Male Therapists in Del Mar, CA
Asking for help is often tough, especially for us as men.
I specialize in " men's issues" and couples therapy. I work with men, both individually and with their partner, throughout the life span on issues of identity, intimacy, shame, and self-esteem. I help them successfully transition through chapters of their life by teaching them coping and relational skills.
Asking for help is often tough, especially for us as men.
I specialize in " men's issues" and couples therapy. I work with men, both individually and with their partner, throughout the life span on issues of identity, intimacy, shame, and self-esteem. I help them successfully transition through chapters of their life by teaching them coping and relational skills.
I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.
I help men discover the strength that comes from being emotionally honest and vulnerable, which will help us redefine "masculinity" for our 21st century world, and will help eradicate the misogyny, sexism, racism, and homophobia that is hurtful to humanity. I work with couples together with my wife of 25 years, M'Lissa Trent, Ph.D. (www.drmlissatrent.com).
I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.
I help men discover the strength that comes from being emotionally honest and vulnerable, which will help us redefine "masculinity" for our 21st century world, and will help eradicate the misogyny, sexism, racism, and homophobia that is hurtful to humanity. I work with couples together with my wife of 25 years, M'Lissa Trent, Ph.D. (www.drmlissatrent.com).
Thus, I am passionate about working with boys and young men, college-aged students and young athletes.
I have experience working with substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. I strive in my ability to connect with adolescents and young adults and enjoy helping young athletes. I find I bring a mixture of compassion and curiosity as I challenge you to change. My goal is for you to find a sense of agency in your life.
Thus, I am passionate about working with boys and young men, college-aged students and young athletes.
I have experience working with substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. I strive in my ability to connect with adolescents and young adults and enjoy helping young athletes. I find I bring a mixture of compassion and curiosity as I challenge you to change. My goal is for you to find a sense of agency in your life.
I help guys become better men, husbands, and fathers.
Perhaps you found my profile because you are considering therapy, and for that I applaud you. You have taken the first step toward healing and that is an incredible start. Maybe you still feel uncomfortable with the idea of therapy or you found me by accident. In that case, I sincerely look forward to answering your questions.
I help guys become better men, husbands, and fathers.
Perhaps you found my profile because you are considering therapy, and for that I applaud you. You have taken the first step toward healing and that is an incredible start. Maybe you still feel uncomfortable with the idea of therapy or you found me by accident. In that case, I sincerely look forward to answering your questions.
I specialize in working with men experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual problems, and trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied in life? Do you feel like each day is a fight because you are overrun by sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and anger? Regardless of your circumstances, please know that you have come to the right person. My name is Dr. David Jaffe and I am a licensed clinical psychologist that has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I can help you to cope with negative emotions more effectively, reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, overall health and well being, reach personal/professional goals, reduce interpersonal conflict, and cope with past trauma more effectively.
I specialize in working with men experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual problems, and trauma.
Are you feeling stuck, unsatisfied in life? Do you feel like each day is a fight because you are overrun by sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, and anger? Regardless of your circumstances, please know that you have come to the right person. My name is Dr. David Jaffe and I am a licensed clinical psychologist that has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I can help you to cope with negative emotions more effectively, reduce stress, improve sleep, focus, overall health and well being, reach personal/professional goals, reduce interpersonal conflict, and cope with past trauma more effectively.
My clients are adult men and couples who want to take control of their concerns by handling them in healthier, more productive ways.
I have special expertise in working with men and couples regarding a host of parenthood-related concerns including infertility, divorce, marital concerns, communication issues, work/life balance, stress, and anger management. I provide a "guy-friendly" and effective counseling/coaching experience to engage men in treatment.
My clients are adult men and couples who want to take control of their concerns by handling them in healthier, more productive ways.
I have special expertise in working with men and couples regarding a host of parenthood-related concerns including infertility, divorce, marital concerns, communication issues, work/life balance, stress, and anger management. I provide a "guy-friendly" and effective counseling/coaching experience to engage men in treatment.
Serving Men throughout California: I am a gay identified Clinical Psychologist who has a practice that is dedicated to the unique needs of gay men, bi-sexual men, and men who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.
Psychotherapy is a journey, a side-by-side walk that we take together. We go at your pace, and I have a unique way of understanding where you are at as you go through the process. I also work with other medical providers in your care circle. My compassionate style combined with years of experience will guide us as we walk together on this journey.
Serving Men throughout California: I am a gay identified Clinical Psychologist who has a practice that is dedicated to the unique needs of gay men, bi-sexual men, and men who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.
Psychotherapy is a journey, a side-by-side walk that we take together. We go at your pace, and I have a unique way of understanding where you are at as you go through the process. I also work with other medical providers in your care circle. My compassionate style combined with years of experience will guide us as we walk together on this journey.
Max and his Neuropsychological Assessment team currently offer full-battery Neuropsychological Evaluations for Men, Women, and Children.
Dr. Max Doshay believes it is of utmost importance to treat all patients holistically and examine all levels of their functioning. Incorporating a variety of evidence-based assessment methods such as the WAIS IV, MMPI 3, WRAML 3, TAT, Vineland Adaptive Scales, and Bender Visual Spatial Gestalt Test (and more!), Dr. Max and his team can help tailor an individualized treatment plan through Neuropsychological Evaluations that meets the patient’s specific wants and needs instead of applying a “one size fits all” therapeutic technique used by many in the mental health industry.
Max and his Neuropsychological Assessment team currently offer full-battery Neuropsychological Evaluations for Men, Women, and Children.
Dr. Max Doshay believes it is of utmost importance to treat all patients holistically and examine all levels of their functioning. Incorporating a variety of evidence-based assessment methods such as the WAIS IV, MMPI 3, WRAML 3, TAT, Vineland Adaptive Scales, and Bender Visual Spatial Gestalt Test (and more!), Dr. Max and his team can help tailor an individualized treatment plan through Neuropsychological Evaluations that meets the patient’s specific wants and needs instead of applying a “one size fits all” therapeutic technique used by many in the mental health industry.
The skilled psychologists at CME treat men, women, fathers, couples, families and children.
We use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Exposure for anxiety, and mindfulness-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We also offer a full range of clinical assessments for adults and children. We offer biofeedback and men's groups. Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan.
The skilled psychologists at CME treat men, women, fathers, couples, families and children.
We use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Exposure for anxiety, and mindfulness-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We also offer a full range of clinical assessments for adults and children. We offer biofeedback and men's groups. Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan.
Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: (" Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
Charlie believes that most people achieve their treatment goals more effectively and efficiently when meeting with a therapist with a warm, honest, open, intelligent approach blended with a timely sense of humor and wisdom...not dry, confusing, contrived, "psychobabble". For a brief video introduction, visit: http://tiny.cc/3u15fw
Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in:
Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health);
Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior);
Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft);
Men's Issues: (" Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
Charlie believes that most people achieve their treatment goals more effectively and efficiently when meeting with a therapist with a warm, honest, open, intelligent approach blended with a timely sense of humor and wisdom...not dry, confusing, contrived, "psychobabble". For a brief video introduction, visit: http://tiny.cc/3u15fw
Stone Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My typical clients are couples, individual men, teens, or young adults, who desire to gain better self-understanding, feel "stuck” in their current situations, are experiencing significant life transitions, suffer from anxiety or depression, believe that life should be better than it is right now, or desire to break generational chains and confront identity-based traumas.
I utilize Restoration Therapy to help my clients consider how their past connects to the present as we pursue change. My goal is to help you connect your negative feelings to what you typically do, and empower you to consider the possibility of believing something new and doing something different.
My typical clients are couples, individual men, teens, or young adults, who desire to gain better self-understanding, feel "stuck” in their current situations, are experiencing significant life transitions, suffer from anxiety or depression, believe that life should be better than it is right now, or desire to break generational chains and confront identity-based traumas.
I utilize Restoration Therapy to help my clients consider how their past connects to the present as we pursue change. My goal is to help you connect your negative feelings to what you typically do, and empower you to consider the possibility of believing something new and doing something different.
Meet Our Male Therapists
Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex & Women Don't Get Enough Love'; Editor 'Good Loving' ( Men' Health).
Specialties: Couples and Individual Adults Couples: I'll help you have Clearer Communication, Greater Closeness. Happy relationships are the key to life satisfaction - Let's create it for you. I've been married 30+ years. Individuals: Ready for positive change? Let's work together to make it happen. Over 30 years of counseling experience.
Author, 'Why Men Don't Get Enough Sex & Women Don't Get Enough Love'; Editor 'Good Loving' ( Men' Health).
Specialties: Couples and Individual Adults Couples: I'll help you have Clearer Communication, Greater Closeness. Happy relationships are the key to life satisfaction - Let's create it for you. I've been married 30+ years. Individuals: Ready for positive change? Let's work together to make it happen. Over 30 years of counseling experience.
I am currently facilitating a Men's Group for those who are sincerely interested in personal growth.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion! I feel deeply fulfilled when my support and guidance empowers my clients to achieve their goals and desired outcomes. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, transformative tools and techniques, and resources to generate lots of momentum as they endeavor to grow and live their best lives. So if you’re seeking out a seasoned guide with a warm lantern to walk beside you on your heroic journey, please give me a call!!
I am currently facilitating a Men's Group for those who are sincerely interested in personal growth.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion! I feel deeply fulfilled when my support and guidance empowers my clients to achieve their goals and desired outcomes. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, transformative tools and techniques, and resources to generate lots of momentum as they endeavor to grow and live their best lives. So if you’re seeking out a seasoned guide with a warm lantern to walk beside you on your heroic journey, please give me a call!!
I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
I can help you unlearn some of the things you learned that aren't working, and learn new ways of interacting so that relationships are more trusting, loving and less frustrating. I can help you navigate the fears that come up when you are brave enough to enter a close relationship.
I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
I can help you unlearn some of the things you learned that aren't working, and learn new ways of interacting so that relationships are more trusting, loving and less frustrating. I can help you navigate the fears that come up when you are brave enough to enter a close relationship.
If you're suffering from depression, traumatic memories, anxiety, or OCD, Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) can restore your effectiveness in the world and the balance in your life. I developed ImTT while working at Camp Pendleton Marine Base because I needed a treatment that could release the most intense pain, terror, and memories without the person having to experience the feelings or relive the memories. The result is that ImTT treatment enables a person to live without self-consciousness and fear -- spending more of their life in the "creative zone."
If you're suffering from depression, traumatic memories, anxiety, or OCD, Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) can restore your effectiveness in the world and the balance in your life. I developed ImTT while working at Camp Pendleton Marine Base because I needed a treatment that could release the most intense pain, terror, and memories without the person having to experience the feelings or relive the memories. The result is that ImTT treatment enables a person to live without self-consciousness and fear -- spending more of their life in the "creative zone."
As a 16-year blogger for PsychToday, as of July '24 I've written some 590 posts--see http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self--which have received over 54 million views. My specialties are suggested by the topics I've written on: from an anger & self-image deficits, to stress & problematic relationships. I've also published a book on psychotherapy, and in 40 years plus have amassed over 40,000 hours of hands-on therapy experience. While I'm now retired from my clinical psychology practice, I'm still available for a single life consultation, or a series of same.
As a 16-year blogger for PsychToday, as of July '24 I've written some 590 posts--see http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/evolution-the-self--which have received over 54 million views. My specialties are suggested by the topics I've written on: from an anger & self-image deficits, to stress & problematic relationships. I've also published a book on psychotherapy, and in 40 years plus have amassed over 40,000 hours of hands-on therapy experience. While I'm now retired from my clinical psychology practice, I'm still available for a single life consultation, or a series of same.
Are you a student seeking to deepen your self-awareness, enhance your skills, and become a more effective therapist? Have you tried therapy before but want to explore more deeply with someone how your childhood experiences have shaped you? My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, designed to strengthen your coping skills by helping you regulate emotions, gain clarity in your thoughts, and explore how your childhood experiences have shaped the person you are. Together, we will work towards reducing reactivity to life’s stressors while cultivating mindfulness and meaningful insight into how you navigate your life.
Are you a student seeking to deepen your self-awareness, enhance your skills, and become a more effective therapist? Have you tried therapy before but want to explore more deeply with someone how your childhood experiences have shaped you? My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, designed to strengthen your coping skills by helping you regulate emotions, gain clarity in your thoughts, and explore how your childhood experiences have shaped the person you are. Together, we will work towards reducing reactivity to life’s stressors while cultivating mindfulness and meaningful insight into how you navigate your life.
Welcome! My name is Thomas Spence. Currently, I am an AMFT who works with couples and individuals navigating stress, depression, isolation, and identity struggles, among other concerns. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking support to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and strengths. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we explore these challenges, process past experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful change and renewed self-understanding. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth or looking to deepen your relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Welcome! My name is Thomas Spence. Currently, I am an AMFT who works with couples and individuals navigating stress, depression, isolation, and identity struggles, among other concerns. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed or stuck, seeking support to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with their values and strengths. In a safe, nonjudgmental space, we explore these challenges, process past experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful change and renewed self-understanding. Whether you’re focusing on personal growth or looking to deepen your relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship due to communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, or past traumas impacting your relationship? Are you interested in creating a solid foundation for your relationship before marriage? Are you having difficulties finding or establishing meaningful relationships? Do you need help cultivating good working relationships with your executive team, employees, or athletes? As a relationships expert, seasoned educator, Gottman Method-trained psychologist, and Gottman Leader, I help individuals and organizations cultivate these skills.
Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship due to communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, or past traumas impacting your relationship? Are you interested in creating a solid foundation for your relationship before marriage? Are you having difficulties finding or establishing meaningful relationships? Do you need help cultivating good working relationships with your executive team, employees, or athletes? As a relationships expert, seasoned educator, Gottman Method-trained psychologist, and Gottman Leader, I help individuals and organizations cultivate these skills.
Many of us would like to be more satisfied with our lives. We seemingly seek therapy because we may need some support in finding a new way to become happier and at peace. My job is to collaborate with you so we can draw from your inner strength and wisdom to find solutions. You may let go of some old ways of thinking and feeling that no longer serve you and instead adopt new positive beliefs. There will be increased clarity and joy in your life. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, couples issues, financial, and just not feeling like you want to.
Many of us would like to be more satisfied with our lives. We seemingly seek therapy because we may need some support in finding a new way to become happier and at peace. My job is to collaborate with you so we can draw from your inner strength and wisdom to find solutions. You may let go of some old ways of thinking and feeling that no longer serve you and instead adopt new positive beliefs. There will be increased clarity and joy in your life. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, couples issues, financial, and just not feeling like you want to.
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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.