Helping Men Find Clarity, Confidence & Direction

Pursuit Counselling & Therapy provides a personalized approach to men wrestling with mental health challenges all over Ontario. We get into the dirt, air it all out, and help men both discover and take steps toward who they want to be.

Our Mission and Values

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering environment where men can address their mental health challenges and grow towards their fullest potential. We aim to break down barriers, promote emotional resilience, and guide each individual on their journey to self-discovery and self-confidence.

Are you tired of feeling worthless and less than compared to those around you?

How about lost and defeated after so many years of people-pleasing?

Do you have a nagging feeling that you were meant for greater things, but that life hasn’t yet come together as you hoped?

You're one of so many who feel this way. Together, we figure out what has led you here, and we create a plan forward that gets you in line with your values and goals. Book a free consultation now, and let’s get started.

Meet David

Before becoming a therapist, David Sazant spent years as a litigator, working in courtrooms and boardrooms across Ontario. Feeling lost and unfulfilled, it didn’t take long before he realized that his career choice was driven by other people’s expectations and perceptions rather than his own desires. David decided to make a change. He left his litigation career, went back to school, and found his calling.

David's mission is to create a space where men can put down the façades, be vulnerable, understand where their insecurities come from, and most importantly, cultivate their ideal selves. He believes that the consistent pursuit of personal growth is the key to becoming someone you love, trust, and respect.

David’s Qualifications

David is a men’s therapist with a diverse educational and professional background.

His credentials include:

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University

  • Juris Doctor (The lawyer degree)

  • Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Psychology

Professional Credentials

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Therapy

We focus on creating a calm and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, gain insights, and develop healthy coping strategies in service of becoming a stronger version of yourself.

Therapeutic Approaches

David uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of his clients.

These include:

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

  • Existential Psychotherapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Relationship Issues

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Substance Abuse

  • Sex Addiction

  • Gambling Addiction

  • Anger Management

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress Management

  • Low Assertiveness

  • Self-Doubt

Specialties

Resources

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  • A: Therapy is a uniquely tailored process to each person, and its path depends on various factors. As such, a specific duration of treatment can't be predicted before we begin. Even as we go, the path can change depending on new challenges that arise, progress to date, medication changes (if applicable), and more. Generally, however, clients work with David anywhere from two to six months on average, with some for less time and some for more, as appropriate.

  • A: After each session, you will receive an emailed receipt that includes the necessary information required by insurance companies. You will be reimbursed by your insurance company after you submit a compliant claim.

  • A: While psychotherapists are unable to provide clients with mental health diagnoses, we can absolutely help you manage your symptoms and achieve your counselling and therapeutic goals. If you are looking for a formal diagnosis, please contact your family doctor, a psychiatrist, or a clinical psychologist.​

  • A: We do not offer sliding scale sessions at this time.

  • A: Pursuit Counselling & Therapy does not provide clinical notes in support of academic or professional accommodations, as such notes are most suitably drafted by family doctors, psychiatrists or clinical psychologists.

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