Services Available across Canada
Online & In-Person in Ottawa, Oshawa, York Region & Toronto
Direct Billing for Insurance Now Available
Diverse team of over 30 therapists to choose from
If you find yourself feeling...
✓ Lost
✓ Anxious
✓ Broken
✓ Inauthentic
✓ Disconnected
Men often wait until it's too late to get help.
It doesn't have to be this way.
✓ Isolated
✓ Powerless
✓ Stuck
✓ Depressed
We help men across Canada to better understand themselves, develop healthier relationships, and heal wounds from the past.
Many men feel stuck, broken, or disconnected at some point—but these struggles are often ignored or minimized. If you’re here, it means you’re ready to take a meaningful step toward understanding yourself and finding clarity.
Whether you’re wrestling with identity, relationships, or overwhelming emotions, know that you’re not alone. Reaching out is a powerful act of courage—and the first step toward healing and fulfillment.
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Through working with us, clients start to relate, function, and connect with themselves and others in a more healthy and authentic way.
Canada's Leader in Men's Mental Health
We are a team of therapists that work with men and their partners in-person in Ottawa, Oshawa, Toronto & Markham/Thornhill, plus virtual services all across Canada.
Welcome — we're glad you found us.
I created First Step Men’s Therapy in 2022 after struggling with my own mental health. For years, I tried to tough it out and handle things on my own, only to feel more isolated, lost, broken, and discouraged.
Everything changed in 2016 when I met with a therapist for the first time. For the first time, I felt heard, supported, and empowered to make real change.
Many of the men who reach out to us are doing so for the first time. Others come to us looking for a fresh perspective and a new path forward. Whatever brings you here, know this: you are not alone.
Since we began, over 6,000 men and their partners have trusted us to walk alongside them in their healing journey.
It’s never too late to take the first step.
Adam Gelinas
Registered Psychotherapist & Founder
Why Choose First Step Men's Therapy
First Step Men's Therapy is more than a clinic; it's a living, breathing testament to resilience, compassion, and the unwavering belief that every man deserves a space to embark on a journey towards mental well-being.
Specialized Focus on Men's Mental Health
Unlike general therapy practices, we exclusively focus on the unique mental health needs of men.
Experienced, Gender-Inclusive Team
While 85% of our therapists are male, our team includes a diverse group of professionals, all committed to men's mental health.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Approach
Based on your unique situation, we utilize a wide range of evidence-based therapy approaches and trauma-informed care.
Flexible In-Person & Virtual Sessions
We offer in-person sessions at our offices in downtown Toronto, Oshawa, & Ottawa, as well as virtual therapy sessions for clients across Canada.
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Now Offering Insurance Direct Billing
Direct billing eligibility depends on your insurance plan and your therapist’s professional designation.
Eclipse Financial
Equitable
First Canadian (Johnston Group)
GMS Carriers 49 and 50 (Express Scripts Canada)
Greenshield Insurance
Group HEALTH
Group Source
Industrial Alliance
Johnston (Express Scripts Canada)
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 506
LiUNA Local 183
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit (Johnston Group)
Medavie Blue Cross
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
Sunlife Financial (RSW/Social Worker)
Eclipse Financial(TELUS AdjudiCare)
Union Benefits
UV Insurance
Areas Of Support We Specialize In
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Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Veteran Affairs Canada Coverage
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