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First Step Men's Therapy
Intern Practicum Therapist - RP Qualifying
Low Cost Rate
$25
Offered to individuals in financial need
Sliding Scale
$50
Offered to those unable to pay the standard rate
Standard Rate
$85
Location
125 Commerce Valley Dr W, Markham, ON
Currently Practicing
Online, In Person
First Step Men's Therapy
Intern Practicum Therapist - RP Qualifying

About…

Hi, I’m Dennis.

I work with men who feel stuck—stuck in their thoughts, patterns, or roles, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. Many of the men I support feel pressure to stay composed, productive, and emotionally contained, while privately dealing with anxiety, burnout, shame, or a quiet sense of disconnection. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

I believe therapy should be a space where you don’t have to perform, explain yourself away, or have everything figured out. My goal is to offer a calm, supportive, and judgment-free environment where you can slow down, explore what’s really going on beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself in a more honest way.

I’m particularly passionate about supporting men who were taught to be strong, self-reliant, and emotionally reserved—even when those expectations come at a personal cost. Together, we’ll work to better understand your emotional world, reduce the constant inner pressure to “hold it together,” and clarify what actually matters to you so you can live more intentionally and with greater self-respect.

In our work together, we may focus on:

  • Making sense of difficult or confusing emotions
  • Managing stress, anxiety, and burnout
  • Navigating life transitions or relationship challenges
  • Building emotional awareness and self-trust

I draw from evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, DBT, and elements of narrative and existential therapy, always adapting the work to fit you—your pace, your goals, and your values.

I offer in-person sessions in York Region, as well as online therapy across Ontario, and I’m part of First Step Men’s Therapy’s Affordable Therapy Program, providing lower-cost options for men seeking support.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to change, I’d be glad to connect.Reach out today to book a free 20-minute consultation.

Telephone - 289-352-9485
Community Focus:
Men, BIPOC, New To Canada, Spiritual
Issues:
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Anger, Body Image, Break-Ups, Burnout/Stress, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family of Origin, Grief/Loss, Intimacy/Sex, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Suicidality, Trauma
Modalities:
Trauma Informed, ACT, Attachment Focused, CBT, DBT, Existential, Mindfulness, Narrative, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused, Spiritual, Strengths Based
Other Languages Spoken:
English
* Available In-Person in Ontario
* Available Virtually (Online) in Ontario
Phone:
289-352-9485
Location:
125 Commerce Valley Dr W, Markham, ON

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