Men's Issues Therapists in Gold River, CA
I specialize in men's issues, anxiety, and depression, while also addressing communication difficulties, conflict resolution, emotional distress, and life transitions.
I’m committed to providing accessible, evidence-based mental health care. Through our secure telehealth platform, I offer compassionate support to clients throughout California, aligning with the mission to advance mental health through cutting-edge research and comprehensive clinical training.
I specialize in men's issues, anxiety, and depression, while also addressing communication difficulties, conflict resolution, emotional distress, and life transitions.
I’m committed to providing accessible, evidence-based mental health care. Through our secure telehealth platform, I offer compassionate support to clients throughout California, aligning with the mission to advance mental health through cutting-edge research and comprehensive clinical training.
You don't have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. You might already understand some of your patterns but still find yourself repeating them, or you might simply know that something in your life isn't working and you're ready for a change. I work with adults navigating relationships, identity, sexuality, chronic illness or pain, trauma, shame, and major life transitions. I'm particularly interested in helping people who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy, who don't fit neatly into a diagnosis, or who are looking for something beyond simply talking about their problems.
You don't have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. You might already understand some of your patterns but still find yourself repeating them, or you might simply know that something in your life isn't working and you're ready for a change. I work with adults navigating relationships, identity, sexuality, chronic illness or pain, trauma, shame, and major life transitions. I'm particularly interested in helping people who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy, who don't fit neatly into a diagnosis, or who are looking for something beyond simply talking about their problems.
You might look capable and steady on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of overthinking, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship patterns who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change, not just insight.
Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It shapes your nervous system, your reactions, and how you experience relationships. I help you understand your patterns so you can respond rather than react, soften self-criticism, and build boundaries without guilt.
You might look capable and steady on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of overthinking, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship patterns who want to better understand themselves and create meaningful change, not just insight.
Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It shapes your nervous system, your reactions, and how you experience relationships. I help you understand your patterns so you can respond rather than react, soften self-criticism, and build boundaries without guilt.
Hello! In the past decade, I have worked extensively with adults struggling with mental illnesses, substance use problems, and complex emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse cultural backgrounds strengthen personal and interpersonal relationships, navigate grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to empowering clients to make autonomous, meaningful decisions. I strive to support their journey toward recovery, greater well-being, and enhanced performance in work, school, and everyday life.
Hello! In the past decade, I have worked extensively with adults struggling with mental illnesses, substance use problems, and complex emotional challenges. My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, families, and children from diverse cultural backgrounds strengthen personal and interpersonal relationships, navigate grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, and heal from trauma. At the heart of my approach is a commitment to empowering clients to make autonomous, meaningful decisions. I strive to support their journey toward recovery, greater well-being, and enhanced performance in work, school, and everyday life.
Finding the right therapist and making time for therapy can be challenging. My approach focuses on the whole person, helping clients develop the flexibility and skills to navigate life's challenges. I work best with high-functioning individuals in demanding professional roles. My primary specialty is EMDR for individuals and couples, with a focus on infidelity and rebuilding trust. I offer flexible evening appointments to accommodate busy schedules
Finding the right therapist and making time for therapy can be challenging. My approach focuses on the whole person, helping clients develop the flexibility and skills to navigate life's challenges. I work best with high-functioning individuals in demanding professional roles. My primary specialty is EMDR for individuals and couples, with a focus on infidelity and rebuilding trust. I offer flexible evening appointments to accommodate busy schedules
Sometimes the shame and the isolation becomes unbearable. Sometimes the devastating consequences of compulsive sexual behavior destroy family, job, and reputation. We are the region's leading outpatient treatment program helping individuals, spouses, and families heal from the affects of pornography addiction and other sexually compulsive behaviors. Our affordable program allows you to remain at home and seek recovery while continuing to work. Whether you are a man struggling with sexual behavor that is out of control, or the spouse or partner who suffering the trauma of discovery, our program gives you the sustained support and guidance you need to experience full recovery and the healing of the marital and family relationship.
Sometimes the shame and the isolation becomes unbearable. Sometimes the devastating consequences of compulsive sexual behavior destroy family, job, and reputation. We are the region's leading outpatient treatment program helping individuals, spouses, and families heal from the affects of pornography addiction and other sexually compulsive behaviors. Our affordable program allows you to remain at home and seek recovery while continuing to work. Whether you are a man struggling with sexual behavor that is out of control, or the spouse or partner who suffering the trauma of discovery, our program gives you the sustained support and guidance you need to experience full recovery and the healing of the marital and family relationship.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, relationship difficulties, and other high-stress or emotionally complex situations. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or unsure how to move forward despite spending a great deal of time trying to understand what is happening. Therapy can provide a place to make sense of these experiences, develop clarity, and begin making meaningful changes.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, relationship difficulties, and other high-stress or emotionally complex situations. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in repetitive patterns, or unsure how to move forward despite spending a great deal of time trying to understand what is happening. Therapy can provide a place to make sense of these experiences, develop clarity, and begin making meaningful changes.
Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.
I often work with people who think and feel deeply, and carry a lot internally while appearing to keep it together externally. You may replay conversations, worry how you come across, struggle to trust your instincts, or feel that others don’t fully know the real you. Maybe closeness feels important but complicated, or you feel lonely in ways that are difficult to explain. Together, we can explore these patterns with compassion, strengthen your sense of self-trust, and help you feel more grounded and joyful.
I often work with people who think and feel deeply, and carry a lot internally while appearing to keep it together externally. You may replay conversations, worry how you come across, struggle to trust your instincts, or feel that others don’t fully know the real you. Maybe closeness feels important but complicated, or you feel lonely in ways that are difficult to explain. Together, we can explore these patterns with compassion, strengthen your sense of self-trust, and help you feel more grounded and joyful.
Attention Teens and Adults: Have you experienced a traumatic event that you're still struggling to cope with? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, like it's taking over your life? Are you having trouble sleeping, eating or concentrating because of stress? Do you feel anxious all the time, even about things that shouldn't be a big deal? Do you have panic attacks or other physical symptoms of anxiety? Do you avoid social situations or activities because of anxiety? Have you been feeling down or hopeless for more than two weeks? Do you have trouble enjoying things you used to like?
Attention Teens and Adults: Have you experienced a traumatic event that you're still struggling to cope with? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, like it's taking over your life? Are you having trouble sleeping, eating or concentrating because of stress? Do you feel anxious all the time, even about things that shouldn't be a big deal? Do you have panic attacks or other physical symptoms of anxiety? Do you avoid social situations or activities because of anxiety? Have you been feeling down or hopeless for more than two weeks? Do you have trouble enjoying things you used to like?
I am an LCSW with 30 years of experience in mental health. During that time I have been everything from an “Overnight/ Stay-awake” in residential facilities, a crisis intervention worker performing suicide and homicide evaluations, to being a Clinical Director of a mental health program for a large company. A couple things that have remained consistent throughout this time has been a major desire to help others and a gift for building rapport and strong working relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
I am an LCSW with 30 years of experience in mental health. During that time I have been everything from an “Overnight/ Stay-awake” in residential facilities, a crisis intervention worker performing suicide and homicide evaluations, to being a Clinical Director of a mental health program for a large company. A couple things that have remained consistent throughout this time has been a major desire to help others and a gift for building rapport and strong working relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Are you always on edge, like a feeling of dread? Either all the time or maybe only in social situations? It just won’t go away, it’s been weeks or months and you can’t take it any longer. Are the things you used to like no longer interesting and you don’t know why? You’ve got no energy for anything. Getting out of bed to take a shower is exhausting. Maybe you’re questioning your purpose. Why are you here? I work with folks like you dealing with anxiety and depression. Or maybe your relationship is having trouble? Arguments that never get solved. I can show you a way out of that endless circle of disagreements.
Are you always on edge, like a feeling of dread? Either all the time or maybe only in social situations? It just won’t go away, it’s been weeks or months and you can’t take it any longer. Are the things you used to like no longer interesting and you don’t know why? You’ve got no energy for anything. Getting out of bed to take a shower is exhausting. Maybe you’re questioning your purpose. Why are you here? I work with folks like you dealing with anxiety and depression. Or maybe your relationship is having trouble? Arguments that never get solved. I can show you a way out of that endless circle of disagreements.
I strongly believe clients are the experts in their own experience and that their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs should be valued as such. In working together we will aim to find a deeper awareness and understanding of your personal value system, and explore how living in alignment with those values can create motivation to take appropriate action that promotes optimal mental-emotional health. We can explore how your current strengths (talents, relationships, resources, and community connections) can be used to support your goals for improved living and functioning.
I strongly believe clients are the experts in their own experience and that their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs should be valued as such. In working together we will aim to find a deeper awareness and understanding of your personal value system, and explore how living in alignment with those values can create motivation to take appropriate action that promotes optimal mental-emotional health. We can explore how your current strengths (talents, relationships, resources, and community connections) can be used to support your goals for improved living and functioning.
Hi there, I'm Jason! As a veteran, therapist, and human being I resonate deeply with the archetype of the “wounded healer". I understand trauma and the seriousness of life's challenges not just clinically, but personally. I am assured in my professional capacity that I can provide you with the high level of care and support that you deserve. My approach to therapy is extremely client-centered with elements of existentialism, logotherapy, and solution-focused support to help each unique individual navigate their distinctive challenges.
Hi there, I'm Jason! As a veteran, therapist, and human being I resonate deeply with the archetype of the “wounded healer". I understand trauma and the seriousness of life's challenges not just clinically, but personally. I am assured in my professional capacity that I can provide you with the high level of care and support that you deserve. My approach to therapy is extremely client-centered with elements of existentialism, logotherapy, and solution-focused support to help each unique individual navigate their distinctive challenges.
You might be the person others count on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or disconnected. At Ember & Oak Therapy, I work with men, athletes, high achievers, and creatives, including musicians. Maybe you feel pressure to perform, keep everyone happy, or hold it all together. You understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them. Together, we’ll work through anxiety, trauma, burnout, and performance blocks so you can feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward.
You might be the person others count on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or disconnected. At Ember & Oak Therapy, I work with men, athletes, high achievers, and creatives, including musicians. Maybe you feel pressure to perform, keep everyone happy, or hold it all together. You understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them. Together, we’ll work through anxiety, trauma, burnout, and performance blocks so you can feel more grounded, connected, and able to move forward.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from the University of California, Sacramento State, and have been practicing for 10 years. I help Individuals who are committed to personal growth and have a strong desire to explore their inner world and make positive changes. Are you someone who is ready to take a brave step towards emotional wellness and personal growth? Do you seek a compassionate guide to help you navigate through life's challenges? If this sounds like you, then you might just be my dream client!
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my master's from the University of California, Sacramento State, and have been practicing for 10 years. I help Individuals who are committed to personal growth and have a strong desire to explore their inner world and make positive changes. Are you someone who is ready to take a brave step towards emotional wellness and personal growth? Do you seek a compassionate guide to help you navigate through life's challenges? If this sounds like you, then you might just be my dream client!
I work with a broad range of adolescents, adults, and families facing a
variety of clinical and everyday challenges. I have a strong focus on supporting adolescent and adult men who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and life adjustment difficulties. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or disconnected; Whether due to work pressure, relationship struggles, school stress, identity questions, or the weight of trying to meet life’s expectations. What brings them in is a desire for practical help, genuine understanding, and forward movement.
I work with a broad range of adolescents, adults, and families facing a
variety of clinical and everyday challenges. I have a strong focus on supporting adolescent and adult men who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and life adjustment difficulties. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or disconnected; Whether due to work pressure, relationship struggles, school stress, identity questions, or the weight of trying to meet life’s expectations. What brings them in is a desire for practical help, genuine understanding, and forward movement.
Ready to break free from anxious thoughts and self-doubt, shame, and guilt from destructive and addictive behaviors? I'll partner with you in navigating the complexities of life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. We will co-create a personalized, actionable plan and build a strong toolkit of coping skills, giving you the clarity and confidence to achieve your goals.
Ready to break free from anxious thoughts and self-doubt, shame, and guilt from destructive and addictive behaviors? I'll partner with you in navigating the complexities of life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. We will co-create a personalized, actionable plan and build a strong toolkit of coping skills, giving you the clarity and confidence to achieve your goals.
Some of us learned to read a room before we learned to read. To go quiet so someone else could stay calm. To become small, agreeable, invisible — anything that kept us safe. Those adaptations were once acts of survival. They can also become the walls of a life that feels too narrow to breathe in. I work with adults carrying the quiet weight of developmental and relational trauma — the kind woven into childhood rather than delivered in a single blow. It often shows up as a body that won't settle, a mind that braces for disappointment, relationships that feel both longed-for and unsafe, or a persistent ache of not-quite-belonging,
Some of us learned to read a room before we learned to read. To go quiet so someone else could stay calm. To become small, agreeable, invisible — anything that kept us safe. Those adaptations were once acts of survival. They can also become the walls of a life that feels too narrow to breathe in. I work with adults carrying the quiet weight of developmental and relational trauma — the kind woven into childhood rather than delivered in a single blow. It often shows up as a body that won't settle, a mind that braces for disappointment, relationships that feel both longed-for and unsafe, or a persistent ache of not-quite-belonging,
I believe the client is the professional, you know you the best, I am just there to help guide you! I love helping adult individuals find their true selves. I am excited to be on that journey with you as we challenge ourselves and choose a brighter future.
I believe the client is the professional, you know you the best, I am just there to help guide you! I love helping adult individuals find their true selves. I am excited to be on that journey with you as we challenge ourselves and choose a brighter future.
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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.