FORGE SOLUTIONS
Meet Our Edmonton Therapists That Specialize in Men's Mental Health.
Stop wondering if your therapist understand the pressures men face.
Ignacio Astete - Registered Provisional Psychologist
"Everyone has a plan until they get hit" - Joe Lewis.
I'm aware how life can punch us in the face and kick us in the balls sometimes. Anxiety, failures, loss...this wasn't supposed to happen.
My 15 years of psychology and philosophy training will reveal the patterns that keep getting you stuck. I use many methods to help you find new ways forward. I love working with men of all kinds, but especially young men dealing with uncertainty, self-criticism, feeling not enough, feeling lost, anxiety, and low mood.
Believe it or not, the biggest predictor of men's life satisfaction is actually the quality of their relationships.... This is why I'm passionate about working with you and your partner to get you unstuck from the cold shoulder moments, explosive arguments, and disconnection. I will help you find peace, respect, and connection in your relationship.
I'm excited to work with you - starting where you're at and moving forward one step at a time.
Hudson Black - Masters Practicum Student Therapist
Hudson is a masters practicum student therapist who has found his calling working with men — because he knows firsthand how much men carry, and how rarely they have somewhere real to take it.
He works with men dealing with stress, anxiety, and
depression — with a direct, no-nonsense approach that
feels genuine.
He is supervised by registered psychologist Chris Lefebvre. Hudson will be consulting your case with Chris so it's like getting 2 therapists for the price of 1. At only 60$ per session he is a great value for anyone needing support from anxiety, stress, low mood, and difficult life transitions.
When he's not in the therapy room, Hudson is under the
hood of a muscle car. After fully connecting with you and understanding what you're going through, that hands-on, mechanical way of thinking — identify the problem, understand the system, fix what's broken — is exactly how he approaches his work with clients.
If you've been on the fence about therapy because it
sounds too soft or too abstract, Hudson might be exactly
who you need to talk to first.
Chelsey Stasuik - Registered Psychologist
As someone whose father and 3 brothers have embarked in first responder life, I have a special interest, passion, and aptitude for working with trauma and first responders. I recognize the unique challenges and tremendous pressure you face from the stress, trauma, and emotional weight of your work. I like working with men dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, and grief. I also really enjoy working with couples who are looking for meaningful improvements in their relationship.
My approach is practical and tailored to your needs. I draw from methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR for trauma, and the Gottman Method for couples.
My goal is to create a straightforward, no-nonsense space where you can be real about what’s going on in your life. You can expect me to show up authentically, and I’ll encourage you to do the same. Together, we’ll work on getting you where you want to be—stronger, clearer, and more in control.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy hiking, watching the Oilers, and baking sourdough bread.
Daniel Taylor - Canadian Certified Counsellor
Are you a man experiencing overwhelming anger, crushing guilt, a void of joy or purpose in life, a worrying/racing mind, and much more? Or perhaps you're in a relationship that is stuck in repetitive problems that never get solved?
My path into therapy was paved through roles in community leadership, pastoral care, and non-profit work, that gave me over 20 years of experience working with men and couples feeling stuck, and helping them make their life better.
With an education in Counselling Psychology, I am passionate about integrating trauma informed and evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to meet your unique needs.
You can expect me to be real and honest, collaborative and compassionate. My role is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space so we can cultivate insight, develop practical tools, and gain meaning and fulfillment in your life.
When I’m not in the office, you can find me lifting heavy things, speaking and doing stand up comedy, and cooking things for my family of 5.
Chris Lefebvre, Registered Psychologist (Not accepting new clients at the moment)
If you are fed up with allowing life's problems to get in your way, you've come to the right place. I am a registered psychologist that specializes in working with men. Whether you're dealing with work stress, relationship problems, low motivation, or whatever has got you in a funk, I can help you get back on track. You are not alone. Do you know that I work with multiple men everyday that are struggling with similar things that you are? Other guys also feel anxious, unmotivated, inadequate, unheard by others, not in control, and overwhelmed. Over my 8 years of mental health career experience, I have developed and crafted specific skills and tools that will help you overcome your problems... All sorts of challenges like depression, trauma, anger, unhealthy relationships, loss, addictions, and more.
I enjoy learning different modalities to work with, though primarily use Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), clinical hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Whatever the mode used in session, I realize the importance of a strong, trusting relationship between us. You can expect me to show up non-judgementally and focused on solutions.
Outside of the office, you might find me on the beach volley ball courts!
Join The Forge Team
We're growing — and we're looking for registered psychologists and provisional psychologists who are passionate about working with men.
At Forge Psychology, you'll work within a focused, supportive team that is building something meaningful — specialized, high-quality men's mental health work in Edmonton.
If you're the right fit, we'd love to hear from you.