Dennis Liu, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc
Richmond Hill, Ontario
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My Approach to Therapy
You already know a lot about what’s wrong. You’ve watched the videos, read the threads, tried the apps, and tried the dopamine detoxes. And you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling or gaming when you meant to sleep, putting off the work that matters, or quietly feeling behind on school, your career, dating, or where you thought you’d be by now.
Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different problems. Many of the people I see are men who feel stuck and are tired of saying they’re fine. Some have never talked to anyone about this before. You don’t need a diagnosis, a crisis, or the right words to start.
I understand the online world firsthand. My approach is practical. cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) gives us the tools, and knowing online culture means I get the context. Together, we make it about your life, not a textbook case. In practice, that means concrete strategies you try between sessions.
If this sounds familiar, book a free 20-minute call. No forms, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
My Practice & Services
How we meet
Online by secure video anywhere in Ontario, or in person at my office in Richmond Hill, on the Markham border.
Getting started
Start with a free 20-minute call, booked through my website. We’ll talk about what’s going on and whether working together feels right. No referral or diagnosis is needed.
Fees and insurance
Individual sessions are $125, online or in person. Psychotherapy is commonly covered by workplace and student health plans. I provide receipts you can submit to your insurer. Check that your plan covers a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
What I help with
Gaming, social media and doomscrolling, porn use, procrastination and motivation, anxiety and self-confidence, loneliness, dating and relationships, social comparison, identity and direction, perfectionism, and anxiety about AI.
Background
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 2 years delivering one-on-one coaching sessions on anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and problematic gaming and online habits. My clinical experience includes work at a men’s mental health practice under clinical supervision. In 2026, I opened Therapy For People Raised Online. I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an Honours BSc in Mental Health from the University of Toronto.
Not for emergencies. If you’re in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 any time.
Why Going to Therapy Does Not Mean You are Weak or Flawed
A lot of men I talk to have spent years trying to fix this alone. More discipline, a new routine, another video. When it doesn’t stick, the conclusion is usually “something is wrong with me.”
I see it differently. If willpower alone worked, it would have worked by now. That says more about the problem than about you.
Getting help with something hard isn’t weakness. It’s what you’d do with anything else that matters: find someone who knows the terrain and build a plan. Therapy is a practical decision, not an admission of failure.
What I Say to People Concerned about the Therapy Process
Not sure what you’d even say? That’s common. Most people start with whatever has been bothering them lately, and we figure it out from there. You don’t need a clear problem or the right words. If your mind goes blank, I’ll ask questions and guide it.
The free 20-minute call is the low-stakes way to find out. No payment, no forms, and no pressure to continue. You’ll leave knowing what working together would look like, and whether it’s worth it to you.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
Adults
Groups I Work With
For men navigating dating, doomscrolling, discipline, stress, and porn use with a therapist who understands the online world firsthand.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Addictions and CompulsionsAngerAnxietyBreakupCareer Issues DepressionInternet AddictionMen's Issues
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Humanistic Psychology (humanism)
Industries & Communities
EducationSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals
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