Services Offered:  Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Children/Teen Therapy

 

Affiliations/Credentials:

 

Member — Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC)

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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples 

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Intensive Anger Management Certification: Mindfulness-Based Tools for Impulse Control, Reduced

Emotional Reactivity & Lasting Change (Digital Seminar) · 2025

 

Gottman Method — Effective Couples Therapy: The 10 Principles of Couples Therapy with Dr. Julie

Schwartz Gottman & Dr. John Gottman, Ph.D. (Digital Seminar) · 2025

 

UMAB: Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour · 2019

 

First Aid / CPR: St. John Ambulance — Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C · 2021

 

CAS: Working with High Conflict / Access Cases (Tug-of-War) · 2010

 

Specialization:

Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, Grief, Self-esteem, Assertiveness, Chronic Health Conditions, Family Conflict, and Relationship Difficulties. David also supports men navigating Relationship Challenges, Emotional Expression, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Stress, Anger, and Personal Growth. 

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Languages Spoken: English 

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Insurance Information: Please check with your insurance provider to see if your benefit plan covers a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). 

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Session Fee: $180/50 min session 

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Consultation Offered: David offers a free 15-minute phone or video consultation.

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Personally Speaking

 

Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and rewarding parts of our lives, yet they can also be the source of significant pain, conflict, and disconnection. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are seeking stronger emotional bonds, healthier communication, and greater stability in their relationships.

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Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and other evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I work collaboratively with couples to identify and break free from negative interaction patterns that can leave partners feeling unheard, disconnected, or stuck in cycles of blame, criticism, withdrawal, and resentment. Recognizing that every relationship is unique, I tailor my approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each couple. Together, we work to strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster more secure, resilient, and fulfilling relationships.

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In addition to couples therapy, I have a particular interest in supporting men navigating relationship challenges, emotional expression, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, anger, and personal growth. I strive to provide a space where men can openly explore their experiences without judgment and develop healthier ways of connecting with themselves and others.

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Drawing on over 20 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, couples, and families, I have helped clients address concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, grief, self-esteem, assertiveness, chronic health conditions, family conflict, and relationship difficulties.

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I believe that every person has a unique story shaped by their experiences, relationships, and life circumstances. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, gain deeper insight, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.

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Whether you are facing challenges individually or within your relationship, I am committed to providing compassionate support, practical guidance, and evidence-based interventions to help you achieve your goals and foster stronger, more connected relationships.