Male Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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The Therapy Bro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
When thinking of the population I wanted to work with most, it was people like me that spoke to me most:
men
who have struggled to feel, struggled expressing their feelings & feeling comfortable and safe enough to do so with their friends, family, partner or loved ones. Life is beautiful, but it can be incredibly challenging at times. It's important to be able to talk about life's struggles and challenges with someone.

Steve Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am here to help you embrace your authenticity and find liberation from stories, patterns, habits and ways of being that don't fit who you want to be. I am passionate about working with young adults navigating adulthood and transitioning into life beyond families of origin; folks healing from racial trauma and minority stress; and couples and partners looking for better communication, security, and connection. I am especially drawn to working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults embracing queerness and supporting other white, cis
men
to cultivate their own vulnerable, feminist masculinity and allyship.

Patrick Davey Tully
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
As a cis gay
man
, I empathize and support your journey.
I am a specialist who helps LGBTQIA+ people using Affirmative therapy, and people in highly demanding careers. Figuring life out as an LGBTQ+ person is draining and anxiety can rise. You will feel more relaxed! Your self esteem will not be low for long as we navigate the journey together! You are exhausted as you try to manage it all with your inner-critic snapping at you. I'm gay myself, so I understand how weird this world can feel. Let's work together to bring back a sense of ease and calm. You can learn how to deal with stress, overwhelm, and feelings of unease.

Chris Avitabile
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have particular experience working with
male
psychological issues, substance abuse, relationship issues, artistic blocks, depression and anxiety disorders.
It is my highest priority as a therapist to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment so you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. I am dedicated to helping you explore options for change, and together we will learn about your strengths and how to utilize them.

Anthony Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a culturally competent Therapist, I focus on being an agent of change that supports women,
men
, and couples.
Upon starting a new therapeutic journey, I always share that through this process, we will change the idea of “why is this happening to me” to “everything is going according to plan.” As we get started, the first order of business is to construct an environment where you can feel seen, heard, and safe throughout this journey of self-discovery. The goal is to meet you where you are, so we can get you where you want to be. We will accomplish this by taking an integrative approach to facilitate personal growth and healing by identifying themes, unresolved conflicts, and behavioral patterns.

Thomas Charles Hunt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
42 Endorsed
Verified
42 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples, specializing in gay
male
/LGBTQ populations.
Are you feeling stuck in relationships, jobs, or entrenched beliefs about yourself that may not be valid? Unhealthy thoughts, feelings, behaviors and attachments can create patterns that lead to anxiety, depression, addiction and more. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results.” If you want to break the cycle, therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you identify problem areas and begin your personal transformation. The process begins with having someone who will listen, understand your needs, uncover stressors and seek solutions.

Geoffrey E Sherrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My heart is for couples and supporting black
men
through the changing courses of society.
My name is Geoffrey Sherrell, M.A., LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing online and in-person counseling services. Often, individuals are overwhelmed with emotions and feelings that cause their lives to be out of balance psychologically and spiritually. My goals for the individuals, families, and groups I serve are to restore balance and homeostasis within personal lives, family systems and social interactions.

Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Mitch PsyD & Lisa Relationship Coach (30 Years) are truly very Caring Professional's having a
Male
/Female Perspective on your Relationship.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four 75 Minute Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Gabriel Marks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
A former professional athlete turned clinician, I received my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. During my time in practice, Ive had the opportunity to work with a diverse client population ranging from 15-50 years of age, addressing a wide range of presenting problems in the clinical setting including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Life and Career Transitions, Relationships,
Men
's Issues, and Trauma. As a Los Angeles native, I understand the stressors of living in the city, as well as our need to have someone to process it all with in a safe and non-judgmental space.

Anthony Sykes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I provide a safe space for
MALE
clients to learn coping and interpersonal skills for managing demands that are uniquely ours.
You feel like you carry the weight of the world because you do. Too much work, or not enough. Relationship issues, or none at all. Interaction with family, blended and extended, parenting, you name it. Life is amazing, but at times it can be amazingly hard. Bring it all in. Let's unpack it and see how you can better manage the load.
Not accepting new clients

Martin Rodarte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have 10+ years of experience and have worked with a wide array of clients: women,
men
, young adults, Spanish-speaking clients, and LGBTIQ population.
My approach to psychotherapy is to help you achieve the emotional stability and personal growth you have wanted. I understand that disorders such as anxiety and depression (these are just some of the disorders that I have a great deal of experience in) can really impact your quality of life, and make it hard to engage in a fulfilling and meaningful daily experience. With the mental health services that I have to offer, you can learn to cope better with past, current, and even future problems, so that you may achieve your life worth living.

Chris Datiles
Counselor, LPCC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a queer Filipino therapist, I specialize in supporting adults through traumatic grief and
men
going through quarter-life and mid-life crises.
You’d say you’re supportive, mindful, and reliable. You wonder how long you can keep up with being "the strong one" and "the self-sacrificing one" that’s always there for others when there’s a part of you that feels overwhelmed. This leaves you feeling angry, stuck, and exhausted. You want to share this struggle but fear that you’ll be "too much of a burden" and will push others away. You’re curious if one day, your fears of rejection will have less of an influence, giving you the space to feel more connected to yourself and your relationships.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
& Online

Dr. Douglas G. Sadownick
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I come from the heart. I'm here to help you feel safe and secure. I am here to go on a journey with you to find your true self, to lift depression, to work with anxiety, and transform this time of crisis into stronger relationships and more heart-felt productivity. As a gay, Jewish
man
, I have an ear for all people struggling with difference and oppression. I can go deep with you into healing old trauma. Or I can help you coach you with day-to-day career and relationship challenges. If you need a therapy to jump-start new growth in the New Year, I am here for you on that quest of both self-discovery and seeing more palpable results.

Manveen Chahal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Stigma often plays a role in seeking therapy, especially for
men
.
Sometimes life feels like it sucks. And sometimes we feel like we suck. And sometimes it feels like life sucks all the time and so do we. Yes, I am a therapist, but I am a human being first and I promise to treat you like one. I have a casual, laid-back conversational, and authentic style. I pride myself on authenticity. Basically, I keep it real. I use proven methods grounded in research and evidence to help pinpoint the roots of problems and find ways to try and solve them.

Therapy Is Here
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Give yourself permission to be vulnerable by putting yourself first. Negative and highly-critical self-talk, especially for gay
men
, is the root of many of our problems and addictions. You may feel “less-than” others, think poorly of yourself, or are unsure how to get your needs met. I can help you to shed light on where this inner-critic is coming from, how to quiet it, and help you rebuild your relationship with self/others. Next, we can develop tools to manage anxiety and depression, embrace your sexuality, develop a healthier relationship to sex/porn, heal infidelity, integrate love and sex, or improve your relationships.

Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified
Verified
My goal for each
man
I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process.
Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with
men
who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These
men
are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

Alejandro Daniel Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I’m a
male
marriage counselor trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy by the ICEEFT.
For couples in conflict, feeling suck and hopeless; learn to redevelop genuine empathy for each other. I offer online couples therapy for: married couples, couples moving in together, interracial couples, same-sex couples, premarital couples, & new relationship couples. Im an Inclusive Therapist providing LGBTQ Affirming and Latinx Therapy.

Adam Silverstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in helping
men
and women cultivate healthy intimate relationships.
Sometimes we just need a little help getting through tough times or difficult situations. We might be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress at work, or conflict in our relationships, for example. In those moments it might feel like you don’t know what to do or where to turn. I work collaboratively with clients from a strength-based, solution-focused orientation. I incorporate cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help clients reach their goals. I am dedicated to helping clients have lives that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Alejandro Daniel Pina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I’m a
male
marriage counselor trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy by the ICEEFT.
For individuals: if you feel like a burden, can't share things with the people in your life, or tend to keep to yourself; my practice can support you. For couples in conflict, feeling stuck and hopeless; learn to redevelop genuine empathy for each other. I offer online couples therapy for: married couples, couples moving in together, interracial couples, same-sex couples, premarital couples, & new relationship couples. Im an Inclusive Therapist providing LGBTQ Affirming and Latinx Therapy.

Chase Upton Bishov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I feel passionate about working with
men
interested in unpacking the ways that traditional stories of masculinity may have harmed them.
I believe in the inherent worthiness of all human beings. Unfortunately, each of us likely have experiences in our lives that teach us that there is something wrong with who we at the core. Psychotherapy is a space for remembering and unearthing the self-love and gifts that each of us come into this life possessing. Through relating authentically, being compassionately curious with whatever arises, and developing a deeper relationship with the body’s intelligence, I hope to help my clients become more expressed in who they truly are, build lasting, meaningful relationships and connect more deeply to their purpose for being alive.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.