Male Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
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Jeffrey Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult
men
and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
David Paul MacBryde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked for over 25 years with folks who have struggled with a range of internal, interpersonal, relational, and environmental challenges and questions. This includes: difficult thoughts; "stuck" patterns of behavior, including addictions; persistent sadness and depression; relationship and family difficulties; loneliness; thoughts of life-and-death; trauma; identity and sexuality questions; experiences of madness; and other difficult life situations. I focus on working with adolescents (16+), young adults (18-25), and adults of all ages. I also work with
men
of all ages on questions of masculinity and "manhood".
Ross Nelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I offer online therapy for
male
professionals in California seeking greater balance, confidence, and fulfillment in life. I treat
men
dealing with career stress, anxiety, communication and relationship difficulties, and guys lacking purpose and motivation. They may also be grappling with indecision or overthinking, anger, irritability, or insomnia and are looking for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from a seasoned professional. Treatment goals are often to improve quality of life, achieve personal/professional growth, live a more fulfilling life, get "unstuck", and strengthen their skills to enhance personal growth.
Michael G. Quirke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
For over 25 years, I have dedicated my life to helping
men
and women overcome myriad issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, CPTSD (complex PTSD), developmental trauma, ADHD, and chronic medical conditions.
Don't Let Your Feelings Get The Best Of You. Is a persistent, overwhelming sense of grief and sadness preventing you from living the life you want? Are you dealing with intense emotions of shame, guilt, or hopelessness for seemingly no reason at all? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event or childhood neglect that is manifesting as fear, anxiety, or helplessness. Or it could be that you recognize the signs of depression but feel like you have nowhere to turn. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And I want to assure you that there is much we can do to help you find inner peace and greater contentment.
Robert S Badame
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist in practice for over 35 years. A primary interest is working with
men
, particularly problems with
men
and aging,
men
and issues of retirement, anger/stress mgmt., and sexual addiction. I enjoy consulting with corporations. (I also have an MBA). I have extensive background and training in infertility and adoption issues. My wife and I are adoptive parents. I also have an interest in working with couples, issues of intimacy, sexuality, soulmate and kindred relationships.
Bob Livingstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been in private practice for twenty-eight years and I believe therapy issues are all related to loss. I specialize in working with children of divorce, those who have lost a loved one,
men
with anger issues, and the problems of teenagers. I am the author of five self-help books. My new book is titled Letting go of Grief: Move your Body to Rock and Soul. You can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/k8kggrv
Henry Mellen
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Mellen works exclusively with
men
.
Direct, conversational and pragmatic, Dr. Mellen helps
men
to effectively meet the challenges of living and working in Silicon Valley's fast-paced environment. Workplace friction, stress, family conflict, anxiety and addictions are some of the issues he addresses.
Orion Taraban
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Orion produces "PsycHacks," a short-form podcast on a variety of psychological topics inspired by his clinical practice (YouTube, Spotify). If you'd like to get an idea of his approach to therapy, this is a good place to start. Orion specializes in
men
's mental health. To that end, he helps
men
of all ages become the best versions of themselves. Orion's approach to psychotherapy is direct, active, challenging, solution-focused, and time-limited. Think of it like therapeutic coaching. Sessions are practical and engaging; treatment is effective and efficient. Get what you want, and move on with your life.
Not accepting new clients
Steve Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I primarily work with boys,
men
, and athletes. I also see couples and families who might be feeling stuck or lost. Anger, depression, anxiety, bereavement, sports performance, relationship issues, fathering, or being a struggling or grumpy kid comprise the bulk of my caseload these days.
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 to Six 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.
Clark Grove
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
A special focus in working with
men
(anger, intimacy, parenting, career issues).
You are not broken. It is human to feel loss, sadness, anger, fear, or unworthiness. Recent advances in neuroscience can help us understand why we feel stuck, sad, stressed, scared or alone. When we begin to understand the implicit/unconscious feelings/beliefs that automatically run inside of us we begin a journey that can lead to more awareness, and therefore to more choice in our lives. The hardest part of this journey is the first step; to make your growth a priority enough to tolerate the discomfort of facing what isn't working.
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Dr. Kenneth E. Reid
Pastoral Counselor, D Min
Formerly Incarcerated
Men
/Women) and Suicidal Ideation.
When it comes to Pastoral Care, (I.e. Spiritual Resiliency and over-all Spiritual Health), most intelligent progressive thinking people want acceptance, compassion and care from their Therapist in a non judgmental atmosphere. Having been on the receiving end of those over baring ministers, I can honestly say, " I feel your pain." My main objective is your main objective. My ministry exist to meet you at your point of need. If this is the type of Therapist your most comfortable with, then let's connect or reconnect with the divine as you seek to become all that you were meant to be.
Kevin Kuhlow
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, MS
Verified
Verified
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.
Ben Seider
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide psychotherapy for individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples and families. I help individuals who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, problems with relationships, and various addictions. I work from a client-centered perspective that is both integrative, collaborative, and recovery-based (i.e., incorporates client's strengths as opposed to solely focusing on negatives or pathology). As such, I am able to draw upon my expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Couples and Family Therapy to flexibly design treatment to meet the specific needs of my clients.
Alejandro Maya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millenials experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, identity crisis, peer challenges, family difficulties, and stress brought on when two or more of these areas collide. I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, expressive arts and narrative therapies to assist you in exploring and healing these issues at their root causes.
Steve McGraw
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself busier than ever but lacking a sense of depth, meaning, and connection in your life? I specialize in helping professionals like you through life transitions, such as midlife re-evaluations and relationship/career changes. I work with you to rebalance life's priorities and to discover new areas of meaning and purpose. We'll work together to reconnect you with the things you feel you've lost touch with: a felt connection to your body and soul, real intimacy with your loved-ones, access to your creativity, and a lively connection with your hopes and dreams.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Francis Abueg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You are ready to make a big change finally and this may be your best year ever. Paradoxically, in the midst of greatest stress and suffering you reach out to therapy. After 33 years as a clinical psychologist, I have great confidence that I can partner with you to manage overwhelming pain, loss and fear. More than that, you can reawaken resilience and wisdom, and find your way to great meaning and purpose once again in your life.
Tomasz Skiba
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in providing empowering online, Video-Therapy(Telehealth) for adults of all ages and backgrounds. I value diversity, individuality, authenticity, acceptance, and compassion. I build my professional relationship with clients by establishing safety, trust and openness. I see clients with a broad range of difficulties such as personal growth struggles, work stress, stress, health & wellness, anxiety, depression,
men
's sexual dysfunction, and many others. I utilize a client-centered approach to create an individual plan consisting of a variety of therapeutic modalities to promote change, growth, awareness, and empowerment.
Sergio Daniel Aisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
Professional affiliations: National Associations of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers Clinical Interests: Couples, family/relationship issues, life and employment transitions, personnel management challenges, conflict resolution and cross-cultural topics
Jake R. Kelman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience helping people confronting challenges including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. As an integrative therapist, I draw on techniques from cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal therapies to help people lead more fulfilling, meaningful lives, sharpening coping skills and facilitating improved self-understanding. My style is relational, and I find that working collaboratively with my patients to identify treatment priorities and course helps make the experience most beneficial and rewarding. I believe that a strong therapeutic fit is paramount.
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Male Therapists
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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.