Men's Issues Therapists in Camp Pendleton, CA
A mentor once told me, "We can't negotiate the terms of our own surrender," and that has framed my approach toward acceptance and healing as we live life on life's terms. Sometimes we need to take a step back to reflect on a new way to approach situations when "our way" seems to be getting in our way. I invite you to bring awareness to what brought you to this page and if the above message resonates, let's chat.
A mentor once told me, "We can't negotiate the terms of our own surrender," and that has framed my approach toward acceptance and healing as we live life on life's terms. Sometimes we need to take a step back to reflect on a new way to approach situations when "our way" seems to be getting in our way. I invite you to bring awareness to what brought you to this page and if the above message resonates, let's chat.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction who are seeking a compassionate and understanding space to address their challenges. Many of the people I support face cultural or military-related concerns, severe mental health conditions, or difficulties with social skills. They strive to manage symptoms, enhance emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and achieve a sense of overall well-being. These individuals are motivated to engage in therapy, open to evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CPT and are committed to creating positive changes in their lives.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction who are seeking a compassionate and understanding space to address their challenges. Many of the people I support face cultural or military-related concerns, severe mental health conditions, or difficulties with social skills. They strive to manage symptoms, enhance emotional regulation, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and achieve a sense of overall well-being. These individuals are motivated to engage in therapy, open to evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and CPT and are committed to creating positive changes in their lives.
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Men tell themselves a story about themselves. It's built from lived experience, observance of others, and sometimes that weird thing that happened on a playground when you were eight.
These stories can often be wildly inaccurate and harmful. Moreover, they tell you to be someone you don't want to be. You get further away from the life you want.
If you find yourself repeating the same destructive behaviors, maybe it's time to change them.
Men tell themselves a story about themselves. It's built from lived experience, observance of others, and sometimes that weird thing that happened on a playground when you were eight.
These stories can often be wildly inaccurate and harmful. Moreover, they tell you to be someone you don't want to be. You get further away from the life you want.
If you find yourself repeating the same destructive behaviors, maybe it's time to change them.
I'm glad you're here. I support high-performing men who feel stuck or uncertain of their path and know there is more out there for themselves. I help resolve issues related to career path and transitions, imposter syndrome, anxiety, romantic relationships and interpersonal issues, as well as those seeking to build their leadership skills and find greater life satisfaction and fulfillment. I am a certified coach and licensed therapist, and I employ these skills to help you build stronger mental fitness and actualize your potential.
I'm glad you're here. I support high-performing men who feel stuck or uncertain of their path and know there is more out there for themselves. I help resolve issues related to career path and transitions, imposter syndrome, anxiety, romantic relationships and interpersonal issues, as well as those seeking to build their leadership skills and find greater life satisfaction and fulfillment. I am a certified coach and licensed therapist, and I employ these skills to help you build stronger mental fitness and actualize your potential.
A lot of men walk around carrying more than they ever say out loud.
They stay busy. Push through. Keep it moving.
From the outside, it looks like they’ve got it handled.
But underneath?
Stress. Pressure. Frustration. Disconnection.
A constant mental loop that doesn’t shut off.
And the worst part—no one really knows.
If you’re used to carrying everything on your own, therapy probably isn’t your first move. You’ve likely told yourself you should be able to figure it out, push through it, or just deal with it.
That works—until it doesn’t.
A lot of men walk around carrying more than they ever say out loud.
They stay busy. Push through. Keep it moving.
From the outside, it looks like they’ve got it handled.
But underneath?
Stress. Pressure. Frustration. Disconnection.
A constant mental loop that doesn’t shut off.
And the worst part—no one really knows.
If you’re used to carrying everything on your own, therapy probably isn’t your first move. You’ve likely told yourself you should be able to figure it out, push through it, or just deal with it.
That works—until it doesn’t.
Justin specializes in addiction clients who are triggered by their struggles with anger management, men's issues, and a lack of purpose.
We DO take in-person AND zoom clients!
Ocean Pine Addiction Counseling is family owned and operated. Both of us offer individual addiction counseling, you pick whoever you believe you would work best with. Husband and wife, Justin and Kimberly Stewart, are in recovery themselves and understand both the struggles of addiction and the rewards of sobriety. Whether you are actively addicted, currently in recovery, or are the loved one of someone with an addiction - we can help. Addiction can devastate every area of life, but there is always a way to turn back, even on the darkest of paths.
Justin specializes in addiction clients who are triggered by their struggles with anger management, men's issues, and a lack of purpose.
We DO take in-person AND zoom clients!
Ocean Pine Addiction Counseling is family owned and operated. Both of us offer individual addiction counseling, you pick whoever you believe you would work best with. Husband and wife, Justin and Kimberly Stewart, are in recovery themselves and understand both the struggles of addiction and the rewards of sobriety. Whether you are actively addicted, currently in recovery, or are the loved one of someone with an addiction - we can help. Addiction can devastate every area of life, but there is always a way to turn back, even on the darkest of paths.
Feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Lacking passion in your life? Navigating challenges in love and connection? Suffering from addiction or out of control behaviors? I help people break free of the psychological patterns that keep them trapped. Many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness, often tied to unresolved relationship issues or major life transitions. My approach is more direct than many therapists—engaging, sometimes entertaining—combining analytical insight with emotional depth to create meaningful change efficiently.
Feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Lacking passion in your life? Navigating challenges in love and connection? Suffering from addiction or out of control behaviors? I help people break free of the psychological patterns that keep them trapped. Many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness, often tied to unresolved relationship issues or major life transitions. My approach is more direct than many therapists—engaging, sometimes entertaining—combining analytical insight with emotional depth to create meaningful change efficiently.
I am Dr. Carmelo Isales, a psychotherapist, specializing in marital and family dynamics, and founder of Prism Family Counseling INC. I am aware of what it means to lose, to rebuild, and to transform pain into self-worth. I have learned through 20 years of practice, that the strength of treatment usually involves the discovery of parental wounds and its impact on current family functioning. I specifically use a safe triadic approach with mother, children, and father together if available. I can also use the same approaches in individual sessions to promote the release of traumatic distress.
I am Dr. Carmelo Isales, a psychotherapist, specializing in marital and family dynamics, and founder of Prism Family Counseling INC. I am aware of what it means to lose, to rebuild, and to transform pain into self-worth. I have learned through 20 years of practice, that the strength of treatment usually involves the discovery of parental wounds and its impact on current family functioning. I specifically use a safe triadic approach with mother, children, and father together if available. I can also use the same approaches in individual sessions to promote the release of traumatic distress.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down the trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate, and the other trapped in guilt, secrecy, and broken promises no matter how hard they try to stop. With time, many couples notice increasing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this feels familiar, you are not alone. What may start as ordinary screen time or scrolling social media can gradually shift into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and turn into a pattern that feels very hard to control, even for men who are highly disciplined in other areas of their lives.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down the trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate, and the other trapped in guilt, secrecy, and broken promises no matter how hard they try to stop. With time, many couples notice increasing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this feels familiar, you are not alone. What may start as ordinary screen time or scrolling social media can gradually shift into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and turn into a pattern that feels very hard to control, even for men who are highly disciplined in other areas of their lives.
Men, couples, and veterans who want stronger relationships, greater clarity, and a deeper sense of connection. You may be navigating stress, communication challenges, emotional distance, or life transitions and looking for a place to sort things out without judgment. Many people come to therapy wanting practical support and a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change at your own pace. If you’re curious about what’s possible and ready to take a next step, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s Keep Moving Forward together.
Men, couples, and veterans who want stronger relationships, greater clarity, and a deeper sense of connection. You may be navigating stress, communication challenges, emotional distance, or life transitions and looking for a place to sort things out without judgment. Many people come to therapy wanting practical support and a better understanding of themselves and their relationships. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change at your own pace. If you’re curious about what’s possible and ready to take a next step, you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s Keep Moving Forward together.
I provide therapy services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking help navigating and optimizing their life and relationship. Though I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have developed a passion and distinct skill set for working with the adolescents/young adults and their unique challenges including mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety, unfulfilling jobs or relationships, issues with families of origin, difficulties with motivation, facing concerning life transitions, or problems with addictive behaviors.
I provide therapy services for adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are seeking help navigating and optimizing their life and relationship. Though I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, I have developed a passion and distinct skill set for working with the adolescents/young adults and their unique challenges including mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety, unfulfilling jobs or relationships, issues with families of origin, difficulties with motivation, facing concerning life transitions, or problems with addictive behaviors.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can quietly erode trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling hurt and inadequate while the other feels caught in a cycle of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. Over time, this often leads to growing disconnection or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What often begins as normal screen use or social media can gradually progress into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is difficult to control, even for men who are disciplined in every other area of life.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can quietly erode trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling hurt and inadequate while the other feels caught in a cycle of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. Over time, this often leads to growing disconnection or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What often begins as normal screen use or social media can gradually progress into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is difficult to control, even for men who are disciplined in every other area of life.
Relationship issues, men's issues, infidelity, divorce, family conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, let's go!
If your relationship feels stuck, it’s not a failure—in fact, many couples want deeper connection, tho never learned how to build it. I help men and couples develop relational skills, emotional presence, communication, and strategies to restore intimacy, trust, and cooperation. Together, we build secure-functioning relationships with shared purpose, clear agreements, and effective repair after conflict. I work with navigating betrayal, resentment, emotional distance, differing attachment styles, re-partnering as new parents and empty-nesters, and dealing with everyday stress like parenting, work, money, sex, and household tension.
Relationship issues, men's issues, infidelity, divorce, family conflict, life transitions, grief and loss, let's go!
If your relationship feels stuck, it’s not a failure—in fact, many couples want deeper connection, tho never learned how to build it. I help men and couples develop relational skills, emotional presence, communication, and strategies to restore intimacy, trust, and cooperation. Together, we build secure-functioning relationships with shared purpose, clear agreements, and effective repair after conflict. I work with navigating betrayal, resentment, emotional distance, differing attachment styles, re-partnering as new parents and empty-nesters, and dealing with everyday stress like parenting, work, money, sex, and household tension.
Greetings...I have been a licensed therapist since 1987 and specialize in working with men, women and couples. I have been facilitating men's groups since the early 90's in my Redwood City office. My work is grounded in my deep understanding of the human experience and how we want to better understand ourselves and each other. Many of us lack some of the skills to accomplish this. I see myself as an experienced, wise and compassionate guide helping others navigate and master emotional challenges. Let me join you for a time on your life's journey.
Greetings...I have been a licensed therapist since 1987 and specialize in working with men, women and couples. I have been facilitating men's groups since the early 90's in my Redwood City office. My work is grounded in my deep understanding of the human experience and how we want to better understand ourselves and each other. Many of us lack some of the skills to accomplish this. I see myself as an experienced, wise and compassionate guide helping others navigate and master emotional challenges. Let me join you for a time on your life's journey.
I’m a Marine Corps veteran turned therapist, and my work is grounded in resilience, compassion, and deep respect for the courage it takes to seek support. I help men, individuals, and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges through practical tools, steady guidance, and a safe, honest space for real conversation. I focus on supporting men, individuals, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My work centers on creating a safe, honest space for healing, clarity, and stronger emotional connection.
I’m a Marine Corps veteran turned therapist, and my work is grounded in resilience, compassion, and deep respect for the courage it takes to seek support. I help men, individuals, and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges through practical tools, steady guidance, and a safe, honest space for real conversation. I focus on supporting men, individuals, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. My work centers on creating a safe, honest space for healing, clarity, and stronger emotional connection.
I work with adults, executives, children, teens, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I especially enjoy helping high-achieving professionals navigate the demands of leadership without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.
I work with adults, executives, children, teens, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I especially enjoy helping high-achieving professionals navigate the demands of leadership without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.
I enjoy working on women's and men's issues in my clinical practice.
Are you tired of "being sick and tired"? Do you need to break unhealthy habits? It is time to take control. Deal with the issues that cause you to feel depressed, anxious, angry and stuck in unhealthy relationships. Stop blaming others, beating yourself up and sabotaging yourself. Stop feeling guilty and recalling mistakes you have made. Love yourself and be the best person you can be. Improve your self-confidence, your self -esteem and your relationships. It is time for you to decide " What do you want to do with your life"? You can be transformed and re-newed.
I enjoy working on women's and men's issues in my clinical practice.
Are you tired of "being sick and tired"? Do you need to break unhealthy habits? It is time to take control. Deal with the issues that cause you to feel depressed, anxious, angry and stuck in unhealthy relationships. Stop blaming others, beating yourself up and sabotaging yourself. Stop feeling guilty and recalling mistakes you have made. Love yourself and be the best person you can be. Improve your self-confidence, your self -esteem and your relationships. It is time for you to decide " What do you want to do with your life"? You can be transformed and re-newed.
My passion is working with men, women, couples, teens, and families. I connect well with people and have developed a strong empathic but positive attitude toward all the people I work with. My calling and passion are to help people develop a sense of hope that life can be better, and they have what it takes to make this happen. I am also certified in counseling for substance abuse.
My passion is working with men, women, couples, teens, and families. I connect well with people and have developed a strong empathic but positive attitude toward all the people I work with. My calling and passion are to help people develop a sense of hope that life can be better, and they have what it takes to make this happen. I am also certified in counseling for substance abuse.
Are there challenges in your life that seem so overwhelming that it seems you can't deal with them? Have you tried to make changes in your life, but haven't been able to do it on your own? Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better! I have extensive training in helping overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious clients and couples. I make it my goal to really understand and empathize with the challenges you are facing, and always come from a non-judgmental and warm place. I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
Are there challenges in your life that seem so overwhelming that it seems you can't deal with them? Have you tried to make changes in your life, but haven't been able to do it on your own? Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better! I have extensive training in helping overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious clients and couples. I make it my goal to really understand and empathize with the challenges you are facing, and always come from a non-judgmental and warm place. I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
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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.