Male Therapists in Newbury Park, CA
Daniel Moody, MS, LMFT. I prefer to meet clients where they are at, assist them in defining their treatment goals, and provide them with objective and evidence-based strategies. I hold all clients in unconditional positive regard and believe that given the right conditions, everyone is capable of self-directed growth. I specialize in attachment theory and have an integrated approach that utilizes the interpersonal process in therapy to provide corrective emotional experiences.
Daniel Moody, MS, LMFT. I prefer to meet clients where they are at, assist them in defining their treatment goals, and provide them with objective and evidence-based strategies. I hold all clients in unconditional positive regard and believe that given the right conditions, everyone is capable of self-directed growth. I specialize in attachment theory and have an integrated approach that utilizes the interpersonal process in therapy to provide corrective emotional experiences.
Rarely is the step towards seeking help from a therapist easy, or without contemplation. Here is a description of what I've found works best. During our first meeting, I engage you in a process to help you find the best fit possible for your particular needs. Together we can work on defining the right type and style of treatment best for you. We can define specific needs for either long or short term problems that are specific to you individually. This short process will give needed direction to your personal journey.
Rarely is the step towards seeking help from a therapist easy, or without contemplation. Here is a description of what I've found works best. During our first meeting, I engage you in a process to help you find the best fit possible for your particular needs. Together we can work on defining the right type and style of treatment best for you. We can define specific needs for either long or short term problems that are specific to you individually. This short process will give needed direction to your personal journey.
Seth Fenton, LMFT | Convenience Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Newbury Park, CA 91320
In far too many situations, individuals, adolescents, and couples living with severe anxiety and depression internalize the belief that there is no hope—that they are defined by their struggles and unable to reach meaningful life goals. My primary focus is on challenging that belief. My work centers on helping clients develop the skills needed to manage symptoms, navigate everyday challenges, and improve overall quality of life. I provide a supportive, collaborative environment where each person is understood, needs are addressed, and strengths are used as the foundation for lasting growth and change.
In far too many situations, individuals, adolescents, and couples living with severe anxiety and depression internalize the belief that there is no hope—that they are defined by their struggles and unable to reach meaningful life goals. My primary focus is on challenging that belief. My work centers on helping clients develop the skills needed to manage symptoms, navigate everyday challenges, and improve overall quality of life. I provide a supportive, collaborative environment where each person is understood, needs are addressed, and strengths are used as the foundation for lasting growth and change.
Some are burdened with a sense of disconnection from others. Many come to believe that they are isolated without hope. Joining the tapestry of humanity, learning about the beloved, and understanding the language of relationships are some of the benefits of insight oriented psychotherapy. Often depression, anxiety and fears, loneliness and even psychosis begin with isolation.This isolation is made intolerable by disappointments and trauma. Self-knowledge is the beginning of healing. From self knowledge comes self-control, humility, and a sense of purpose. The staff at New Dawn Psychology Center strives to help you overcome life's trials and tribulations.
Some are burdened with a sense of disconnection from others. Many come to believe that they are isolated without hope. Joining the tapestry of humanity, learning about the beloved, and understanding the language of relationships are some of the benefits of insight oriented psychotherapy. Often depression, anxiety and fears, loneliness and even psychosis begin with isolation.This isolation is made intolerable by disappointments and trauma. Self-knowledge is the beginning of healing. From self knowledge comes self-control, humility, and a sense of purpose. The staff at New Dawn Psychology Center strives to help you overcome life's trials and tribulations.
Relationships can get stuck in painful patterns. You may still love each other, but lately it feels like you’re having the same argument over and over, communication is exhausting, intimacy has changed, or you’re starting to feel more like roommates than partners. I work with couples who want to understand the pattern they’ve gotten caught in, feel heard again, and figure out how to move forward together.
Relationships can get stuck in painful patterns. You may still love each other, but lately it feels like you’re having the same argument over and over, communication is exhausting, intimacy has changed, or you’re starting to feel more like roommates than partners. I work with couples who want to understand the pattern they’ve gotten caught in, feel heard again, and figure out how to move forward together.
If you are feeling lost and your compass isn't working, Pathfinder Counseling can help you navigate the troubles waters of depression, anxiety, marital issues, parenting concerns as well as apprehensions over aging. Life can be challenging with ups and downs that are often unsettling and confusing. At Pathfinder Counseling, we believe that the answers and directions are inside of each of us. Using therapies that are outcome based, we can find your path together. My experience in education and my faith, as a Christian guide my life and my practice.
If you are feeling lost and your compass isn't working, Pathfinder Counseling can help you navigate the troubles waters of depression, anxiety, marital issues, parenting concerns as well as apprehensions over aging. Life can be challenging with ups and downs that are often unsettling and confusing. At Pathfinder Counseling, we believe that the answers and directions are inside of each of us. Using therapies that are outcome based, we can find your path together. My experience in education and my faith, as a Christian guide my life and my practice.
Hello! I’m Matt McNutt, LMFT (102220), and a Certified EMDR Therapist. My approach to therapy is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping you uncover your potential and build resilience. I specialize in adult individual therapy, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, using evidence-based techniques to support your journey toward healing and personal growth.
Hello! I’m Matt McNutt, LMFT (102220), and a Certified EMDR Therapist. My approach to therapy is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping you uncover your potential and build resilience. I specialize in adult individual therapy, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, using evidence-based techniques to support your journey toward healing and personal growth.
I utilize a collaborative approach so you feel seen and heard as we work together in your therapy journey. I draw from evidence-based practices but believe that truly understanding your experiences, struggles, hopes, and goals often leads to the greatest growth and satisfaction in therapy. My passion is supporting those who feel stuck or weighed down, helping them move toward feeling empowered and confident.
I utilize a collaborative approach so you feel seen and heard as we work together in your therapy journey. I draw from evidence-based practices but believe that truly understanding your experiences, struggles, hopes, and goals often leads to the greatest growth and satisfaction in therapy. My passion is supporting those who feel stuck or weighed down, helping them move toward feeling empowered and confident.
You may feel disconnected from who you are or unsure of what you truly want in life. It might seem like you’re simply going through the motions—stuck in a job that drains you, a relationship that feels unhealthy, or a life path that doesn’t quite fit. Maybe you’re expected to carry everything on your own, yet feel invisible and unsupported. Or perhaps you’ve spent so long being told who to be that you’ve lost touch with your own voice. My ideal client is seeking clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of self. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—together, we can help you reconnect and move forward with purpose.
You may feel disconnected from who you are or unsure of what you truly want in life. It might seem like you’re simply going through the motions—stuck in a job that drains you, a relationship that feels unhealthy, or a life path that doesn’t quite fit. Maybe you’re expected to carry everything on your own, yet feel invisible and unsupported. Or perhaps you’ve spent so long being told who to be that you’ve lost touch with your own voice. My ideal client is seeking clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of self. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—together, we can help you reconnect and move forward with purpose.
My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming environment where clients can find hope, helping them move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with teens and adults to navigate anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and religion and spirituality. I especially enjoy helping clients in 12-step recovery. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, clients say that I am engaging and calming. I have experience in school and ministry settings. My approach helps equip clients with the tools to navigate life with greater self-awareness and clarity.
My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming environment where clients can find hope, helping them move toward meaningful change. I specialize in working with teens and adults to navigate anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and religion and spirituality. I especially enjoy helping clients in 12-step recovery. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, clients say that I am engaging and calming. I have experience in school and ministry settings. My approach helps equip clients with the tools to navigate life with greater self-awareness and clarity.
EVENING APPTS. I chose a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to help individuals suffering with the emotional pain and upheaval that life's ups and downs can bring. I enjoy a close working relationship and collaborative trust based connection with my patients, which brings the reward of personal growth and stimulates the healing process. With more than 28 years in the mental health profession, and 25+ years in private practice, I continue working to expand my education and experience to include a wide variety of psychotherapeutical skill sets.
EVENING APPTS. I chose a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to help individuals suffering with the emotional pain and upheaval that life's ups and downs can bring. I enjoy a close working relationship and collaborative trust based connection with my patients, which brings the reward of personal growth and stimulates the healing process. With more than 28 years in the mental health profession, and 25+ years in private practice, I continue working to expand my education and experience to include a wide variety of psychotherapeutical skill sets.
Hi there, I'm Connor! Beginning with therapy can feel like a major step and I commend you for starting your journey! I specialize in working with youth, families, and couples, and I love working with young men who are interested in exploring their emotional identity. I take a very collaborative approach to setting up a treatment plan so that I can meet you where you are. My number one goal is to provide a space where you can feel supported and challenged as you continue to grow.
Hi there, I'm Connor! Beginning with therapy can feel like a major step and I commend you for starting your journey! I specialize in working with youth, families, and couples, and I love working with young men who are interested in exploring their emotional identity. I take a very collaborative approach to setting up a treatment plan so that I can meet you where you are. My number one goal is to provide a space where you can feel supported and challenged as you continue to grow.
Welcome to Efren Olmos, LMFT, where I provide professional and compassionate counseling to help you and/or your loved ones work through any challenges you may be facing. As an experienced therapist with nearly two decades treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, I am here to support you in building a stronger, healthier YOU
Welcome to Efren Olmos, LMFT, where I provide professional and compassionate counseling to help you and/or your loved ones work through any challenges you may be facing. As an experienced therapist with nearly two decades treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, I am here to support you in building a stronger, healthier YOU
My therapeutic approach is conversational, empathetic, and direct. I primarily work with men to address anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I prioritize open communication and offer insights with kindness, even when they are difficult to hear. I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-focused therapy, Gottman, and Relational Life Therapy to guide the process. I have worked in treatment centers, managed a group home for adolescents, and run a private practice, focusing on helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting improvements.
My therapeutic approach is conversational, empathetic, and direct. I primarily work with men to address anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I prioritize open communication and offer insights with kindness, even when they are difficult to hear. I use CBT, mindfulness, trauma-focused therapy, Gottman, and Relational Life Therapy to guide the process. I have worked in treatment centers, managed a group home for adolescents, and run a private practice, focusing on helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting improvements.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and families navigating complex life challenges, including trauma and justice-involved experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in collaboration. I draw from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailoring sessions to your unique needs. I believe in building on your strengths and lived experiences to help you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and supportive space.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and families navigating complex life challenges, including trauma and justice-involved experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and grounded in collaboration. I draw from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), tailoring sessions to your unique needs. I believe in building on your strengths and lived experiences to help you achieve your therapeutic goals in a safe and supportive space.
Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.
Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to gently guide you through life's challenges, especially those related to relationships and mental health. In our sessions, I utilize clear and compassionate techniques to help uncover the sources of your stress. My aim is to create a nurturing environment where we can explore the deeper issues together and collaborate on practical solutions to help you find peace and well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to gently guide you through life's challenges, especially those related to relationships and mental health. In our sessions, I utilize clear and compassionate techniques to help uncover the sources of your stress. My aim is to create a nurturing environment where we can explore the deeper issues together and collaborate on practical solutions to help you find peace and well-being.
The New Beginnings Center - Sean Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people who are addressing the challenges of resolving trauma, whose symptoms often appear as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain and illness. As an LMFT, I hold certifications in both Somatic Experiencing and gestalt therapy. I specialize in addressing emotional health/well-being and relationship concerns of the queer community. I support my clients' discovery and expression of their gender and sexual identity in ways that honor their unique individuality and sense of self.
I work with people who are addressing the challenges of resolving trauma, whose symptoms often appear as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain and illness. As an LMFT, I hold certifications in both Somatic Experiencing and gestalt therapy. I specialize in addressing emotional health/well-being and relationship concerns of the queer community. I support my clients' discovery and expression of their gender and sexual identity in ways that honor their unique individuality and sense of self.
I work with individuals and families navigating OCD, addictions, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help clients build resilience and move toward healing. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where you feel grounded, seen, and supported. I’m also passionate about trauma-informed care and bring a systems-level perspective to the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals and families navigating OCD, addictions, and trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help clients build resilience and move toward healing. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where you feel grounded, seen, and supported. I’m also passionate about trauma-informed care and bring a systems-level perspective to the therapeutic process.
I work with clients whose growth involves more than symptom relief — people navigating questions of meaning, purpose, and the transpersonal or spiritual dimensions of their experience. This has been the throughline of my clinical work since training in depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and it has remained consistent across sixteen years of practice, including years spent in community mental health settings before moving to private practice.
I work with clients whose growth involves more than symptom relief — people navigating questions of meaning, purpose, and the transpersonal or spiritual dimensions of their experience. This has been the throughline of my clinical work since training in depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, and it has remained consistent across sixteen years of practice, including years spent in community mental health settings before moving to private practice.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve your therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
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.
Why might an individual seek a male therapist?
Clients, particularly men, may look for a male therapist because they may share life experiences that help them connect well and understand each other more immediately. Some men might feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about gender-specific issues, such as fatherhood or the social pressures around masculinity. Men who have experienced trauma or abuse, sexual or otherwise, may find it more comfortable to talk through their memories of these experiences with a male therapist. 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.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Men often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than women do. In some cases, men might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how women do. Talking about one’s feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some men might find it comes more naturally when talking to a male therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual’s specific needs.
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.
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.


