Male Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
moMENtum provides primary treatment (education/counseling services) for male individuals who have admitted to committing acts of domestic violence or have been convicted of criminal offenses against a current or former adult family member or intimate partner.
In a field with very few recognized experts, Dr. Lee is an acknowledged professional in the assessment and treatment of persons with addictive sexual disorders and domestic violence.Clients come to us for professional and compassionate guidance in creating the most appropriate treatment plan for their success.
moMENtum provides primary treatment (education/counseling services) for male individuals who have admitted to committing acts of domestic violence or have been convicted of criminal offenses against a current or former adult family member or intimate partner.
In a field with very few recognized experts, Dr. Lee is an acknowledged professional in the assessment and treatment of persons with addictive sexual disorders and domestic violence.Clients come to us for professional and compassionate guidance in creating the most appropriate treatment plan for their success.
Michael G. Quirke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
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.
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.
Dr Mitch-Lisa Marriage/Couple Workshop Specialist
PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94111
We have 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops ( Male/Female Perspective).
Gaslighting: Psychological manipulation that makes the recipient question their feeling, instincts & their sanity. One of the worst forms of dirty fighting which includes: Pretending not to understand someone when they do, Labeling your partners thoughts as crazy or imagined, Questioning the other person's memory, Pretending to forget what actually occurred
We have 35 Years of Co-Leading our Workshops ( Male/Female Perspective).
Gaslighting: Psychological manipulation that makes the recipient question their feeling, instincts & their sanity. One of the worst forms of dirty fighting which includes: Pretending not to understand someone when they do, Labeling your partners thoughts as crazy or imagined, Questioning the other person's memory, Pretending to forget what actually occurred
Brian Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
If you are interested in working in a group, check out IRL Men below.
I am trained in a mindful, body-based therapy called Hakomi. By tuning into your nervous system we can move you to states of clarity and ease. Your body wants you to be in balance; connected to the relief that is just below the surface of your anxiety and fear. I also work relationally which is a way of saying, we can use our relationship to your benefit.
If you are interested in working in a group, check out IRL Men below.
I am trained in a mindful, body-based therapy called Hakomi. By tuning into your nervous system we can move you to states of clarity and ease. Your body wants you to be in balance; connected to the relief that is just below the surface of your anxiety and fear. I also work relationally which is a way of saying, we can use our relationship to your benefit.
Having worked with roughly equal numbers of men & women from 40+ countries and many ethnicities, I’m highly sensitive to individual differences.
I support my clients in: (1) effectively navigating career and workplace challenges; (2) improving their confidence and self-esteem; and (3) enhancing their relationships. My approach is warm, deeply accepting and personal. As both a therapist and executive coach for 25+ years, I've intensively studied many approaches to psychotherapy and human development to be as helpful and effective as I can. Which of these approaches we'd use will depend on your unique needs and what we decide together best fits for you. I’m focused on significant progress in the short term and even more change and development over time.
Having worked with roughly equal numbers of men & women from 40+ countries and many ethnicities, I’m highly sensitive to individual differences.
I support my clients in: (1) effectively navigating career and workplace challenges; (2) improving their confidence and self-esteem; and (3) enhancing their relationships. My approach is warm, deeply accepting and personal. As both a therapist and executive coach for 25+ years, I've intensively studied many approaches to psychotherapy and human development to be as helpful and effective as I can. Which of these approaches we'd use will depend on your unique needs and what we decide together best fits for you. I’m focused on significant progress in the short term and even more change and development over time.
As a gay man, I have been walking that path all my life and I understand the challenge.
Additionally, I work with partners/couples/triads in non-conforming/non-traditional relationships, whether that's polyamory, open relationship, swinging, or something else. My goal as a therapist is to help you embrace whatever challenging aspect of identity/life you face, or someone you love is navigating.
As a gay man, I have been walking that path all my life and I understand the challenge.
Additionally, I work with partners/couples/triads in non-conforming/non-traditional relationships, whether that's polyamory, open relationship, swinging, or something else. My goal as a therapist is to help you embrace whatever challenging aspect of identity/life you face, or someone you love is navigating.
I am particularly prepared for working with parents, people going through big transitions, and men seeking more fulfilling relationships to others.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Whether you're coping with stress, going through a major transition, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past, and preparing for the future. Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma, and major life changes can all cause you real problems. I would like to help you work through these challenges so that you feel more balanced and more like the person you want to be.
I am particularly prepared for working with parents, people going through big transitions, and men seeking more fulfilling relationships to others.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Whether you're coping with stress, going through a major transition, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past, and preparing for the future. Relationship challenges, unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, trauma, and major life changes can all cause you real problems. I would like to help you work through these challenges so that you feel more balanced and more like the person you want to be.
Bruce Hearn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
I specialize in working with men who can be hard to reach and who want to get better in their relationships.
You're in a tough spot, feeling alone, maybe afraid you will lose an important relationship. You might have a life decision to make. You need to feel greater appreciation for what you bring to the table, and to feel more trust with your partner. You have been overloaded by stress, and sometimes fly to anger easily, or feel directionless and misunderstood. You can be hard on yourself, and on others.
I specialize in working with men who can be hard to reach and who want to get better in their relationships.
You're in a tough spot, feeling alone, maybe afraid you will lose an important relationship. You might have a life decision to make. You need to feel greater appreciation for what you bring to the table, and to feel more trust with your partner. You have been overloaded by stress, and sometimes fly to anger easily, or feel directionless and misunderstood. You can be hard on yourself, and on others.
Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94103
I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
I empower diverse adult clients, including professionals, executives, people of color, men, and students managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
I embrace diversity and use evidence-based approaches like CBT, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Relational Cultural Therapy. I specialize in multicultural counseling, African American mental health, men’s concerns, relationships, family challenges, career development, racial trauma, substance use, anxiety, and depression.
I empower diverse adult clients, including professionals, executives, people of color, men, and students managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
I embrace diversity and use evidence-based approaches like CBT, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Relational Cultural Therapy. I specialize in multicultural counseling, African American mental health, men’s concerns, relationships, family challenges, career development, racial trauma, substance use, anxiety, and depression.
As a gay man, I know from experience what it’s like to worry if your therapist is an ally.
Most of my clients are gay men, and I’ve worked with many bisexual, lesbian, and trans clients over the years. I was a human sexuality researcher before opening my therapy practice, and I've published over 20 peer-reviewed academic papers and book chapters, some of which were covered by the media, including the New York Times, Huff Post, and Cosmo.
As a gay man, I know from experience what it’s like to worry if your therapist is an ally.
Most of my clients are gay men, and I’ve worked with many bisexual, lesbian, and trans clients over the years. I was a human sexuality researcher before opening my therapy practice, and I've published over 20 peer-reviewed academic papers and book chapters, some of which were covered by the media, including the New York Times, Huff Post, and Cosmo.
Meet Our Male Therapists
Many men, women, and non-binary individuals who choose to work with me are at the grips of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship challenges.
I am good at recognizing the issues that affect our sense of self and our ability to be in nourishing relationships. I am uniquely skilled in engaging the struggles related to men's issues, trauma, life transitions, spiritual development, and the LGBTQ community.
Many men, women, and non-binary individuals who choose to work with me are at the grips of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship challenges.
I am good at recognizing the issues that affect our sense of self and our ability to be in nourishing relationships. I am uniquely skilled in engaging the struggles related to men's issues, trauma, life transitions, spiritual development, and the LGBTQ community.
For several years, I have worked with men, boys, and teenagers of diverse backgrounds who have been sexually assaulted, raped, and abused.
Growing up did you experience painful or confusing boundary violations? Did someone whom you trusted, respected, or even loved touch you or fondle you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable, scared, or perhaps even made you feel confused and pleasured? Do you feel embarrassed and bothered by your experience, and worry that others will not understand how you have been sexually violated and abused? Do you struggle with managing your romantic relationships, your friendships, as well as your emotions and thoughts because your past uncomfortable experience with sex have made sex and your sexuality confusing, uncomfortable or even overstimulating? You are not alone.
For several years, I have worked with men, boys, and teenagers of diverse backgrounds who have been sexually assaulted, raped, and abused.
Growing up did you experience painful or confusing boundary violations? Did someone whom you trusted, respected, or even loved touch you or fondle you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable, scared, or perhaps even made you feel confused and pleasured? Do you feel embarrassed and bothered by your experience, and worry that others will not understand how you have been sexually violated and abused? Do you struggle with managing your romantic relationships, your friendships, as well as your emotions and thoughts because your past uncomfortable experience with sex have made sex and your sexuality confusing, uncomfortable or even overstimulating? You are not alone.
I specialize in working with men, especially issues of fathers/sons and/or masculinity identity development.
People come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Making our way in this world demands so much self-reliance and yet we are given very little opportunity to get to know ourselves well. We keep our fears and uncertainty about whether we have what it takes to survive our struggles very close to our chests. This is such a fragile place to live. Ignoring our emotions and "soldiering on" creates a life of isolation and confusion. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, or uncertainty about how to wish, desire, and create a life worth living.
I specialize in working with men, especially issues of fathers/sons and/or masculinity identity development.
People come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Making our way in this world demands so much self-reliance and yet we are given very little opportunity to get to know ourselves well. We keep our fears and uncertainty about whether we have what it takes to survive our struggles very close to our chests. This is such a fragile place to live. Ignoring our emotions and "soldiering on" creates a life of isolation and confusion. This may manifest as depression, anxiety, or uncertainty about how to wish, desire, and create a life worth living.
I specialize in treating young adults/college students, men, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Are you unsure about how to solve a problem? Feeling anxious or depressed? Hate yourself? Do the same problems keep reoccurring? Are you struggling with a transition? Do you have concerns about your relationships and struggle to express your needs with partners, friends, or family members? Struggling with a part of your identity? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Do you have no appetite or find yourself overeating? Feeling tired, lacking concentration, and having difficulty motivating yourself? IF SO, I can help you. Therapy will ignite change in your life, and I look forward to supporting you in seeking that change.
I specialize in treating young adults/college students, men, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Are you unsure about how to solve a problem? Feeling anxious or depressed? Hate yourself? Do the same problems keep reoccurring? Are you struggling with a transition? Do you have concerns about your relationships and struggle to express your needs with partners, friends, or family members? Struggling with a part of your identity? Are you having difficulty sleeping? Do you have no appetite or find yourself overeating? Feeling tired, lacking concentration, and having difficulty motivating yourself? IF SO, I can help you. Therapy will ignite change in your life, and I look forward to supporting you in seeking that change.
I treat men and women dealing with anxiety, career stress, relationship and communication difficulties, workaholism, imposter syndrome, OCD, panic attacks, coping with large changes, and other significant life events.
I am quite familiar with the landscape of working in a high-pressure/stressful job both in my extensive experience treating entrepreneurs, founders, engineers, and business executives in Silicon Valley, as well as my own personal career experiences leading and managing teams, building programs, and in swimming in innovative and entrepreneurial waters.
I treat men and women dealing with anxiety, career stress, relationship and communication difficulties, workaholism, imposter syndrome, OCD, panic attacks, coping with large changes, and other significant life events.
I am quite familiar with the landscape of working in a high-pressure/stressful job both in my extensive experience treating entrepreneurs, founders, engineers, and business executives in Silicon Valley, as well as my own personal career experiences leading and managing teams, building programs, and in swimming in innovative and entrepreneurial waters.
I also specialize in working with men and fathers.
I talk in a down-to-earth and direct way. In our sessions, you will feel supported and encouraged, but I will also challenge you to grow and change.
I also specialize in working with men and fathers.
I talk in a down-to-earth and direct way. In our sessions, you will feel supported and encouraged, but I will also challenge you to grow and change.
I work with men, regardless of sexual orientation, who feel stuck in their lives in one way or another. My approach is individualized and varies depending upon who you are and what you want to work on. As a rule, however, my sessions are very active and directed. Men who have been in talk therapy before typically tell me that working with me is different. They say that we are breaking new ground rather than rehashing familiar territory. Things move and they start to see changes rather quickly. Check out at my website for more information.
I work with men, regardless of sexual orientation, who feel stuck in their lives in one way or another. My approach is individualized and varies depending upon who you are and what you want to work on. As a rule, however, my sessions are very active and directed. Men who have been in talk therapy before typically tell me that working with me is different. They say that we are breaking new ground rather than rehashing familiar territory. Things move and they start to see changes rather quickly. Check out at my website for more information.
Wing Shall Lem
Pre-Licensed Professional, D Min, M Div, BCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Wing is excited to help men and women who are "stuck" in their relationships whether you are single, married, part of a growing family or single again.
Areas Of Focus: Premarital Therapy and Marital Therapy; Cultural/Generational Issues, Interpersonal Relationships, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Spiritual Issues Client population: Adults and Adolescents, Couples and Families (inter-generational and cultural) and Clergy.
Wing is excited to help men and women who are "stuck" in their relationships whether you are single, married, part of a growing family or single again.
Areas Of Focus: Premarital Therapy and Marital Therapy; Cultural/Generational Issues, Interpersonal Relationships, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Spiritual Issues Client population: Adults and Adolescents, Couples and Families (inter-generational and cultural) and Clergy.
I have a special interest in supporting male identified folks, adults and emerging adults, as well as relationships of two or more people.
I offer a warm, inviting, consistent space to focus on whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy. I do this in part by supporting you to name and reflect on your experiences/relationships and consider how they are working for you; and where you can feel more agency within or around them. These conversations are guided by YOUR hopes, values, and dreams.
I have a special interest in supporting male identified folks, adults and emerging adults, as well as relationships of two or more people.
I offer a warm, inviting, consistent space to focus on whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy. I do this in part by supporting you to name and reflect on your experiences/relationships and consider how they are working for you; and where you can feel more agency within or around them. These conversations are guided by YOUR hopes, values, and dreams.
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Nearby Searches for Financial District, San Francisco
- Barbary Coast
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- Civic Center
- Downtown
- Nob Hill
- North Beach
- North of Market (NoMa)
- Russian Hill
- South Of Market
- South of Market (SoMa)
- Tenderloin
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.
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.