Male Therapists in Norwalk, CA
When we lose our way we feel uncomfortable, no longer in control, and out of sorts. The goal of my practice is to help you regain clarity and balance in your life. I believe that having both allows for growth and success in the different areas of your life: work, school, personal and social relationships, parenting, sports, and networking. For nearly a decade I have been helping individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics succeed in their daily activities and interactions so they can once again find joy in their lives. I am ready to partner with you to help you regain balance.
When we lose our way we feel uncomfortable, no longer in control, and out of sorts. The goal of my practice is to help you regain clarity and balance in your life. I believe that having both allows for growth and success in the different areas of your life: work, school, personal and social relationships, parenting, sports, and networking. For nearly a decade I have been helping individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics succeed in their daily activities and interactions so they can once again find joy in their lives. I am ready to partner with you to help you regain balance.
Daniel A. Montoya
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW, PPSC
4 Endorsed
Norwalk, CA 90650
My life's work has centered on interrupting black and white thinking. I know what it feels like to be forced to pick sides — by a community, by conflicting parts of identity, by rigid ideas of right and wrong. Growing up Latino, I understand how family systems, cultural expectations, and the world around us can make it difficult to discover who our most authentic selves truly are outside of who we were told to be.
Therapy is a space where you can pave your own path to healing and self-discovery— and I will be there to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and a genuine smile.
My life's work has centered on interrupting black and white thinking. I know what it feels like to be forced to pick sides — by a community, by conflicting parts of identity, by rigid ideas of right and wrong. Growing up Latino, I understand how family systems, cultural expectations, and the world around us can make it difficult to discover who our most authentic selves truly are outside of who we were told to be.
Therapy is a space where you can pave your own path to healing and self-discovery— and I will be there to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and a genuine smile.
My ideal clients are families navigating Autism and high-acuity needs, including aggression and self-injury. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) BCBA with 14 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I provide in-home ABA, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, focused on improving communication, safety, and independence so children can thrive at home, school, and in their community.
My ideal clients are families navigating Autism and high-acuity needs, including aggression and self-injury. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) BCBA with 14 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I provide in-home ABA, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs). My approach is collaborative and culturally responsive, focused on improving communication, safety, and independence so children can thrive at home, school, and in their community.
Feeling scattered or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
Feeling scattered or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
Therapy is a powerful, team-driven approach to help you tackle the challenges that are holding you back. Therapy gives you the tools to break through obstacles and build the life you deserve. It’s time to take control, get the support you need, and create the future you want.
Therapy is a powerful, team-driven approach to help you tackle the challenges that are holding you back. Therapy gives you the tools to break through obstacles and build the life you deserve. It’s time to take control, get the support you need, and create the future you want.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, communication challenges, trauma, life transitions, or burnout. At Kind Mind Behavioral Health, we focus on creating a genuine, supportive environment where clients feel understood, challenged in healthy ways, and empowered to build healthier relationships, coping skills, and lasting change.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on their own. Many come to therapy struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, communication challenges, trauma, life transitions, or burnout. At Kind Mind Behavioral Health, we focus on creating a genuine, supportive environment where clients feel understood, challenged in healthy ways, and empowered to build healthier relationships, coping skills, and lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Sometimes you have people in your life who care about you, but they may not always understand what you’re going through. Therapy can be a place to slow down, talk things through, and feel understood without having to worry about being judged or having all the answers.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. I’ve worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and private practice, with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Sometimes you have people in your life who care about you, but they may not always understand what you’re going through. Therapy can be a place to slow down, talk things through, and feel understood without having to worry about being judged or having all the answers.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. I’ve worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and private practice, with adolescents, young adults, and adults from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences.
You've been struggling, suffering, and stuck long enough! Let me help you work through the anxiety, trauma, negative thinking, same old behavior, and any troubling sensations in the body that are holding you back from living your best life.
You've been struggling, suffering, and stuck long enough! Let me help you work through the anxiety, trauma, negative thinking, same old behavior, and any troubling sensations in the body that are holding you back from living your best life.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of The Mental Health Perspective LLC. My practice is grounded in a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed approach that recognizes each person’s experiences, strengths, and individual path toward healing.
I offer both intuition and clinical structure, while recognizing what may be underneath the presenting issue while still giving you practical tools to move forward.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of The Mental Health Perspective LLC. My practice is grounded in a warm, compassionate, trauma-informed approach that recognizes each person’s experiences, strengths, and individual path toward healing.
I offer both intuition and clinical structure, while recognizing what may be underneath the presenting issue while still giving you practical tools to move forward.
Life often gives us opportunities to grow and move toward the person we want to become but it can also bring challenges that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves. I’m deeply passionate about helping clients navigate those moments and reconnect with their sense of purpose, strength, and dignity. Having gone through my own difficult experiences, I understand how hard it can be to find your way forward, and I don’t take lightly the trust it takes to begin this work. My approach is grounded in a person-centered, humanistic perspective, meaning I see each client as unique, capable, and deserving of respect.
Life often gives us opportunities to grow and move toward the person we want to become but it can also bring challenges that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves. I’m deeply passionate about helping clients navigate those moments and reconnect with their sense of purpose, strength, and dignity. Having gone through my own difficult experiences, I understand how hard it can be to find your way forward, and I don’t take lightly the trust it takes to begin this work. My approach is grounded in a person-centered, humanistic perspective, meaning I see each client as unique, capable, and deserving of respect.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether it’s sadness, low energy, anxiety, or difficulty connecting with others. They may feel stuck, uncertain about their direction, or burnt out from workplace stress. Some struggle with confidence or navigating family and relationship conflicts. Others need support taking time off work to heal from stress or anxiety through SDI. Sometimes, they simply need someone to talk to—a safe space to explore what’s within. I collaborate with clients to uncover their inner strength and create clarity, peace, and growth.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges, whether it’s sadness, low energy, anxiety, or difficulty connecting with others. They may feel stuck, uncertain about their direction, or burnt out from workplace stress. Some struggle with confidence or navigating family and relationship conflicts. Others need support taking time off work to heal from stress or anxiety through SDI. Sometimes, they simply need someone to talk to—a safe space to explore what’s within. I collaborate with clients to uncover their inner strength and create clarity, peace, and growth.
Living with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming, often leading to feelings of isolation due to frequent misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. As your OCD therapist, I will always start where you are and build from there. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our in-depth understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD allows us to properly diagnose and treat it effectively. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
Living with OCD can be incredibly overwhelming, often leading to feelings of isolation due to frequent misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. As your OCD therapist, I will always start where you are and build from there. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our in-depth understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD allows us to properly diagnose and treat it effectively. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most difficult challenges. My approach integrates clinical psychology with a deep understanding of philosophy, theology, and culture. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, substance use, or grief, I offer a safe, supportive space for healing, insight, and growth.
I’ve worked across a wide spectrum of care—from inpatient psychiatric hospitals to tele-health private practice—bringing a compassionate, grounded perspective to every session.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most difficult challenges. My approach integrates clinical psychology with a deep understanding of philosophy, theology, and culture. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, substance use, or grief, I offer a safe, supportive space for healing, insight, and growth.
I’ve worked across a wide spectrum of care—from inpatient psychiatric hospitals to tele-health private practice—bringing a compassionate, grounded perspective to every session.
I am excited for this opportunity to work with you. I have spent 21 years helping individuals, couples, and families experiencing life's challenges who feel disconnected, stuck in frustrating patterns, or are navigating personal loss. I specialize in helping you become connected, establish healthy patterns, and navigate the grief process effectively. In the process, you will be able to identify and utilize your strengths, communicate more effectively, develop healthy coping skills, and break free from negative habits and behaviors.
I am excited for this opportunity to work with you. I have spent 21 years helping individuals, couples, and families experiencing life's challenges who feel disconnected, stuck in frustrating patterns, or are navigating personal loss. I specialize in helping you become connected, establish healthy patterns, and navigate the grief process effectively. In the process, you will be able to identify and utilize your strengths, communicate more effectively, develop healthy coping skills, and break free from negative habits and behaviors.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
I became a therapist to help free people from the barriers that OCD places on their lives. Growing up, my dad had BPD and my mom had OCD. Her struggles with OCD, particularly fears about her animals being harmed, gave me a deep compassion for those dealing with similar issues. This background inspired me to understand the mind better and fueled my curiosity about helping people, including my parents. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
I became a therapist to help free people from the barriers that OCD places on their lives. Growing up, my dad had BPD and my mom had OCD. Her struggles with OCD, particularly fears about her animals being harmed, gave me a deep compassion for those dealing with similar issues. This background inspired me to understand the mind better and fueled my curiosity about helping people, including my parents. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
Nova Mindset Counseling was created and founded by Octavio Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. Nova Mindset was created with the purpose and belief that everybody can work on creating a new mindset, whether through repair or acceptance of your current state of mind. If you are currently struggling through low self-esteem, negative thoughts, repeating old, non-serving habits, or struggling with motivation, then perhaps Nova Mindset can assist with helping you find the missing piece to your shift in perspective.
Nova Mindset Counseling was created and founded by Octavio Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. Nova Mindset was created with the purpose and belief that everybody can work on creating a new mindset, whether through repair or acceptance of your current state of mind. If you are currently struggling through low self-esteem, negative thoughts, repeating old, non-serving habits, or struggling with motivation, then perhaps Nova Mindset can assist with helping you find the missing piece to your shift in perspective.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, panic, or depression begin affecting your daily life. You may be struggling at work, school, in relationships, or simply finding it hard to feel like yourself. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore what you are experiencing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and balanced. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, panic, or depression begin affecting your daily life. You may be struggling at work, school, in relationships, or simply finding it hard to feel like yourself. You do not have to face these challenges alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we will explore what you are experiencing, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and balanced. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.
I grew up in a neighborhood where depression, anxiety, and PTSD were common. From a young age, I saw the challenges many people faced and the lack of resources available. I always believed there had to be a way to help people address their mental health challenges. This belief led me to study psychology and fueled my passion for this field. I love working one-on-one with individuals and making a real difference in their lives. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
I grew up in a neighborhood where depression, anxiety, and PTSD were common. From a young age, I saw the challenges many people faced and the lack of resources available. I always believed there had to be a way to help people address their mental health challenges. This belief led me to study psychology and fueled my passion for this field. I love working one-on-one with individuals and making a real difference in their lives. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.
My ideal clients are those who are motivated and willing to discuss their story openly to build an authentic connection while actively engaging in the therapeutic process to address their concerns and needs. It is my goal to create a safe, warmth, and trusting environment for clients to share their story. I firmly believe that the key in building a strong therapeutic relationship is to allow my client to express his/her thoughts freely without being judged and by doing so, he/she can feel that his/her story being heard and understood in moving forward.
My ideal clients are those who are motivated and willing to discuss their story openly to build an authentic connection while actively engaging in the therapeutic process to address their concerns and needs. It is my goal to create a safe, warmth, and trusting environment for clients to share their story. I firmly believe that the key in building a strong therapeutic relationship is to allow my client to express his/her thoughts freely without being judged and by doing so, he/she can feel that his/her story being heard and understood in moving forward.
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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.