First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
396 Cooper Street, Suite 414, Ottawa, ON K2P
Let's Connect (343) 501-2432
Men, let's be real—society tells you to tough it out, but where has that gotten you? Stressed, burnt out, and disconnected from those you care about. It's time to shatter the stigma that says asking for help makes you weak. As a therapist who understands the unique pressures men face, I'm here to tell you that vulnerability isn't your enemy—it's your strength. This isn't about fixing you; it's about empowering you to reclaim your life. Ready to stop surviving and start thriving?
Together, we can explore your needs, increase internal awareness, improve communication skills and relationship satisfaction, expand confidence, and integrate more helpful coping strategies into your daily routine. My hope is to empower clients to reclaim their experiences, access their inherent strengths, and strengthen the relationships held with others.
Our specializations include: trauma and PTSD, sex therapy, sex positive and kink allied, open relationships and non-monogamy, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, addiction, alcohol use, infidelity, anger management, grief, and ADHD. Ready to take the first step? Contact us today for a free 20-minute consultation to learn more.
Call or Email First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online now for a free 15 minute consultation - (343) 501-2432
Let's Connect (343) 501-2432
Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Nations Health Authority
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- Veterans Affairs Canada
First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 501-2432
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 13969 Brittany Holtvluwer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): Brittany Holtvluwer
First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (343) 501-2432
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Divorce
- First Responders
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (343) 501-2432
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (343) 501-2432
Location
Primary Location
First Step Men's Therapy
396 Cooper Street
Suite 414
Ottawa, ON K2P
(343) 501-2432Email us
Additional Location
Kemptville, ON K0G
(343) 501-2432Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
First Step Men's Therapy - In-Person + Online
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Call for a free consultation now - (343) 501-2432