Male Therapists in Smiths Falls, ON
Currently accepting new clients . Struggling with anxious thoughts and noticing even everyday tasks feel harder than they should? Finding it hard to navigate relationships or set boundaries? Curious about what might be possible and how to move toward it? You can expect open, supportive conversations in a space of understanding and acceptance, as we explore paths toward self-awareness, growth, and deeper connection with yourself.
Currently accepting new clients . Struggling with anxious thoughts and noticing even everyday tasks feel harder than they should? Finding it hard to navigate relationships or set boundaries? Curious about what might be possible and how to move toward it? You can expect open, supportive conversations in a space of understanding and acceptance, as we explore paths toward self-awareness, growth, and deeper connection with yourself.
As a former first responder, I understand how cumulative stress and trauma can shape how we think, feel, and function. My career in policing taught me the value of support and resilience, which now guide my work as a counsellor. I offer specialized support for first responders while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My focus is on providing practical tools, psychoeducation, and a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As a former first responder, I understand how cumulative stress and trauma can shape how we think, feel, and function. My career in policing taught me the value of support and resilience, which now guide my work as a counsellor. I offer specialized support for first responders while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My focus is on providing practical tools, psychoeducation, and a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I see clients in-person in Kanata (Ottawa) on Mondays, and offer virtual sessions throughout the rest of the week (Ontario-wide). I work with all ages (children and adults) and developmental stages. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with trauma, ptsd/c-ptsd, developmental delays and disorders, ABI, relationship issues, foster care and adoption challenges, and co-morbid diagnoses. I also provide professional training and support in these areas as well as how to effectively support students/children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
I see clients in-person in Kanata (Ottawa) on Mondays, and offer virtual sessions throughout the rest of the week (Ontario-wide). I work with all ages (children and adults) and developmental stages. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with trauma, ptsd/c-ptsd, developmental delays and disorders, ABI, relationship issues, foster care and adoption challenges, and co-morbid diagnoses. I also provide professional training and support in these areas as well as how to effectively support students/children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Eric brings over 14 years of experience as a firefighter in Ottawa to his work as a therapist. As a dad to two girls & a community volunteer coach, he understands what it means to show up in crisis, hold space for hard conversations, and keep things real.
Eric's approach is curious, skilled, & direct. He trusts in people's ability to change while acknowledging that life can be chaotic and unpredictable. He knows we all have vulnerabilities that can overwhelm us, and that we all have resources and resilience, too. For Eric, the power of talk therapy happens when we summon the courage to be open and honest with ourselves.
Eric brings over 14 years of experience as a firefighter in Ottawa to his work as a therapist. As a dad to two girls & a community volunteer coach, he understands what it means to show up in crisis, hold space for hard conversations, and keep things real.
Eric's approach is curious, skilled, & direct. He trusts in people's ability to change while acknowledging that life can be chaotic and unpredictable. He knows we all have vulnerabilities that can overwhelm us, and that we all have resources and resilience, too. For Eric, the power of talk therapy happens when we summon the courage to be open and honest with ourselves.
With 17 years of experience in mental health and addiction support, I’ve worked with people in survival mode, trying to break cycles they’ve been stuck in for years, or with navigating big life changes. What I’ve learned is this: people are incredibly resilient. With the right support, it’s possible to reconnect with what matters most, find your footing, and move toward meaningful change one step at a time.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-worth, relationship struggles, or stuck patterns, I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space to explore your challenges and help you to create lasting growth.
With 17 years of experience in mental health and addiction support, I’ve worked with people in survival mode, trying to break cycles they’ve been stuck in for years, or with navigating big life changes. What I’ve learned is this: people are incredibly resilient. With the right support, it’s possible to reconnect with what matters most, find your footing, and move toward meaningful change one step at a time.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-worth, relationship struggles, or stuck patterns, I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space to explore your challenges and help you to create lasting growth.
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It can be difficult to move to a different country and keep our family relationships and mental health strong. Whether it be communication problems in a couple, parenting that is not working, or difficulty in finding your feet in a new place, it can be frustrating, challenging, and confusing to try to figure things out on your own. Whether you are in a relationship and are struggling to connect or are feeling hopeless or overwhelmed parenting in a new culture or simply feeling lonely, and anxious, we can work together to bring peace into your life.
It can be difficult to move to a different country and keep our family relationships and mental health strong. Whether it be communication problems in a couple, parenting that is not working, or difficulty in finding your feet in a new place, it can be frustrating, challenging, and confusing to try to figure things out on your own. Whether you are in a relationship and are struggling to connect or are feeling hopeless or overwhelmed parenting in a new culture or simply feeling lonely, and anxious, we can work together to bring peace into your life.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected—from themselves or from the world around them. Some are navigating social or general anxieties, depression, trauma, or feelings like they just aren't doing enough, while others are learning how to better understand and support their neurodivergent minds. My therapy style is grounded in curiosity, respect, and meeting you where you are. At a pace that makes sense for you, our work together will blend reflection and insight with learning practical skills to better work with the stuff that's been getting in the way.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected—from themselves or from the world around them. Some are navigating social or general anxieties, depression, trauma, or feelings like they just aren't doing enough, while others are learning how to better understand and support their neurodivergent minds. My therapy style is grounded in curiosity, respect, and meeting you where you are. At a pace that makes sense for you, our work together will blend reflection and insight with learning practical skills to better work with the stuff that's been getting in the way.
Sometimes we feel lost, stuck or overwhelmed in life and need specialized support and an impartial view to uncover what is creating stress and to discover new ways of coping and processing. My objective is to be friendly and welcoming and to provide a safe space for you to share. I will listen to your concerns or struggles and offer my own unique insight and respond with empathy and acceptance. I am an intuitive and compassionate listener and work hard to establish positive relationships with my clients.
Sometimes we feel lost, stuck or overwhelmed in life and need specialized support and an impartial view to uncover what is creating stress and to discover new ways of coping and processing. My objective is to be friendly and welcoming and to provide a safe space for you to share. I will listen to your concerns or struggles and offer my own unique insight and respond with empathy and acceptance. I am an intuitive and compassionate listener and work hard to establish positive relationships with my clients.
I help adults and couples untangle the deep roots of developmental trauma, complex PTSD, addictions, mood instability, and personality challenges. Many grew up in environments where they had to survive, not thrive—leaving them stuck, dysregulated, or disconnected. I also work with first responders carrying the weight of high-stress roles. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, offering a grounded space to heal emotional patterns, relationship ruptures, and identity struggles from the inside out.
I help adults and couples untangle the deep roots of developmental trauma, complex PTSD, addictions, mood instability, and personality challenges. Many grew up in environments where they had to survive, not thrive—leaving them stuck, dysregulated, or disconnected. I also work with first responders carrying the weight of high-stress roles. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, offering a grounded space to heal emotional patterns, relationship ruptures, and identity struggles from the inside out.
I have a passion for working with the South Asian community.
I offer support for men's issues, trauma, pornography and substance addiction, spiritual emergencies, psychedelic integration, and relationship difficulties.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to process emotions, cultivate self-awareness, overcome depression and anxiety, and rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Healing and transformation are possible with deep work and commitment.
I take a trauma-informed approach, understanding that your past experiences shape your present.
I have a passion for working with the South Asian community.
I offer support for men's issues, trauma, pornography and substance addiction, spiritual emergencies, psychedelic integration, and relationship difficulties.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to process emotions, cultivate self-awareness, overcome depression and anxiety, and rebuild trust in yourself and others.
Healing and transformation are possible with deep work and commitment.
I take a trauma-informed approach, understanding that your past experiences shape your present.
I am currently accepting new individual or couple clients for in person or virtual therapy sessions. As an individual and couple's therapist, my goal is to provide you with a comfortable environment in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and personal challenges. I know at times we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. This can lead to feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless. I believe therapy is a great asset in getting you through such a difficult time and moving towards feeling better. I would be happy to be your therapist and accompany you on this new experience.
I am currently accepting new individual or couple clients for in person or virtual therapy sessions. As an individual and couple's therapist, my goal is to provide you with a comfortable environment in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and personal challenges. I know at times we are overwhelmed by life's challenges. This can lead to feeling lost, confused, overwhelmed, stuck or hopeless. I believe therapy is a great asset in getting you through such a difficult time and moving towards feeling better. I would be happy to be your therapist and accompany you on this new experience.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is, but it is one you do not have to take alone. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work through life's challenges.
I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, and older adults, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns or feeling disconnected from yourself, whatever you are carrying, I want you to know that it's valid. In our work together, I bring empathy, curiosity, and respect to every session.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it is, but it is one you do not have to take alone. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you work through life's challenges.
I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, and older adults, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns or feeling disconnected from yourself, whatever you are carrying, I want you to know that it's valid. In our work together, I bring empathy, curiosity, and respect to every session.
Jungian Psychoanalyst Daniel A. Hansen
Registered Psychotherapist, ThD, MDiv, GrDip, BMus
Serves Area
The analytical journey often begins when a person experiences an extremely challenging time in his/her/their life, does not know what to do, and feels stuck. Jungian analysis is an opportunity for him/her/them to work on his/her/their problems and emotions by talking with a trusted and qualified professional who listens attentively and assists him/her/them in exploring a personal inner path for healing. It is deep soul and spiritual work. The weekly analytic hour is an opportunity to address that by exploring a person's inner and outer life, while focusing on unconscious personal and collective material, especially symbolically.
The analytical journey often begins when a person experiences an extremely challenging time in his/her/their life, does not know what to do, and feels stuck. Jungian analysis is an opportunity for him/her/them to work on his/her/their problems and emotions by talking with a trusted and qualified professional who listens attentively and assists him/her/them in exploring a personal inner path for healing. It is deep soul and spiritual work. The weekly analytic hour is an opportunity to address that by exploring a person's inner and outer life, while focusing on unconscious personal and collective material, especially symbolically.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, caring and without judgement, with the goal of assisting you in moving to a life lived more fully. You will experience empathy, warmth and unconditional positive regard to help you in your process of becoming more open to self-discovery. As you strengthen your sense of self and create more meaning in your life, you will move away from hopelessness and emptiness and toward living an authentic and purposeful life.
I will listen to you with sensitivity, caring and without judgement, with the goal of assisting you in moving to a life lived more fully. You will experience empathy, warmth and unconditional positive regard to help you in your process of becoming more open to self-discovery. As you strengthen your sense of self and create more meaning in your life, you will move away from hopelessness and emptiness and toward living an authentic and purposeful life.
If you’re tired of holding everything in and pretending you’re fine, you’re not alone. Many men feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck—caught between wanting to do better and not knowing how. You might want to be calmer under stress, more open with your partner, or simply feel like yourself again without the constant tension. My work is about helping men stop running from their emotions and start living with clarity and strength.
If you’re tired of holding everything in and pretending you’re fine, you’re not alone. Many men feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck—caught between wanting to do better and not knowing how. You might want to be calmer under stress, more open with your partner, or simply feel like yourself again without the constant tension. My work is about helping men stop running from their emotions and start living with clarity and strength.
My work serves adults seeking therapy for anxiety, trauma, self-worth, self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and career issues. Many of my clients are men, high-achieving professionals, and queer and BIPOC folks who show up in the world as capable and composed, but underneath, carry the weight of early shame and trauma, relational wounds, questions of identity and purpose, or a quiet sense that something essential is missing.
My work serves adults seeking therapy for anxiety, trauma, self-worth, self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and career issues. Many of my clients are men, high-achieving professionals, and queer and BIPOC folks who show up in the world as capable and composed, but underneath, carry the weight of early shame and trauma, relational wounds, questions of identity and purpose, or a quiet sense that something essential is missing.
I'm a therapist who specializes in the treatment of addictive behaviours such as substance use, concurrent disorders, smoking, gambling, etc. I also assist family members, friends and loved ones affected by addictive behaviour and support those who are struggling with issues such as co dependency and enabling behaviour. I provide a safe space for clients to come and be treated with respect and receive a non judgemental approach that is trauma informed, solution focused and compassionate.
I'm a therapist who specializes in the treatment of addictive behaviours such as substance use, concurrent disorders, smoking, gambling, etc. I also assist family members, friends and loved ones affected by addictive behaviour and support those who are struggling with issues such as co dependency and enabling behaviour. I provide a safe space for clients to come and be treated with respect and receive a non judgemental approach that is trauma informed, solution focused and compassionate.
My ideal client is a teen or adult looking for a supportive space to work through challenges and grow in self-awareness. You might be part of the LGBTQ+ community, be dealing with work stress, or face unique relationship and communication challenges. I bring compassion, flexibility, and a bit of humour to help you build new coping skills, deepen connections, and align with your values. My goal is to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change in a non-judgmental space.
My ideal client is a teen or adult looking for a supportive space to work through challenges and grow in self-awareness. You might be part of the LGBTQ+ community, be dealing with work stress, or face unique relationship and communication challenges. I bring compassion, flexibility, and a bit of humour to help you build new coping skills, deepen connections, and align with your values. My goal is to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change in a non-judgmental space.
Sometimes people get stuck. Individuals and couples come to me for counselling to talk about a variety of problems - things like conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, abuse, grief, vocational crisis, or anger. A counselling relationship helps people to move from understanding issues to co-creating solutions - solutions that shrink and manage problems. I use an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling methods depending on what works best for the client, including practices from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-based therapy. I can help you to move through difficult times with courage, accountability, and positive resolve.
Sometimes people get stuck. Individuals and couples come to me for counselling to talk about a variety of problems - things like conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, abuse, grief, vocational crisis, or anger. A counselling relationship helps people to move from understanding issues to co-creating solutions - solutions that shrink and manage problems. I use an integrative approach, drawing on different counselling methods depending on what works best for the client, including practices from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and solution-based therapy. I can help you to move through difficult times with courage, accountability, and positive resolve.
You are looking for help and you need someone who uses effective, person-centered and evidence-based strategies to address issues you are having. Someone who gives you space for your imperfections and struggles. Someone who walks, collaboratively with you, to unpack the processes that got you where you are today and kept you stuck in the same issues. You’ve picked the right profile. I embody the conviction that you are unique and you need tailored interventions that speak to you. I am transparent, use collaboration and believe in your ability to own and work for the change that align with your framework and values.
You are looking for help and you need someone who uses effective, person-centered and evidence-based strategies to address issues you are having. Someone who gives you space for your imperfections and struggles. Someone who walks, collaboratively with you, to unpack the processes that got you where you are today and kept you stuck in the same issues. You’ve picked the right profile. I embody the conviction that you are unique and you need tailored interventions that speak to you. I am transparent, use collaboration and believe in your ability to own and work for the change that align with your framework and values.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.
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 therapists of a specific gender. 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. 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.