Male Therapists in Antioch, CA
Welcome! You've found a resource for emotional support. Life can be tough, and seeking help is a sign of strength. As a licensed therapist, I work with couples, families, and individuals on challenges like emotional struggles and relationship issues.
Offering both Christian counseling and general therapy, I provide a safe space to discuss feelings and foster better relationships. My approach is based on proven methods to address anxiety, life changes, and past experiences.
I'm here to support you in becoming more aware of yourself and creating positive changes for a happier, fulfilling life. Let’s start this journey together!
Welcome! You've found a resource for emotional support. Life can be tough, and seeking help is a sign of strength. As a licensed therapist, I work with couples, families, and individuals on challenges like emotional struggles and relationship issues.
Offering both Christian counseling and general therapy, I provide a safe space to discuss feelings and foster better relationships. My approach is based on proven methods to address anxiety, life changes, and past experiences.
I'm here to support you in becoming more aware of yourself and creating positive changes for a happier, fulfilling life. Let’s start this journey together!
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
Trauma can often interfere with or even block your ability to move forward in life. Difficult emotions can interfere with achieving goals and dreams for your future. Whether you want to be able to have a collaborative approach with your therapist or need more direction, as a certified trauma professional, I aim to not only reduce painful or uncomfortable symptoms but to help renew, revitalize, and find a more fulfilling way of living life! I am currently available and accepting new clients.
Trauma can often interfere with or even block your ability to move forward in life. Difficult emotions can interfere with achieving goals and dreams for your future. Whether you want to be able to have a collaborative approach with your therapist or need more direction, as a certified trauma professional, I aim to not only reduce painful or uncomfortable symptoms but to help renew, revitalize, and find a more fulfilling way of living life! I am currently available and accepting new clients.
My ideal client struggles with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, often rooted in past experiences. These internal blocks keep them from reaching their potential in personal, professional, or creative areas. They deeply desire to feel empowered, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward their goals. They seek support to overcome limiting beliefs, develop resilience, and create a life they feel proud of—one where they trust themselves and feel in control.
My ideal client struggles with low self-esteem, self-doubt, and negative self-talk, often rooted in past experiences. These internal blocks keep them from reaching their potential in personal, professional, or creative areas. They deeply desire to feel empowered, build confidence, and take meaningful action toward their goals. They seek support to overcome limiting beliefs, develop resilience, and create a life they feel proud of—one where they trust themselves and feel in control.
Dr Richard C Hanzy - MyFaith
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Antioch, CA 94531
Welcome! And thank you! I love to work with Couples, Families, and individuals who are seeking to overcome their current emotional struggles or life stressors. These barriers often take the for of struggles with anger management, addictions, Jobs stress, familial & social relationships issues, loneliness, anxiety, toxic social media use, current or past abuse, depression, poor communication, relationship issues, parenting, step & blended family struggles, Trauma/Traumatic events, poor focus and attention, low motivation, lack direction, limited veterans support, or just feeling like you are failing in life.
Welcome! And thank you! I love to work with Couples, Families, and individuals who are seeking to overcome their current emotional struggles or life stressors. These barriers often take the for of struggles with anger management, addictions, Jobs stress, familial & social relationships issues, loneliness, anxiety, toxic social media use, current or past abuse, depression, poor communication, relationship issues, parenting, step & blended family struggles, Trauma/Traumatic events, poor focus and attention, low motivation, lack direction, limited veterans support, or just feeling like you are failing in life.
Background in children/ family/ individual therapies, Solution-focused treatment, Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and Trauma-focused behavior treatment modalities. Experience in Rational Emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), helping clients build necessary skills in dealing with emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and coping with urges. I am also happy to help my clients meet their goals and increase their overall functioning in life.
Background in children/ family/ individual therapies, Solution-focused treatment, Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and Trauma-focused behavior treatment modalities. Experience in Rational Emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), helping clients build necessary skills in dealing with emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and coping with urges. I am also happy to help my clients meet their goals and increase their overall functioning in life.
Interested in working with a therapist who can integrate your Christian worldview or spiritual beliefs with the depths of psychology? Want to work with someone who deeply understands theology, spirituality & ministry? I’m a highly empathetic & intuitive therapist but also come at this with intellectual rigor. I serve adults, teens & couples. I employ cognitive behavioral therapy to repair faulty beliefs, attachment theory to untangle relationship issues, Jungian therapy to surface unconscious drives, existential therapy to define purpose & a strengths-based approach to access inner resources to solve complex challenges.
Interested in working with a therapist who can integrate your Christian worldview or spiritual beliefs with the depths of psychology? Want to work with someone who deeply understands theology, spirituality & ministry? I’m a highly empathetic & intuitive therapist but also come at this with intellectual rigor. I serve adults, teens & couples. I employ cognitive behavioral therapy to repair faulty beliefs, attachment theory to untangle relationship issues, Jungian therapy to surface unconscious drives, existential therapy to define purpose & a strengths-based approach to access inner resources to solve complex challenges.
Many people struggling with compulsive sexual behavior feel trapped in secrecy, shame, and isolation. You may fear being “found out” while also feeling unable to stop behaviors that are hurting you or your relationships. Or perhaps you are the partner of someone struggling with sexual addiction and feel betrayed, angry, or confused. You are not alone, and healing is possible.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I help individuals and couples understand the deeper emotional pain that often drives these behaviors, including trauma, loneliness, anxiety, and shame.
Many people struggling with compulsive sexual behavior feel trapped in secrecy, shame, and isolation. You may fear being “found out” while also feeling unable to stop behaviors that are hurting you or your relationships. Or perhaps you are the partner of someone struggling with sexual addiction and feel betrayed, angry, or confused. You are not alone, and healing is possible.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I help individuals and couples understand the deeper emotional pain that often drives these behaviors, including trauma, loneliness, anxiety, and shame.
My name is Mark Perez, LCSW 91261. My approach to therapy is straightforward in a compassionate, and empathic way. I also enjoy using laughter when topics become heavy. My therapeutic approach is working with strengths-based and problem-solving techniques, but it really depends on the situation the client is working with. My focus is broad I enjoy working with teenagers to the elderly. I enjoy listening to the stories and looking at the faces of the people I'm working with. It tells me a lot about who they are and how their issue has affected them.
My name is Mark Perez, LCSW 91261. My approach to therapy is straightforward in a compassionate, and empathic way. I also enjoy using laughter when topics become heavy. My therapeutic approach is working with strengths-based and problem-solving techniques, but it really depends on the situation the client is working with. My focus is broad I enjoy working with teenagers to the elderly. I enjoy listening to the stories and looking at the faces of the people I'm working with. It tells me a lot about who they are and how their issue has affected them.
I believe that silence is a barrier to our healing. I have an eclectic approach. I will support you, challenge you, and accept who you are.
I believe that silence is a barrier to our healing. I have an eclectic approach. I will support you, challenge you, and accept who you are.
Sankofa Holistic Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
Congratulations, you found a compassionate and affirming therapist. As you're reading this I understand it maybe with some degree of ambivalence. To that end, my immediate goal is to connect and reflect with you in ways that are safe, respectful and trusting. Only then can we have a meaningful, therapeutic-relationship that's open to collaboration, exploration, and revelation. This is where we "Make the road as we walk it", and I champion your journey, where ever it leads. I value the creative and growth potential of every human being. How can I best support you?
Blair
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS , AMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
When life feels overwhelming, persistent worry, anxiety, anger, and sadness can rise up and begin to interfere with your relationships, sleep patterns, eating habits, and overall health. Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined it would. We find ourselves stuck in patterns we don’t fully understand or carrying emotional weight we haven’t quite known how to name.
In my experience, therapy is one of the most courageous and meaningful steps a person can take when they begin to feel overwhelmed, alone, or simply unsure of where to go next.
When life feels overwhelming, persistent worry, anxiety, anger, and sadness can rise up and begin to interfere with your relationships, sleep patterns, eating habits, and overall health. Life doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined it would. We find ourselves stuck in patterns we don’t fully understand or carrying emotional weight we haven’t quite known how to name.
In my experience, therapy is one of the most courageous and meaningful steps a person can take when they begin to feel overwhelmed, alone, or simply unsure of where to go next.
I'm Emilio Perdomo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach as a therapist, is to be collaborative with my client which means we work together to work through past or present challenges. I have worked with clients ages 12-60 years old. By providing you with a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns and providing education, guidance and commitment to the process, I want to help you move toward achieving your personal therapeutic goals. Most of my clients tend to have anxiety, ADHD or depression. I have experience working with clients who are BICOP or LGBTQIA+.
I'm Emilio Perdomo, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach as a therapist, is to be collaborative with my client which means we work together to work through past or present challenges. I have worked with clients ages 12-60 years old. By providing you with a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns and providing education, guidance and commitment to the process, I want to help you move toward achieving your personal therapeutic goals. Most of my clients tend to have anxiety, ADHD or depression. I have experience working with clients who are BICOP or LGBTQIA+.
Joshua Pasewaldt, LMFT 106522. I work with couples and individuals, utilizing a combination of tools and skills from multiple therapeutic approaches (cognitive to behavioral therapy, solution-focused, gestalt, and trail-focused cognitive therapy). I have worked with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, dual diagnosis, OCD, addiction, depression, grief and loss, personality disorders, and relationship conflict/distress. My communication style is often described as somewhat conversational with epiphanies that hit deep.
Joshua Pasewaldt, LMFT 106522. I work with couples and individuals, utilizing a combination of tools and skills from multiple therapeutic approaches (cognitive to behavioral therapy, solution-focused, gestalt, and trail-focused cognitive therapy). I have worked with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, dual diagnosis, OCD, addiction, depression, grief and loss, personality disorders, and relationship conflict/distress. My communication style is often described as somewhat conversational with epiphanies that hit deep.
My name is Steven East. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use disorders. I am a BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, and a Certified EMDR therapist. I utilize a hybrid approach featuring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and EMDR.
My name is Steven East. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use disorders. I am a BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, and a Certified EMDR therapist. I utilize a hybrid approach featuring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy and EMDR.
For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors
For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors
My name is William Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in SF Bay Area, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I help parents work on the hard stuff so they can be the parents they want to be. I specialize in depression, anger, resentment, inter-generational parenthood, parenting a challenging child, parent-child relationship, and transitioning to parenthood. I have been told I am warm, understanding, and personable. Most importantly, I help my clients get honest. My biggest strength is providing a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life.
My name is William Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in SF Bay Area, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I help parents work on the hard stuff so they can be the parents they want to be. I specialize in depression, anger, resentment, inter-generational parenthood, parenting a challenging child, parent-child relationship, and transitioning to parenthood. I have been told I am warm, understanding, and personable. Most importantly, I help my clients get honest. My biggest strength is providing a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and although I have been trained in the Rogerian model (interchangeable empathy), I have found that not all clients respond to this model. In my practice, I believe the slogan, "one size fits all" is a misnomer...one size fits one (is my belief). I believe in using a therapeutic model (or models) that will help bring about change and growth for my client. I have found this type of flexibility allows the client to become a better, healthier, and more productive version of themself.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and although I have been trained in the Rogerian model (interchangeable empathy), I have found that not all clients respond to this model. In my practice, I believe the slogan, "one size fits all" is a misnomer...one size fits one (is my belief). I believe in using a therapeutic model (or models) that will help bring about change and growth for my client. I have found this type of flexibility allows the client to become a better, healthier, and more productive version of themself.
Thank you for reading my bio. My focus in our work will be on meeting you where you are at and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can collaborate and explore what can be helpful in addressing your needs, wants, and barriers to getting them met. My hope in our work together is that you'll come away with a renewed sense of self and identity that not only addresses the hardships and challenges you have endured, but also empowers you to affirm your sense of agency and make your mark on the world.
Thank you for reading my bio. My focus in our work will be on meeting you where you are at and creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can collaborate and explore what can be helpful in addressing your needs, wants, and barriers to getting them met. My hope in our work together is that you'll come away with a renewed sense of self and identity that not only addresses the hardships and challenges you have endured, but also empowers you to affirm your sense of agency and make your mark on the world.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.
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 therapists of a specific gender. 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. 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.