Sexual Addiction Therapists in Markham, ON
Do you struggle with substance use, anger, tech, gaming or gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, or concerns around relationships or sexual thoughts/behavour? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? At Guidepoint Clinic, we support teens, adults, couples, and families explore difficult or stigmatized issues with care and compassion. We help clients navigating sensitive concerns, including legal-related stress, in a judgment-free, inclusive virtual space across Ontario and Newfoundland. We also provide virtual risk and psychological assessments to assess a range of mental health concerns.
Do you struggle with substance use, anger, tech, gaming or gambling addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, or concerns around relationships or sexual thoughts/behavour? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? At Guidepoint Clinic, we support teens, adults, couples, and families explore difficult or stigmatized issues with care and compassion. We help clients navigating sensitive concerns, including legal-related stress, in a judgment-free, inclusive virtual space across Ontario and Newfoundland. We also provide virtual risk and psychological assessments to assess a range of mental health concerns.
Veronica's counselling approach is to provide a secured, comfortable, empathic, understanding and confidential environment for clients to express their personal issues. She uses eclectic counselling models such as family systems therapy, brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, emotional focused therapy etc., to counsel clients.
Veronica's counselling approach is to provide a secured, comfortable, empathic, understanding and confidential environment for clients to express their personal issues. She uses eclectic counselling models such as family systems therapy, brief solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy, emotional focused therapy etc., to counsel clients.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T
Are you feeling lost, broken, stuck, disconnected? Struggling in silence doesn’t have to be the norm. Men often wait until a crisis hits to seek help. At First Step Men’s Therapy (FSMT) in York Region, we provide therapy built for men—straightforward, supportive, and confidential. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, addiction, poor coping skills, or the stress of parenting and relationships, our team understands the unique challenges men face. With our Markham/Thornhill office and online options across Ontario, you don’t have to go through it alone. Book a free 20-minute consultation today—your first step toward change starts here.
Are you feeling lost, broken, stuck, disconnected? Struggling in silence doesn’t have to be the norm. Men often wait until a crisis hits to seek help. At First Step Men’s Therapy (FSMT) in York Region, we provide therapy built for men—straightforward, supportive, and confidential. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, addiction, poor coping skills, or the stress of parenting and relationships, our team understands the unique challenges men face. With our Markham/Thornhill office and online options across Ontario, you don’t have to go through it alone. Book a free 20-minute consultation today—your first step toward change starts here.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you want to mend a damaged relationship, or enhance your marital relationship? Are you burnt out, or have you experienced grief or trauma? I have a compassionate and gentle approach as I help clients reach their goals and become more emotionally and relationally healthy. I have experience working with people struggling with many varied issues, and I will provide a supportive counselling experience in which you can acquire strategies for change and growth, as well as insight into your past.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you want to mend a damaged relationship, or enhance your marital relationship? Are you burnt out, or have you experienced grief or trauma? I have a compassionate and gentle approach as I help clients reach their goals and become more emotionally and relationally healthy. I have experience working with people struggling with many varied issues, and I will provide a supportive counselling experience in which you can acquire strategies for change and growth, as well as insight into your past.
Infidelity Affair & Betrayal Trauma Counselling E
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
9 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re carrying the weight of betrayal: whether you’ve been unfaithful or discovered your partner’s infidelity. The pain feels insurmountable, and moving forward seems harder than expected. If you’re grappling with physical, emotional, financial, or online infidelity, you're likely searching for clarity, healing, and a way to rebuild trust. Your goal? To restore what’s been fractured, to heal, and to decide the next steps: whether that’s together or apart.
You’re carrying the weight of betrayal: whether you’ve been unfaithful or discovered your partner’s infidelity. The pain feels insurmountable, and moving forward seems harder than expected. If you’re grappling with physical, emotional, financial, or online infidelity, you're likely searching for clarity, healing, and a way to rebuild trust. Your goal? To restore what’s been fractured, to heal, and to decide the next steps: whether that’s together or apart.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, down, anxious, stressed, or seeking answers? Would you like to improve your health and well-being and create deeper healing, improved relationships, lasting change, and transformation in your life? Perhaps you find yourself lacking time, focus, energy, drive, connection, and have no idea how to start improving things. We all have times in life when we may feel this way. With everything going on in the world these days, it's not easy to not feel this way. But you can finally stop trying to do it all alone now. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
First Step Men's Therapy (In-Person York Region)
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3T
We offer counselling for men on: anxiety, men's issues, ADHD, OCD, depression, sexual addiction, grief, life transitions, infidelity, divorce, alcohol use, video game addiction, parenting, behavioural change, drug abuse, and stress management - to name a few.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just not yourself lately? You're not alone. As men, we often carry burdens silently, facing pressures from work, relationships, and life itself. But you don't have to go it alone. Here, it's about real conversations and practical strategies that help you regain control, find balance, and start living the life you deserve. Ready to take the first step towards feeling better? Let's work together to tackle what's holding you back and build the resilience you need to thrive. We offer counselling for men in-person in Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, North York, Aurora, Newmarket, and Richmond Hill.
We offer counselling for men on: anxiety, men's issues, ADHD, OCD, depression, sexual addiction, grief, life transitions, infidelity, divorce, alcohol use, video game addiction, parenting, behavioural change, drug abuse, and stress management - to name a few.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just not yourself lately? You're not alone. As men, we often carry burdens silently, facing pressures from work, relationships, and life itself. But you don't have to go it alone. Here, it's about real conversations and practical strategies that help you regain control, find balance, and start living the life you deserve. Ready to take the first step towards feeling better? Let's work together to tackle what's holding you back and build the resilience you need to thrive. We offer counselling for men in-person in Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, North York, Aurora, Newmarket, and Richmond Hill.
Anxiety, stress and depression can be overwhelming, let me walk with you. Family of Origin issues, loss and grief, trauma, boundaries, life transition and relationships issues, let's learn how to handle these. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment where you can have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, explore different perspectives and be able to build on your strength. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Supervisor Mentor (RMFT-SM) with Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Supervisor at CRPO. Clinical Fellow with AAMFT.
Anxiety, stress and depression can be overwhelming, let me walk with you. Family of Origin issues, loss and grief, trauma, boundaries, life transition and relationships issues, let's learn how to handle these. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment where you can have the opportunity to learn coping strategies, explore different perspectives and be able to build on your strength. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Supervisor Mentor (RMFT-SM) with Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Supervisor at CRPO. Clinical Fellow with AAMFT.
Couples, Marriage & Relationship Counselling E
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Your relationship feels strained by conflict, disconnection, or past hurts that keep resurfacing. You may come alone or together, wanting to strengthen your bond, communicate better, and understand each other again. Your goal is to move toward connection or clarity so you can move forward with intention, together or apart.
Your relationship feels strained by conflict, disconnection, or past hurts that keep resurfacing. You may come alone or together, wanting to strengthen your bond, communicate better, and understand each other again. Your goal is to move toward connection or clarity so you can move forward with intention, together or apart.
We are not meant to face life challenges alone! My deepest passion is to offer a safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, gain new insight on the dynamics of your life challenges, and develop practical skills for change. I believe that every person’s story, values, faith, and culture carry within their folds inherent elements of resilience and renewal.
With experience in supporting youth, adults, and couples, I bring an integrative approach to address immediate challenges, gently unpack persistent patterns, and equip you with resources for ongoing well-being.
We are not meant to face life challenges alone! My deepest passion is to offer a safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and feelings, gain new insight on the dynamics of your life challenges, and develop practical skills for change. I believe that every person’s story, values, faith, and culture carry within their folds inherent elements of resilience and renewal.
With experience in supporting youth, adults, and couples, I bring an integrative approach to address immediate challenges, gently unpack persistent patterns, and equip you with resources for ongoing well-being.
At Emmaus Counselling we build healthy relationships through individual, couple and family therapy. Co-therapy with a male and female therapist is available. Four registered therapists are available: Paul Scuse, Elizabeth Scuse, Brian Chung & Graham Lawrence. We try to find the best match between the the client and the therapist.
At Emmaus Counselling we build healthy relationships through individual, couple and family therapy. Co-therapy with a male and female therapist is available. Four registered therapists are available: Paul Scuse, Elizabeth Scuse, Brian Chung & Graham Lawrence. We try to find the best match between the the client and the therapist.
Are you struggling to maintain healthy relationships, well-being and peace of mind? Lloyd is patient, kindhearted and a creative out-the-box thinker. He is passionate about holistic care, and finding a good balance between the bio-psycho-social areas of life. He values truth in perspective and the generational and cultural nuances of psychology. His sensible and personable approach is down to earth, and he enjoys helping others through the process of healing and wholeness. Lloyd’s expertise includes managing stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual issues, addictions, grief, relationships, anger, management etc.
Are you struggling to maintain healthy relationships, well-being and peace of mind? Lloyd is patient, kindhearted and a creative out-the-box thinker. He is passionate about holistic care, and finding a good balance between the bio-psycho-social areas of life. He values truth in perspective and the generational and cultural nuances of psychology. His sensible and personable approach is down to earth, and he enjoys helping others through the process of healing and wholeness. Lloyd’s expertise includes managing stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexual issues, addictions, grief, relationships, anger, management etc.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Elle is committed to helping clients heal. She works from various modalities to help integrate various aspects of the personality to overcome a variety of issues such as addiction, anxiety, depression, personality issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. Elle's ultimate goal is to assist others to use their inner wisdom to make changes that promote lasting happiness and authentic power.
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in the same old patterns, wanting change but unsure where to begin? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where we slow things down and focus on you. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, uncover what’s been holding you back. I’ll walk alongside you as you create a life that feels authentic and truly your own. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d love to connect with you.
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in the same old patterns, wanting change but unsure where to begin? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where we slow things down and focus on you. Together, we’ll explore your story with compassion, uncover what’s been holding you back. I’ll walk alongside you as you create a life that feels authentic and truly your own. If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d love to connect with you.
I work with sexual and gender diverse individuals and couples – especially gay men, queer folks, and people of colour in Toronto – who are navigating identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Many feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or loneliness, whether in dating, partnerships, or friendships. As a gay therapist and person of colour, I offer a space where you don’t have to explain your identity—together, we explore what’s keeping you stuck and help you move toward more authentic, connected ways of living.
I work with sexual and gender diverse individuals and couples – especially gay men, queer folks, and people of colour in Toronto – who are navigating identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Many feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or loneliness, whether in dating, partnerships, or friendships. As a gay therapist and person of colour, I offer a space where you don’t have to explain your identity—together, we explore what’s keeping you stuck and help you move toward more authentic, connected ways of living.
With over two decades of experience in mental health and psychotherapy services, I specialize in working with tweens, teens, adults and families across a range of mental health and wellness areas including: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, School Based Challenges, Parenting, Relationship difficulties, etc.
With over two decades of experience in mental health and psychotherapy services, I specialize in working with tweens, teens, adults and families across a range of mental health and wellness areas including: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Stress Management, School Based Challenges, Parenting, Relationship difficulties, etc.
If you’re struggling with low self-confidence, feelings of inferiority, unresolved trauma, or depression clouding your hope for the future—you’re someone I’d truly like to meet. When we suppress our negative emotions and carry them silently inside, they often build up—eventually affecting both our emotional and physical well-being. In time, even controlling our own reactions may become difficult.
Healing begins when we face ourselves just as we are.
Learning to recognize what we’re thinking and what we truly need helps us live more fully in the present.
If you’re struggling with low self-confidence, feelings of inferiority, unresolved trauma, or depression clouding your hope for the future—you’re someone I’d truly like to meet. When we suppress our negative emotions and carry them silently inside, they often build up—eventually affecting both our emotional and physical well-being. In time, even controlling our own reactions may become difficult.
Healing begins when we face ourselves just as we are.
Learning to recognize what we’re thinking and what we truly need helps us live more fully in the present.
Alyssia Generali
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, ADMH, MACP
4 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3R
Have you been going through been struggling lately and find it hard to get out of the rut you’re in? Has your self-esteem and wellness been impacted because of it? There are probably a lot of reasons why you have found yourself on this page. Perhaps for a glimpse of clarity, or hope. As a therapist I understand that you are the expert of your own life and healing is not a one size fits all journey. I offer a warm, safe therapeutic space and embrace a holistic approach to healing. In our work, Psychotherapy will offer acknowledgment of your pain and provide outcomes towards getting better and finding your centre again.
Have you been going through been struggling lately and find it hard to get out of the rut you’re in? Has your self-esteem and wellness been impacted because of it? There are probably a lot of reasons why you have found yourself on this page. Perhaps for a glimpse of clarity, or hope. As a therapist I understand that you are the expert of your own life and healing is not a one size fits all journey. I offer a warm, safe therapeutic space and embrace a holistic approach to healing. In our work, Psychotherapy will offer acknowledgment of your pain and provide outcomes towards getting better and finding your centre again.
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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.