Male Therapists in Waterloo, ON
Daniel Bader
Registered Social Worker, PhD, RSW, MSW, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
I am also a trained mediator and conflict coach, with special expertise in managing conflicts that involve mental illness.
I believe that a fulfilling life comes from integrating all parts of ourselves: our beliefs, our emotions, our behaviour, and our relationships. Forming a strong relationship with my clients, I help them to discover where their strengths lie, and how best to apply them to the areas that need more attention.
I am also a trained mediator and conflict coach, with special expertise in managing conflicts that involve mental illness.
I believe that a fulfilling life comes from integrating all parts of ourselves: our beliefs, our emotions, our behaviour, and our relationships. Forming a strong relationship with my clients, I help them to discover where their strengths lie, and how best to apply them to the areas that need more attention.
In life there are many paths to take; some are laid out for us, others we opt out of, and some come at a crossroads. Knowing what to do can become challenging and giving ourselves the space to explore where we are going or how we got there, can be a difficult process to undertake. Whether you find yourself lost, tired, and or uncertain, know that you do not have to come to these places alone. As someone on their own journey I understand the value of making sense and meaning of the stories we tell about ourselves, as these are the stories that will speak to how we view ourselves, others, and or communicate with the people we love.
In life there are many paths to take; some are laid out for us, others we opt out of, and some come at a crossroads. Knowing what to do can become challenging and giving ourselves the space to explore where we are going or how we got there, can be a difficult process to undertake. Whether you find yourself lost, tired, and or uncertain, know that you do not have to come to these places alone. As someone on their own journey I understand the value of making sense and meaning of the stories we tell about ourselves, as these are the stories that will speak to how we view ourselves, others, and or communicate with the people we love.
If you believe that counselling should mean more than developing coping tools and creating strategies for symptom management then we may be a good fit. Of course, what that “more” is will be different for everyone but if you’re looking to get to the root of the challenges you’re facing and to rediscover the joy and beauty that are often found in and through valleys beset with pain and sorrow I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. This approach informs what I do not do and what I seek to do in my practice.
If you believe that counselling should mean more than developing coping tools and creating strategies for symptom management then we may be a good fit. Of course, what that “more” is will be different for everyone but if you’re looking to get to the root of the challenges you’re facing and to rediscover the joy and beauty that are often found in and through valleys beset with pain and sorrow I would be honoured to accompany you on your journey. This approach informs what I do not do and what I seek to do in my practice.
Throughout our lives we, our children, and those we love face many challenges - let's face it, life can be really hard. It can be difficult to reach out for help and it never feels like quite the right time. Well, maybe the time is right now! Qualia can help with compassionate, effective and personal psychotherapy and counselling.
Throughout our lives we, our children, and those we love face many challenges - let's face it, life can be really hard. It can be difficult to reach out for help and it never feels like quite the right time. Well, maybe the time is right now! Qualia can help with compassionate, effective and personal psychotherapy and counselling.
Stone Silo Counselling & Wellness
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP, CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Many of the individuals we counsel seek help with various issues, ranging from emotional to physical well-being. Our team provides support and guidance on these topics for our clients to understand and enhance their overall quality of life, such as emotional support, problem-solving, growth and self-improvement, empowerment, and relief from symptoms. Seeking guidance and understanding is a step towards self-exploration. At Stone Silo, clients can find the support they need to express their innermost distress in an environment of acceptance and security - allowing them to identify new paths for growth with confidence.
Adrian Gudino
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
Struggling to focus on studying or work? Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, exhausted? Chest pains or nausea from stress? Do you have intense emotional swings and feel like giving up sometimes? Maybe you tried self-help books or watched some inspirational videos that a friend sent, maybe you even tried therapy before but it just didn't quite seem like a good fit. Now you're ready for change, you want to feel okay again and you're willing to invest the time to see personal growth. Congratulations on taking this step!
Struggling to focus on studying or work? Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, exhausted? Chest pains or nausea from stress? Do you have intense emotional swings and feel like giving up sometimes? Maybe you tried self-help books or watched some inspirational videos that a friend sent, maybe you even tried therapy before but it just didn't quite seem like a good fit. Now you're ready for change, you want to feel okay again and you're willing to invest the time to see personal growth. Congratulations on taking this step!
Paul Radkowski
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
As an internationally awarded registered psychotherapist, I help clients redefine how they live their lives. I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, couples, families as well as individual adults. I will help you to challenge the problematic assumptions and ways of being that prevent you from realizing the full potential of your life. I work from a collaborative stance that assumes you are the expert on your life and share my own expertise in helping people overcome emotional problems, troublesome habits and relationship roadblocks to help you create new solutions to what used to be old problems.
As an internationally awarded registered psychotherapist, I help clients redefine how they live their lives. I enjoy working with older children, adolescents, couples, families as well as individual adults. I will help you to challenge the problematic assumptions and ways of being that prevent you from realizing the full potential of your life. I work from a collaborative stance that assumes you are the expert on your life and share my own expertise in helping people overcome emotional problems, troublesome habits and relationship roadblocks to help you create new solutions to what used to be old problems.
Liberation Counselling, Grant Martin
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Are you struggling to do the things you want to do; or not do the things you don’t want to do? Do your thoughts dominate you – telling you who you can and can’t be? Is your life shrinking as you struggle to control or avoid painful thoughts and emotions (e.g. anxiety and depression). Therapies focused on behavioural change can help! Are you stuck in fear, grief, panic, anger, and/or shame du to past traumas? Do these feelings have you locked in patterns of addiction, self-hatred, self-isolation, or blaming others? Are these patterns negatively impacting your sense of self and relationships? Trauma processing therapies can help!
Are you struggling to do the things you want to do; or not do the things you don’t want to do? Do your thoughts dominate you – telling you who you can and can’t be? Is your life shrinking as you struggle to control or avoid painful thoughts and emotions (e.g. anxiety and depression). Therapies focused on behavioural change can help! Are you stuck in fear, grief, panic, anger, and/or shame du to past traumas? Do these feelings have you locked in patterns of addiction, self-hatred, self-isolation, or blaming others? Are these patterns negatively impacting your sense of self and relationships? Trauma processing therapies can help!
Simon Massicotte
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
How are you today? It's a question often met with a nod and a smile, yet rarely do we pause to be honest with ourselves, let alone with strangers. Maybe you're navigating life's complexities with ease, but something feels amiss. Perhaps you've been grappling with challenges lately and feel unsure about how to move forward. Regardless of how you're feeling, I commend you for taking a moment to consider therapy. My aim is to provide a judgment-free and supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore life's profound questions, and enhance your well-being.
How are you today? It's a question often met with a nod and a smile, yet rarely do we pause to be honest with ourselves, let alone with strangers. Maybe you're navigating life's complexities with ease, but something feels amiss. Perhaps you've been grappling with challenges lately and feel unsure about how to move forward. Regardless of how you're feeling, I commend you for taking a moment to consider therapy. My aim is to provide a judgment-free and supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself, explore life's profound questions, and enhance your well-being.
My approaches include evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Gott man Method.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
My approaches include evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the Gott man Method.
Hello my name is Chris, I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and accredited music therapist (MTA). I feel passionate about mental health, community, and connecting with people. My background in front-line mental healthcare including palliative, addictions, and homelessness work has shown me the important role that relationships play in healing. I have experience working with a broad population, including teens and adults in areas of addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD/ASD, relationship breakdown, life transitions, and sexuality.
Clinical Supervision - Upstream Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA RP
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L (Online Only)
**NO WAIT LIST** Welcome to Upstream Counselling! If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re unsatisfied with something in your life and you’re on a mission to find better answers. Maybe you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged because the deeper connections you crave seem just beyond your reach. It doesn’t have to be this way. Do you want a better understanding of yourself? Do you want to communicate more effectively? Do you want to connect more deeply in your relationships? It’s time to get unstuck and start feeling better about your life.
**NO WAIT LIST** Welcome to Upstream Counselling! If you're reading this, it's likely because you’re unsatisfied with something in your life and you’re on a mission to find better answers. Maybe you’re feeling frustrated and discouraged because the deeper connections you crave seem just beyond your reach. It doesn’t have to be this way. Do you want a better understanding of yourself? Do you want to communicate more effectively? Do you want to connect more deeply in your relationships? It’s time to get unstuck and start feeling better about your life.
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Waterloo, ON N2J
In addition, if you want tools to help manage anxiety or push through a depressive malaise, we can do that as well.
We put a lot on ourselves, we try to fit ourselves into boxes or stretch ourselves beyond our limits. Be the perfect person, child, student, sibling, friend, employee, partner, spouse, and the list goes on and on. Sound familiar? It's exhausting isn't it? We're not perfect (we can't be!), and not only that but the world is so complex and hard to deal with! Embracing our contradictions is part of what makes us beautifully hu man. Let me offer you a reprieve, a chance to unburden yourself and find solace with where you are on your journey through this chaotic world we have.
In addition, if you want tools to help manage anxiety or push through a depressive malaise, we can do that as well.
We put a lot on ourselves, we try to fit ourselves into boxes or stretch ourselves beyond our limits. Be the perfect person, child, student, sibling, friend, employee, partner, spouse, and the list goes on and on. Sound familiar? It's exhausting isn't it? We're not perfect (we can't be!), and not only that but the world is so complex and hard to deal with! Embracing our contradictions is part of what makes us beautifully hu man. Let me offer you a reprieve, a chance to unburden yourself and find solace with where you are on your journey through this chaotic world we have.
I specialize in supporting children (9+), youth, adults, and their families in navigating challenges associated with neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD, as well as complex mental health issues like depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation and self-harm. With a deep understanding of difficulties faced by neurodivergent individuals, I understand the importance of building onto a client’s existing strengths, providing new education and skills and working with parents, caregivers and/or other professionals to ensure that clients have the support they need to thrive.
I specialize in supporting children (9+), youth, adults, and their families in navigating challenges associated with neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD, as well as complex mental health issues like depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation and self-harm. With a deep understanding of difficulties faced by neurodivergent individuals, I understand the importance of building onto a client’s existing strengths, providing new education and skills and working with parents, caregivers and/or other professionals to ensure that clients have the support they need to thrive.
Elliot Keane Fraser
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
Are you feeling lost or confused about who you are? Do you feel defined by your past and can’t move forward? Are you feeling worried about the future, unsure of what to do next? Does your stress feel overwhelming and inescapable? These thoughts and emotions can seem impossible to navigate or overcome. I am here to help so that you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Think of me as a guide, empowering you to take control of your journey going forward. I offer a space where you can be fully witnessed as you are, free from judgment, and explore new possibilities for what your life can be
Are you feeling lost or confused about who you are? Do you feel defined by your past and can’t move forward? Are you feeling worried about the future, unsure of what to do next? Does your stress feel overwhelming and inescapable? These thoughts and emotions can seem impossible to navigate or overcome. I am here to help so that you don’t have to face these challenges alone. Think of me as a guide, empowering you to take control of your journey going forward. I offer a space where you can be fully witnessed as you are, free from judgment, and explore new possibilities for what your life can be
I also use EMDR Flash Technique developed by Pillip Manfried.
I am a trauma specialist. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am currently offering Face to Face sessions making use of a large office. I do offer video conference through Microsoft Teams. I am utilizing EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. You can be assured that the treatment modalities that I use are grounded in best practices to ensure that you will see positive changes in your life. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993, so I have a solid track record of Clinical Social Work Employment in the community and my Private Practice.
I also use EMDR Flash Technique developed by Pillip Manfried.
I am a trauma specialist. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am currently offering Face to Face sessions making use of a large office. I do offer video conference through Microsoft Teams. I am utilizing EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. You can be assured that the treatment modalities that I use are grounded in best practices to ensure that you will see positive changes in your life. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993, so I have a solid track record of Clinical Social Work Employment in the community and my Private Practice.
Don't Suffer Any longer - We can help. At ASSIST Counselling and Psychiatric Services we provide rapid and long-lasting relief from the mental, emotional and physical pain caused by trauma, abuse, mental illness, infidelity, and addictions. Using cutting edge, best practice therapeutic approaches, we can help you recover fast. At ASSIST we pride ourselves on being accessible and reliable. We offer initial appointments in hours, not weeks. We offer relief in 1-5 sessions. We have psychiatrists who can provide assessments and consultations in days, not months. Don't wait until a problem harms your family, career or health.
Don't Suffer Any longer - We can help. At ASSIST Counselling and Psychiatric Services we provide rapid and long-lasting relief from the mental, emotional and physical pain caused by trauma, abuse, mental illness, infidelity, and addictions. Using cutting edge, best practice therapeutic approaches, we can help you recover fast. At ASSIST we pride ourselves on being accessible and reliable. We offer initial appointments in hours, not weeks. We offer relief in 1-5 sessions. We have psychiatrists who can provide assessments and consultations in days, not months. Don't wait until a problem harms your family, career or health.
Connecting with a therapist can be challenging. I invite you to reach out with some basic information, your availability, and a phone number. We’ll discuss your needs, my qualifications, and how we’ll work together. My approach is informal yet goal-focused, allowing me to genuinely concentrate on a few clients at a time. Rates are per session, with noticeable results often within four to six sessions. Counseling offers a safe space to be honest and share with a professional who cares and can guide you toward the change needed for a healthier, happier life. Reach out if I can support you on this journey.
Connecting with a therapist can be challenging. I invite you to reach out with some basic information, your availability, and a phone number. We’ll discuss your needs, my qualifications, and how we’ll work together. My approach is informal yet goal-focused, allowing me to genuinely concentrate on a few clients at a time. Rates are per session, with noticeable results often within four to six sessions. Counseling offers a safe space to be honest and share with a professional who cares and can guide you toward the change needed for a healthier, happier life. Reach out if I can support you on this journey.
Hu man relationship is the only way to become fully actualized.
I work with COUPLES and Individuals. Are you: Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Confused? Conflicted? Don't know where to turn for help? Don't think anything can help you? Most people don't know what is wrong or how to describe what they are experiencing when they first go for counselling. You are not alone, your problems are not entirely unique and there is help - if you want it! Let me be your caring and empowering guide to discover your true potential.
Hu man relationship is the only way to become fully actualized.
I work with COUPLES and Individuals. Are you: Stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Confused? Conflicted? Don't know where to turn for help? Don't think anything can help you? Most people don't know what is wrong or how to describe what they are experiencing when they first go for counselling. You are not alone, your problems are not entirely unique and there is help - if you want it! Let me be your caring and empowering guide to discover your true potential.
Jordan Daniel Hunsberger
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J
I am also an avid musician and I majored in Jazz perfor mance and composition in college.
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, or just trying to manage everyday ups and downs, I'm here to offer support.
I am also an avid musician and I majored in Jazz perfor mance and composition in college.
I am a registered psychotherapist who cares a lot about helping individuals and couples find their way to greater wellbeing when facing life's challenges. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, grief, or just trying to manage everyday ups and downs, I'm here to offer support.
William Boire
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2J (Online Only)
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
I’m interested in supporting people as they move from where they are to where they want to be; working together to transition away from stuckness and suffering towards meaningfulness, connection and alignment with values.
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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.