Therapy that helps you feel like yourself again

I'm Frank Marchese, a Registered Psychotherapist offering online therapy across Ontario. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, and a deep sense of disconnection, helping them reconnect with what matters.

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You might be feeling frantic, anxious, or quietly worried about being judged, or holding it together on the outside while something underneath feels stuck.

Everyday life rarely leaves room to slow down. This is meant to be the counterweight: an hour with no pressure to perform, to get it right, or to have the words ready.

You can come exactly as you are. We'll begin with an open, unhurried conversation, and go from there.

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Frank Marchese, Registered Psychotherapist

About Me

Listening is the beginning, receiving is the process.

I became a therapist to give back what I learned on my own personal journey. I wanted to keep deepening my understanding of the human experience and to help others get curious about themselves. There's real reward in watching someone move from feeling stuck to noticing the small wins that, over time, stack up into something meaningful.

People often tell me I'm calm, patient, and steadying to be around; a counterbalance to feeling frantic, anxious, or worried about being judged. That's close to how I think about therapy itself. Everyday life carries pressure to perform and not make mistakes; therapy is the counterweight.

For one hour, you get to slow down, to make mistakes, and to actually listen to what's going on inside you. It's interesting how often we move right past our own ability to understand ourselves, simply because ordinary life rarely leaves room for that kind of reflection.

I'm a Gestalt-trained psychotherapist, which in plain terms means I try to see the person through the symptoms. I trust the anchoring power of the present moment, and I believe change happens through awareness and readiness.

How I Work

Therapy grounded in
the present moment

Bridging the gap between reactivity and real agency in your life.

Often people wonder, "Why did I say that?" or "How come I feel this way even though I shouldn't?" It can be confusing not to know where it's coming from. In my experience and training, I've learned that just because a feeling shouldn't be there doesn't mean it isn't real for us. The origin of these feelings isn't always as important as what they're trying to tell us about our present experience.

My approach doesn't pretend we can change the past. When we go through something, we adapt, and we carry elements of that lesson with us. Back then, that reaction was our way of solving a difficult situation, but by the time we come to therapy, we've usually moved on and grown, and those times can feel distant. And yet we still have moments where we respond as if it's back then, or shy away from something new. I approach these states cooperatively rather than antagonistically: on some level they're a part of who you are, and underneath the acting-out there was a need that wasn't listened to.

I'll work with you to listen to these emotions using a range of approaches. Much of it is regular talk therapy, building a supportive space together, but you'll also get plenty of chances to slow down and pay attention to sensations, impulses, and imagery, so we can form a fuller picture of what you need and what you more honestly want.

As you've probably heard many times, therapy isn't a quick fix. How we work will depend on what you want to focus on and where you're coming into therapy from in your life. So come open to the possibility of change, and know that you always have a say in what being on the right track looks like for you.

What Brings People to Therapy

You don't need to have the
right words yet

Many people come to me when something feels off but they can't quite name it. Here are some of the things we might work on together.

Anxiety & Depression

Constant worry, low energy, feeling stuck. We work with what's underneath, not just the symptoms.

Loneliness & Disconnection

Feeling isolated even around others, like something is keeping you closed off from real contact.

Relationship Struggles

Difficulty getting close, patterns that repeat, or a relationship that's falling apart.

Lack of Purpose or Direction

A nagging sense that something needs to change, without knowing what it is.

Life Transitions

Career shifts, separation, loss, or any moment that shakes your sense of who you are.

Shame & Self-Criticism

The feeling of never being enough, or performing a version of yourself that isn't really you.

My Approach

My aim is simple: to show up fully present, and to help you connect with something real each time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you reach out

If we've had a consult, it'll feel like a continuation of the rapport we already began. Together we'll get clearer on what you want to work on, what the right direction could look like, and any insight into where you feel you're getting stuck. It won't feel like an interview, so there's no pressure to get it right at first. It's more of an open-ended conversation.
Sessions happen over secure video from wherever you are in Ontario. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera. Many people find online therapy just as effective as in-person work, and more accessible.
Individual sessions are $165 per 50-minute session. I'm happy to discuss fees and insurance during our free consultation.
Registered Psychotherapy is covered by many extended health benefit plans. Check with your provider to confirm your coverage before beginning. I also offer direct billing if that makes things more convenient.
Most clients meet once a week. Occasionally, after a few months of working together, every other week becomes a possibility too.
Absolutely. You don't need to know the right things to say or have a clear idea of what's wrong. Part of the work is figuring that out together. The free consultation is a low-pressure way to see what it's like.

Ready to talk?

A free 20-minute conversation gives us a chance to connect and see if this space feels right for you. No pressure, no commitment.

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Important: This website is for general information only and is not medical or psychological advice, nor a substitute for care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services, or call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, Canada). Frank Marchese is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Read the full Privacy Policy & Disclaimer.