Male Therapists in Sacramento, CA

Thanks for stopping by! I specialize in working with the following: Teen/Young Adult Issues- I help teens/young adults learn valuable skills that help them make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and values; this helps them be better equipped and empowered to make better decisions in their relationships, school, and work. Counseling with me can help teens and young adults build their confidence, bounce back from setbacks, focus on their goals, manage stress, and have healthy relationships.

Who can pick a therapist based just on a profile? Instead, here’s a youtube clip of me demonstrating my therapeutic techniques: https://youtu.be/D-u2MXUDx1I . If you’re feeling anxious & overwhelmed, if you have an addiction, or if you’re just seeking out a male therapist, I might just be able to help you. Past clients have mentioned how relieved they were to find a therapist who “gets” their feelings of depression & anxiety. So contact me! Tell me about your goals and any questions you may have: drjohnjmurphy (at) gmail.com.

Do you feel caught in the never-ending trap of blame, disappointment and hurt? Are your struggles with sex issues keeping you feeling unsatisfied and disconnected from your partner? Maybe you have reached a point where you are exhausted, struggling to keep up with your routine and emotions are out of control. Using proven methods I help men and women experience a satisfying sex life so that they can live a full, meaningful and vibrant life. Contact me today for a complimentary consultation and begin moving in new direction.

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.

Your mental health is very important. Whether you are struggling with a new problem or one that has been on-going, an emotional problem or a bio-chemical one, or even relationship challenges, getting support can make a world of difference. Establishing a safe environment to talk and building a trusting relationship is essential in building a therapeutic relationship. I provide a warm and caring environment for you to trust and share intimate thoughts and feelings, including at times, conflicting thoughts, anxious feelings, depressed mood, traumatic events, etc.

Not Accepting New Client's I do my best to find out what it is like to "walk a day in your shoes." I hope to understand your perspective on life and see if I can help. It is important for me to build trust with clients and see them beyond surface behaviors and work collaboratively to discover the root of their problems. I desire to be the friend who cares enough to point out the heart issues holding you back.

Everyone needs a safe space to reflect, release, reset, and rest. Are you having trouble understanding your mood, thoughts or emotions? Do you lie in bed late at night with thoughts that will not shut off? Are your emotions or thoughts hindering your relationships or professional life? Do you feel your life is not balanced due to the constant pressure to over perform? Do you find yourself neglecting your relationships with your spouse, children or close loved ones? We all need someone we can trust to walk us through the process of understanding and exploring ways to heal, cope and grow into our most authentic self.

I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.

I specialize in helping couples and individuals (especially men ) heal from bad relationship experiences and build better ones with those around them, whether those relationships are with peers, family or romantic partners. I have a great breadth of experience working with children, teens and young adults in various capacities, and thus have something special to offer struggling parents, and young adults going through major life transitions.

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.

I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I work with low sexual desire, infidelity, mismatched desires and needs, erectile dysfunction, delayed or impaired orgasms, ejaculation concerns, LGBTQIA health or curiosity, sexual trauma, embarrassment and anxiety in regard to sex and sexuality. Exploring types of sexual behaviors, relationship configurations and non heteronormative expressions. Singles and couples who may be exploring or approaching issues in alternative relationships and alternative family structures, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, living single, co-parenting, and chosen family.

Cory is dedicated to providing client-centered services and to considers how racism, sexism, ableism and the many cultural and environmental factors impact those he works with. Cory has worked closely with transitional-aged youth with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and psychosis. Cory’s specialty and passion is in working with LGBTQIA2S+ communities, the poly/kink community, those with Borderline Personality Disorder and survivors of sexual abuse, particularly male survivors.

Absolute "sex addiction " elite level expert 25 years 40,000 hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided brings faster recovery. Evidence based research oriented treating of Infidelity/Cheating/Affairs, Prostitution Use, "Seeking Arrangements", Sex Apps, Strip Clubs,Massage Parlors, Sex Misconduct, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs, utilizing highly effective clinical models. I use most up to date understanding to have you change your thinking and learn how to not act out these self destructive actions while simultaneously loving yourself and the life you have. I love to he

I work with clients who have social anxiety, shyness, and feel awkward and out of place. They want to feel better about themselves and their circumstances. They may have been through a difficult childhood and trauma and abuse. They are motivated to get better and want to speak to someone who is nonjudgmental and compassionate. Clients have opened up to me about their deepest traumas and secrets that they have not shared with anyone else. I feel honored to be part of my client's journey and help them to find solutions. I have a strong client centered approach blended with a CBT intervention based approach.

Break away from the painful, short lived New Years pledge. If getting back on the wagon has been frustrating, try a different approach this year. If getting back to AA meetings or checking into a program sounds unappealing or even futile you’re not alone. Solutions have that have failed in the past aren’t likely to work again, and you deserve better. I utilize reliable cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness techniques to get you away from shame based "programming" and into creating a meaningful life. Ambulatory opiate detox and out of state or criminal justice assessment services available

If you are reading this, take heart, as you've already demonstrated your courage. Many people, if not most, never seek the help they need, professionally or personally. As a therapist, my philosophy is that every person is unique in their own way, and this requires a unique solution to the challenges you face. People are incredibly complex, and many times this is why cookie cutter interventions often fall flat, because the client is not fully understood before interventions are prescribed.