THERAPY FOR MEN
Helping men manage emotions without shutting down, exploding with anger, or causing strain on relationships.
Online Counselling for Ontario.
Now accepting new clients
Despite being a hard-working man who cares so deeply for your important people, you still have hurdles. We all do.
Right now you feel on edge. You’re irritable and stressed. You find yourself getting more explosive and the people in your life are at their limit. You don’t want to hurt their feelings, but it always ends up happening.
It’s just never been comfortable talking about the stuff going on in your head.
You don’t want to put the burden on other people, and honestly talking about feelings and emotions has not been your strong suit. Saying how you feel and talking things through feels exhausting before it even begins.
Keeping distance from others seems easier.
So you keep to yourself mostly. You find your spot to unwind at the end of the day where you can forget for a minute (or hours). This only makes your partner more resentful though and you end up pulling away even more.
Or sometimes you just end up exploding at them because it’s too much. You’ve been pushed too far. You feel like so much is being asked of you and you can’t deliver. Why isn’t it ever good enough?
That confidence you exude to others: it’s complicated.
Others don’t see the thoughts that run through your head. They don’t see how hard you are on yourself. They don’t see that you throw up a wall anytime someone tries to get through because to show any sign of weakness or vulnerability is unacceptable.
Your difficulty managing your anger and stress gets in the way of your life and what you want.
You aren’t the kind of partner and parent you want to be.
You’re worried you'll never feel content.
You’re worried that anything you do won’t be good enough anyway.
But listen:
You deserve to feel more calm and patient, not irritable and angry. You don’t have to be on edge all the time.
Being more comfortable expressing and sharing with your spouse and loved ones is not out of reach. And you deserve a chance to repair your important relationships.
I want to help you feel better equipped to manage stress and overwhelm without having to lock yourself away.
I want to help you feel just as confident managing your feelings and navigating relationships as you do in other areas of your life.
You deserve to. And the people in your life care so deeply for you that they want that for you too.
Hi, I’m Christine
Christine Olsen, MSW RSW
Most of us don’t learn how to influence our mood or manage emotions. We do our best, figure it out, or don’t think about our mental health until we’re saying, “I can’t do this anymore.”
We see our relationships take a hit and the ability to show up at work in way we used to decline.
Reaching out and talking about it is the first step. Therapy can help men make a plan to feel better and build confidence in navigating mood and relationships.
I am located in Thunder Bay, but provide counselling for men throughout Ontario; online only.
SERVICES - Online Counselling for Ontario
Individual Therapy
Anger Management
There are so many things said and done in the anger that you wish you could take back. You make promises to approach things more calmly and stop before it gets to that point. You have the best intentions, but then it happens again.
Therapy for Men
Men also struggle with mental health and relationship challenges, but they are less likely to seek support. Sharing emotion can feel like shame, meaning there is something inherently wrong with you, rather than you are just a human with hurdles like all of us.
Stress Management
You just can’t stop clenching your teeth. All you want is to get home after a long day and relax. You have other responsibilities though. Your body is tired. The funny thing is no matter how tired you are you still can’t fall asleep though. It’s a vicious cycle.
Couples Therapy
Relationships are hard to navigate. We think most everyone has theirs all together and we are the different ones who are struggling.
So not true.
None of us learned how to be the perfect partner or what to do when your spouse becomes more and more distant.
How to get started:
# 1 Consultation
Schedule a free consultation call.
I call you at the time you’ve picked.
You let me know what you’re looking to talk about. I answer any questions you may have.
If I believe I may be a help and you’re ready to try out therapy, we schedule a time to meet.
*Remember to review my FAQ page to ensure financial coverage/fees + appointment times align.
# 2 First Session
We meet via my secure online video system using your phone or computer. This works by logging in to your account or clicking the link I send to your email.
You get to talk about what you’re looking to get out of therapy and anything you’re struggling with.
I ask questions to both get to know you and reflect back to you your experience to ensure I am understanding.
# 3 Making Changes
We meet regularly, typically this looks like weekly or biweekly at least when getting started.
Therapy continues for as long as you find it beneficial.
I help you reach your goal and even goals or life challenges that may come up as time goes on.
Check out my “ABOUT” page where I speak more about what therapy looks like.
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