Male Therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
James Kalimina
Counsellor, MA, CPC
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you ever just feel stuck? Unresolved past experience? Feeling alone and isolated? These life challenges can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate through them by ourselves. Let me partner with you in navigating through these challenges. In this partnership, I will bring my skills to create an atmosphere of safety, warmth, and respect. That will supports you to courageously tell your own story, face difficult emotions, learn new ways of coping, transform the impact of trauma, and move toward the positive change you might be seeking.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you ever just feel stuck? Unresolved past experience? Feeling alone and isolated? These life challenges can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate through them by ourselves. Let me partner with you in navigating through these challenges. In this partnership, I will bring my skills to create an atmosphere of safety, warmth, and respect. That will supports you to courageously tell your own story, face difficult emotions, learn new ways of coping, transform the impact of trauma, and move toward the positive change you might be seeking.
David Villella
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RMFT
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7B (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed managing family stressors, couple conflict or struggling as a parent? Experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or anger? Current crisis or life changing events or decisions? Work-Life balance? Please allow me the opportunity to work with you to overcome these difficulties. My 30 years experience working in the mental health field, both as a clinical therapist, as well as, providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners underpins a strong, therapeutic foundation to aid in assisting you to overcome personal and relationship struggles.
Are you overwhelmed managing family stressors, couple conflict or struggling as a parent? Experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or anger? Current crisis or life changing events or decisions? Work-Life balance? Please allow me the opportunity to work with you to overcome these difficulties. My 30 years experience working in the mental health field, both as a clinical therapist, as well as, providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners underpins a strong, therapeutic foundation to aid in assisting you to overcome personal and relationship struggles.
Hunt Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MDiv, CCTP-1, RP-Qual
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
Not feeling yourself? Are you confronting a struggle that feels bigger than you are, or maybe feel like you are just about "done"? Have you wondered if life could be better or thought that you are somehow missing out? It is not uncommon for people to feel anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about life, relationships or careers, but the good news is you don't need to remain stuck with these feelings. Allowing yourself some time and opportunity to attend to your needs can make all the difference and become life changing. If you were to ask me why you should begin therapy, my answer would be, "Because you are worth it!"
Not feeling yourself? Are you confronting a struggle that feels bigger than you are, or maybe feel like you are just about "done"? Have you wondered if life could be better or thought that you are somehow missing out? It is not uncommon for people to feel anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about life, relationships or careers, but the good news is you don't need to remain stuck with these feelings. Allowing yourself some time and opportunity to attend to your needs can make all the difference and become life changing. If you were to ask me why you should begin therapy, my answer would be, "Because you are worth it!"
John Esposti Anna Tarjan
Registered Social Worker, BA, BFA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
John has been a clinical social worker for over thirty years, completing my degrees at York University. I have obtained advanced training in Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, as well as being informed by the work of Daniel Wile and Terrence Real. Additionally, I have had extensive training in Family Therapy, primarily adopting a Structural/Strategic Approach. Of course, I also provide individual therapy both with adults and teens/children. I am very comfortable and well trained in treating mood disorders, trauma and loss issues, and all behavorial addictions. We have been operating our private practice successfully since 1999.
John has been a clinical social worker for over thirty years, completing my degrees at York University. I have obtained advanced training in Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, as well as being informed by the work of Daniel Wile and Terrence Real. Additionally, I have had extensive training in Family Therapy, primarily adopting a Structural/Strategic Approach. Of course, I also provide individual therapy both with adults and teens/children. I am very comfortable and well trained in treating mood disorders, trauma and loss issues, and all behavorial addictions. We have been operating our private practice successfully since 1999.
Jordan Gross
RP, RN
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7E
Previously as a Registered Nurse and presently as a Registered Psychotherapist I have seen clients with a multitude of mental health challenges. I am most familiar and trained in supporting depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. Regardless of a person's diagnosis or lack there of, I appreciate being able to guide people in exploring themselves beyond the limitations of personal labels. Whether a person is in an overwhelmed or curious place I want to meet them where they are at and learn together from there.
Previously as a Registered Nurse and presently as a Registered Psychotherapist I have seen clients with a multitude of mental health challenges. I am most familiar and trained in supporting depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. Regardless of a person's diagnosis or lack there of, I appreciate being able to guide people in exploring themselves beyond the limitations of personal labels. Whether a person is in an overwhelmed or curious place I want to meet them where they are at and learn together from there.
Noah Casey
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Hons, CRPO
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A (Online Only)
Change is a difficult and humbling process. Being patient, kind, and forgiving of ourselves is not usually something we learned as children. Talk therapy is not advice or guidance: it's learning to hear your own decision-making processes, noticing feelings and what needs your trying to meet, discovering your value systems, and moving forward with small deliberate changes. Together in session we will tailor the work we do to suit your specific concerns. Researching therapists, going to therapy, looking at our least helpful patterns, or deliberating on whether to stay or leave a difficult situation takes courage. I congratulate you.
Change is a difficult and humbling process. Being patient, kind, and forgiving of ourselves is not usually something we learned as children. Talk therapy is not advice or guidance: it's learning to hear your own decision-making processes, noticing feelings and what needs your trying to meet, discovering your value systems, and moving forward with small deliberate changes. Together in session we will tailor the work we do to suit your specific concerns. Researching therapists, going to therapy, looking at our least helpful patterns, or deliberating on whether to stay or leave a difficult situation takes courage. I congratulate you.
Men & Healing: Psychotherapy for Men
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7B (Online Only)
Welcome to Ontario's online therapy centre specifically designed for men and their families. All of our services are professionally facilitated by accredited psychotherapists who are experts in the field. We tailor our individual services to specifically meet men's needs in a way that speaks to men. Our widely known and respected men's group therapy programs include Anger Management, Childhood Trauma Recovery, Emotional Integrity and Sexual Integrity. Living a healthier and happier life is possible. People can change. Therapy can help.
Welcome to Ontario's online therapy centre specifically designed for men and their families. All of our services are professionally facilitated by accredited psychotherapists who are experts in the field. We tailor our individual services to specifically meet men's needs in a way that speaks to men. Our widely known and respected men's group therapy programs include Anger Management, Childhood Trauma Recovery, Emotional Integrity and Sexual Integrity. Living a healthier and happier life is possible. People can change. Therapy can help.
Ernest Tam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7C
Accepting NEW patients. Do you/your kid get caught up in negative thoughts or imaging the worst case scenario over and over? Do you/your kid struggle to get out of bed in the morning and make it to school/work on time? Perhaps you’re washing, checking or cleaning a lot and don’t know how to stop? Or you could be having difficulty talking to others because you feel “too shy”, embarrassed anxious or depressed. Maybe you’re struggling with just getting by day by day. You have come to the right place. I am here to support you. There is something better out there for you & I can help you learn how to not just how to survive but thrive.
Accepting NEW patients. Do you/your kid get caught up in negative thoughts or imaging the worst case scenario over and over? Do you/your kid struggle to get out of bed in the morning and make it to school/work on time? Perhaps you’re washing, checking or cleaning a lot and don’t know how to stop? Or you could be having difficulty talking to others because you feel “too shy”, embarrassed anxious or depressed. Maybe you’re struggling with just getting by day by day. You have come to the right place. I am here to support you. There is something better out there for you & I can help you learn how to not just how to survive but thrive.
Jason Mackenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
Welcome! I am here to support you as you work towards personal growth, healing, and improved wellness. I am a compassionate therapist whose work is grounded in relational practice and building meaningful connections with my clients. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking support in various areas of their lives, including mental health, grief/loss, and those who identify as victims or survivors of crime. My approach focuses on assisting you to manage and heal from the difficulties we face in life, and find connection with the inherent strengths you have in order to move forward with the clarity you deserve.
Welcome! I am here to support you as you work towards personal growth, healing, and improved wellness. I am a compassionate therapist whose work is grounded in relational practice and building meaningful connections with my clients. I specialize in working with individuals who are seeking support in various areas of their lives, including mental health, grief/loss, and those who identify as victims or survivors of crime. My approach focuses on assisting you to manage and heal from the difficulties we face in life, and find connection with the inherent strengths you have in order to move forward with the clarity you deserve.
Peter Frieswick
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
You are looking for a wise and helpful friend for your healing journey. A shoulder to lean on. A place to be heard and seen. Anxiety, stress, trauma, and loss have brought you to the breaking point; you need a place to become grounded, where things can begin to make sense, and where you can ultimately heal and learn to live again. You and your pain are welcome here.
You are looking for a wise and helpful friend for your healing journey. A shoulder to lean on. A place to be heard and seen. Anxiety, stress, trauma, and loss have brought you to the breaking point; you need a place to become grounded, where things can begin to make sense, and where you can ultimately heal and learn to live again. You and your pain are welcome here.
Brady Heyens
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7A (Online Only)
Have been experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout, and life has been harder lately than it once was? Perhaps you're living with mild, moderate, or significant trauma that you can't seem to work through? This can leave you feeling lonely, worried, or unsure about what’s next. Maybe you've noticed yourself trying to manage frequent low moods, substance use issues or social isolation, or you're going through a life transition. If you're feeling an increase in irritability, or having a hard time sleeping or coping, these might be signs that you may need help with addressing your mental and emotional health. - I can help.
Have been experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout, and life has been harder lately than it once was? Perhaps you're living with mild, moderate, or significant trauma that you can't seem to work through? This can leave you feeling lonely, worried, or unsure about what’s next. Maybe you've noticed yourself trying to manage frequent low moods, substance use issues or social isolation, or you're going through a life transition. If you're feeling an increase in irritability, or having a hard time sleeping or coping, these might be signs that you may need help with addressing your mental and emotional health. - I can help.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7A
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a therapist who understands the unique challenges youth and young adults face and wont dismiss your concerns about the climate, social justice and your future? Do you sometimes feel immobilized by the gravity of it all? Are you looking for a safe and nonjudgemental space to explore your identity, your purpose and your path?
Are you looking for a therapist who understands the unique challenges youth and young adults face and wont dismiss your concerns about the climate, social justice and your future? Do you sometimes feel immobilized by the gravity of it all? Are you looking for a safe and nonjudgemental space to explore your identity, your purpose and your path?
Zac Schraeder
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7B (Online Only)
You might be here because you are searching for someone to help you with how you're feeling. You may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, like you don't measure up, or stuck and are hoping to find a compassionate listener. Perhaps you're dealing with big life transitions, issues between you and your partner(s), marginalization, interpersonal conflict, finding your purpose, or competing priorities. Bringing any of this to therapy can be scary. There is profound healing power in being courageous, listened to, validated, and encouraged.
You might be here because you are searching for someone to help you with how you're feeling. You may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, like you don't measure up, or stuck and are hoping to find a compassionate listener. Perhaps you're dealing with big life transitions, issues between you and your partner(s), marginalization, interpersonal conflict, finding your purpose, or competing priorities. Bringing any of this to therapy can be scary. There is profound healing power in being courageous, listened to, validated, and encouraged.
Alec Toller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPsy
Verified Verified
Thunder Bay, ON P7A (Online Only)
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
Stuart Cameron
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7E (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Imagine what it would be like to wake up with a sense of purpose, goals to achieve, and the ability to relax when it's needed. You would feel better about yourself and have more confidence because you'd truly be making taking care of yourself a priority. You would stop avoiding the things you wish you didn't and you'd finally get back to enjoying your life.
Imagine what it would be like to wake up with a sense of purpose, goals to achieve, and the ability to relax when it's needed. You would feel better about yourself and have more confidence because you'd truly be making taking care of yourself a priority. You would stop avoiding the things you wish you didn't and you'd finally get back to enjoying your life.
Afif Nassif
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thunder Bay, ON P7B (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My work serves a wide range of adult individuals seeking treatment, processing, and supportive therapy for trauma, anxiety, self-worth, self-esteem, depression, relational challenges, life transitions, body image, etc. You may realize an especially good fit with me if you're a member of the BIPOC or gay community navigating identity, trauma, and relationship difficulties, a young adult seeking meaning and fulfillment, or a professional struggling with stress and burnout.
My work serves a wide range of adult individuals seeking treatment, processing, and supportive therapy for trauma, anxiety, self-worth, self-esteem, depression, relational challenges, life transitions, body image, etc. You may realize an especially good fit with me if you're a member of the BIPOC or gay community navigating identity, trauma, and relationship difficulties, a young adult seeking meaning and fulfillment, or a professional struggling with stress and burnout.
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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.