Edan Tasca

Life feels heavier than it should. Anxiety or depression won’t switch off. Substances, gambling, or doom-scrolling creep in. You want therapy that is steady, non-judgmental, and practical. I work with adults and teens on mood, stress, men’s issues, identity, and relationships. My style is warm and direct: understand what hurts, decide what matters, and take small steps that restore energy, purpose, and connection. Sessions are collaborative and paced to you

We’ll map the patterns, set two or three clear goals, and use tools from CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. You’ll leave early sessions with strategies to try between appointments and we’ll track progress so change shows up in daily life.

Let’s make this feel lighter. Book a free 15-minute consult and we’ll talk through what’s hard, what you want different, and the first small step to try this week. Gentle pace, clear plan, secure online care across Ontario, evening times, and receipts for benefits.

Call or Email Edan Tasca now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 536-6533

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Durham Psychotherapy

1970 Brock Road

Pickering, ON L1V map

Durham Psychotherapy

Oshawa, ON L1H

Secure online sessions across Ontario and in-person in Durham; morning, evening, and weekend appointments available. PHIPA-compliant video.

I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety and Depression

$190 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (289) 536-6533

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Durham Psychotherapy

1970 Brock Road

Pickering, ON L1V map

Durham Psychotherapy

Oshawa, ON L1H

Durham Psychotherapy (In-Person + Online)

Secure online sessions across Ontario and in-person in Durham; morning, evening, and weekend appointments available. PHIPA-compliant video.

I specialize in Men's Issues, Anxiety and Depression

$190 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $190
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Cheque, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

Aetna
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta School Employee
Alliance
Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Arete
Beneva | SSQ
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
ComPsych
CVAP | Crime Victim
Desjardins
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
First Choice Health | FCH
First Nations Health Authority
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Guardian
Health Net
Homewood Health
Humana
iA Financial Group
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Johnson
Johnston Group
LifeWise
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
Medavie Blue Cross
Medicare
Meridian
Military OneSource
MultiPlan
Pacific Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Sentara Health Plans
SunLife
TELUS Health
The Co-operators
UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
Veterans Affairs Canada
WSIB

Transparent fees with receipts for insurance and benefits. Direct billing with most plans. We'll review costs, cadence, and coverage during your free consultation.

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Transparent fees with receipts for insurance and benefits. Direct billing with most plans. We'll review costs, cadence, and coverage during your free consultation.

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 007354 Edan Tasca

BA Psychology, University of Waterloo; MACP, Yorkville. Registered with CRPO. Background in trauma and chronic pain work plus general practice. Humanist chaplain training informs compassionate, values-based care.

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Men's Issues
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Coping Skills
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
First Responders
Gambling
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation

Anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, substance or gambling concerns, men's issues, self-harm and safety planning, relationship and work problems, identity questions, trauma-related symptoms, grief, and life transitions. LGBTQ2S plus allied and culturally responsive.

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

12 Endorsements

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, SSW

Malik Smith

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW

Edan is a grounded, evidence-based clinician. He blends DBT skills with clear, compassionate feedback, helping clients regulate, set goals, and actually follow through. Dependable, ethical, and deeply client-centered.

Aditi Jagirdar

Edan brings a calm, grounded energy to his work. He's thoughtful in how he integrates structure and warmth; clients feel both seen and guided. You can sense his care not just in what he says, but in how intentionally he listens.

Britney Victor

Edan offers a steady, validating presence with just-right challenge. Clients leave sessions with tools they can use-especially for emotion regulation and communication. A thoughtful teammate and trusted clinician.

Ferozan Nasiri

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

I refer to Edan with confidence. His attunement and crisp formulation help clients feel understood quickly, then move into practical, skills-focused work. Respectful, collaborative, and consistently reliable

Kalyna Scherbluk

Edan is clear, kind, and effective. He translates complex concepts into simple steps, balances empathy with accountability, and stays attuned to nuance. I've seen his clients make meaningful, sustainable change.

Moeez Munshi

What stands out about Edan is precision-strong case conceptualization, targeted DBT/CBT skills, and follow-through. Clients feel heard and leave with a plan. I'm always confident sending referrals his way.

Durham Couples Therapy

Ontario Therapy Group (Direct Billing Available)

Amazing individual, family and couples' therapist!

Toronto Psychotherapy Collective (Direct Billing)

We highly recommend Edan!

Edan delivers grounded, skills-forward therapy. He pairs precise case conceptualization with DBT/CBT tools, helping clients regulate, communicate, and follow through on goals. Reliable, ethical, and client-centered.

Ashleigh Bell

Edan is a thoughtful, down-to-earth clinician who shows up fully for the people he works with. He listens carefully, reflects things back in a clear and respectful way, and helps clients feel less alone in what they're carrying. I have full confidence in

Madeleine Krupl

Highly recommend Edan!

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Moeez Munshi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Kalyna Scherbluk

Madeleine Krupl

Aditi Jagirdar

Ferozan Nasiri

Britney Victor

Registered Social Worker, M.Ed, MSW, RSW

Paighe Rojas

Malik Smith

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW

Nathan Kretzschmar

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Samantha Lauder

Sherine Chacko

Beatriz Soares

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Deaf Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Gestalt
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused

CBT, DBT skills, ACT, CPT, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Person-Centred/Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Compassion-Focused, Exposure-based approaches, Mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Spiritually integrated support available for non-religious clients.

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Edan Tasca

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 536-6533

Location

Primary Location

Durham Psychotherapy

1970 Brock Road

Pickering, ON L1V

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Additional Location

Durham Psychotherapy

Oshawa, ON L1H