Male Psychiatrists in Branford, CT

Photo of Dr. J. Craig Allen, MD, FASAM, Psychiatrist
Dr. J. Craig Allen
Psychiatrist, MD, FASAM
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405
I am available for comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and meetings with families and care teams to provide direction and oversight of treatment.
Accepting new patients. Board certified in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry and addiction medicine I have expertise in the most recent, “cutting edge”, strategies and interventions in behavioral health and can use this knowledge to help you, or your loved one.
I am available for comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and meetings with families and care teams to provide direction and oversight of treatment.
Accepting new patients. Board certified in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry and addiction medicine I have expertise in the most recent, “cutting edge”, strategies and interventions in behavioral health and can use this knowledge to help you, or your loved one.
(475) 251-7026 View (475) 251-7026
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Ryan Dillon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405
I promise that I will try my hardest and work relentlessly to get you feeling better in the safest and most comfortable manner possible.
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
I promise that I will try my hardest and work relentlessly to get you feeling better in the safest and most comfortable manner possible.
I take a safe, comfortable, and multifaceted approach towards treatment. I have experience and have been trained in family psychiatry. Therefore, I treat all ages and populations. My primary area of focus is that of diagnostic evaluation and psychiatric medication management. However, I believe that psychotherapy is an essential part of treatment. I will provide this type of services if I feel I can help! If not, I will refer you to the appropriate therapist. Accordingly, communicating and involving treatment from other providers and "looking at the big picture" is essential!
(203) 433-2550 View (203) 433-2550
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Dr. Hamilton Gaiani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405
Accepting new patients via telehealth or in-person. I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care. I provide comprehensive treatment across the complete spectrum of mental illnesses, and specialize in alcohol/drug disorders, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues. Treatment includes medication management and an optional therapy component. You may also request comprehensive evaluations, and if appropriate, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone). I have extensive knowledge of the latest research and am a strong advocate for the patients I work with.
Accepting new patients via telehealth or in-person. I am a Yale trained, Board-Certified Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist providing the highest quality of evidence-based care. I provide comprehensive treatment across the complete spectrum of mental illnesses, and specialize in alcohol/drug disorders, as well as LGBTQIA+ issues. Treatment includes medication management and an optional therapy component. You may also request comprehensive evaluations, and if appropriate, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone). I have extensive knowledge of the latest research and am a strong advocate for the patients I work with.
(475) 263-3189 View (475) 263-3189
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Jay Seigel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
Branford, CT 06405
Jay has been "in the trenches" and sees the current opiate crisis as a series of mis managed health emergencies that continue to plague the Tri-state region.
Jay Seigel has worked in clinical, academic and leadership capacities to improve the quality of life of his clients with addiction and mental health disorders. Jay has treated thousands of Clients in his private practice and countless impaired healthcare professionals with great success. Jay's goal of continually identifying and employing the most effective and innovative clinical treatment for his clients. Jay has a rarely found expertise utilizing evidence-based practice for work in insight oriented psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Jay is committed to collaborating with his Clients and their multidisciplinary providers to empower them to establish sustained recovery.
Jay has been "in the trenches" and sees the current opiate crisis as a series of mis managed health emergencies that continue to plague the Tri-state region.
Jay Seigel has worked in clinical, academic and leadership capacities to improve the quality of life of his clients with addiction and mental health disorders. Jay has treated thousands of Clients in his private practice and countless impaired healthcare professionals with great success. Jay's goal of continually identifying and employing the most effective and innovative clinical treatment for his clients. Jay has a rarely found expertise utilizing evidence-based practice for work in insight oriented psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Jay is committed to collaborating with his Clients and their multidisciplinary providers to empower them to establish sustained recovery.
(203) 717-4433 View (203) 717-4433
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Rory Condon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MA, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Branford, CT 06405
Rory takes a holistic approach to helping individuals manage mental illness through psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and lifestyle interventions.
Rory Condon APRN is a board-certified lifespan psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. He has been active in mental health care for over a decade in a variety of different patient centered roles. Rory's previous professional experience has been with individuals across the spectrum of psychiatric care from those requiring acute stabilization to ongoing maintenance care. He worked at Yale Psychiatric Hospital, the Yale Crisis Intervention Unit, and High Watch Recovery Center among other settings. Rory received the Outstanding Newcomer Award from Yale New Haven Health System, being named one of the best APRNs hired in 2018.
Rory takes a holistic approach to helping individuals manage mental illness through psychopharmacological, psychotherapeutic, and lifestyle interventions.
Rory Condon APRN is a board-certified lifespan psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. He has been active in mental health care for over a decade in a variety of different patient centered roles. Rory's previous professional experience has been with individuals across the spectrum of psychiatric care from those requiring acute stabilization to ongoing maintenance care. He worked at Yale Psychiatric Hospital, the Yale Crisis Intervention Unit, and High Watch Recovery Center among other settings. Rory received the Outstanding Newcomer Award from Yale New Haven Health System, being named one of the best APRNs hired in 2018.
(203) 580-6483 View (203) 580-6483

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Jordan Sloshower
Psychiatrist, MD, MSc
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06515
Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and educator specializing in integrative approaches to mental health and psychedelic-assisted therapies. Along with my team at West Rock Wellness, I seek to offer with care and compassion, a spectrum of therapeutic and transformational services that address root causes of suffering. I view conditions, such as depression and anxiety, through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens and seek to help clients heal at those various levels. This involves creatively combining a variety of approaches, such as psychotherapy, medications, wellness and lifestyle interventions.
Jordan Sloshower, MD, MSc is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and educator specializing in integrative approaches to mental health and psychedelic-assisted therapies. Along with my team at West Rock Wellness, I seek to offer with care and compassion, a spectrum of therapeutic and transformational services that address root causes of suffering. I view conditions, such as depression and anxiety, through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens and seek to help clients heal at those various levels. This involves creatively combining a variety of approaches, such as psychotherapy, medications, wellness and lifestyle interventions.
(203) 457-8085 View (203) 457-8085
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Andrew Ding
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06515
I’m a psychotherapist and integrative psychiatrist specializing in existential and spiritual issues with a focus on psychedelic medicine. I aim to foster not only self-knowledge, but progress from insight to embodiment, contradiction to paradox, and alienation to connection. Informed by influences ranging from modern, evidence-informed Western medicine, to Eastern spirituality, to psychoanalysis, I support growth through a bespoke therapeutic alliance that integrates various psychotherapies, lifestyle medicine, and judicious prescribing within a single relationship. — Please reach out via www.AximMedicine.com —
I’m a psychotherapist and integrative psychiatrist specializing in existential and spiritual issues with a focus on psychedelic medicine. I aim to foster not only self-knowledge, but progress from insight to embodiment, contradiction to paradox, and alienation to connection. Informed by influences ranging from modern, evidence-informed Western medicine, to Eastern spirituality, to psychoanalysis, I support growth through a bespoke therapeutic alliance that integrates various psychotherapies, lifestyle medicine, and judicious prescribing within a single relationship. — Please reach out via www.AximMedicine.com —
(860) 378-2671 View (860) 378-2671
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Dr. Juan Gabriel Rodriguez
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
I believe that the most useful approach to treat an individual should include both psychotherapy and medication management, when appropriate.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adolescents and adults. I completed medical school and psychiatry residency training at Yale University, where I currently also serve as an assistant clinical professor. As a candidate in clinical psychoanalysis, I have keen interest in helping you understand the connection between past emotional experiences and your current struggles in order to provide with you with insight to improve your quality of life.
I believe that the most useful approach to treat an individual should include both psychotherapy and medication management, when appropriate.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adolescents and adults. I completed medical school and psychiatry residency training at Yale University, where I currently also serve as an assistant clinical professor. As a candidate in clinical psychoanalysis, I have keen interest in helping you understand the connection between past emotional experiences and your current struggles in order to provide with you with insight to improve your quality of life.
(929) 362-5982 View (929) 362-5982
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Douglas Zelisko
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
Making the decision to seek help with your challenges can feel both empowering and vulnerable. I offer a safe and compassionate, non-judgmental space for us to start the process and talk. I strive to help adults with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, focus, and physical ailments among others. I provide both medication management, as well as individual psychotherapy. I primarily practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, however am trained in other modalities to best help you through the emotional challenges you face and allow a greater understanding of yourself.
(860) 854-7338 View (860) 854-7338
Photo of Eli Bogart, LMHC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Eli Bogart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511
I am trained as a mental health counselor with a focus on depression, grief and eating disorders. I believe that true healing is possible. When both the client and practitioner deeply respect and understand the client's struggles and commit to addressing the core conflicts that may lie behind their disorder, healing can take place. I am also a Rabbi and I have been a mentor and teacher at the Rabbinical college of New England for over ten years. Although I do not bring my personal religious beliefs into therapy, my style is informed by my experience as a teacher of ancient wisdom and existential thought.
I am trained as a mental health counselor with a focus on depression, grief and eating disorders. I believe that true healing is possible. When both the client and practitioner deeply respect and understand the client's struggles and commit to addressing the core conflicts that may lie behind their disorder, healing can take place. I am also a Rabbi and I have been a mentor and teacher at the Rabbinical college of New England for over ten years. Although I do not bring my personal religious beliefs into therapy, my style is informed by my experience as a teacher of ancient wisdom and existential thought.
(203) 896-8256 View (203) 896-8256
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Emerald Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN-C
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
At Emerald Health and Wellness, we specialize in medication management and lifestyle changes through telehealth.
At Emerald Health and Wellness, we are now welcoming new patients, including those on Medicaid. Our ideal clients face mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma and seek compassionate, comprehensive care. They desire personalized, holistic treatment that promotes growth and transformation. Their goals include emotional stability, self-discovery, and empowerment. We help clients, aged 13 and up, rediscover themselves, achieve holistic wellness, and live fulfilling lives through integrative telehealth services. Our experienced team ensures each individual feels heard, understood, and empowered.
At Emerald Health and Wellness, we specialize in medication management and lifestyle changes through telehealth.
At Emerald Health and Wellness, we are now welcoming new patients, including those on Medicaid. Our ideal clients face mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma and seek compassionate, comprehensive care. They desire personalized, holistic treatment that promotes growth and transformation. Their goals include emotional stability, self-discovery, and empowerment. We help clients, aged 13 and up, rediscover themselves, achieve holistic wellness, and live fulfilling lives through integrative telehealth services. Our experienced team ensures each individual feels heard, understood, and empowered.
(475) 242-0897 View (475) 242-0897
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Craig Riccelli
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06510
I am offering psychotherapy services and medication management if warranted.
My goal is to provide the space for people to better understand themselves. As you share your story, we began to understand how your past experiences may be causing distress or dysfunction in the present day. Gaining this understanding can provide genuine relief and allow you to experience life more fully. I enjoy working with adults of all ages.
I am offering psychotherapy services and medication management if warranted.
My goal is to provide the space for people to better understand themselves. As you share your story, we began to understand how your past experiences may be causing distress or dysfunction in the present day. Gaining this understanding can provide genuine relief and allow you to experience life more fully. I enjoy working with adults of all ages.
(475) 262-8025 View (475) 262-8025
Photo of Olivier Djoumessi, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Olivier Djoumessi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
West Haven, CT 06516  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with eight years of healthcare experience. I am dedicated, compassionate, and patient focused. My approach to care combines medication management with supportive therapy, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome personal challenges through a comprehensive and integrative method. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of my patients.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with eight years of healthcare experience. I am dedicated, compassionate, and patient focused. My approach to care combines medication management with supportive therapy, focusing on empowering individuals to overcome personal challenges through a comprehensive and integrative method. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique needs of my patients.
(475) 255-2320 View (475) 255-2320
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Raymond Gunn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APRN-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518  (Online Only)
I am especially interested in men's mental health, but I work with all adults regardless of their gender identity.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a broad background in sociology. In my approach to treatment, I explore how culture, gender, and identity intersect with personality and neurochemical imbalances to produce psychiatric symptoms that impede daily functioning and interpersonal activities. Together with my clients, we determine the best pharmacological interventions to provide relief of these symptoms. I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, assessment for post-traumatic stress disorder, Connecticut state registration for eligible clients for medical marijuana, and Suboxone treatment.
I am especially interested in men's mental health, but I work with all adults regardless of their gender identity.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a broad background in sociology. In my approach to treatment, I explore how culture, gender, and identity intersect with personality and neurochemical imbalances to produce psychiatric symptoms that impede daily functioning and interpersonal activities. Together with my clients, we determine the best pharmacological interventions to provide relief of these symptoms. I offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, assessment for post-traumatic stress disorder, Connecticut state registration for eligible clients for medical marijuana, and Suboxone treatment.
(475) 234-0096 View (475) 234-0096
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Ocho Telepsychiatry Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06513  (Online Only)
Your wait time for a psychiatric and mental health visit just went down from 9 months to 3 days! Ocho Telepsychiatry Services reduces wait time for initial psychiatric evaluation and medication management by up to 99%.
Do you reside in Connecticut or Pennsylvania? Are you experiencing unstable mood and anxiety that just will not go away? Are you delaying care because (1) you cannot take the time off to drive 3 hours to see a specialist (2) the wait time to see the specialist is many months away (3) you are afraid of having to leave your family and friends behind or creating another burden on them? Ocho Telepsychiatry Services provides psychiatric and mental health services to residents of the above States for as little as $30 follow up visit (PA & CT Residence).
Your wait time for a psychiatric and mental health visit just went down from 9 months to 3 days! Ocho Telepsychiatry Services reduces wait time for initial psychiatric evaluation and medication management by up to 99%.
Do you reside in Connecticut or Pennsylvania? Are you experiencing unstable mood and anxiety that just will not go away? Are you delaying care because (1) you cannot take the time off to drive 3 hours to see a specialist (2) the wait time to see the specialist is many months away (3) you are afraid of having to leave your family and friends behind or creating another burden on them? Ocho Telepsychiatry Services provides psychiatric and mental health services to residents of the above States for as little as $30 follow up visit (PA & CT Residence).
(475) 325-6095 View (475) 325-6095
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Michael Espelin
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06511
I provide medication management services for adults who are actively seeing a therapist regularly for psychotherapy.
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My philosophy is an integrative approach in treating the whole person - including the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. I am a Connecticut native with European heritage and want to acknowledge the original habitants of the land I live on: the Hammonassets and Menunkatucks. I recognize myself as a privileged member of a white dominant world, and consistently try to challenge this norm. As a strong ally to marginalized communities, I do my best to promote inclusivity and improve access to psychiatric services.
I provide medication management services for adults who are actively seeing a therapist regularly for psychotherapy.
Welcome! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. My philosophy is an integrative approach in treating the whole person - including the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors. I am a Connecticut native with European heritage and want to acknowledge the original habitants of the land I live on: the Hammonassets and Menunkatucks. I recognize myself as a privileged member of a white dominant world, and consistently try to challenge this norm. As a strong ally to marginalized communities, I do my best to promote inclusivity and improve access to psychiatric services.
(203) 745-2368 View (203) 745-2368
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John T Palma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06511
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I specialize in adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome.
I'm a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner that likes to take the appropriate time to get to know the needs and objectives of my clients. I specialize in adults but will see children 13 and older depending on the case. I treat individuals suffering from a variety of conditions, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. I value the input of those I work with and through collaboration we will achieve the best possible outcome.
(203) 404-6074 View (203) 404-6074
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Linton Kinlock
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHN-BC
Verified Verified
Hamden, CT 06518  (Online Only)
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals living with mental illness. I believe that with the right care, support , people can achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. My passion stems from my own experiences with mental health, as well as my desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. I have a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, committed to staying current with the latest research, integrative treatments. I am a compassionate and empathetic practitioner who is dedicated to working with my patients to develop individualized treatment.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I am deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals living with mental illness. I believe that with the right care, support , people can achieve their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. My passion stems from my own experiences with mental health, as well as my desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others. I have a strong background in both nursing and psychiatry, committed to staying current with the latest research, integrative treatments. I am a compassionate and empathetic practitioner who is dedicated to working with my patients to develop individualized treatment.
(860) 254-6569 View (860) 254-6569
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One Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP-P, BC
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06520  (Online Only)
With the right medication management, clients can restore their mental wellness.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
With the right medication management, clients can restore their mental wellness.
I am a board-certified psychiatric NP, trained at New York University. I specialize in adults, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. My virtual and in-person practices are friendly and confidential spaces where I provide a thorough psychiatric evaluation and personalized medication management. My approach is to always see things from the client’s perspective. My mission is to support my clients while they create more meaningful progress in life. I use my expertise to help them find harmony between mind and body. I think mental health care can be a spiritual, and yet a scientific way for the client to look into their soul.
(201) 969-5923 View (201) 969-5923
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David Whitehouse
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New Haven, CT 06501  (Online Only)
Whitehouse's practice focuses on medication management.
Dr. Whitehouse is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a strong background in neuroscience and psychopharmacology who has been in practice for over 25 years. At the heart of Dr. Whitehouse’s clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust, building a therapeutic relationship to help patients achieve their goals, and helping people better understand their brain, its strengths, and vulnerabilities and how to use assessment and training to maximize everyone’s unique emotional and cognitive capacity.
Whitehouse's practice focuses on medication management.
Dr. Whitehouse is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a strong background in neuroscience and psychopharmacology who has been in practice for over 25 years. At the heart of Dr. Whitehouse’s clinical approach is a strong emphasis on establishing trust, building a therapeutic relationship to help patients achieve their goals, and helping people better understand their brain, its strengths, and vulnerabilities and how to use assessment and training to maximize everyone’s unique emotional and cognitive capacity.
(475) 253-5307 View (475) 253-5307
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.