Male Therapists in San Diego, CA
I am licensed in the state of California with 18 years of experience as an individual practitioner, helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, depression, and communication issues. My work is focused on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), techniques useful for significant behavioral challenges. For relationship issues, I provide assistance using the Gottman Method. I am also versed in Behavior Analysis, which is helpful to address problematic habits and the establishment of new, more productive behaviors.
I am licensed in the state of California with 18 years of experience as an individual practitioner, helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, depression, and communication issues. My work is focused on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), techniques useful for significant behavioral challenges. For relationship issues, I provide assistance using the Gottman Method. I am also versed in Behavior Analysis, which is helpful to address problematic habits and the establishment of new, more productive behaviors.
As a therapist at CFMHE, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life's challenges and rediscover their path to well-being. We all get derailed sometimes, and it can be difficult to get back on track. Whether it's loss, hardship, shame, or fear, your distress is real. You are not wrong for feeling how you do, and you have a chance to feel better. My multidisciplinary background in relational fields, including sports medicine, medical sales, and home healthcare, has equipped me with a unique perspective and a wide range of tools to support my clients in their healing and growth.
As a therapist at CFMHE, I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life's challenges and rediscover their path to well-being. We all get derailed sometimes, and it can be difficult to get back on track. Whether it's loss, hardship, shame, or fear, your distress is real. You are not wrong for feeling how you do, and you have a chance to feel better. My multidisciplinary background in relational fields, including sports medicine, medical sales, and home healthcare, has equipped me with a unique perspective and a wide range of tools to support my clients in their healing and growth.
Hola! My name is Rene Melara, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth sessions for teens and adults throughout California. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide variety of experiences, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and more. I draw from different therapeutic modalities based on the desired goals of clients, but Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is what resonates with me the most. First and foremost, my priority is collaborating with clients to build trust and rapport so that we have a strong foundation to do the work.
Hola! My name is Rene Melara, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering telehealth sessions for teens and adults throughout California. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide variety of experiences, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and more. I draw from different therapeutic modalities based on the desired goals of clients, but Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is what resonates with me the most. First and foremost, my priority is collaborating with clients to build trust and rapport so that we have a strong foundation to do the work.
Addiction is not an identity. Addict or Alcoholic is not who you are. You are so much more than the harmful patterns a person can be experiencing. You are human. Perfectly imperfect. Focusing on "flaws" or " defects" ignores your strengths and limits your ability to recover. Concentrating on your strengths builds confidence and creates accountability without increasing shame. I specialize in helping people who have struggled with traditional approaches to addiction. If the same approach is not working repeatedly, it may be time to change how to approach the issue.
Addiction is not an identity. Addict or Alcoholic is not who you are. You are so much more than the harmful patterns a person can be experiencing. You are human. Perfectly imperfect. Focusing on "flaws" or " defects" ignores your strengths and limits your ability to recover. Concentrating on your strengths builds confidence and creates accountability without increasing shame. I specialize in helping people who have struggled with traditional approaches to addiction. If the same approach is not working repeatedly, it may be time to change how to approach the issue.
Pablo Hurtado is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Pablo is a non-judgmental person who is passionate about mental health. In his spare time, Pablo enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling.
Pablo Hurtado is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Pablo is a non-judgmental person who is passionate about mental health. In his spare time, Pablo enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
Are you interested in exploring yourself and your relationships? If you are feeling lonely, sad, worried, or just that your current life isn't meeting your potential, I would love to speak to you and explore how I might best be able to support you.
Regardless of my expertise and experience, you are the expert on your own life and it's critical to me that our work together is collaborative and that you feel consistently heard and supported in our sessions.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a passion for creating affirming, collaborative spaces for healing. I work primarily with LGBTQIA+ clients, often exploring areas like identity development, anxiety, religious trauma, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is both a place for meaningful reflection and real growth—and yes, something you can actually look forward to.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with a passion for creating affirming, collaborative spaces for healing. I work primarily with LGBTQIA+ clients, often exploring areas like identity development, anxiety, religious trauma, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is both a place for meaningful reflection and real growth—and yes, something you can actually look forward to.
Paul Lesnik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TEP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Congratulations on addressing your therapeutic concerns. Taking this first step often is a powerful journey toward healing. it is my belief the relationship you have with your therapist is crucial to the rapid resolution of issues. I believe therapy should be a rewarding, hopeful and, whenever possible, brief process. A client's motivation to change and willingness to work is crucial to success. My belief is the combination of insight followed by action is the surest pathway to change. My practice is addressing the barriers clients perceive that stop them from living the life they imagine possible.
Congratulations on addressing your therapeutic concerns. Taking this first step often is a powerful journey toward healing. it is my belief the relationship you have with your therapist is crucial to the rapid resolution of issues. I believe therapy should be a rewarding, hopeful and, whenever possible, brief process. A client's motivation to change and willingness to work is crucial to success. My belief is the combination of insight followed by action is the surest pathway to change. My practice is addressing the barriers clients perceive that stop them from living the life they imagine possible.
C. Allen Ruyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
One out of every six men in the United States has been sexually abused and millions more are sexually assaulted as adults.
Nothing can erase the past; however, with detailed understanding of how men experience abuse, the proper support and guidance and, most importantly, the safe space to begin the emotional healing, life can get so much better. One size doesn’t fit all. Different situations require different approaches. I work with clients one-on-one and in groups.
One out of every six men in the United States has been sexually abused and millions more are sexually assaulted as adults.
Nothing can erase the past; however, with detailed understanding of how men experience abuse, the proper support and guidance and, most importantly, the safe space to begin the emotional healing, life can get so much better. One size doesn’t fit all. Different situations require different approaches. I work with clients one-on-one and in groups.
It is my belief that every person can benefit from therapy at some point in their life. It can be helpful whether you're working through a specific, short-term problem or changing long-standing patterns of behavior, adjusting to an unexpected life change, gaining clarity about decisions or life goals, increasing self-confidence or self-realization, improving communication, or becoming more effective at regulating difficult emotions.
It is my belief that every person can benefit from therapy at some point in their life. It can be helpful whether you're working through a specific, short-term problem or changing long-standing patterns of behavior, adjusting to an unexpected life change, gaining clarity about decisions or life goals, increasing self-confidence or self-realization, improving communication, or becoming more effective at regulating difficult emotions.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
I know how hard it can be to open up to a new person. Trust between you and your therapist is key for successful treatment and I want to help ease the transition. In the session we will work to unpack how you are managing emotionally, cognitively, physically, spiritually, and socially. My training has focused on high functioning individuals who may be successful in many domains (e.g., students, professionals) but are looking to improve functioning across the board. Let's look at past, present and future. We can collaborate to find the path for you - whether it is your first time or this is part of a long history in treatment.
Meet Our Male Therapists
Mel Lipsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience working with adults, children and families. He demonstrates empathy and respect by connecting with others and is non-judgmental and highly accepting of individual differences with a strong interpersonal style. He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems.
Mel Lipsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience working with adults, children and families. He demonstrates empathy and respect by connecting with others and is non-judgmental and highly accepting of individual differences with a strong interpersonal style. He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
For over five years, I’ve helped 2,000+ men stop the cycle, reconnect emotionally and repair trust. Studies suggest 6 - 11% of men struggle with compulsive or unhealthy porn use. Whether it’s an addiction or just a bad habit for you, my method is clear, practical, and built for real life. Most clients achieve lasting change in 14 sessions or less.
I help men who feel stuck in this cycle break free from compulsive porn use and rebuild intimacy without shame or judgment.
For over five years, I’ve helped 2,000+ men stop the cycle, reconnect emotionally and repair trust. Studies suggest 6 - 11% of men struggle with compulsive or unhealthy porn use. Whether it’s an addiction or just a bad habit for you, my method is clear, practical, and built for real life. Most clients achieve lasting change in 14 sessions or less.
In my work with families, couples and individuals, I have found that happiness lies in having rich, caring relationships with people that we love. To develop loving and caring relationships requires skill and compassion. My job is to offer insight and awareness as to ways to develop these kinds of relationships. I find that my clients demonstrate an openness, courageous spirit and perseverance to achieve this goal. I have been blessed to work with many people who have taught me what it is to be human. It has always been my desire to give back what I have received.
In my work with families, couples and individuals, I have found that happiness lies in having rich, caring relationships with people that we love. To develop loving and caring relationships requires skill and compassion. My job is to offer insight and awareness as to ways to develop these kinds of relationships. I find that my clients demonstrate an openness, courageous spirit and perseverance to achieve this goal. I have been blessed to work with many people who have taught me what it is to be human. It has always been my desire to give back what I have received.
First, I strive to create a safe environment where the client feels heard, understood and supported. The compasionate use of 'unconditional positive regard' guides my work. This is a well proven healing factor in the therapeutic relationship. I believe my clients grow strongest by finding their own path through their unique inner landscape.
First, I strive to create a safe environment where the client feels heard, understood and supported. The compasionate use of 'unconditional positive regard' guides my work. This is a well proven healing factor in the therapeutic relationship. I believe my clients grow strongest by finding their own path through their unique inner landscape.
I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are conflicted with their spirituality, and men’s issues.
Life is beautiful, and helping clients see that vision again has become my passion. I believe in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel seen, heard, and validated.
I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are conflicted with their spirituality, and men’s issues.
Life is beautiful, and helping clients see that vision again has become my passion. I believe in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel seen, heard, and validated.
I love working with people who are new to therapy or have been in therapy but don't feel it has been helpful and who want to try a different approach.
I love working with people who are new to therapy or have been in therapy but don't feel it has been helpful and who want to try a different approach.
It is common to experience bouts of anxiety, depression, grief, or feelings of helplessness and hopelessness during life. However, these are not issues to suffer through for the rest of your life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to develop insight into your struggles and nurture innate strengths to help overcome these challenges. I have over ten years of clinical experience treating a variety of psychological difficulties such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, child/adolescent issues, anger management, relationship issues, and performing psychological and learning disability/ADHD assessments.
It is common to experience bouts of anxiety, depression, grief, or feelings of helplessness and hopelessness during life. However, these are not issues to suffer through for the rest of your life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to develop insight into your struggles and nurture innate strengths to help overcome these challenges. I have over ten years of clinical experience treating a variety of psychological difficulties such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, child/adolescent issues, anger management, relationship issues, and performing psychological and learning disability/ADHD assessments.
I believe that men and women are more alike than different; it's the unexpected differences that create problems in our relationships.
I'm Jim Hatton, Ph.D. I began my career as a neuroscientist, and then realized my calling for helping people. I spent the next 20 years as a Marriage and Family therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, primarily working with people with OCD and Impulse Control Disorders like Trichotillomania and Compulsive Skin Picking. Becoming very familiar with ERP and Habit Reversal skills for treating these sufferers, I saw the additional need for helping the others, both family and treating professionals, around them directly (and thereby indirectly helping the sufferers too). This is where I currently conduct these efforts.
I believe that men and women are more alike than different; it's the unexpected differences that create problems in our relationships.
I'm Jim Hatton, Ph.D. I began my career as a neuroscientist, and then realized my calling for helping people. I spent the next 20 years as a Marriage and Family therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, primarily working with people with OCD and Impulse Control Disorders like Trichotillomania and Compulsive Skin Picking. Becoming very familiar with ERP and Habit Reversal skills for treating these sufferers, I saw the additional need for helping the others, both family and treating professionals, around them directly (and thereby indirectly helping the sufferers too). This is where I currently conduct these efforts.
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