First Step Men's Therapy - Ottawa
Specialty: Registered Psychotherapy
Location: 359 Kent St Suite 510, Ottawa ON, K2P 0R6
Estimated wait time: Not published
Phone: 613-917-0765
Fax: 613-236-0743
Email: info@firststepmenstherapy.com
Languages: English
Hours: Evening and weekend appointments
Appointment type: In person or virtual
Who they see: Adults; men’s mental-health and relationship needs. Individual/couples care in Ottawa/Centretown and virtual Ontario.
Not accepted: Not emergency or immediate crisis-intervention service.
Services: ADHD Services, Men's Health, Anger Disorders, Counseling, Gambling Addiction Assistance, Mood Disorder and Anxiety, Registered Psychotherapy, Sex/Love Addiction Counseling, Sexual Behaviours, Social Work, Substance Use Disorders
Additional information: Source listing under review; contacts not validated. First Step Men’s Therapy is an Ottawa psychotherapy clinic specializing in the mental health and relationship needs of men. Our Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers provide practical, evidence-informed individual and couples therapy for adults in Ottawa and the surrounding area. We support individuals experiencing: * Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem * Stress, burnout and workplace challenges * Trauma and PTSD * Anger and emotional regulation difficulties * ADHD-related challenges * Grief, loss and major life transitions * Relationship conflict, separation and infidelity * Sexual anxiety, performance concerns and intimacy difficulties * Fatherhood and parenting challenges * Problematic alcohol use or gambling * Pornography use and other compulsive behaviours In-person appointments are available at our Ottawa-Centretown office, with virtual therapy available throughout Ontario. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and clients may request a free 20-minute consultation before booking. We accept self-referrals and referrals from healthcare professionals. Affordable therapy is available through supervised student therapists. Direct billing is available for many insurance plans, including VAC, NIHB, GreenShield, TELUS eClaims and select Sun Life plans. How to Refer A referral is not required, although clinician referrals can help simplify the intake process. 1. Clinician referral Send a referral: By email: info@firststepmenstherapy.com By fax: 613-236-0743 Through eReferral Please include the client’s email address and telephone number in the referral. 2. Self-referral Individuals may contact us directly: Phone: (613) 917-0765 Email: info@firststepmenstherapy.com Free 20-minute consultation: www.firststepmenstherapy.com/book-an-appointment Clients are encouraged to begin with a free 20-minute consultation to ask questions, discuss their needs and determine which therapist may be the best fit. First Step Men’s Therapy is an outpatient psychotherapy service and is not appropriate for emergencies or individuals requiring immediate crisis intervention.
Last verified: 2026-09-23