Male Therapists in Gilroy, CA
I have worked with Individuals, couples, young adults and teens for many years.
Life can be very difficult at times and navigating those challenges often takes encouragement, support and someone that will not only listen, but give you practical life application to overcome those challenges. I offer a supportive, safe and collaborative environment where you and I will develop strategies and solutions to those challenges.
I have worked with Individuals, couples, young adults and teens for many years.
Life can be very difficult at times and navigating those challenges often takes encouragement, support and someone that will not only listen, but give you practical life application to overcome those challenges. I offer a supportive, safe and collaborative environment where you and I will develop strategies and solutions to those challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years providing clinical mental health services and psychotherapy to adults and adolescence. In our sessions, we will identify presenting issues, goals of therapy, and timelines for achieving those therapeutic goals. This includes learning and practicing effective, evidenced-based tools and skills in order to build resiliency, empower yourself, and make the changes you want to make in your life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years providing clinical mental health services and psychotherapy to adults and adolescence. In our sessions, we will identify presenting issues, goals of therapy, and timelines for achieving those therapeutic goals. This includes learning and practicing effective, evidenced-based tools and skills in order to build resiliency, empower yourself, and make the changes you want to make in your life.
Mike Zukowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Gilroy, CA 95020
As a counselor and former pastor, I have enjoyed working with men and their families for many years.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
As a counselor and former pastor, I have enjoyed working with men and their families for many years.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
Jeremy Joseph Strametz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PPS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilroy, CA 95020
I believe that in regards to my work with adolescents ( many being male), being a younger male can aid me in finding a strong connection with these clients.
Working through life's challenges on our own can be a daunting task and often in these instances it can be extremely helpful to sit with someone who can process through these difficulties side by side. In therapy I seek to develop a genuine and strong connection with my clients while providing them with the insight needed to better understand and develop control in their lives. Often struggles in the area of mental health can cause us to feel that we have no control over these issues. I seek to help you regain that control and balance in your life.
I believe that in regards to my work with adolescents ( many being male), being a younger male can aid me in finding a strong connection with these clients.
Working through life's challenges on our own can be a daunting task and often in these instances it can be extremely helpful to sit with someone who can process through these difficulties side by side. In therapy I seek to develop a genuine and strong connection with my clients while providing them with the insight needed to better understand and develop control in their lives. Often struggles in the area of mental health can cause us to feel that we have no control over these issues. I seek to help you regain that control and balance in your life.
I strive to help my clients fully realize their sense of self, how to continue working on the self, and how to maintain it. I work (past and currently) in person with an extremely diverse range of clients; all over the spectrums of gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, race, culture, ethnicity. Our society can be extremely difficult to navigate and has a tendency to be highly isolating. I approach every client with a deep sense of empathy, openness, and understanding, without presuming to know exactly what each individual goes through. This is why I strongly prefer meeting clients in person, where I can build trust with my clients.
I strive to help my clients fully realize their sense of self, how to continue working on the self, and how to maintain it. I work (past and currently) in person with an extremely diverse range of clients; all over the spectrums of gender, sexuality, neurodiversity, race, culture, ethnicity. Our society can be extremely difficult to navigate and has a tendency to be highly isolating. I approach every client with a deep sense of empathy, openness, and understanding, without presuming to know exactly what each individual goes through. This is why I strongly prefer meeting clients in person, where I can build trust with my clients.
I offer individual Parent Coaching classes that will help you get a handle on managing your children's behavior.
Conflict in marriage often builds over time and your relationship can deteriorate into constant arguing, power struggles, and lack of intimacy. Even simple problems become fights. You may even be concerned that your children are being damaged by the tension in your home. Some times its even difficult difficult to understand how things have gotten so bad, and even harder to change it. With the help of outside intervention, you can change patterns of behavior and communication. By obtaining new information,and skills its possible to resolve conflict in a healthy manner and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.
I offer individual Parent Coaching classes that will help you get a handle on managing your children's behavior.
Conflict in marriage often builds over time and your relationship can deteriorate into constant arguing, power struggles, and lack of intimacy. Even simple problems become fights. You may even be concerned that your children are being damaged by the tension in your home. Some times its even difficult difficult to understand how things have gotten so bad, and even harder to change it. With the help of outside intervention, you can change patterns of behavior and communication. By obtaining new information,and skills its possible to resolve conflict in a healthy manner and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.
I once read an anonymous quote that reads: "You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control how you deal with it" - that spoke to how I approach therapy with whomever I work with. It is life's challenges that seem to make each situation "out of our control" to add additional stress and conflict in whatever we do OR with whomever we have relationships with. My approach is to provide a way to get where you would like to be, but it won't be easy. I use a variety of approaches to best suit you individually OR to fit the circumstances you face.
I once read an anonymous quote that reads: "You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control how you deal with it" - that spoke to how I approach therapy with whomever I work with. It is life's challenges that seem to make each situation "out of our control" to add additional stress and conflict in whatever we do OR with whomever we have relationships with. My approach is to provide a way to get where you would like to be, but it won't be easy. I use a variety of approaches to best suit you individually OR to fit the circumstances you face.
Hello, I am John Avitabile, thank you for contacting me in your search for a mental health professional to help make your life a little bit more rewarding and enjoyable. I am licensed to practice in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have come to the practice of psychology late in life after four previous successful careers. This life journey has provided me with an unusually broad combination of formal education and real-life work experience that is quite unusual in this field.
Hello, I am John Avitabile, thank you for contacting me in your search for a mental health professional to help make your life a little bit more rewarding and enjoyable. I am licensed to practice in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have come to the practice of psychology late in life after four previous successful careers. This life journey has provided me with an unusually broad combination of formal education and real-life work experience that is quite unusual in this field.
I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Surf Therapy stress management, and assertiveness training.
Hello and Welcome! My Name is Albert Balderas I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to foster a safe and compassionate space where together, we can identify alternative approaches to how you perceive, engage with, and overcome the obstacles that seem to hinder your pursuit of a fulfilling life. Through this collaborative journey, we will work towards empowering you with the tools and insights to lead the life you envision. I specialize working with College Students, young adults, and adults who are wanting to improve their mental health, overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and mange life’s challenges.
I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Surf Therapy stress management, and assertiveness training.
Hello and Welcome! My Name is Albert Balderas I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to foster a safe and compassionate space where together, we can identify alternative approaches to how you perceive, engage with, and overcome the obstacles that seem to hinder your pursuit of a fulfilling life. Through this collaborative journey, we will work towards empowering you with the tools and insights to lead the life you envision. I specialize working with College Students, young adults, and adults who are wanting to improve their mental health, overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, and mange life’s challenges.
Christopher Ruper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gilroy, CA 95020 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Christopher Ruper, licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on treating clients with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I have a Person-Centered approach and also utilize ACT, CBT, and EMDR for trauma. If you struggle with worry or have racing thoughts, feeling down or low energy, or have a lack of interest/pleasure, I may be able to help. I provide my clients with a safe therapeutic environment through the use of empathy and warmth. I assist clients with identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; while assisting them with finding a healthy balance and living life according to their values.
Hello, I am Christopher Ruper, licensed marriage and family therapist. I focus on treating clients with symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I have a Person-Centered approach and also utilize ACT, CBT, and EMDR for trauma. If you struggle with worry or have racing thoughts, feeling down or low energy, or have a lack of interest/pleasure, I may be able to help. I provide my clients with a safe therapeutic environment through the use of empathy and warmth. I assist clients with identifying thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; while assisting them with finding a healthy balance and living life according to their values.
Dr. Fernando Garcia III, Ed. D, LMFT. I'm a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and also have a doctorate degree in Sports & Perfor mance Psychology. I have much experience working with trauma/complex trauma disorders and perfor mance issues. I have experience working with children to older adults (65+) but I now typically work with clients ages 12 and up. I'm most comfortable treating conditions that involve anxiety or depressive symptoms, lack of motivation, history of trauma, or perfor mance issues (school, sports, work, etc.)
Dr. Fernando Garcia III, Ed. D, LMFT. I'm a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and also have a doctorate degree in Sports & Perfor mance Psychology. I have much experience working with trauma/complex trauma disorders and perfor mance issues. I have experience working with children to older adults (65+) but I now typically work with clients ages 12 and up. I'm most comfortable treating conditions that involve anxiety or depressive symptoms, lack of motivation, history of trauma, or perfor mance issues (school, sports, work, etc.)
Gerardo Joshua Salinas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gilroy, CA 95021
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
Charles Bauman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Gilroy, CA 95020 (Online Only)
With many people, therapy has a negative reputation of just a "bunch of talk" and nothing changes.
Clients usually arrive with some version of the Triple-Knot and a fractured sense of self. Their major issue is navigating their world through a lens of insecurity/anxiety/avoidance. As such, their Coping Strategies Menu is filled with numbing and distractions: alcohol, substances, electronics, etc. My task is to gain a client's trust, and help he/she unravel their Triple-Knot, and gain fulfillment or efficiency within the Self.
With many people, therapy has a negative reputation of just a "bunch of talk" and nothing changes.
Clients usually arrive with some version of the Triple-Knot and a fractured sense of self. Their major issue is navigating their world through a lens of insecurity/anxiety/avoidance. As such, their Coping Strategies Menu is filled with numbing and distractions: alcohol, substances, electronics, etc. My task is to gain a client's trust, and help he/she unravel their Triple-Knot, and gain fulfillment or efficiency within the Self.
I help suffering people per manently resolve long-standing emotional wounds and the shame, guilt, depression, and anxiety that ensue. This only happens in one place; "here and now." Thus, we focus on what is happening in your immediate experience of life. This leads directly to the emotional wound where we can heal it. As emotional pain exists outside of time, so does the cure. We locate the unconscious, emotional truth quickly and begin actively dis mantling emotionally-learned beliefs & self-perceptions. It does mean active participation in intensive, brief therapy. This approach works for couples and families as well.
I help suffering people per manently resolve long-standing emotional wounds and the shame, guilt, depression, and anxiety that ensue. This only happens in one place; "here and now." Thus, we focus on what is happening in your immediate experience of life. This leads directly to the emotional wound where we can heal it. As emotional pain exists outside of time, so does the cure. We locate the unconscious, emotional truth quickly and begin actively dis mantling emotionally-learned beliefs & self-perceptions. It does mean active participation in intensive, brief therapy. This approach works for couples and families as well.
Facing, financial, legal, professional, relationship, behavior or addiction issues. Fourty years experience supporting people in troubles of every kind imaginable. I have also focused on men's issues, life transitions, grief, loss and spiritual issues. My goal is to help individuals with dual diagnosis, depression, marriage problems, addictions, parenting issues, fear, anxiety, grief, decision making, burnout, stress and family crisis, doubt, anger or forgiveness. We’ll work together to change behaviors and attitudes. I work with you to strengthen your recovery. E-mail me at karmajerry@yahoo.com
Facing, financial, legal, professional, relationship, behavior or addiction issues. Fourty years experience supporting people in troubles of every kind imaginable. I have also focused on men's issues, life transitions, grief, loss and spiritual issues. My goal is to help individuals with dual diagnosis, depression, marriage problems, addictions, parenting issues, fear, anxiety, grief, decision making, burnout, stress and family crisis, doubt, anger or forgiveness. We’ll work together to change behaviors and attitudes. I work with you to strengthen your recovery. E-mail me at karmajerry@yahoo.com
Welcome! I believe in reducing emotional pain, resolving relationship struggles, and improving coping skills. I offer both long-term modalities as well as brief, solution-oriented approaches - and am confident that my therapy approach can be pleasurable, precise, and quickly effective.
Welcome! I believe in reducing emotional pain, resolving relationship struggles, and improving coping skills. I offer both long-term modalities as well as brief, solution-oriented approaches - and am confident that my therapy approach can be pleasurable, precise, and quickly effective.
Difficult times in life offer the opportunity to grow, heal our emotional wounds, and become who we truly desire to be. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work together in uncovering the root of issues, understanding life lessons, and resolving long-standing problems. My goal in working with families, couples, and individuals is to provide the opportunity to explore your inner feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that might be keeping you "stuck" in the problem—all the while experiencing change and discovering long-lasting solutions within a safe and supportive environment.
Difficult times in life offer the opportunity to grow, heal our emotional wounds, and become who we truly desire to be. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work together in uncovering the root of issues, understanding life lessons, and resolving long-standing problems. My goal in working with families, couples, and individuals is to provide the opportunity to explore your inner feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that might be keeping you "stuck" in the problem—all the while experiencing change and discovering long-lasting solutions within a safe and supportive environment.
I am passionate about helping people discover their purpose, by helping them find their identity. In a world full of opinions, there is only one that matters. The exploration of discovering who you are meant to be will be the greatest journey you pursue. Whether you struggle with insecurities, self-doubt, or are trying to find your "why" in life, I can help. I am also passionate about supporting spiritual leaders, as they lead their congregations. I understand the unique stressors they endure and I am here to be your ally.
I am passionate about helping people discover their purpose, by helping them find their identity. In a world full of opinions, there is only one that matters. The exploration of discovering who you are meant to be will be the greatest journey you pursue. Whether you struggle with insecurities, self-doubt, or are trying to find your "why" in life, I can help. I am also passionate about supporting spiritual leaders, as they lead their congregations. I understand the unique stressors they endure and I am here to be your ally.
I'm Dr. Ray Coffin, a Southern California psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people get their lives back in balance when it's gotten to be too much to handle alone. If that sounds like you and what's worked for you in the past just isn't cutting it anymore, let's talk! I provide a confidential place to sort out what's not working in your life. We'll work together to clarify what you have the power to change, reinforce skills critical to your success, and support you as you build the confidence you need to make those changes.
I'm Dr. Ray Coffin, a Southern California psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping people get their lives back in balance when it's gotten to be too much to handle alone. If that sounds like you and what's worked for you in the past just isn't cutting it anymore, let's talk! I provide a confidential place to sort out what's not working in your life. We'll work together to clarify what you have the power to change, reinforce skills critical to your success, and support you as you build the confidence you need to make those changes.
Cesar G. Anaya (Hablo Español)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gilroy, CA 95020 (Online Only)
Hablo Español! Spanish speaking Therapist. I have over 20+ years of experience working in various clinical settings and have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Currently my population focus is working with Adults, Youth, and Couples. I am extremely proud to offer all my Therapy services in Spanish, I was born in Mexico and I am a first generation college graduate. Click on my professional website for more info about my services: https:/cesar-anaya.clientsecure.me
Hablo Español! Spanish speaking Therapist. I have over 20+ years of experience working in various clinical settings and have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds. Currently my population focus is working with Adults, Youth, and Couples. I am extremely proud to offer all my Therapy services in Spanish, I was born in Mexico and I am a first generation college graduate. Click on my professional website for more info about my services: https:/cesar-anaya.clientsecure.me
See more therapy options for Gilroy
Nearby Male Therapists Searches for Gilroy
- Aptos
- Capitola
- Hollister
- Los Gatos
- Marina
- Morgan Hill
- Salinas
- San Jose
- Santa Cruz
- Scotts Valley
- Soquel
- Watsonville
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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.