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Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. You are not alone! First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today at firststepmenstherapy.com!
In our work together, we will explore how you arrived at this part of your journey and identify unhelpful and destructive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that have impacted your ability to live authentically and be true to yourself. We will develop goals and clarify values that are meaningful to you while focusing on your strengths, gifts, and assets.
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, infidelity, depression, and men's issues. We offer therapy to men across Ontario. We also offer couples counselling and therapy for partners needing support. Take the first step and reach out!
Call or First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal! now for a free 15 minute consultation - (705) 410-7132

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A

(705) 410-7132

Kingston, ON K7M

Website
Offering our services to men across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and the Yukon. We are also approved for NIHB services.
I specialize in Sexual Addiction, Relationship Issues and Men's Issues 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Book a free 20-minute consultation at firststepmenstherapy.janeapp.com - No Waitlist! Availability this week!
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Let's Connect (705) 410-7132
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A

(705) 410-7132

Kingston, ON K7M

Website
Offering our services to men across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and the Yukon. We are also approved for NIHB services.
I specialize in Sexual Addiction, Relationship Issues and Men's Issues 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Book a free 20-minute consultation at firststepmenstherapy.janeapp.com - No Waitlist! Availability this week!
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Beneva | SSQ
  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • Desjardins
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • First Canadian Health
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • First Nations NIHB
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Johnson
  • Johnston Group
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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We have rates that vary depending on each therapist, with an Affordable Therapy Program that offers sessions from $25 per session
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132
"
We have rates that vary depending on each therapist, with an Affordable Therapy Program that offers sessions from $25 per session
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist: Adam Gelinas

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 10600 Adam Gelinas
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Our therapists have a diverse training background in sex and porn addiction, trauma, couples, alcohol and drug addiction, and other issues.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132
"
Our therapists have a diverse training background in sex and porn addiction, trauma, couples, alcohol and drug addiction, and other issues.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sexual Addiction
  • Relationship Issues
  • Men's Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Pain
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Video Game Addiction
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We work with men and their partners on a wide range of issues and specialize in intimacy disorders (compulsive sexual behaviour/porn addiction, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, relationship issues, grief, veterans and first responders, and ADHD.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132
"
We work with men and their partners on a wide range of issues and specialize in intimacy disorders (compulsive sexual behaviour/porn addiction, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, relationship issues, grief, veterans and first responders, and ADHD.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (705) 410-7132


Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (705) 410-7132
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (705) 410-7132

Location

Primary Location

Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A

(705) 410-7132

Additional Location

Kingston, ON K7M

(705) 410-7132

Nearby Areas

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Offering our services to men across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and the Yukon. We are also approved for NIHB services.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (705) 410-7132
"
Offering our services to men across Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Manitoba, and the Yukon. We are also approved for NIHB services.
Photo of Adam Gelinas - First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy - Helping Men Heal!
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (705) 410-7132