Male Therapists in 80208
Dr. Dave Matheson @ Forge Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208
The problems we struggle with seek to define and marginalize our identities as humans. The power that various problems seek to have in our lives can leave us feeling lost, helpless, and alone. Counseling can be a great place to begin to separate our identities from our struggles, where the problem does not get to define us as humans. My goal is to join you in this process and support the creation of a new identity, where the problem no longer gets to hold the mirror from which our own reflections are seen.
The problems we struggle with seek to define and marginalize our identities as humans. The power that various problems seek to have in our lives can leave us feeling lost, helpless, and alone. Counseling can be a great place to begin to separate our identities from our struggles, where the problem does not get to define us as humans. My goal is to join you in this process and support the creation of a new identity, where the problem no longer gets to hold the mirror from which our own reflections are seen.
Scott Hutchinson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80208
I am a caring and compassionate mental health clinician that offers a variety of services for those in need. I specialize in working with adults, couples and adolescents, although I do have a lot of experience working with children as well. My approach is one of information gathering to get a true understanding of the problem and then one of collaboration with the client in order to determine the best treatment or treatment options moving forward. Mental Health issues can be complicated and I am dedicated to finding what is making things so difficult and offering good ways to solve the problems.
I am a caring and compassionate mental health clinician that offers a variety of services for those in need. I specialize in working with adults, couples and adolescents, although I do have a lot of experience working with children as well. My approach is one of information gathering to get a true understanding of the problem and then one of collaboration with the client in order to determine the best treatment or treatment options moving forward. Mental Health issues can be complicated and I am dedicated to finding what is making things so difficult and offering good ways to solve the problems.
Michael Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208 (Online Only)
I work with adults who are seeking a space to unpack, share and process their unique worlds. With a client-centered approach, I can offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other solution-focused modalities to help you get the most out of therapy. Together we can explore ways to identify and manage emotions, reduce stress, and explore areas of growth and opportunity. I have an extensive background in grief, anxiety and depression, including helping clients explore and improve communication ruptures with partners, friends and family systems.
I work with adults who are seeking a space to unpack, share and process their unique worlds. With a client-centered approach, I can offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other solution-focused modalities to help you get the most out of therapy. Together we can explore ways to identify and manage emotions, reduce stress, and explore areas of growth and opportunity. I have an extensive background in grief, anxiety and depression, including helping clients explore and improve communication ruptures with partners, friends and family systems.
Erik Haldan Brevik
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80208
Not accepting new clients
I have always loved hearing and telling stories. I believe they are key to appreciating the vast depth of our beautifully imperfect individuality. I acquired my BA in theatre and music, and have worked in professional performance for over 12 years. All my life, I have felt called upon to help others appreciate the inherent worth of their stories. It is my goal to help you feel enveloped in empathy in order to feel heard, valued, and safe in expressing yourself and your feelings as you tell, and sometimes rewrite your own story. I work with adults and adolescents, performing artists, gamers, and individuals with chronic pain.
I have always loved hearing and telling stories. I believe they are key to appreciating the vast depth of our beautifully imperfect individuality. I acquired my BA in theatre and music, and have worked in professional performance for over 12 years. All my life, I have felt called upon to help others appreciate the inherent worth of their stories. It is my goal to help you feel enveloped in empathy in order to feel heard, valued, and safe in expressing yourself and your feelings as you tell, and sometimes rewrite your own story. I work with adults and adolescents, performing artists, gamers, and individuals with chronic pain.
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Male Therapists
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.