First Step Men's Therapy - Direct Billing Options!
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP


Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- First Nations Health Authority
- First Nations NIHB
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SunLife
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 008968 Barry Hogeboom
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology , Graduated 2019
Registered Psychotherapist: Barry Hogeboom
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Men's Issues
- Addiction
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
- Christian Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Groups
The Field Manual - A Pro-Active Model for Growth
The Field Manual is an 8-week men's mental health group designed for men who want to become a stronger version of themselves before life reaches a crisis point. Through practical discussions, evidence-based strategies, and peer support, you'll build skills in emotional awareness, communication, stress management, relationships, confidence, and resilience. Whether you're looking to become a better partner, father, leader, or simply understand yourself more deeply, The Field Manual provides practical tools you can apply immediately to everyday life in a supportive, confidential environment.
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Group Meets
Location
Windsor, ON N9A
Stronger In Relationships - An 8 Week Journey
Stronger In Relationships is an 8-week therapy group for men who want to build healthier, more connected relationships with their partners, family, friends, and themselves. Through practical discussions, evidence-based strategies, and peer support, you'll develop skills in communication, emotional awareness, conflict resolution, vulnerability, trust, and healthy boundaries. Whether you're looking to strengthen your current relationship, prepare for a future one, or break unhelpful patterns, this group provides practical tools you can apply immediately in a supportive, confidential environment.
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Group Meets
Location
Sarnia, ON N7T
Mastering Emotions - An 8-week guide to Healing
Mastering Emotions is an 8-week therapy group for men who want to better understand and manage their emotions rather than feeling controlled by them. Through practical discussions, evidence-based strategies, and peer support, you'll learn how to recognize emotional triggers, regulate intense emotions, communicate more effectively, and respond with intention instead of reacting impulsively. Whether you struggle with anger, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown, this group provides practical tools to help you build resilience, improve your relationships, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.
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Group Meets
Location
Ajax, ON L1S
Location
Additional Location
Sarnia, ON N7T
(289) 216-5075