Adam Spencer sitting cross-legged on a blanket on a Lake Ontario beach, looking out at the water

Healing the mind,
in Cobourg.

Relational psychotherapy for couples, individuals and families, in a space where you can feel safe, heard and fully accepted. In person in Cobourg, or online.

  • Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
  • Ontario licence #3840
  • Verified by Psychology Today

Areas of focus

  • Relationship issues
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Infidelity
  • Depression
  • Family conflict
  • Self esteem
  • Addiction
  • Stress
  • Divorce
  • Men’s issues

About Adam

There is hope
for everyone.

“The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.”

— Dalai Lama

10years in private practice

This year marks ten years in private practice, and I’m grateful for every one of them. I specialize in relational psychotherapy: helping couples and individuals find their natural balance again.

I believe there is hope for everyone. Our well-being comes down to balance and feeling centred. For couples, that often means finding your way back to each other. For individuals, it means getting to the root cause, and the insight and self-awareness that help you heal.

None of that happens without trust. My job is to give you a setting where you feel safe and fully accepted, so you can work through what’s weighing on you at your own pace.

More about me →   What I help with →

How I help

Individuals, couples
and families.

Whoever walks through my door, we start the same way: a safe space, careful listening, and a plan made for you.

  1. Adam Spencer on the beach, looking out over Lake Ontario

    Individuals

    Anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, stress. Together we look past the symptoms to the root cause, and build the insight and self-awareness that help you heal.

    Individual therapy →
  2. Gulls resting side by side on the railing of the Cobourg harbour pier

    Couples

    Communication, trust, infidelity, marriage and premarital work. A neutral space where you can both be heard, and start understanding each other again.

    Couples counselling →
  3. Families on the beach at Victoria Park in Cobourg under a sweeping cloudy sky

    Families

    Conflict, divorce and big life changes, with preteens, teens and adults. We look at the patterns between people, not just within them.

    Family therapy →

Fees & insurance

Clear fees.
Real coverage.

Sessions are $200 plus HST. If you plan to claim through insurance, it’s worth checking first that your plan covers psychotherapy.

Individual session$200+ HST
Couple session$200+ HST

17insurance providers accepted, including

  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life
  • Green Shield
  • Manulife
  • Sun Life
  • Veterans Affairs Canada

Search the full list →

Questions

Before you
reach out.

How much does a session cost?

Individual and couple sessions are $200 each, plus HST. You can pay by cash or insurance.

Do you accept my insurance?

I accept 17 providers, including Blue Cross, Canada Life, Green Shield, Manulife, Sun Life and Veterans Affairs Canada. Search the full list. It’s worth confirming your plan covers psychotherapy by a Registered Psychotherapist.

Can I meet in person or online?

Both. We can meet at my office at 438 Division Street in Cobourg, or online if you’d rather stay home.

Who do you work with?

Individuals, couples and families: preteens, teens and adults. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I see clients from Cobourg, Port Hope, Trenton and beyond.

What happens after I send a request?

I’ll get in touch with you personally to hear what you’re looking for and find a time that works. If you’d rather talk now, call or text 905-376-9544.

What if I need help right now?

I don’t provide emergency services. If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7) or dial 911.

Take the
first step.

Tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and I’ll be in touch to find a time. Choose a session type to start:

Prefer to talk? Call or text 905-376-9544. Not for emergencies — in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or dial 911.

438 Division Street
Cobourg, ON K9A 3R9
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Serving Cobourg, Port Hope & Trenton