Male Psychiatrists in 60148
Mindwell
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
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Joseph Z Rahman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
I am an advanced practice nurse practitioner with board certification in psychiatric-mental health. At Meier Clinics, I specialize in the psychiatric evaluation and medication management of patients across the lifespan. I strive to work collaboratively with professionals across disciplines to ensure that my patients are receiving comprehensive care. My goal is to educate and empower patients to be active participants in their treatment planning. I provide individualized care that addresses each person uniquely in light of their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
I am an advanced practice nurse practitioner with board certification in psychiatric-mental health. At Meier Clinics, I specialize in the psychiatric evaluation and medication management of patients across the lifespan. I strive to work collaboratively with professionals across disciplines to ensure that my patients are receiving comprehensive care. My goal is to educate and empower patients to be active participants in their treatment planning. I provide individualized care that addresses each person uniquely in light of their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
Evan O Foster Deranja
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Lombard, IL 60148
My ideal patient is one who is willing and motivated to work together with me, as a team, to help figure out what is contributing to their struggles and how to work through it. It's frequently an iterative process whereby we make progress together over time. Sometimes it seems relatively simple, but frequently it's not. The keys are to keep going, to keep working at it, to never give up, to not shy away from complexity, and to be willing to begin anywhere. The wisdom of knowing when to keep working at solving a problem vs when to work towards acceptance is only achieved through our authentic best efforts over time.
My ideal patient is one who is willing and motivated to work together with me, as a team, to help figure out what is contributing to their struggles and how to work through it. It's frequently an iterative process whereby we make progress together over time. Sometimes it seems relatively simple, but frequently it's not. The keys are to keep going, to keep working at it, to never give up, to not shy away from complexity, and to be willing to begin anywhere. The wisdom of knowing when to keep working at solving a problem vs when to work towards acceptance is only achieved through our authentic best efforts over time.
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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.