Male Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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Hi there! Is your sense of self being challenged by your constant urges & stressors? Needing to find a place of purpose and solace in your life? I recognize that my clients can experience many hurdles within their relationships & intimate partnerships, including but not limited to; sexual addiction, infidelity, compulsive pornography use, relationship & intimacy concerns, non-monogamous lifestyles & difficult life transitions.
Hi there! Is your sense of self being challenged by your constant urges & stressors? Needing to find a place of purpose and solace in your life? I recognize that my clients can experience many hurdles within their relationships & intimate partnerships, including but not limited to; sexual addiction, infidelity, compulsive pornography use, relationship & intimacy concerns, non-monogamous lifestyles & difficult life transitions.
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Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
Mickey Stein Ph.D. is a registered clinical psychologist in Vancouver, B.C. My mission in private practice is to provide individual and group psychotherapy, as well as psychological assessments aimed at treating children, adolescents, and adults. It is my sincere hope that whether you are seeking help for yourself or your child/teenager, you would reach out.
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Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
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Hi there! I’m Conlan. I’m a clinical counsellor, a researcher, a martial arts teacher, and an entrepreneur. I’m privileged to support my clients in improving their communication, strengthening their relationships, overcoming pain, and navigating life’s challenges.
Hi there! I’m Conlan. I’m a clinical counsellor, a researcher, a martial arts teacher, and an entrepreneur. I’m privileged to support my clients in improving their communication, strengthening their relationships, overcoming pain, and navigating life’s challenges.
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I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
I am dedicated to helping you address your concerns and issues and focus on what’s important to you. We do this on your terms and at your pace. Through an effective, non-judgemental, therapeutic relationship, I help you examine the different areas of your life and help you make practical and meaningful changes. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use issues or other concerns, I'll work with you to make the changes you want to see. I am also experienced in providing specialized support to the LGBTQ+ community as well as gender affirming care.
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Ivan Leonce
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5T
Not accepting new clients
Every part of you is welcome in our counselling conversations – the tender, the tough, and all the tricky parts in between. The stories you have told a thousand different ways and the ones just waiting for a soft place to name out loud for the very first time. The part of you that is pretty sure this might be a good next step, and the part that might still be a little nervous anyway. I work with those in my care to help make sense of it all, together.
Every part of you is welcome in our counselling conversations – the tender, the tough, and all the tricky parts in between. The stories you have told a thousand different ways and the ones just waiting for a soft place to name out loud for the very first time. The part of you that is pretty sure this might be a good next step, and the part that might still be a little nervous anyway. I work with those in my care to help make sense of it all, together.
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Jasbir (Jas) Khurana
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6E (Online Only)
0ver 15 years of experience in Mental Health, I have dedicated a career supporting adults addressing challenges related to Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life/Role Transitions, Relationship Problems and Communication, Addictive Behaviors, Anxiety and Depression. Therapy can be a personal and supportive journey to help you realize your strengths, goals and dreams as you try to overcome many of these challenges. As a therapist who identifies as older, male “person of colour", and an ally of LGBTQ+ populations, I bring to counselling a unique perspective and also acknowledge that it is your story to tell and therefore must be honored.
0ver 15 years of experience in Mental Health, I have dedicated a career supporting adults addressing challenges related to Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life/Role Transitions, Relationship Problems and Communication, Addictive Behaviors, Anxiety and Depression. Therapy can be a personal and supportive journey to help you realize your strengths, goals and dreams as you try to overcome many of these challenges. As a therapist who identifies as older, male “person of colour", and an ally of LGBTQ+ populations, I bring to counselling a unique perspective and also acknowledge that it is your story to tell and therefore must be honored.
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At Exist, our psychotherapists offer clients the opportunity to meet one on one with a trained therapist to address the struggles or questions that they are facing. Individual therapy is recommended not only for clients who deal with significant, acute emotional distress or crises but also for those who wish to explore some areas of personal growth or to challenge themselves with respect to some aspects of their lives or of themselves. We offer a range of psychotherapeutic services to clients (individuals, couples, families and groups).
At Exist, our psychotherapists offer clients the opportunity to meet one on one with a trained therapist to address the struggles or questions that they are facing. Individual therapy is recommended not only for clients who deal with significant, acute emotional distress or crises but also for those who wish to explore some areas of personal growth or to challenge themselves with respect to some aspects of their lives or of themselves. We offer a range of psychotherapeutic services to clients (individuals, couples, families and groups).
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My name is Navin Sahjpaul, an Indo-Canadian South Asian man who resides in Vancouver, BC. My journey thus far has led me to pursuing a career path in being of service in this world. I am deeply passionate about well-being, mental health, community building, and healing, a believer in the idea that the deepest of wounds can become the greatest of teachers. My own journey of navigating the nature of pain and suffering, and experiencing the healing that can occur when we dedicate time and energy unto tending to our wounds, is a core motivator for why I have chosen this line of work
My name is Navin Sahjpaul, an Indo-Canadian South Asian man who resides in Vancouver, BC. My journey thus far has led me to pursuing a career path in being of service in this world. I am deeply passionate about well-being, mental health, community building, and healing, a believer in the idea that the deepest of wounds can become the greatest of teachers. My own journey of navigating the nature of pain and suffering, and experiencing the healing that can occur when we dedicate time and energy unto tending to our wounds, is a core motivator for why I have chosen this line of work
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Dr. Jan van der Tempel
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6J
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you are experiencing intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents or violence, sex, identity, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other behaviours, I'm here to help. I also provide treatment for a range of anxiety concerns, including perfectionism, panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety. My approach is grounded in CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy.
I specialize in psychological assessment and treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you are experiencing intrusive thoughts about contamination, accidents or violence, sex, identity, religion, ‘just right’ feelings, or other themes, along with excessive checking, reviewing, avoiding, reassurance-seeking, or other behaviours, I'm here to help. I also provide treatment for a range of anxiety concerns, including perfectionism, panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety. My approach is grounded in CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy.
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Life’s hardships can break us into pieces. We may feel like we want to throw in the towel. We might lose our confidence in ourselves. We might be oppressed, feeling depressed. We might feel lonely. We might be going through major transitions, grief, heartbreaks. No matter how hard life can get, we can always find the path to freedom. That is where therapy comes in. Therapy encourages you to face life’s hardships willingly, with courage and trust that can be hard to cultivate otherwise.
Life’s hardships can break us into pieces. We may feel like we want to throw in the towel. We might lose our confidence in ourselves. We might be oppressed, feeling depressed. We might feel lonely. We might be going through major transitions, grief, heartbreaks. No matter how hard life can get, we can always find the path to freedom. That is where therapy comes in. Therapy encourages you to face life’s hardships willingly, with courage and trust that can be hard to cultivate otherwise.
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Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, self-esteem or unsure of your life purpose? Are you dealing with relationship issues with your partner, family member, friend or co-worker? Are you wanting to make real changes in your life, but aren't clear about how or where to start?
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, self-esteem or unsure of your life purpose? Are you dealing with relationship issues with your partner, family member, friend or co-worker? Are you wanting to make real changes in your life, but aren't clear about how or where to start?
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Hi there - and thank you for the visit. Asking for help and finding a counsellor who is the right fit can be quite the process. Whether you are seeking support because of some sudden shift in circumstance or a longstanding issue that is getting harder and harder to carry, I believe therapy is a unique space that can help people heal and grow and can help carry some of that weight.
Hi there - and thank you for the visit. Asking for help and finding a counsellor who is the right fit can be quite the process. Whether you are seeking support because of some sudden shift in circumstance or a longstanding issue that is getting harder and harder to carry, I believe therapy is a unique space that can help people heal and grow and can help carry some of that weight.
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I am known for my warmth, approachability, and dedication. I aim to provide my clients with the space they need to make sense of their experiences and clarify what is important to them. I support my clients in using these insights to navigate their lives and make meaningful changes.
I am known for my warmth, approachability, and dedication. I aim to provide my clients with the space they need to make sense of their experiences and clarify what is important to them. I support my clients in using these insights to navigate their lives and make meaningful changes.
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Psychotherapy is an unusual but important relationship, based on talking with a trained and trusted resource, in confidence. It is a collaborative process, one of teamwork and shared expertise; you from your perceptions and your life, me from my skills and knowledge and awareness. Therapy consists of care and encouragement and also a guided enquiry, to help you sort through concerning aspects of your life so that you can improve your well-being, your emotional and mental health, your relationships, and your behaviors.
Psychotherapy is an unusual but important relationship, based on talking with a trained and trusted resource, in confidence. It is a collaborative process, one of teamwork and shared expertise; you from your perceptions and your life, me from my skills and knowledge and awareness. Therapy consists of care and encouragement and also a guided enquiry, to help you sort through concerning aspects of your life so that you can improve your well-being, your emotional and mental health, your relationships, and your behaviors.
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I have been working in the mental health field for 12 years, and as an RCC for 6 years. I take a clinical approach to therapy and aim to provide measurable change to mental health symptoms and well being. We believe the quality of the connection between client and counsellor is the most crucial factor in therapy, so myself and my team offer free 15 minute video or phone consultation to all new clients. You can give us a call or book in online, look forward to meeting you!
I have been working in the mental health field for 12 years, and as an RCC for 6 years. I take a clinical approach to therapy and aim to provide measurable change to mental health symptoms and well being. We believe the quality of the connection between client and counsellor is the most crucial factor in therapy, so myself and my team offer free 15 minute video or phone consultation to all new clients. You can give us a call or book in online, look forward to meeting you!
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John E Charlton
Counsellor, DMin, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
Counselling for those who think OUTSIDE the BOX and NEED something different and individual: Discover your strengths. Identify your obstacles. Embrace your mental acuity. I offer a blend of innovative, evidence-based, person-centred, best practice mental health therapy and coaching that is designed and tailored for people who think outside the box. You will NOT get a cookie cutter, one size fits all, experience here! Nor will you receive a shallow, feel good, session. We will look at underlying issues and root causes. If you are looking for actionable results each session. Take that bold step, reach out. I can help.
Counselling for those who think OUTSIDE the BOX and NEED something different and individual: Discover your strengths. Identify your obstacles. Embrace your mental acuity. I offer a blend of innovative, evidence-based, person-centred, best practice mental health therapy and coaching that is designed and tailored for people who think outside the box. You will NOT get a cookie cutter, one size fits all, experience here! Nor will you receive a shallow, feel good, session. We will look at underlying issues and root causes. If you are looking for actionable results each session. Take that bold step, reach out. I can help.
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Joseph Eliezer Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCS, MPCC-S
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6H
Waitlist for new clients
Conflicts. Heartache. Angst. Chronic worry. Fear. Prolonged Sadness. Anger. You probably tried to deal with your struggles on your own, but you are not meant to suffer alone. Most of us reach out for help to family and friends. But sometimes you need more. You need someone who knows how to help you through your difficulties. You need someone who will hear, understand and help you find your way out of darkness. You need someone who can help you develop the courage to say no to toxic choices and yes to life-affirming decisions.
Conflicts. Heartache. Angst. Chronic worry. Fear. Prolonged Sadness. Anger. You probably tried to deal with your struggles on your own, but you are not meant to suffer alone. Most of us reach out for help to family and friends. But sometimes you need more. You need someone who knows how to help you through your difficulties. You need someone who will hear, understand and help you find your way out of darkness. You need someone who can help you develop the courage to say no to toxic choices and yes to life-affirming decisions.
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Jake Seaby Palmour
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
Jake is a parent, partner, and community member who strives for trusting and supportive relationships with all clients. Born in Amiskwaciwaskahikan (Edmonton) to an English mom and Métis dad, Jake is a proud Métis Citizen (Whitford, Bangs, Spence, Sanderson) who combines a solution-focused orientation with anti-oppressive principles. Jake works confidently with adults and youth, and views all clients as the experts of their own lives. His approach to service is non-hierarchical, and he centralizes communication, consent, safety, and respect. Many of the challenges Jake supports with are ones he has also experienced in his own life.
Jake is a parent, partner, and community member who strives for trusting and supportive relationships with all clients. Born in Amiskwaciwaskahikan (Edmonton) to an English mom and Métis dad, Jake is a proud Métis Citizen (Whitford, Bangs, Spence, Sanderson) who combines a solution-focused orientation with anti-oppressive principles. Jake works confidently with adults and youth, and views all clients as the experts of their own lives. His approach to service is non-hierarchical, and he centralizes communication, consent, safety, and respect. Many of the challenges Jake supports with are ones he has also experienced in his own life.
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For 30+ years I have been helping people struggling with relationships, as well as depression, anxiety, and meaning of life issues. My primary interest has always been in understanding what it is in the work we do together that actually makes a difference in helping the people I am working with, coupled with a clear recognition of the fundamental importance of the quality of our relationship together. Ultimately, I am not just trying to help people feel better, but to actually become better, recognizable both by them, and the people who matter in their lives. In the final analysis, you already have the answers. I help you find those
For 30+ years I have been helping people struggling with relationships, as well as depression, anxiety, and meaning of life issues. My primary interest has always been in understanding what it is in the work we do together that actually makes a difference in helping the people I am working with, coupled with a clear recognition of the fundamental importance of the quality of our relationship together. Ultimately, I am not just trying to help people feel better, but to actually become better, recognizable both by them, and the people who matter in their lives. In the final analysis, you already have the answers. I help you find those
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Faisal Muslih
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V5Z (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready for a change? Looking to improve your quality of life? I'm so glad you're here. I am Faisal, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), and a member of the CCPA working with Joy Sereda Psychotherapy. I support adolescent (16+) and adult clients who are looking to heal from the past, learn self-understanding and self-acceptance, feel more optimistic about their future, and find clarity and balance in their day-to-day lives.
Are you ready for a change? Looking to improve your quality of life? I'm so glad you're here. I am Faisal, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), and a member of the CCPA working with Joy Sereda Psychotherapy. I support adolescent (16+) and adult clients who are looking to heal from the past, learn self-understanding and self-acceptance, feel more optimistic about their future, and find clarity and balance in their day-to-day lives.
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Dr. Michael Dayan, Family Counsellor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6M
I have acquired over 20,000 hours direct clinical experience. I have run depression-treatment psycho-education groups in Outpatient Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. As a university instructor I taught thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. I have mentored practicum and internship students at the beginning of their careers as well as professionals in development. I have been a consultant on Intergenerational and Intercultural communications. I have spoken at corporate events on burnout, corporate divorce, family succession, major life transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and existential crises.
I have acquired over 20,000 hours direct clinical experience. I have run depression-treatment psycho-education groups in Outpatient Psychiatry at Vancouver General Hospital. As a university instructor I taught thousands of graduate and undergraduate students. I have mentored practicum and internship students at the beginning of their careers as well as professionals in development. I have been a consultant on Intergenerational and Intercultural communications. I have spoken at corporate events on burnout, corporate divorce, family succession, major life transitions, high-stakes decision-making, and existential crises.
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Are drugs and alcohol interfering with your life? Thinking about making some changes but now sure where to start? Are you concerned about a loved one and need some guidance and support? Call me - I can help. Together we can discover choice, find hope, and create a road map for what to do next. Compassion, understanding and empowerment have been central to my own journey of recovery and are at the heart of my approach. I'm a Nationally Certified Addictions Counsellor and have been involved in all facets of Addiction Recovery for over 15 years.
Are drugs and alcohol interfering with your life? Thinking about making some changes but now sure where to start? Are you concerned about a loved one and need some guidance and support? Call me - I can help. Together we can discover choice, find hope, and create a road map for what to do next. Compassion, understanding and empowerment have been central to my own journey of recovery and are at the heart of my approach. I'm a Nationally Certified Addictions Counsellor and have been involved in all facets of Addiction Recovery for over 15 years.
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Caleb Shearer
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6A
Waitlist for new clients
Caleb Shearer, BA, BSW, MSW is a registered social worker providing compassionate and transformational trauma-informed counselling for men and their families battling PTSD and C-PTSD and addiction. Caleb utilizes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model that non-judgementally highlights a client’s ineffective beliefs and behaviours, and replaces them with a new self-driven understanding of themselves and their responsibilities in the world. The goal of counselling is to return traumatized and addicted men to full active participation in their own health, relationships and lives.
Caleb Shearer, BA, BSW, MSW is a registered social worker providing compassionate and transformational trauma-informed counselling for men and their families battling PTSD and C-PTSD and addiction. Caleb utilizes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model that non-judgementally highlights a client’s ineffective beliefs and behaviours, and replaces them with a new self-driven understanding of themselves and their responsibilities in the world. The goal of counselling is to return traumatized and addicted men to full active participation in their own health, relationships and lives.
![Photo of Cameron Wharram, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51b2edba-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you tired of feeling like you’re stuck in your head? Does it seem like stress or anxiety are preventing you from living your most meaningful life? What has wrestling with your own mind cost you? My work focuses on helping you get unstuck, to help you stop living a life trapped inside of your own brain, and to start living more fully.
Are you tired of feeling like you’re stuck in your head? Does it seem like stress or anxiety are preventing you from living your most meaningful life? What has wrestling with your own mind cost you? My work focuses on helping you get unstuck, to help you stop living a life trapped inside of your own brain, and to start living more fully.
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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.