Male Therapists in Century City, CA
Accepting New Online Insurance Clients from the Comfort and Privacy of Your Own Home or Office: As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how anxiety and low self-esteem can be unrelenting companions, whispering worst-case scenarios. The knots in your stomach, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom. The weight of sadness can be suffocating, draining your energy, and leaving you in a constant state of emotional numbness. Through our sessions, I will help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and sadness, providing you with coping strategies. I want you to know that there is hope, and we will find it together.
Accepting New Online Insurance Clients from the Comfort and Privacy of Your Own Home or Office: As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I understand how anxiety and low self-esteem can be unrelenting companions, whispering worst-case scenarios. The knots in your stomach, the racing heart, the feeling of impending doom. The weight of sadness can be suffocating, draining your energy, and leaving you in a constant state of emotional numbness. Through our sessions, I will help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and sadness, providing you with coping strategies. I want you to know that there is hope, and we will find it together.
I specialize in helping people overcome their anxiety both by managing the symptoms and understanding the underlying causes. I have a special interest in working with men who are starting therapy for the first time and are not sure where to begin in addressing their concerns.
I specialize in helping people overcome their anxiety both by managing the symptoms and understanding the underlying causes. I have a special interest in working with men who are starting therapy for the first time and are not sure where to begin in addressing their concerns.
I am a former BigLaw Attorney turned Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work virtually in Los Angeles and throughout California with individuals, couples and lawyers. Please check out my website for more information.
I am a former BigLaw Attorney turned Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I work virtually in Los Angeles and throughout California with individuals, couples and lawyers. Please check out my website for more information.
Perhaps the most important variable in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. When meeting with new clients, I aim to establish a close and accountable working relationship as a basis for ongoing growth in your life. I give and welcome a lot of feedback, which improves the therapeutic relationship.
Perhaps the most important variable in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. When meeting with new clients, I aim to establish a close and accountable working relationship as a basis for ongoing growth in your life. I give and welcome a lot of feedback, which improves the therapeutic relationship.
A time comes in all our lives when we’re called to grow and heal. Thankfully, the ability to do so is part of our human nature—something that naturally comes alive when met with the right kind of support.
Therapy offers this support. It’s not about “fixing” you, but about supporting the capabilities you already carry within to get to a better place.
With broad training and experience as a therapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand—in myself and in others—our innate ability to heal and grow, no matter what’s happening right now, no matter what happened back then, and no matter what feels uncertain about the future.
A time comes in all our lives when we’re called to grow and heal. Thankfully, the ability to do so is part of our human nature—something that naturally comes alive when met with the right kind of support.
Therapy offers this support. It’s not about “fixing” you, but about supporting the capabilities you already carry within to get to a better place.
With broad training and experience as a therapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand—in myself and in others—our innate ability to heal and grow, no matter what’s happening right now, no matter what happened back then, and no matter what feels uncertain about the future.
My goal is to provide my clients with a supportive, judgment-free environment that allows them to improve their emotional and physical well-being by processing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and increasing their connection with themselves and others. I incorporate a client-centered and strength-based treatment approach by utilizing Adlerian therapy, mindfulness, and health psychology. I work with my clients to aid them in working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and insomnia. I currently treat young adults, adults, and the elderly.
My goal is to provide my clients with a supportive, judgment-free environment that allows them to improve their emotional and physical well-being by processing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and increasing their connection with themselves and others. I incorporate a client-centered and strength-based treatment approach by utilizing Adlerian therapy, mindfulness, and health psychology. I work with my clients to aid them in working through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and insomnia. I currently treat young adults, adults, and the elderly.
As a Clinical-Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Mike Mackie is able to tailor his approach in order to meet both your clinical and legal needs. As a Clinical Psychologist, Mike teaches young adults and aspiring professionals how to manage the struggles of finding their best self. Amidst a world that sometimes appears to only demand excellence and perfection, Mike assists clients in making realistic, incremental changes in order to achieve success. Additionally, years of experience with addiction treatment offer Dr. Mackie the insight and flexibility to work with those struggling with their drug and alcohol use.
As a Clinical-Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Mike Mackie is able to tailor his approach in order to meet both your clinical and legal needs. As a Clinical Psychologist, Mike teaches young adults and aspiring professionals how to manage the struggles of finding their best self. Amidst a world that sometimes appears to only demand excellence and perfection, Mike assists clients in making realistic, incremental changes in order to achieve success. Additionally, years of experience with addiction treatment offer Dr. Mackie the insight and flexibility to work with those struggling with their drug and alcohol use.
My goal as a therapist is to help you make positive and lasting changes in your life. You will find me engaged, competent, and collaborative. I have a good sense of humor, am compassionate but am also willing to ask you the difficult questions. I work with my clients to clarify their inner values and locate and develop inner strength and courage to make the changes they want to live more rich and fulfilling lives.
My goal as a therapist is to help you make positive and lasting changes in your life. You will find me engaged, competent, and collaborative. I have a good sense of humor, am compassionate but am also willing to ask you the difficult questions. I work with my clients to clarify their inner values and locate and develop inner strength and courage to make the changes they want to live more rich and fulfilling lives.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
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Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or lonely? Is it difficult to balance work with your personal/family needs? Are you finding it difficult to build friendships or understand the culture at work? Distraction on the job, insomnia, or withdrawing from family are signs that you may need help managing anxiety and stress. Many of us find it difficult to develop nurturing relationships and stop feeling isolated. In therapy, you can build coping skills and insights that can help you feel calmer and more in control. We will work to building the tools that you need to succeed professionally and personally. I am looking forward to helping!
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or lonely? Is it difficult to balance work with your personal/family needs? Are you finding it difficult to build friendships or understand the culture at work? Distraction on the job, insomnia, or withdrawing from family are signs that you may need help managing anxiety and stress. Many of us find it difficult to develop nurturing relationships and stop feeling isolated. In therapy, you can build coping skills and insights that can help you feel calmer and more in control. We will work to building the tools that you need to succeed professionally and personally. I am looking forward to helping!
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether it’s sadness, low energy, anxiety, or difficulty connecting with others. They may feel stuck, uncertain about their direction, or burnt out from workplace stress. Some struggle with confidence or navigating family and relationship conflicts. Others need support taking time off work to heal from stress or anxiety through SDI. Sometimes, they simply need someone to talk to—a safe space to explore what’s within. I collaborate with clients to uncover their inner strength and create clarity, peace, and growth.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether it’s sadness, low energy, anxiety, or difficulty connecting with others. They may feel stuck, uncertain about their direction, or burnt out from workplace stress. Some struggle with confidence or navigating family and relationship conflicts. Others need support taking time off work to heal from stress or anxiety through SDI. Sometimes, they simply need someone to talk to—a safe space to explore what’s within. I collaborate with clients to uncover their inner strength and create clarity, peace, and growth.
My name is John M. Valenzuela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional areas of specialized practice include healthy relationship building, men's issues, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and well-versed in several additional modalities.
My name is John M. Valenzuela and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional areas of specialized practice include healthy relationship building, men's issues, and LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling. I am certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and well-versed in several additional modalities.
My ideal client is someone carrying the weight of multiple identities, responsibilities, or expectations who longs to feel seen, heard, and understood. They may be navigating trauma, systemic barriers, relationship stress, or cultural pressures while seeking clarity and healing. Many of my clients are BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or veterans who want to break cycles of self-doubt, strengthen coping skills, and live more authentically with confidence and self-compassion.
My ideal client is someone carrying the weight of multiple identities, responsibilities, or expectations who longs to feel seen, heard, and understood. They may be navigating trauma, systemic barriers, relationship stress, or cultural pressures while seeking clarity and healing. Many of my clients are BIPOC, LGBTQIA, or veterans who want to break cycles of self-doubt, strengthen coping skills, and live more authentically with confidence and self-compassion.
I work with adults and adolescents who desire to work through a wide spectrum of barriers and challenges. I have particular interest and experience working with survivors of trauma, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals in the arts and creative fields. I work from a model that considers the past as paramount to understanding our current functioning, and provide a supportive, empathetic and introspective space to address where my clients are, and what new options lay ahead.
I work with adults and adolescents who desire to work through a wide spectrum of barriers and challenges. I have particular interest and experience working with survivors of trauma, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals in the arts and creative fields. I work from a model that considers the past as paramount to understanding our current functioning, and provide a supportive, empathetic and introspective space to address where my clients are, and what new options lay ahead.
Many people come to me feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully name, repeating cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, or avoidance that keep them from moving forward. Others know what they want in life but struggle to take responsibility and act because of fear of the unknown, failure, or losing control. Facing these challenges can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to stay that way. My work focuses on slowing things down to help you see what is happening beneath the surface, including the beliefs, emotions, and experiences that shape how you think, feel, and respond to the world.
Many people come to me feeling stuck in patterns they cannot fully name, repeating cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, or avoidance that keep them from moving forward. Others know what they want in life but struggle to take responsibility and act because of fear of the unknown, failure, or losing control. Facing these challenges can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to stay that way. My work focuses on slowing things down to help you see what is happening beneath the surface, including the beliefs, emotions, and experiences that shape how you think, feel, and respond to the world.
Whether you have just become a father or are a father of multiple children entering a new developmental stage in your children’s lives, the transition can be stressful and overwhelming. It can lead to discord with your partner, can impact your ability to be the father you want to be, and it can cloud your professional goals and aspirations.
Whether you have just become a father or are a father of multiple children entering a new developmental stage in your children’s lives, the transition can be stressful and overwhelming. It can lead to discord with your partner, can impact your ability to be the father you want to be, and it can cloud your professional goals and aspirations.
You already have the power to change your life, although you may not know it yet. Together we can uncover the issues that keep you from living life to the fullest, and to identify the means and resources necessary to make those changes. Facing the obstacles we create to keep us from changing can be painful, but not catastrophic, and the result can make it all worthwhile.
You already have the power to change your life, although you may not know it yet. Together we can uncover the issues that keep you from living life to the fullest, and to identify the means and resources necessary to make those changes. Facing the obstacles we create to keep us from changing can be painful, but not catastrophic, and the result can make it all worthwhile.
Practicing in Colorado and California. After more than 50 years in a variety of capacities in the mental health field. I enjoy working with just about anyone that comes through my door. I am always amazed and honored by the wide variety of individuals that enter my office. My strengths are working with adolescents, adults, and couples with all kinds of issues and concerns. I have a long history of working with men covering a wide array of concerns. An important focus of my work over the past 40 years has been work with intimate partners and couples in which one or both are survivors of trauma/abuse.
Practicing in Colorado and California. After more than 50 years in a variety of capacities in the mental health field. I enjoy working with just about anyone that comes through my door. I am always amazed and honored by the wide variety of individuals that enter my office. My strengths are working with adolescents, adults, and couples with all kinds of issues and concerns. I have a long history of working with men covering a wide array of concerns. An important focus of my work over the past 40 years has been work with intimate partners and couples in which one or both are survivors of trauma/abuse.
My specialty is treating the broad spectrum of anxiety disorders including: panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, blood draw/injection phobia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tic disorders, and Tourette's Disorder. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that has shown the best treatment efficacy for each disorder listed above. For example, I would use "exposure-response prevention" for OCD , "habit reversal" for tics and Tourette's, and "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic" workbooks for panic disorder.
My specialty is treating the broad spectrum of anxiety disorders including: panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, blood draw/injection phobia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tic disorders, and Tourette's Disorder. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that has shown the best treatment efficacy for each disorder listed above. For example, I would use "exposure-response prevention" for OCD , "habit reversal" for tics and Tourette's, and "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic" workbooks for panic disorder.
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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.
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.