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At First Session, we make it easy to find and connect with a therapist that meets your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for virtual or in-person sessions, our platform offers access to qualified mental health professionals across Canada. Start today, and begin your path to well-being.

Alanna Jacobs
Alanna Jacobs
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and loss, Self-Development, Children/Teens, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Attachment, Parenting, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Borderline Personality Disorder, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Panic attacks, Social anxiety, PTSD, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Dennis Keefe
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Fears and phobia, ADHD, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Chronic and acute illness, Depression coping skills, Pain management
Faraja Gaudin
Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-Development, Depression, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Assertiveness, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Overwhelm, Perfectionism, Productivity
Elena Maystruk
Elena Maystruk
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and loss, Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Couples, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Adjusting to a diagnosis, Burnout, Conflict resolution
Nayab Tahir
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Mindfulness, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression coping skills
Megan Sherback
Megan Sherback
Registered Psychologist
Identity, Attachment, Anger, Anxiety, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Perfectionism
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Stephanie Neshcov
Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Dating challenges, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety
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Warren Elardo
Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Grief and loss, BIPOC, Depression, Anxiety, Couples, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Mind-body connection
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Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Grief and loss, Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, Life transitions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Relationship anxiety
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Anastasia Sutulova
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, ADHD Coaching, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, Psychedelic journeying
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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Grief and loss, Addiction, Anxiety, Couples, OCD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Burnout, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Interpersonal dynamics, People pleasing
Alicia Mandel
Alicia Mandel
Registered Psychotherapist
Nervous system regulation, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing
Ean Burchell
Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Anxiety, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Outpatient Addiction Counselling
Shauna Burns-Thomson
Shauna Burns-Thomson
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Stress, Relationships, Trauma, Sex therapy, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Intergenerational trauma, Intimacy concerns, Mind-body connection, Obsessions-compulsions/rituals, Relationship anxiety
Matthew Lam
Matthew Lam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Addiction, Attachment, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, People pleasing, School challenges

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