quite translate that into your life, we’ll work to bridge that gap using somatics, relational work, and depth-oriented approaches that move beyond insight into real change. My approach is mutlmodal, adaptable, and personalized for each client, with the aims of supporting lasting, sustainable, change.
Are you are looking to gain insight about your recurring problems in relationship, wondering how to resolve conflict and co-empower rather than compete with loved ones? For over thirty years I have been helping individuals who have emotional or relationship blocks that may lead to relationship break-up, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, or addiction. My service is available for both individual and couples.
Are you are looking to gain insight about your recurring problems in relationship, wondering how to resolve conflict and co-empower rather than compete with loved ones? For over thirty years I have been helping individuals who have emotional or relationship blocks that may lead to relationship break-up, depression, anxiety, chronic anger, or addiction. My service is available for both individual and couples.
Life can sometimes be hard to navigate alone, especially with the extra layers of trauma, neurodiversity, major life redirects, and simply the world as it exists right now! My role is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can reflect, gain insight, begin to shift patterns, and plan a future you can get excited about.
Together, we’ll focus on what’s most important to you, whether that’s understanding your emotions, improving relationships, or building tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm. I bring a calm, compassionate presence and a trauma-informed approach to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life can sometimes be hard to navigate alone, especially with the extra layers of trauma, neurodiversity, major life redirects, and simply the world as it exists right now! My role is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can reflect, gain insight, begin to shift patterns, and plan a future you can get excited about.
Together, we’ll focus on what’s most important to you, whether that’s understanding your emotions, improving relationships, or building tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm. I bring a calm, compassionate presence and a trauma-informed approach to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
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Men's Issues Counsellors
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.