First Responders Support Team
First responders are the backbone of our communities, but the weight of the job can take a toll. At Mankind, we offer specialized virtual therapy for men in emergency services—firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and frontline healthcare workers. Our therapists understand the unique stressors of the job, from trauma exposure to burnout, and provide a confidential space to process emotions, build strength, and regain balance. You’re always there for others—let us be here for you.
Registered Psychotherapist
Daniel Burkett
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I work with men who are carrying more than they let on. For some, it’s substance use that’s become harder to control—drinking or using to manage stress, unwind, or escape. For others, it’s a lack of motivation, short tempers, or growing distance in their relationships. Many are successful on the outside—fathers, professionals, providers—but inside, they feel disconnected, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer work.
Therapy offers a chance to pause and uncover what’s really happening beneath the surface. Whether you’re managing the challenges of fatherhood, handling work stress, or working to heal the strain that substance use or emotional distance has put on your relationships, we’ll take the time to understand it all—and create a new way forward.
I come to this work not just with professional experience, but with personal insight. I’ve been the one searching for help, trying to make sense of things that felt too heavy to carry alone. That experience informs how I show up: grounded, compassionate, and consistently authentic. With over 10 years in the mental health and addiction field, I use a person-centered approach informed by CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care to support lasting, meaningful change.
This isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about understanding what’s underneath, making meaningful changes, and showing up more fully in your life, your work, and your relationships.
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Anxiety
Anger Management
Relationship Issues
Work Stress/Burnout
Depression
Grief and Loss
Fatherhood/Parenting
Sex Addiction
First Responders
Substance use and Addiction
Veterans & Military
Loneliness and Social Isolation
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Person-centered therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
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Master of Arts in Addiction and Co-Occuring Disorder Counselling
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate SchoolBachelor of Arts in Psychology
Toronto Metropolitan University
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Registered Psychotherapist
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Book an intake session
Your therapy journey starts by choosing a therapist best suited to your needs. Browse our team, explore their specialties, and select a time that works for you. Not sure who’s the right fit? We offer free 15-minute calls to help you decide before booking your intake session.
The intake session
In this 50-minute session, we’ll discuss your mental health history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve in therapy. Together, we’ll begin to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
Ongoing therapy sessions
Subsequent sessions focus on building coping strategies, deepening self-awareness, and working through challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment. We’ll regularly assess progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to ensure you’re moving toward healing and growth
