Sexual Addiction Therapists in Ajax, ON
In 2014, I became a Certified Sex Recovery Therapist through the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapists, which has given me the tools and expertise to support men struggling with sexual addiction and other destructive habits.
I support men dealing with sexual performance anxiety and those grappling with same-sex attraction, always making sure to create a safe, non-judgmental space. My therapeutic style focuses on the connection between childhood trauma, abuse, shame, abd adult addiction-helping clients uncover the root causes so they can create real, lasting change.
In 2014, I became a Certified Sex Recovery Therapist through the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapists, which has given me the tools and expertise to support men struggling with sexual addiction and other destructive habits.
I support men dealing with sexual performance anxiety and those grappling with same-sex attraction, always making sure to create a safe, non-judgmental space. My therapeutic style focuses on the connection between childhood trauma, abuse, shame, abd adult addiction-helping clients uncover the root causes so they can create real, lasting change.
Durham Psychologists is a full service psychology clinic located in Ajax, Ontario. Our highly qualified, registered, and experienced clinicians are happy to help you. Please feel free to have a look at our website and learn more about this reputable clinic.
Durham Psychologists is a full service psychology clinic located in Ajax, Ontario. Our highly qualified, registered, and experienced clinicians are happy to help you. Please feel free to have a look at our website and learn more about this reputable clinic.
Feeling stuck? Are things getting worse? If you’ve been struggling to live your best life, connect with the people you love, and be the best ‘you’ possible, I can help you to make real and lasting changes. My approach is simple: First, we get clear on who and what matters most to you. Next, we figure out what gets in the way of you moving towards who and what matters. Then we take a good look at the ways you’ve been dealing with these obstacles—and why many of them don’t seem to be working. Finally, we look for better ways to overcome these obstacles, and get you steadily moving in the direction of who and what matters.
Feeling stuck? Are things getting worse? If you’ve been struggling to live your best life, connect with the people you love, and be the best ‘you’ possible, I can help you to make real and lasting changes. My approach is simple: First, we get clear on who and what matters most to you. Next, we figure out what gets in the way of you moving towards who and what matters. Then we take a good look at the ways you’ve been dealing with these obstacles—and why many of them don’t seem to be working. Finally, we look for better ways to overcome these obstacles, and get you steadily moving in the direction of who and what matters.
I may be your therapist if you are struggling with conflicts in romantic relationships or within their families. My focus is primarily (but not exclusively) on assisting men and couples, particularly those aiming to improve communication and/or rebuild trust. I also offer pre-marital counselling and support individuals in rebuilding their lives following a separation or divorce. In addition to relationship issues, I provide therapy for ADHD, stress management, grief, and addressing unwanted coping behaviours.
I may be your therapist if you are struggling with conflicts in romantic relationships or within their families. My focus is primarily (but not exclusively) on assisting men and couples, particularly those aiming to improve communication and/or rebuild trust. I also offer pre-marital counselling and support individuals in rebuilding their lives following a separation or divorce. In addition to relationship issues, I provide therapy for ADHD, stress management, grief, and addressing unwanted coping behaviours.
Most people who reach out are exhausted. They are tired of the knot in their chest, the arguments at home, and the feeling that they should be okay by now but aren't. My clients are individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds—navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, or difficult life transitions. As a Muslim, I can also support clients who want their faith to be part of the work. Therapy with me is honest and collaborative. You're the expert on your life. I bring training, perspective, and a steady presence to help you move forward.
Most people who reach out are exhausted. They are tired of the knot in their chest, the arguments at home, and the feeling that they should be okay by now but aren't. My clients are individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds—navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, or difficult life transitions. As a Muslim, I can also support clients who want their faith to be part of the work. Therapy with me is honest and collaborative. You're the expert on your life. I bring training, perspective, and a steady presence to help you move forward.
Do you feel you’ve achieved a high level of success but you’re still not satisfied? Do you find yourself feeling stuck? That something is missing, but just don’t know what that is. Are you having some trouble finding your way to true happiness that you end up living on somebody’s expectations? You want to move forward but you are confined in your own world, afraid to spread your wings because of thoughts that you are not good enough. So, it’s your time to start facing your fears and be the driver of your life, too. Become the better version of yourself by connecting to the source of what holds you back!
Do you feel you’ve achieved a high level of success but you’re still not satisfied? Do you find yourself feeling stuck? That something is missing, but just don’t know what that is. Are you having some trouble finding your way to true happiness that you end up living on somebody’s expectations? You want to move forward but you are confined in your own world, afraid to spread your wings because of thoughts that you are not good enough. So, it’s your time to start facing your fears and be the driver of your life, too. Become the better version of yourself by connecting to the source of what holds you back!
I’m a registered psychotherapist who creates a space where your story is heard and held with care. With dual Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and advanced training in Mental Health and Addictions, I bring both depth and practical perspective to our work together. Through my private practice, Insightful Journey in Oshawa, ON, I welcome individuals seeking meaningful change. You can learn more or book directly on my website.
I’m a registered psychotherapist who creates a space where your story is heard and held with care. With dual Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and advanced training in Mental Health and Addictions, I bring both depth and practical perspective to our work together. Through my private practice, Insightful Journey in Oshawa, ON, I welcome individuals seeking meaningful change. You can learn more or book directly on my website.
Maybe you are a parent feeling worn down by daily power struggles, big emotions, school stress, attention challenges, or questions about ADHD or Autism. Or you are pregnant or newly postpartum and feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself. You may also be in a relationship where communication keeps turning into conflict or shutdown. You want clarity, practical tools, and a calmer, more connected home.
Maybe you are a parent feeling worn down by daily power struggles, big emotions, school stress, attention challenges, or questions about ADHD or Autism. Or you are pregnant or newly postpartum and feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not like yourself. You may also be in a relationship where communication keeps turning into conflict or shutdown. You want clarity, practical tools, and a calmer, more connected home.
I am dually trained as a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. I am able to provide thorough examinations of your brain health, mental health, and/or personality. I actively provide various forms of psychological treatment related to these issues. I taught at York University, am on Faculty at the University of Toronto and regularly attend workshops/conferences, which helps to keep my knowledge current and practical. Common referral issues relate to work, mood, coping, chronic stress, chronic pain, or an acquired problem. Whether you struggle with your physical and/or mental health, I can assist you with improving both.
I am dually trained as a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist. I am able to provide thorough examinations of your brain health, mental health, and/or personality. I actively provide various forms of psychological treatment related to these issues. I taught at York University, am on Faculty at the University of Toronto and regularly attend workshops/conferences, which helps to keep my knowledge current and practical. Common referral issues relate to work, mood, coping, chronic stress, chronic pain, or an acquired problem. Whether you struggle with your physical and/or mental health, I can assist you with improving both.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, trapped in cycles of unhealthy behaviours, or the impacts of past trauma? Do your emotions lead you to engage in patterns you wish you could break? If you are looking for clarity on why you feel this way, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help. I have experienced and understand these feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and what seems to be uncontrollable, and I'm here to make them easier.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, trapped in cycles of unhealthy behaviours, or the impacts of past trauma? Do your emotions lead you to engage in patterns you wish you could break? If you are looking for clarity on why you feel this way, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help. I have experienced and understand these feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and what seems to be uncontrollable, and I'm here to make them easier.
First Step Men's Therapy (In-Person +
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, EMDR, ASAT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with many presenting issues including Addiction, Anxiety, Career Guidance, Depression, Men's Issues, Healthcare & First Responders, Trauma, Burnout, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction, Sleep/Insomnia, and Self-Esteem/Identity.
It is never too late to seek help. Our mission is dedicated to supporting men as they navigate life's challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions, heal wounds, and rediscover strength. We specialize in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-worth, empowering men to break free from stigma and embrace the full potential of their mental health. Your courage to seek help is the first step—let us guide you through the rest. Offering in-person therapy to men in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bownmanville, and online across Durham Region.
I work with many presenting issues including Addiction, Anxiety, Career Guidance, Depression, Men's Issues, Healthcare & First Responders, Trauma, Burnout, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addiction, Sleep/Insomnia, and Self-Esteem/Identity.
It is never too late to seek help. Our mission is dedicated to supporting men as they navigate life's challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions, heal wounds, and rediscover strength. We specialize in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-worth, empowering men to break free from stigma and embrace the full potential of their mental health. Your courage to seek help is the first step—let us guide you through the rest. Offering in-person therapy to men in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bownmanville, and online across Durham Region.
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
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
Accepting New Clients - When anxiety, depression, past experiences, or relationship patterns keep repeating, it’s a sign something needs care, not judgment. Some problems make you feel stuck and are sometimes hard to understand. These feelings make it difficult to enjoy life and find your purpose. By learning to understand how these issues are affecting you, you can begin to discover a brighter path. I work with clients who are open to working on themselves, even when it seems impossible. Together we will assess what is most distressing to you, and develop a plan for how to move forward.
Accepting New Clients - When anxiety, depression, past experiences, or relationship patterns keep repeating, it’s a sign something needs care, not judgment. Some problems make you feel stuck and are sometimes hard to understand. These feelings make it difficult to enjoy life and find your purpose. By learning to understand how these issues are affecting you, you can begin to discover a brighter path. I work with clients who are open to working on themselves, even when it seems impossible. Together we will assess what is most distressing to you, and develop a plan for how to move forward.
I am a client-centered therapist with experience supporting individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, family stressors, and significant life transitions. My therapeutic work integrates evidence-informed modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I adapt my interventions to meet each client’s unique experiences and treatment goals.
With a background working with diverse populations across both youth and adult settings, I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care. I offer sessions in English, Malayalam & Tamil.
I am a client-centered therapist with experience supporting individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, family stressors, and significant life transitions. My therapeutic work integrates evidence-informed modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I adapt my interventions to meet each client’s unique experiences and treatment goals.
With a background working with diverse populations across both youth and adult settings, I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care. I offer sessions in English, Malayalam & Tamil.
Limited time offer for new first time clients! Free first session! A total value of $175.00. Evening sessions avaialble. No commitment required. Standard rates apply after first session .
Therapy sessions are 60 minutes in length and can be either in person, online, or over the phone.
Come and meet an experienced therapist who can help you without the added financial pressure to start. Don't let finances be a barrier to feeling better. Book your first session today!
Limited time offer for new first time clients! Free first session! A total value of $175.00. Evening sessions avaialble. No commitment required. Standard rates apply after first session .
Therapy sessions are 60 minutes in length and can be either in person, online, or over the phone.
Come and meet an experienced therapist who can help you without the added financial pressure to start. Don't let finances be a barrier to feeling better. Book your first session today!
You’re insightful, self-aware, and yet something still feels stuck. Anxiety, stress, or the echoes of past experiences keep pulling you back into familiar patterns. You long to understand yourself fully — not just to function better, but to live with more freedom, meaning, and authenticity. You want a therapist who sees both your strengths and your struggles, and who can help you transform challenges into tools for growth.
You’re insightful, self-aware, and yet something still feels stuck. Anxiety, stress, or the echoes of past experiences keep pulling you back into familiar patterns. You long to understand yourself fully — not just to function better, but to live with more freedom, meaning, and authenticity. You want a therapist who sees both your strengths and your struggles, and who can help you transform challenges into tools for growth.
Holding Hearts Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, DCP, RCFT, ACTA, CCC
Serves Area
Finding the right therapist is as important as getting the right help. In the process of seeking who you would prefer to work with, we offer a free 15 minute consultation over the phone. If you decide to make an appointment, the first session has no strings attached. We will go through what the concerns are, some goals, and expectations (if any), and you can decide whether you are ready for us to continue with further sessions. Collaboration is essential in this process of finding a path to your healing. Take the next step and give us a call to see if we can work together. Our office hours are M-F 9am-8pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm.
Finding the right therapist is as important as getting the right help. In the process of seeking who you would prefer to work with, we offer a free 15 minute consultation over the phone. If you decide to make an appointment, the first session has no strings attached. We will go through what the concerns are, some goals, and expectations (if any), and you can decide whether you are ready for us to continue with further sessions. Collaboration is essential in this process of finding a path to your healing. Take the next step and give us a call to see if we can work together. Our office hours are M-F 9am-8pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm.
First Step Men's Therapy - Direct Billing Options!
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Our specialities include: anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, grief, stress, life transitions, substance use, divorce, sexual addiction, career guidance, alcohol use, ADHD, parenting, men's issues, infidelity, addiction, and anger management.
Stuck - broken - powerless - disconnected. Many men come to me seeking change. Perhaps you are feeling lost, broken, stuck, hopeless, disconnected or lacking purpose. I have always been drawn to people, and over time grown deep appreciation for the value of sharing and listening intentionally. You may feel you are alone in the world, and that nobody understands you. You may question whether you are a good partner, father, or son. Even worse, you may struggle with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge. Ready to get started? Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" link
Our specialities include: anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, grief, stress, life transitions, substance use, divorce, sexual addiction, career guidance, alcohol use, ADHD, parenting, men's issues, infidelity, addiction, and anger management.
Stuck - broken - powerless - disconnected. Many men come to me seeking change. Perhaps you are feeling lost, broken, stuck, hopeless, disconnected or lacking purpose. I have always been drawn to people, and over time grown deep appreciation for the value of sharing and listening intentionally. You may feel you are alone in the world, and that nobody understands you. You may question whether you are a good partner, father, or son. Even worse, you may struggle with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge. Ready to get started? Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" link
It would be an honour to have the opportunity to connect with you and to help you accomplish your goals so that you can live your best life. My person-centred, narrative approach to therapy focuses on the establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance, experienced through a non-judgmental environment, that helps clients process their story and acquire a fresh, hope-filled vision for the future. Hope and healing is for everyone! It would be so good to connect with you!
It would be an honour to have the opportunity to connect with you and to help you accomplish your goals so that you can live your best life. My person-centred, narrative approach to therapy focuses on the establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance, experienced through a non-judgmental environment, that helps clients process their story and acquire a fresh, hope-filled vision for the future. Hope and healing is for everyone! It would be so good to connect with you!
With over 20 years of professional counselling experience helping many individuals, couples and families, I know how hard life's challenges can be and I know that it takes courage to stand up to the problems in your life. You don't need to be alone. I will work with you on any of the following life, career and relationship issues: work-life balance, career counselling, lacks of motivation, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide tendencies, teen violence, trauma, domestic violence, women/female issues and interpersonal issues such as relationship, communication, and intimacy.
With over 20 years of professional counselling experience helping many individuals, couples and families, I know how hard life's challenges can be and I know that it takes courage to stand up to the problems in your life. You don't need to be alone. I will work with you on any of the following life, career and relationship issues: work-life balance, career counselling, lacks of motivation, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide tendencies, teen violence, trauma, domestic violence, women/female issues and interpersonal issues such as relationship, communication, and intimacy.
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Sexual Addiction Counsellors
When should someone seek treatment for sex addiction?
People should seek treatment for sex addiction if they cannot control their sexual thoughts or behaviours to the point that it disrupts their ability to function in daily life, for example by threatening their finances, career, or relationships. This may include spending an excessive amount of time obsessing over sex, planning sex, watching pornography, or masturbating, as well as consistently engaging in risky sexual activities, using sex to escape distressing feelings, or attempting yet failing to control sexual behaviour.
What are the most common treatment options for sex addiction?
Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for sex addiction; therapy helps patients better understand their compulsive thoughts and behaviours and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, alcohol and substance use medications, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.
How long does therapy take for sex addiction?
Recovering from compulsive behaviour takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but research suggests 12 therapy sessions may be enough to see change. Treatment for sexual compulsions requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers and developing coping skills, and potential lifestyle changes such as cutting out alcohol or drugs.
What if sex addiction is left untreated?
Compulsive sexual behaviour can have serious repercussions if left unaddressed. For example, if sexual obsessions consume the vast majority of a person’s time, they may lose their job. If they can’t stop paying for sex, their finances may suffer. If they’re dishonest in their relationships, their partner may leave them. If they consistently feel shame, they may struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Therapy can help people develop the tools to manage sexual thoughts and behaviours that feel uncontrollable.