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Humanistic therapy is an approach that emphasizes your inherent capacity for growth, self-understanding, and positive change. It views you as a whole person rather than a collection of symptoms, focusing on your present experience and future potential. Humanistic therapists create a supportive, non-judgmental relationship where you can explore your authentic self and move toward your full potential.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who take a humanistic approach and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their warmth. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.

Ryan Yellowlees

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
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Ryan Yellowlees

Ryan Yellowlees

Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
$100/session
Disability, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Chronic and acute illness, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability, Grief and Loss
Disability, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Chronic and acute illness, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability, Grief and Loss
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Jason Scriven

Pre-Licensed Professional
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in YT, BC, and AB.
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Jason Scriven

Jason Scriven

Pre-Licensed Professional
He/him
$150/session
Separation and divorce, Men's issues, Co-founder relationships, Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
Separation and divorce, Men's issues, Co-founder relationships, Anger Management, Anxiety, Burnout, Career guidance, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, Effective communication, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Masculinity, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Overwhelm, Parental divorce, Performance anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Vulnerability, Depression
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Sofia Diaz

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Ottawa, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, MB, and SK.
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Sofia Diaz

Sofia Diaz

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, People pleasing, Transitioning into Adulthood, Attachment wounds, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, People pleasing, Transitioning into Adulthood, Attachment wounds, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Megan Sherback

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Okotoks, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback

Megan Sherback

Psychologist
she/her
$220/session
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, MB, SK, NL, NT, ON, YT, NU, and BC.
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Marie Schoppen

Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
She / Her
$200/session
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
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Karla Rivera

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Waterloo, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Karla Rivera

Karla Rivera

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her/Hers
$145/session
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
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Andrea Montello

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Andrea Montello

Andrea Montello

Psychologist
She/Her
$235/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
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Marra Sheldon

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Pickering, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Marra Sheldon

Marra Sheldon

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$150/session
Couples, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples Therapy, Depression coping skills
Couples, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples Therapy, Depression coping skills
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Jupiter Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, ON, NL, YT, NU, and NT.
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Jupiter Vaughan

Jupiter Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist
$200/session
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Body Dysmorphia, Children/Teens, Grief and Loss
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Calum Ramsay

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, BC, and SK.
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Calum Ramsay

Calum Ramsay

Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him
$150/session
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Lior Papo

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Richmond Hill, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Lior Papo

Lior Papo

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$180/session
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
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What is humanistic therapy?

Humanistic therapy is an approach that emphasizes your innate potential for growth, self-awareness, and positive change. Rooted in the belief that people are fundamentally good and capable, it focuses on your whole experience rather than just problems. Humanistic therapists create warm, accepting relationships where you can explore your authentic self and move toward your full potential.

How can humanistic therapy help?

Many people find humanistic therapy helpful for personal growth, building self-esteem, finding meaning, and becoming more authentic. It can support you in developing greater self-acceptance, understanding your values, and making choices aligned with who you truly are. This approach is valuable for those seeking deeper self-understanding rather than just symptom relief.

What happens in a humanistic session?

In humanistic sessions, your therapist provides warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. You're encouraged to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences freely. There's typically less structure and direction than in other approaches—instead, the focus is on creating a safe space where you can grow at your own pace. Your therapist trusts your capacity to find your own path.

How do I find a humanistic therapist?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who take a humanistic approach. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their warmth. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.

Is humanistic therapy right for me?

Humanistic therapy may be a good fit if you value warmth, acceptance, and a focus on personal growth. It's helpful if you want to explore your authentic self, develop greater self-understanding, and make meaning in your life. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether this growth-oriented approach resonates with you.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Browse humanistic therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose warmth resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.