Men's Issues Therapists in Berkeley, CA
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Joseph Saah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Special areas of expertise include: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Internet Addiction, Parenting, Sexual Abuse,
Men's Issues
, Multicultural relationships, Couples Therapy, Men's Groups, Supervision & Consultation.
As an experienced Licensed MFT, I offer a full range of psychotherapy services for men, women, adolescents, couples, and families. I founded The Men's Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy in 1984 in order to focus upon the psychological and emotional lives of men and boys. I particularly enjoy helping folks struggling with cross-cultural issues. My practice also includes work with women, girls, and couples of all persuasions. As an interactive therapist, I join my clients as they explore complex, often contradictory, intrapsychic forces. I bring humor, warmth, empathy, common-sense, and a genuine curiosity to the therapeutic encounter.
Hans Jorg Stahlschmidt
Psychologist, PhD , PACT, Diplom, Psychol
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Developing and maintaining a vital and fulfilling long-term relationship is one of the most difficult challenges we face in our lifetimes. I see impasses and breakdowns such as extensive arguing, lack of desire or estrangement as "natural and necessary failures" that point towards deeper individual issues that need to be addressed and worked through. In couples' sessions I help each partner to find a differentiated stance, interrupt dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of relating and dealing with conflicts. In addition to working with couples and individuals,
men's issues
have been a focus of my interest for three decades.
James Castro Seishas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in grief and loss; depression and anxiety; family of origin and childhood issues; relationship and communication issues; feeling stuck in some aspect of life;
men's issues
; repetition of patterns that feel unwanted or harmful.
I view therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to understand the challenges you are facing. My initial goal is to provide empathy and relief, while working in the longer term to help you feel more open and able to access parts of your experience that may be hidden. This can be scary and vitalizing, and I view work with each client as a unique journey where the path to healing unfolds over time. For me, the ultimate goal of therapy is to help you both accept and challenge yourself, and thereby become more fully who you are.
Andrew R Blair
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with high preforming athletes, artists, and creative types looking to find balance and live a richer more meaningful life. If painful or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, memories or sensations are getting in the way of you moving toward what matters I will work with you to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and find peace of mind. I work with people struggling with anxiety,
men's issues
, relationship and work stress, unresolved trauma/grief, and life transitions. I help clients get in touch with their core values, develop mindfulness, so they can slow down and choose meaningful action.
Daley Wellness Group | Dr. Luz Daley
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
We specialize in grief, including complex grief, loss of pregnancy due to miscarriage or abortion; women's issues, including prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety;
men's issues
; anger problems; phase of life problems; trauma; and immigration psychological evaluations.
Our group practice takes an integrated approach to wellness. We combine psychological approaches with spirituality, dreamwork and hypnotherapy. The goal is to tap into the wisdom and healing powers that reside just below conscious awareness. The emergence of self-compassion, self-love and forgiveness build the foundation that supports transformational healing. This journey can open the door to to be one's best self and live one's best life.
Josh Freund
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hello and welcome. I’m glad you’re here. We both know that being alive comes with immense challenges. At times we can feel lonely, depressed, anxious, unimportant, or overwhelmed. Having a therapist that you love is an immense gift and can help you through these issues and more. I’d love to know if I can be that person for you.
Ronny Nevo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I tend to believe that people don’t seek out therapy due to “problems,” since what are labeled as problems are often prior solutions. During times of emotional significance, the mind creates beliefs about the world, others, and the self that act as maps of reality (called schemas). Simultaneously created are adaptive solutions to survive and navigate those times and protect the self. These become embedded in implicit memory, which guides instinctive actions and may be used without awareness. This may eventually cause distress because they’re used to navigate current situations and relationships based on previously-created schemas.
Carol Zeitlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are curious about being in therapy with me, I invite you to set up a 30-minute consultation session at no charge. I am committed to helping adults who are struggling with painful situations such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or feelings of disconnection. Together, we will strive to understand your emotional suffering and recognize relationship patterns that have not served you well. Over time we will use our relationship to rework old patterns and allow you to see choices in life where before there had seemed to be none.
Waitlist for new clients
Bill Burmester
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Berkeley since 1994. I work with adults and teens individually and also with couples and groups, on recovering from relationship and betrayal trauma. This trauma may manifest as recurring intrusive reminders of overwhelming and unresolved past experiences and as emotional / somatic distress in your present life. Or it may result from inadequate nurture and protection in childhood (attachment trauma). Often, both contribute to the desire for relief and a better life beyond trauma. Individualized trauma therapy addresses the need for a new relationship with this
Erik N Berg
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have nearly a decade of experience working in the mental health field in research, teaching, and psychotherapy. My work and training have been at reputable institutions, including Columbia University, New York University, the Ackerman Institute for the Family, the Wright Institute, and the Access Institute. As a resident at Kaiser Permanente, I have developed expertise in the treatment of addictive disorders. The scope of my private practice entails long-term psychotherapy and includes treatment with individuals, adolescents, and couples.
Samuel Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile! My practice is largely geared toward supporting individuals, couples and families in navigating difficulties and transitions (relationship dynamics, grief, stress, anxiety, and disconnection) as well as those seeking a deeper connection with themself or others. I have a special interest in supporting male identified folks, emerging adults (16 and up), as well as those who feel firmly, or not so firmly, planted in the adulting world. I also specialize in supporting caregivers of children of any age.
Waitlist for new clients
Giancarlo Scherillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As a mindfulness and somatic based therapist, my approach is to provide a safe and supportive environment for your therapy process. I have an approach to therapy that includes both self-discovery with educational resources. I believe in supporting the internal process of the client unfolding it at their own pace. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your current life. By applying mindfulness techniques with somatic therapy approaches and techniques, we will examine long-standing behavior patterns or negative beliefs that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with individuals struggling with issues of self-worth, either shame or grandiosity; couples needing help to restore their communication, dealing with codependency and navigating non monogamous life; and I specialize in working with men seeking to develop a healthier relationship to their masculinity. I am offering you supportive, non judgmental yet direct and clear feedback on what you are thinking and doing that keeps you from moving forward. Changing the way we engage with our thoughts and feelings requires self-awareness, education, and support. You don't have to do this alone!
Alexander Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I take a holistic stance, tending to the whole person’s body and mind, viewing them as the expert on their own unique experience. My work is grounded in client-centered, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches. I am informed by the Hakomi Method, with an emphasis on using mindfulness and self-compassion to promote healing and growth. My work begins with my presence as a genuine and understanding person, and I bring a spirit of lightness and curiosity into the therapy room.
Anthony Q. Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Have you tried to stop looking at porn but can't? Have secrets sapped the trust and respect from your relationship? Do memories of past hurts intrude into the present? Infidelity, porn, or sex addiction -- and the shame that comes along with it -- can take away our voice. Let's talk and make sure you're heard. I have helped many individuals and couples develop healthy sexuality and rebuild trust. It would be my honor to walk alongside you.
Scott Leiker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with finding meaning in your life, accessing basic joy and peace of mind, and wanting to build deep relationships with others, I want to help. My aim is to make sure you feel heard, and that we work on what you want to work on. I welcome you to address anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and pain in relationships in a way that will free you up to pursue your goals and realize your dreams and bring more love into your life.
Troy Piwowarski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
If you’re like many of my clients, you might be asking yourself: “Why do I keep repeating the same patterns in my relationships, my career, and in my life?” “I have so much potential, why does it seem to elude me?” “Why don’t I feel closer to the people in my life?" Through a balance of support and challenge, I can help you break through the patterns that have been holding you back from living the life you truly want. My approach is a combination of focusing on patterns that show up in the present and exploring how your history may still be impacting the way you show up in your life today.
Walker Witte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you looking to change stubborn patterns or heal old wounds? Perhaps you would like to feel more connected with others and to yourself? However challenges show up in your life – maybe as depression, grief and loss, addictive patterns, anxiety, the impact of trauma, relationship struggles - there is always the potential for healing and growth waiting to be accessed. If the light in the tunnel seems dim or nonexistent, I’d like to offer you the torch that deep therapeutic inquiry has to offer.
Eric Pierson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Therapy can be uncomfortable, and challenging for folks, because it causes them to confront unpleasant emotions or memories. Therapy can be helpful because those unpleasant things are often making people's lives difficult, and therapy can help create a place to better understand and deal with those uncomfortable things. I find that I work best with clients that want to address things that make them uncomfortable, but don't know how to do so, or are reluctant to do it alone.
Jeffrey Ly | Porn Addiction Relationship
LPHA, MA, AMFT
Pornography addiction can significantly impact your life and relationships but there is hope for recovery. I’m not just a mental health professional, I’ve been “you” for many years. I understand firsthand the personal struggles in your life and committed relationships that come with uncontrollable pornography use. The endless stream of attractive women a few clicks away on Pornhub, Onlyfan or Social Media is hard to quit even with all your willpower and promise to quit for the sake of your relationship.
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Men's Issues Therapists
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.