Male Therapists in L9C
Ahmad Sakkijha
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPsy
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
I completed a training in rural Ontario conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have been volunteering and facilitating a Support for Depression group at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) . I am interested in helping individuals complaining from Post-Traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, specific-anxieties, sexual behaviors, as well as, experiencing stress from work, life situations, relationship issues, and mood and anxiety disorders. I am bilingual in both English and multiple dialects in Arabic. I use an eclectic approach for treatment.
I completed a training in rural Ontario conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I have been volunteering and facilitating a Support for Depression group at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) . I am interested in helping individuals complaining from Post-Traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, specific-anxieties, sexual behaviors, as well as, experiencing stress from work, life situations, relationship issues, and mood and anxiety disorders. I am bilingual in both English and multiple dialects in Arabic. I use an eclectic approach for treatment.
Mike Dawson Psychotherapy
Registered Social Service Worker, Bsc, RSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
Society tells us what will make us happy, and who we are. You have in you to avoid these traps, my role is not to lead you but instead , to walk with you as you throw off the ropes holding you back from dreaming, exploring and discovering your identity and passions. At the end of our journey together, I want you to be in a better place than when we met. I was an English kid in Montreal, who, in a hockey town, spent all his time training and competing in the martial arts. Its not a surprise I was socially awkward, bullied, with self-esteem and anger issues. Luckily, I found a therapist to help me;
Society tells us what will make us happy, and who we are. You have in you to avoid these traps, my role is not to lead you but instead , to walk with you as you throw off the ropes holding you back from dreaming, exploring and discovering your identity and passions. At the end of our journey together, I want you to be in a better place than when we met. I was an English kid in Montreal, who, in a hockey town, spent all his time training and competing in the martial arts. Its not a surprise I was socially awkward, bullied, with self-esteem and anger issues. Luckily, I found a therapist to help me;
Cavan Edwards
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
Are you struggling to relax, sleeping poorly, experiencing racing thoughts, or overwhelmed with feeling sad? Life is fast paced, unpredictable and difficult – the demands of keeping up can be draining. The challenges we face and the effects of emotional and physical stress can pile up, making it hard to connect with the important things in your life. There are many ways we can approach your challenges while taking actionable steps to feel better and live a more full life.
Are you struggling to relax, sleeping poorly, experiencing racing thoughts, or overwhelmed with feeling sad? Life is fast paced, unpredictable and difficult – the demands of keeping up can be draining. The challenges we face and the effects of emotional and physical stress can pile up, making it hard to connect with the important things in your life. There are many ways we can approach your challenges while taking actionable steps to feel better and live a more full life.
Chad David Tomlinson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTS, MEd, Rev
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
Chad is an award winning therapist who doesn't actually enjoy writing in the third person. My main goal is to help people know how to be emotionally healthy using a combination of tools I've created through life experience and modalities like solution focused therapy, CBT, EFT, and DBT. I tend to be a bit different than traditional therapists as I often have more laughs than tears in my office, but either way, my hope is to help people feel cared about and safe enough to share their lives. Men (or anyone) who are nervous about therapy or people who have had a bad experience with it tend to really like my down to earth style.
Chad is an award winning therapist who doesn't actually enjoy writing in the third person. My main goal is to help people know how to be emotionally healthy using a combination of tools I've created through life experience and modalities like solution focused therapy, CBT, EFT, and DBT. I tend to be a bit different than traditional therapists as I often have more laughs than tears in my office, but either way, my hope is to help people feel cared about and safe enough to share their lives. Men (or anyone) who are nervous about therapy or people who have had a bad experience with it tend to really like my down to earth style.
Gerry Lapenta
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MTh, RP
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
As a psychotherapist, I seek to provide you with a life transforming experience to help you deal with the difficult issues in your life, such as relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or grief. I offer you an authentic human relational encounter that fosters growth, support and change. Life growth and transformation can be a beautiful experience, and it is my goal to help you experience what others have previously experienced with me. Finding happiness in life does not need to be out of reach, or seem impossible for you.
As a psychotherapist, I seek to provide you with a life transforming experience to help you deal with the difficult issues in your life, such as relationship troubles, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, or grief. I offer you an authentic human relational encounter that fosters growth, support and change. Life growth and transformation can be a beautiful experience, and it is my goal to help you experience what others have previously experienced with me. Finding happiness in life does not need to be out of reach, or seem impossible for you.
Steven Presta
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
Do you ever feel like your stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, and possibly even anxiety, are getting in the way of you living your best life? Do you ever get told to “suck it up and be a man?” It is hard to manage these feelings on any given day, let alone a pandemic! Are you trying to quit smoking/drinking/drugs and looking for support, or for someone who just gets it? I can help explore these concerns and areas with you while offering different ways to cope and manage these overwhelming and “out of control” feelings.
Do you ever feel like your stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, and possibly even anxiety, are getting in the way of you living your best life? Do you ever get told to “suck it up and be a man?” It is hard to manage these feelings on any given day, let alone a pandemic! Are you trying to quit smoking/drinking/drugs and looking for support, or for someone who just gets it? I can help explore these concerns and areas with you while offering different ways to cope and manage these overwhelming and “out of control” feelings.
Andrew Haselbah
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
We all go through difficulties in our lives, ranging from frustrating, distressing, to traumatic. Mental Health struggles can complicate our interaction with the world, causing problems in many parts of life, including socially, with family, in employment or legally. Getting some advice, coping techniques or in depth treatment can be helpful to provide relief to yourself and improve interactions with those around you.
Jeffrey Scharf
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MA
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
Jean-Philippe Gagné
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ, CPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and a Psychologist in the Centre for CBT Research, Training, and Intervention of the McGill University Health Centre. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, worry, phobias, health anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, perfectionism, insomnia, hoarding, repetitive behaviours (e.g., tics, hair-pulling, skin-picking), stress, and relationship/self-esteem issues.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and a Psychologist in the Centre for CBT Research, Training, and Intervention of the McGill University Health Centre. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, social anxiety, worry, phobias, health anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, perfectionism, insomnia, hoarding, repetitive behaviours (e.g., tics, hair-pulling, skin-picking), stress, and relationship/self-esteem issues.
Rob Pepper- Perfectionism & Borderline Personality
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck due to perfectionistic tendencies or Borderline Personality Disorder? Are you in a cycle of distancing yourself from your own life? I specialize in helping people work through perfectionist tendencies, manage anxiety, and help with Borderline Personality Disorder. The work I do with clients is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding patterns to help resolve unnecessary suffering for a better life to be lived.
Do you feel stuck due to perfectionistic tendencies or Borderline Personality Disorder? Are you in a cycle of distancing yourself from your own life? I specialize in helping people work through perfectionist tendencies, manage anxiety, and help with Borderline Personality Disorder. The work I do with clients is a 'deep-dive' into longstanding patterns to help resolve unnecessary suffering for a better life to be lived.
Andrew Gumbinger
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BACYC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
Hey! Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed and at odds with yourself or others? Do you criticize yourself often and find yourself easily frustrated? Perhaps you’re burnt out from people-pleasing, trying to meet the expectations of others, or struggling in your relationships. Do you feel like something isn't working, or perhaps that nothing is working? Well, whatever you’re seeking help with, I’m happy you’ve ended up here. When working together, instead of avoiding the uncomfortable stuff, we will explore where it comes from, and what it’s trying to tell you.
Hey! Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed and at odds with yourself or others? Do you criticize yourself often and find yourself easily frustrated? Perhaps you’re burnt out from people-pleasing, trying to meet the expectations of others, or struggling in your relationships. Do you feel like something isn't working, or perhaps that nothing is working? Well, whatever you’re seeking help with, I’m happy you’ve ended up here. When working together, instead of avoiding the uncomfortable stuff, we will explore where it comes from, and what it’s trying to tell you.
Mark Mullkoff
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
People encounter problems in their lives and come into relationship with them. Sometimes problems stay around longer than people would like - sometimes even long enough that they start to see themselves as the problem. My approach follows the narrative therapy practice of externalizing and examining problems so that we can reveal their histories, their impacts, and also the ways you have resisted their unwanted influence on your life. This approach focuses on the active role you play in pursuing the life that you want, as well as the people and things that support you in that pursuit.
People encounter problems in their lives and come into relationship with them. Sometimes problems stay around longer than people would like - sometimes even long enough that they start to see themselves as the problem. My approach follows the narrative therapy practice of externalizing and examining problems so that we can reveal their histories, their impacts, and also the ways you have resisted their unwanted influence on your life. This approach focuses on the active role you play in pursuing the life that you want, as well as the people and things that support you in that pursuit.
Joel Richard Ten Brinke
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, MTS, RP, CPC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, ON L9C
Welcome, you have taken a significant step in visiting this site. I am a non-judgmental client-centred therapist who is here to help and support you no matter what your counselling goals are, and no matter where you are in your journey of discovery, coping, or healing. I approach each client with compassion, empathy, and clinical experience. I have worked with a variety of matters and populations, including but not limited to, adolescents, youth, adults, couples, and families, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sexuality, stress management, emotion regulation, family issues, grief and loss, and so much more.
Welcome, you have taken a significant step in visiting this site. I am a non-judgmental client-centred therapist who is here to help and support you no matter what your counselling goals are, and no matter where you are in your journey of discovery, coping, or healing. I approach each client with compassion, empathy, and clinical experience. I have worked with a variety of matters and populations, including but not limited to, adolescents, youth, adults, couples, and families, struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, sexuality, stress management, emotion regulation, family issues, grief and loss, and so much more.
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Male Counsellors
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.