Male Therapists in Oakland, CA
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.
I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. This includes treatment for substance use disorders using a harm-reduction model, mental health disorders, dual-diagnosis, severe mental illness, Native American populations, and court-dependent youth. My passion is for people, and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness.
Welcome to my profile. I am Sean Kennedy LCSW. As a Licenced Clinical Social Worker, I come from a strengths-based approach. This means I will never ask what is wrong with you but instead, what is right with you. I work with a diverse range of clients. The most common kinds of clients with whom I work are people like you who are going through the muck and mire of life. We all know life can get really hectic and we just need someone to help sort it all out.
Welcome to my profile. I am Sean Kennedy LCSW. As a Licenced Clinical Social Worker, I come from a strengths-based approach. This means I will never ask what is wrong with you but instead, what is right with you. I work with a diverse range of clients. The most common kinds of clients with whom I work are people like you who are going through the muck and mire of life. We all know life can get really hectic and we just need someone to help sort it all out.
Hi, I'm Jamie, James F. Gallagher, Jr., LMFT121527. I'm a licensed holistic depth psychotherapist who uses client-centered approaches unique to each person. I really enjoy seeing the beautiful essence of people and helping them remove the obstacles to being their kind and loving authentic selves. I have worked extensively and successfully with adult individuals and couples from a huge spectrum of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences and have an ease with becoming culturally attuned to clients.
Hi, I'm Jamie, James F. Gallagher, Jr., LMFT121527. I'm a licensed holistic depth psychotherapist who uses client-centered approaches unique to each person. I really enjoy seeing the beautiful essence of people and helping them remove the obstacles to being their kind and loving authentic selves. I have worked extensively and successfully with adult individuals and couples from a huge spectrum of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences and have an ease with becoming culturally attuned to clients.
Are you feeling disconnected and distant from your partner and don’t want to be? Do kids, career, logistics, and everyday life leave you both feeling like roommates? Are you struggling to feel heard and seen in your marriage? Have you tried to resolve things, but the usual easy answers don't work?
I work with individuals and couples using a variety of models, particularly EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy). EFT is a very effective approach for building and rebuilding the emotional bonds necessary for a healthy relationship. EFT is an approach that helps you and your partner team up against your problems rather than each other.
Are you feeling disconnected and distant from your partner and don’t want to be? Do kids, career, logistics, and everyday life leave you both feeling like roommates? Are you struggling to feel heard and seen in your marriage? Have you tried to resolve things, but the usual easy answers don't work?
I work with individuals and couples using a variety of models, particularly EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy). EFT is a very effective approach for building and rebuilding the emotional bonds necessary for a healthy relationship. EFT is an approach that helps you and your partner team up against your problems rather than each other.
I enjoy being a psychotherapist because it provides me the opportunity to help people resolve the issues that are causing them distress. I work with adults, children, and families, and understand that each person is a unique individual with his or her unique life circumstances, history, and social and cultural context. A goal of our work together will be to help you identify and understand the conflicts that may be causing you difficulty, and to help you overcome them. Or perhaps negative thinking patterns cause you to experience sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, fear, or other unwanted emotions.
I enjoy being a psychotherapist because it provides me the opportunity to help people resolve the issues that are causing them distress. I work with adults, children, and families, and understand that each person is a unique individual with his or her unique life circumstances, history, and social and cultural context. A goal of our work together will be to help you identify and understand the conflicts that may be causing you difficulty, and to help you overcome them. Or perhaps negative thinking patterns cause you to experience sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, fear, or other unwanted emotions.
I have been working in the field of mental health for many years and have extensive experience working with adults in various settings and environments. I use a strengths-based approach and attempt to work with my clients on the topics and issues they want to and are ready to explore. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma focused CBT, and motivational interviewing.
I have been working in the field of mental health for many years and have extensive experience working with adults in various settings and environments. I use a strengths-based approach and attempt to work with my clients on the topics and issues they want to and are ready to explore. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma focused CBT, and motivational interviewing.
Sometimes going through something worrisome, upsetting, or even inspiring, could make us want change. And change can be difficult. Maybe you and/or your kid are feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and aren’t sure how to manage it.
I provide therapy for children/adolescents, and adults, as well as parent consultation/support through a relational and integrative approach. Therapy could be an opportunity to gain insight into challenges to navigate difficult life situations. I can provide support in handling issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, transitions (grief & loss/parent separations), ADHD, or other emotional challenges.
Sometimes going through something worrisome, upsetting, or even inspiring, could make us want change. And change can be difficult. Maybe you and/or your kid are feeling overwhelmed and stuck, and aren’t sure how to manage it.
I provide therapy for children/adolescents, and adults, as well as parent consultation/support through a relational and integrative approach. Therapy could be an opportunity to gain insight into challenges to navigate difficult life situations. I can provide support in handling issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, transitions (grief & loss/parent separations), ADHD, or other emotional challenges.
You've done well. Built something real. But lately there's a gap between the life you've created and how you feel inside it. You might be functioning fine while quietly struggling, or hitting a wall you can't think your way through. Previous therapy felt too slow, too shallow, or like the therapist didn't quite get you. You're not looking for cheerleading or coping tips. You want someone who can keep up with you and help you get to the root of what's been in the way. I also work with adolescents and young adults facing early pressure to perform and figure it all out.
You've done well. Built something real. But lately there's a gap between the life you've created and how you feel inside it. You might be functioning fine while quietly struggling, or hitting a wall you can't think your way through. Previous therapy felt too slow, too shallow, or like the therapist didn't quite get you. You're not looking for cheerleading or coping tips. You want someone who can keep up with you and help you get to the root of what's been in the way. I also work with adolescents and young adults facing early pressure to perform and figure it all out.
My ideal clients are couples who want deeper connection, trust, and intimacy but face obstacles that prevent progress. They struggle with ingrained communication patterns that hinder growth. Their goal is to heal, confront painful truths, and create healthier ways of being together. They need guidance in understanding their behaviors, honoring past survival strategies, and building lasting change. My specialties include infidelity, should we stay together, long-standing resentments and power imbalances, emotional shut-down partners, low self-esteem, grandiosity, intimacy struggles, and differing wants and needs.
My ideal clients are couples who want deeper connection, trust, and intimacy but face obstacles that prevent progress. They struggle with ingrained communication patterns that hinder growth. Their goal is to heal, confront painful truths, and create healthier ways of being together. They need guidance in understanding their behaviors, honoring past survival strategies, and building lasting change. My specialties include infidelity, should we stay together, long-standing resentments and power imbalances, emotional shut-down partners, low self-esteem, grandiosity, intimacy struggles, and differing wants and needs.
Caring deeply about my clients, my therapeutic style is warm, grounded, sensitive, and accepting, drawing upon aspects of relational, depth, attachment, somatic and trauma-informed orientations. I strive to hold a non-judgemental space, rooted in empathy and compassion, where your experience of life and the world around you is honored and validated. I am a white cisgender male, adoptee, experiencer of personal loss and major life transitions, musician, naturalist, and advocate for psychedelics, ritual and ceremony. I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy through Alchemy Community Therapy in Oakland, CA.
Caring deeply about my clients, my therapeutic style is warm, grounded, sensitive, and accepting, drawing upon aspects of relational, depth, attachment, somatic and trauma-informed orientations. I strive to hold a non-judgemental space, rooted in empathy and compassion, where your experience of life and the world around you is honored and validated. I am a white cisgender male, adoptee, experiencer of personal loss and major life transitions, musician, naturalist, and advocate for psychedelics, ritual and ceremony. I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy through Alchemy Community Therapy in Oakland, CA.
I am passionate about supporting people in addressing a range of different challenges that may be impacting their lives. I believe that people are inherently resilient, and that building a strong therapeutic relationship can help you access both existing strengths and build new ones. While I may be an expert in a particular therapeutic model, you are an expert in your experience, and our ability to work together using evidence-based practices will help you reach your goals. I will take an active approach in your care by collaboratively building rapport and tailoring your care to meet your unique needs.
I am passionate about supporting people in addressing a range of different challenges that may be impacting their lives. I believe that people are inherently resilient, and that building a strong therapeutic relationship can help you access both existing strengths and build new ones. While I may be an expert in a particular therapeutic model, you are an expert in your experience, and our ability to work together using evidence-based practices will help you reach your goals. I will take an active approach in your care by collaboratively building rapport and tailoring your care to meet your unique needs.
Hello, my name is Shawn Polivoi, a therapist licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Northern California. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are at with the goal of helping them where they want to be. I have expertise and comfort working with all age groups. I am experienced in working with adults and elders struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hello, my name is Shawn Polivoi, a therapist licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Northern California. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are at with the goal of helping them where they want to be. I have expertise and comfort working with all age groups. I am experienced in working with adults and elders struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Facing a crossroads? Exhausted by endless responsibilities? Relief may seem impossible when you are faced with chronic stress or extreme difficulties... but it is possible. My name is Lotus and I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with a decade of experience specializing in Gender Dysphoria, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan. Whether you are seeking support for you or your child, no topic is "too much" for me. I have supported hundreds of children and their families and adults build balanced, joyful lives.
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Facing a crossroads? Exhausted by endless responsibilities? Relief may seem impossible when you are faced with chronic stress or extreme difficulties... but it is possible. My name is Lotus and I may be able to help. I am a Licensed Therapist and Gender Specialist with a decade of experience specializing in Gender Dysphoria, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and disordered eating across the entire lifespan. Whether you are seeking support for you or your child, no topic is "too much" for me. I have supported hundreds of children and their families and adults build balanced, joyful lives.
Hello, and thanks for viewing my profile. Asking for help can be difficult, and finding a good fit in searching for a therapist is essential. Therapy can help us deepen both our understanding of the problems we face and our agency in addressing them. My job is to push you to think critically about your concerns, to live with deeper meaning and purpose, and to find complexity and richness in your lived experiences. In addition to private practice work, I hold a clinical position at UC-Berkeley, and work as the liaison to the Cal Athletics Department and the Golden State Warriors.
Hello, and thanks for viewing my profile. Asking for help can be difficult, and finding a good fit in searching for a therapist is essential. Therapy can help us deepen both our understanding of the problems we face and our agency in addressing them. My job is to push you to think critically about your concerns, to live with deeper meaning and purpose, and to find complexity and richness in your lived experiences. In addition to private practice work, I hold a clinical position at UC-Berkeley, and work as the liaison to the Cal Athletics Department and the Golden State Warriors.
I offer in-depth-oriented psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, children, and families. My work as a Jungian analyst focus's on the process of individuation, transformation in mid-life, and the healing power of vocational dreams, which can help transmute suffering into meaning and the pursuit of wholeness. I help individuals and couples improve communication skills, resolve career conflicts, sexual intimacy issues, enhance creativity, and deepen love, family, and work relationships. If you're looking to change your life, then I may be of help in directing you to what really matters, where your motivation is, your calling.
I offer in-depth-oriented psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, children, and families. My work as a Jungian analyst focus's on the process of individuation, transformation in mid-life, and the healing power of vocational dreams, which can help transmute suffering into meaning and the pursuit of wholeness. I help individuals and couples improve communication skills, resolve career conflicts, sexual intimacy issues, enhance creativity, and deepen love, family, and work relationships. If you're looking to change your life, then I may be of help in directing you to what really matters, where your motivation is, your calling.
I offer insight-oriented therapy for those suffering from anxiety, burnout or imposter syndrome. I offer reflective, collaborative therapy that boosts your creativity while easing anxiety, perfectionism, and low mood. I’m non-directive and depth-oriented—we make room for feelings and explore patterns so change comes from the inside out. Clients include founders, artists, professionals, academics, caregivers. Common themes: burnout, imposter feelings, relationships, creative blocks, and big transitions.
I offer insight-oriented therapy for those suffering from anxiety, burnout or imposter syndrome. I offer reflective, collaborative therapy that boosts your creativity while easing anxiety, perfectionism, and low mood. I’m non-directive and depth-oriented—we make room for feelings and explore patterns so change comes from the inside out. Clients include founders, artists, professionals, academics, caregivers. Common themes: burnout, imposter feelings, relationships, creative blocks, and big transitions.
I work with clients from diverse communities who seek support for challenges related to racial and ethnic identity, major life transitions, and existential concerns. I also provide psychedelic integration support that is culturally sensitive, based in reciprocity and acknowledgment of indigenous cultures, and trauma-informed. Forgiveness, compassion, and patience for ourselves and our own unique healing processes are key to embracing our inherent strengths and finding self empowerment. These are valuable tools I hope to help you cultivate.
I work with clients from diverse communities who seek support for challenges related to racial and ethnic identity, major life transitions, and existential concerns. I also provide psychedelic integration support that is culturally sensitive, based in reciprocity and acknowledgment of indigenous cultures, and trauma-informed. Forgiveness, compassion, and patience for ourselves and our own unique healing processes are key to embracing our inherent strengths and finding self empowerment. These are valuable tools I hope to help you cultivate.
I am accepting new clients, offering both in-person and video sessions.
I greatly enjoy working with the process of self-discovery and meaning making. This involves a passion for helping those who feel stuck to identify and remove the barriers toward change so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I take a relational approach to psychotherapy in which I believe it is the therapeutic relationship that heals. Through an exploration of your life, I enjoy learning about the relationship you have with your struggles, the purpose to be had within them, and the agency you have in the process.
I am accepting new clients, offering both in-person and video sessions.
I greatly enjoy working with the process of self-discovery and meaning making. This involves a passion for helping those who feel stuck to identify and remove the barriers toward change so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I take a relational approach to psychotherapy in which I believe it is the therapeutic relationship that heals. Through an exploration of your life, I enjoy learning about the relationship you have with your struggles, the purpose to be had within them, and the agency you have in the process.
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
Deciding to start therapy is a sign of strength. I believe all people have a natural inclination toward growth and wholeness and sometimes things get in the way. Exploring these obstacles with compassion and courage can help you cultivate the most important relationship of your life -- your relationship with yourself. Whether your challenge is depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationships, addictions or career challenges, all you need to get started is the desire to change.
As of January 2025, I am accepting new individuals and couples for both in-person work and teletherapy.
I help individuals with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, substance use, trauma, ADHD, and OCD, as well as relationship issues (boundaries, reactivity, etc.).
I also work with couples on reducing conflict and increasing connection, understanding, and joy.
My approach centers on shifting fundamental feelings and emotions and avoiding extensive intellectualized analysis of near-term stressors and personal history.
I believe good therapy should start to work relatively quickly (in the first 2-6 sessions).
As of January 2025, I am accepting new individuals and couples for both in-person work and teletherapy.
I help individuals with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, substance use, trauma, ADHD, and OCD, as well as relationship issues (boundaries, reactivity, etc.).
I also work with couples on reducing conflict and increasing connection, understanding, and joy.
My approach centers on shifting fundamental feelings and emotions and avoiding extensive intellectualized analysis of near-term stressors and personal history.
I believe good therapy should start to work relatively quickly (in the first 2-6 sessions).
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.
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.
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.