Male Psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

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Dmitry Primak
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahne mann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
Dmitry E. Primak, M.D. is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and has been practicing psychiatry since 1973 after graduation from Zaporozhye Medical University, Ukraine. Dr. Primak has completed psychiatry residency training at Hahne mann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY and has extensive experience in treatment of variety of conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chemical addiction, and other psychological disorders.
(858) 879-6107 View (858) 879-6107
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Todd Benjamin Young
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
Dr. Young is a board-certified psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults, both in outpatient and acute care settings. Areas of focus include mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, ADHD, psychotic disorders, trauma-related conditions, behavioral disorders, and many others.Primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, using applied principles of psychodynamic psychiatry, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy relationships, personal development and lifestyle design
(760) 313-3762 View (760) 313-3762
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Mehdi Bubba Thomas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy such as CBT, and telepsychiatry appointments.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
Our providers offer medication management, various modalities of therapy such as CBT, and telepsychiatry appointments.
We know asking for help is a challenging thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now, welcoming new patients!
(760) 284-6773 View (760) 284-6773
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Dr. David Joel Printz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
Depression and anxiety can leave one feeling vulnerable and powerless. Decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions will aid me in empowering you with understanding of your illness and possible treatment options. Together we will undertake powerful treatments that can provide a full recovery.
Depression and anxiety can leave one feeling vulnerable and powerless. Decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions will aid me in empowering you with understanding of your illness and possible treatment options. Together we will undertake powerful treatments that can provide a full recovery.
(760) 891-5558 View (760) 891-5558
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Shawn Barnes
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
Accepting new patients. I practice integrative psychiatry emphasizing wellness over medications. Do you feel like doctors have been medicating you, but not understanding you? Have you been disappointed with psychiatric medications and are seeking a different path, without the risks that may come with medications? Do you worry that you may have become dependent on sleeping pills or medications for mood/anxiety and hope to live a full, meaningful life without them? Are you seeking a psychiatrist who is comfortable with alternative, complementary, and holistic treatments? If these questions resonate with you, perhaps we should meet.
(760) 487-8344 View (760) 487-8344
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Dr. Paul Sargent
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I enjoy helping people to persevere, adapt, and GROW through the challenges they face. As a creative problem solver, I take the time to listen and understand the unique factors affecting each of my patients. This personalized and holistic approach starts with a thorough evaluation, which then informs a treatment plan that incorporates psychotherapy, mind-body interventions, and medication management. Most of my clients are professionals who appreciate a treatment plan that optimizes both symptom reduction and high mental perfor mance both at home and on the job. I am dedicated to helping you improve your health and resilience!
I enjoy helping people to persevere, adapt, and GROW through the challenges they face. As a creative problem solver, I take the time to listen and understand the unique factors affecting each of my patients. This personalized and holistic approach starts with a thorough evaluation, which then informs a treatment plan that incorporates psychotherapy, mind-body interventions, and medication management. Most of my clients are professionals who appreciate a treatment plan that optimizes both symptom reduction and high mental perfor mance both at home and on the job. I am dedicated to helping you improve your health and resilience!
(442) 239-4770 View (442) 239-4770
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David R. Ruecker
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encinitas, CA 92024
I'm happy to provide many modalities for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and the other mental health ailments.
Thanks for checking out my psychology today website. To start the consultation process click on the " My Website" button. I have medical board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I'm glad that you are starting down the road towards improvement. I think I can help guide you down that path with my expertise. As a medical doctor, I provide a unique patient opportunity for improvement with pharmaceuticals and can offer a wide perspective on other interventions such as psychotherapy. Working together we can hopefully discover your best possible trajectory towards happier horizons.
I'm happy to provide many modalities for depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and the other mental health ailments.
Thanks for checking out my psychology today website. To start the consultation process click on the " My Website" button. I have medical board certifications in both child/adolescent and adult psychiatry. I'm glad that you are starting down the road towards improvement. I think I can help guide you down that path with my expertise. As a medical doctor, I provide a unique patient opportunity for improvement with pharmaceuticals and can offer a wide perspective on other interventions such as psychotherapy. Working together we can hopefully discover your best possible trajectory towards happier horizons.
(760) 292-9043 View (760) 292-9043
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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(424) 363-4991 View (424) 363-4991
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Jeremy Flagel
Psychiatrist, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92023
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
Conventionally and holistically trained, I'm a psychiatrist also certified in Functional Medicine. Applying an integrative and functional approach to psychiatry provides a more complete model to treating chronic illness. We partner to evaluate how your unique biology, history, lifestyle and environment are contributing to disease. Taking a wider lens to view the systems involved in underlying disease we can focus on healing root causes, rather than just trying to cover up the symptoms. Seeking short term relief while planning long term recovery, together, we seek the right balance of body, mind and spirit.
(619) 536-1566 View (619) 536-1566
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Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(424) 363-4654 View (424) 363-4654
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WellPsyche Medical Group
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(424) 374-0250 View (424) 374-0250
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David Gersten
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024  (Online Only)
I practice Integrative Psychiatry.A truly holistic or integrative approach addresses the mind, the body, and the mind-body connection. I utilize amino acid therapy and other nutrients for healing the body. For the mind I use a number of psychotherapy modalities, including mental imagery, breath work, meditation, and paradoxical approaches.I utilize Polyvagal techniques for rebalancing the autonomic nervous system, which is important work when dealing with trauma and is usually helpful in alleviating anxiety and depression.My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental environment in which you feel you are "not simply a diag
I practice Integrative Psychiatry.A truly holistic or integrative approach addresses the mind, the body, and the mind-body connection. I utilize amino acid therapy and other nutrients for healing the body. For the mind I use a number of psychotherapy modalities, including mental imagery, breath work, meditation, and paradoxical approaches.I utilize Polyvagal techniques for rebalancing the autonomic nervous system, which is important work when dealing with trauma and is usually helpful in alleviating anxiety and depression.My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental environment in which you feel you are "not simply a diag
(760) 659-5043 View (760) 659-5043
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Zachary Gilliam
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92023  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Zac Gilliam, and I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG). In working with patients, I strive for a holistic approach to care that encompasses eating healthy, staying active, sleeping well, spending time with people you love, and doing the work and activities you enjoy, all of which are so important to mental health. Working on all of the things that contribute to well-being creates a synergistic effect to help patients achieve lasting and meaningful improvements.
Hello! My name is Zac Gilliam, and I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG). In working with patients, I strive for a holistic approach to care that encompasses eating healthy, staying active, sleeping well, spending time with people you love, and doing the work and activities you enjoy, all of which are so important to mental health. Working on all of the things that contribute to well-being creates a synergistic effect to help patients achieve lasting and meaningful improvements.
(805) 909-4647 View (805) 909-4647
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Charles Robert Davis
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Encinitas, CA 92024
I have been a Family Practice M.D. for the last 45 years. Throughout that time, I have always been interested most in Mental Health. In the last 10 years working as a gerontologist and Family Physician,I realized that caring for Mental Health was really more than a field of strong interest; but had become the area where I really wanted to serve. My passion to serve for the last five years. has evolved into starting a private practice devoted only to Mental Heath issues. My goal is to provide care to anyone regardless of insurance or financial status.
I have been a Family Practice M.D. for the last 45 years. Throughout that time, I have always been interested most in Mental Health. In the last 10 years working as a gerontologist and Family Physician,I realized that caring for Mental Health was really more than a field of strong interest; but had become the area where I really wanted to serve. My passion to serve for the last five years. has evolved into starting a private practice devoted only to Mental Heath issues. My goal is to provide care to anyone regardless of insurance or financial status.
(619) 720-2164 View (619) 720-2164

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Matthew Montgomery
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Matthew Montgomery, M.D. is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. His work with complex psychiatric patients in numerous practice settings makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat a broad range of patients. Dr. Montgomery's approach includes a thorough diagnostic assessment which allows for a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. While he enjoys working with a variety of patients, he has notable experience working with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including PTSD and OCD), and ADHD. His practice includes work with the LGBTQ community.
Matthew Montgomery, M.D. is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. His work with complex psychiatric patients in numerous practice settings makes him uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat a broad range of patients. Dr. Montgomery's approach includes a thorough diagnostic assessment which allows for a comprehensive and individualized treatment plan. While he enjoys working with a variety of patients, he has notable experience working with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including PTSD and OCD), and ADHD. His practice includes work with the LGBTQ community.
(858) 358-7960 View (858) 358-7960
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Randall Bailey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Carlsbad, CA 92008  (Online Only)
All WellPsyche provider appointments are via Zoom, ensuring you can receive medication management and psychotherapy from the comfort of home.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
All WellPsyche provider appointments are via Zoom, ensuring you can receive medication management and psychotherapy from the comfort of home.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming un manageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
(424) 363-4298 View (424) 363-4298
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Leroy Scott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075  (Online Only)
Comprehensive Medication Management- My primary areas of expertise are in ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Specialist in Mental Health and Wellness as a whole. Comprehensive Medication Management- NOT currently offering talk therapy. obtained my Psychiatric training from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I utilize the most up to date, advanced researched driven standards including biogenetic testing to identify the most optimal medication based on your gene testing.
Comprehensive Medication Management- My primary areas of expertise are in ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Specialist in Mental Health and Wellness as a whole. Comprehensive Medication Management- NOT currently offering talk therapy. obtained my Psychiatric training from Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I utilize the most up to date, advanced researched driven standards including biogenetic testing to identify the most optimal medication based on your gene testing.
(657) 293-2989 View (657) 293-2989
Muralikrishnan Parthasarathy
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Marcos, CA 92069
Parthasarathy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with psychiatric illnesses including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorder psychosis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorder, learning disabilities and Autism.
Dr. Parthasarathy graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore University, India in 1992. He practiced general medicine in India from 1992 to 2000. Dr. Parthasarathy completed General Psychiatry Residency in 2006 and Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He also served as a Chief Resident during Child Fellowship training. Dr. Parthasarathy has extensive experience in treating children and adolescents.
Parthasarathy provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with psychiatric illnesses including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, mood disorder psychosis, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorder, learning disabilities and Autism.
Dr. Parthasarathy graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore University, India in 1992. He practiced general medicine in India from 1992 to 2000. Dr. Parthasarathy completed General Psychiatry Residency in 2006 and Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2008 at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He also served as a Chief Resident during Child Fellowship training. Dr. Parthasarathy has extensive experience in treating children and adolescents.
(760) 227-5081 View (760) 227-5081
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Claudio Demb
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
(858) 358-5965 View (858) 358-5965
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Pacific Psych
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
We provide the following services: psychiatric medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and injectable ketamine therapy.
The mission of Pacific Psych is to provide quality psychiatric treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients ages 18 to 64. We are contracted with most major health insurance companies. We both virtual and in-person psychiatric evaluations and online scheduling. We specialize in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and injectable ketamine therapy for depression and anxiety.
We provide the following services: psychiatric medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and injectable ketamine therapy.
The mission of Pacific Psych is to provide quality psychiatric treatment for psychiatric disorders for patients ages 18 to 64. We are contracted with most major health insurance companies. We both virtual and in-person psychiatric evaluations and online scheduling. We specialize in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and injectable ketamine therapy for depression and anxiety.
(858) 348-5189 View (858) 348-5189

Male Psychiatrists

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?

Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?

Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.