Your Trauma and PTSD Support Team

Trauma and PTSD can have a lasting impact on your mental and emotional well-being, making it difficult to move forward. At Mankind, we recognize that men often face unique challenges when it comes to processing and healing from trauma. Whether it’s from past experiences, difficult relationships, or significant life events, we offer a compassionate, safe space where you can address your pain without judgment. Our individual psychotherapy services are tailored to your needs, using proven, evidence-based methods to help you understand and manage the effects of trauma and PTSD. Together, we’ll work at your pace to develop coping strategies, heal from the past, and regain a sense of control and hope for the future.

Registered Psychotherapist (Q)

Youssef Shehata

  • Hello, I’m Youssef, 

    As a Psychotherapist, I support men in navigating life’s challenges with clarity, honesty, and knowledge, whether it’s anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or the pressure to keep everything together.

    In today’s world, men are often expected to push through, stay composed, and keep silent about what’s happening beneath the surface. Yet research shows that men are nearly twice as likely as women to avoid seeking help for mental health concerns, leaving many to struggle in silence. Therapy with me is a space to set those pressures down to focus not on what’s expected, but on what’s real.

    I take a steady, structured approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, psychoanalytic theory, and trauma-informed care. I work with individuals, couples, and families, as well as men recovering from high-impact events. 

    Most of the men I work with aren’t just looking for coping tools, they’re looking for growth. They want to be better partners, better fathers, better leaders. They want clarity, emotional stability, and peace of mind. My role is to help guide that process with honesty, respect, and integrity.

    Whether you’re addressing mental health, strengthening relationships, or seeking clarity in life’s transitions, my role is to provide structured, principled guidance grounded in respect and integrity.

    • Fatherhood & Parenting

    • Sexual Health & Performance Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Loneliness and Social Isolation

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Divorce & Breakups

    • ADHD

    • Pornography & Sex Addiction

    • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

    • Relational Psychotherapy

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

    • Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
      Wilfrid Laurier University

    • Bachelor of Science, Honours Science
      Wilfrid Laurier University

    • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Certified Couples Therapist — International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

    • Training and Certification in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist (Q)

Fábio Rancevas

  • Hello, I’m Fábio,

    As a bilingual psychotherapist fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, I help men navigate the emotional complexities of modern life — from anxiety and identity struggles to addiction and relationship challenges. My background in both economics and psychology allows me to bring a grounded, thoughtful approach to therapy, balancing insight with action.

    I draw from trauma-informed frameworks such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), logotherapy, and Jungian-informed depth work to support men in building emotional awareness, resilience, and a stronger sense of meaning. I understand how hard it can be for men to open up — therapy with me is a non-judgmental space where you’re heard, challenged, and supported with compassion and clarity.

    As a father of five daughters, I’m especially passionate about supporting parents and exploring how we can stay emotionally connected to the people we love — even during life’s most stressful or disconnected seasons.

    • Anxiety, Overwhelm & Burnout

    • Addiction & Behavioural Dependencies (substance use, pornography)

    • Life Transitions & Identity Work

    • Relationship Struggles & Communication

    • Emotional Numbness

    • Anger

    • High Sensitivity (HSP)

    • Trauma & Inner Child Work

    • Immigrant Mental Health & Acculturation Stress

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Logotherapy & Meaning-Centered Therapy

    • Jungian-Informed Depth Work

    • Strengths-Based & Emotionally Focused Strategies

    • Trauma-Informed Practice

    • Master’s in Counselling Psychology
      Yorkville University

    • Bachelor’s in Economics
      FAAP University (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

    • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
      College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    • Training and Certification in CPT – Cognitive Processing Therapy

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

Are you all set and ready to book?