Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP

About

Nicholas Balaisis (RP, Ph.D.) is a psychotherapist in private practice west of Toronto, Canada. He works with individuals and couples, specializing in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, and male shame and self-esteem. He is also Lecturer in Media and Communication Arts at the University of Waterloo. He is also the author of a book-length study on Cuban film and media (Imperfect Aesthetics, 2016).

Recent Posts

Lessons on Midlife From a Jungian Perspective

Are you struggling with midlife ennui or depression? Here's what might be happening and how to manage it.

Should You Consider CBT-I for Insomnia?

Do you have insomnia or sleep disturbances? You are not alone. CBT-I is a promising treatment for insomnia without the aid of sleep medication.

6 Strategies for Male Performance Anxiety

What men can do when they encounter sexual challenges or dysfunction.

Is Being Too Nice Making You Sick?

Do you often feel that you suppress your real thoughts and feelings for the benefit of others?

Why Therapy Is an Important Refuge for Free Speech

Why sharing our difficult and risky thoughts and feelings can have powerful effects in a therapeutic space.

The Hidden Danger of Empathy Culture

Do you struggle being empathic? Why empathy sometimes pushes us further apart.

Does Your Partner Have a Mother or Sibling Complex?

Do you often feel like a roommate or parent to your romantic partner? Watch for these signs of drifting into a parental or sibling dynamic.

Why Are Men Contemplating Ancient Rome?

Do you daydream about Ancient Rome or the Stoics? What these daydreams might be telling you about your experiences of masculinity.

Is Guilt Negatively Affecting Your Relationships?

Do you constantly feel guilty for ways that you have acted with others? Learning to distinguish negative and positive forms of guilt can help you repair close relationships.

For the Therapy-Curious: 5 Things That Happen in Therapy

Examining the unknowns about the activity of therapy itself.