Why Men in Ottawa Choose First Step Men’s Therapy
We are delighted to offer in-person sessions to men and their partners across the Greater Ottawa Area.
Whether you live in Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Nepean, Kanata, Gloucester, Carp, or anywhere else in the region, our Centretown office is an ideal location to start your therapy journey!
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Our Ottawa-based therapists can assist you with a variety of issues, including:
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Sex Addiction Therapy
Alcohol/Substance Misuse and Addiction
Low Self-Esteem Therapy
Depression Therapy
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Men's Issues Therapy
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Veterans Affairs Canada coverage
Sexual Anxiety /Performance Anxiety Therapy
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PTSD and Trauma Therapy
EMDR Therapy
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Anger Therapy
Dating and Intimacy Therapy
Non-Insured Health Benefits Coverage
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Porn Addiction Therapy
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Anxiety Therapy
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First Responders Therapy
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Veterans Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Specialized Ottawa Therapists
Unlike general therapy directories, First Step Men’s Therapy is a specialized clinic focused on men’s mental health. Our Toronto therapists work daily with men facing:
Emotional shutdown or avoidance
Performance anxiety and self-criticism
Relationship distress and intimacy struggles
Shame, secrecy, or compulsive coping
Life transitions (separation, fatherhood, career pressure)
You can view our therapist bios to find someone who feels like a good fit — or let us match you based on your needs and preferences.
What Clients Say About Therapy in Ottawa
"Overall I had a great experience. The staff definitely are very knowledgeable and were really easy to talk to. I was surprised at how quick their response time was!"
"Very helpful therapist that my husband and I had to heal our relationship. We are grateful! The process was clear and efficient to get started!"
"Had a very positive experience there! Very warm and friendly therapist and the process was very easy to get started."
What You Can Expect from Therapy
We understand that taking the first step can feel uncertain — especially if you’ve never done therapy before. Here’s what working with us typically looks like:
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Free 20-minute consult
to explore your goals and match with the right therapist
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Ongoing sessions
helping you develop tools, make deeper connections, and create lasting change
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First few sessions
focused on building trust, understanding your story, and identifying patterns
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Flexible pacing
some men come for short-term work, others benefit from long-term support
You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, reactive, disconnected, or unsure what’s next—therapy can help.
Ottawa's Dedicated Men's Therapy Space
Our Ottawa office is conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa's downtown in the HQ Building located at 396 Cooper Street.
Ottawa Phone: 343-453-5084
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm EST
Saturday & Sunday: (limited hours)
Getting to our Ottawa Therapy Space
We are located off of Bank Street on Cooper Street. You will see a window sign indicating the HQ building.
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On the keypad - dial the PIN# sent to you via email and wait until you hear the buzzer.
Once you enter, our office is accessible by elevator - please select the "4th" floor.
Depending on the time of the day, our welcome desk attendant may or may not be there - please have a seat in our waiting area.
Our waiting area - please wait for your therapist here and they will bring you to the room.
Check out our blogs on men's mental health in Toronto
Have Questions About Therapy at Our Ottawa Space?
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