Men's Issues Therapists in San Jose, 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.

Though I work with most issues, I specialize in helping people recover from complex trauma. People with narcissistic, abusive, or neglectful parents or partners sometimes develop issues with trusting themselves, have difficulty maintaining close relationships, struggle with an inner critic, vacillate often between depression and anxiety, lack a solid sense of identity, or feel a sense of emptiness when their lives seem great on paper. Sometimes that trauma can even become part of one's identity - I work with clients to build insight, boundaries, self-compassion, and acceptance to free themselves from it & live more fulfilling lives.

Facing, financial, legal, professional, relationship, behavior or addiction issues. Fourty years experience supporting people in troubles of every kind imaginable. I have also focused on men's issues , life transitions, grief, loss and spiritual issues. My goal is to help individuals with dual diagnosis, depression, marriage problems, addictions, parenting issues, fear, anxiety, grief, decision making, burnout, stress and family crisis, doubt, anger or forgiveness. We’ll work together to change behaviors and attitudes. I work with you to strengthen your recovery. E-mail me at karmajerry@yahoo.com

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.

People do not exist in a vacuum. The person you are today is a collage of various influences and experiences. These influences range from relationships with family and friends, community, religion, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic backgrounds, education, and the culture in which you were raised. What brought you in today does not solely define you and it may not be the root of your pain. Through therapy, we have the potential to move beneath the surface and go deeper into the roots of your struggles to help you develop a greater understanding of what troubles you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed living your everyday life amid the backdrop of an ongoing pandemic? Do you wish to be more well-adjusted, engaged, and find balance in your life? Are you open to trying therapy to gain insight and self-awareness to maximize your potential? If so, let’s begin your therapeutic journey together. I have over 15 years of experience in the areas of mental health, family work, and youth services.

A Bay Area native and 28 years of experience, I've predominantly worked in community based settings providing mental health support to marginalized youth and families impacted by trauma. In addition, I have experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, grief loss, transitions, self-injurious behaviors, substance abuse, work stress, family and relationship issues and much more. I am committed to helping clients develop and trust their inherent capacities for healing through self-discovery, acceptance & compassion.

Despite our evolutionary progress the essence of being human hasn’t changed. We require acceptance, understanding, compassion, love and connection. We struggle with our fears, hopes, dreams, and relationships. These are the common issues that bring people into therapy. The pathway to healing can be achieved in many ways. Each person has his/her own unique perception and emotional world and my first task is to understand yours. Together we can create your path to self acceptance, strength and resilience. Your first step is to accept responsibility, then to identify the critical components of your individuality and identity.

Suffering is a certainty in our lives, but sometimes it becomes more than we can bear. Oftentimes, we can become caught up in blaming ourselves- and though sometimes there can be truth to the notion, it's not true enough to guide us towards healing. We may feel slowed down, stuck, agitated, angry, frustrated or sad. There is nothing wrong or unacceptable with you or your feelings in my practice. They are part of your truth that will guide you to a deeper level of knowing.

Hello! Welcome to the private practice of Albert Pignataro, MFT. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC 53486) practicing in Willow Glen, San Jose. I have over 9 years of experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families in individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. I work with hetero and LGBTQ+ clients, and I normally work with adults and young adults (ages 18-25+). I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic setting to my clients to explore what moves them to reach for healing and growth.

I enjoy helping people gain different perspectives on their thoughts, feelings, patterns, and relationships. While I have experience and enjoy working with a variety of concerns, some of my focus areas include working with anxiety, depression, and stress/burnout in the workplace. I also enjoy working with the male population to create a space to be open and vulnerable in a way that is not often practiced in our society, particularly in examining interpersonal relationships and patterns.

When it gets to be too much and you start feeling overwhelmed by it all, it might be time to sort things out. There are times when you may feel empty inside and nothing helps to feel excited about anything anymore. Yet, you keep going and acting like someone that isn't the real you. You want to develop the capacity to feel a range of emotions. You don't want to be stuck anymore. Take some time and space to dig in and find out what's really holding you back. With some insight and perspective from a non-judgemental professional, you can get that vitality back again. Recover what's lost and discover strengths you didn't know you had.

I love supporting those who need help navigating relationship issues and who want a deeper more meaningful life. I encourage you to be curious about your inner experience through mindfulness, compassion and curiosity. I believe that everyone has the potential to navigate life from a balanced state and not be constantly overwhelmed by emotions and feelings of stuckness. My goal is to empower you to embody your resilience and make the changes you want to see in your life from your inner most authentic self.

I work with children and adolescents who are struggling with emotional or behavioral issues and adults experiencing work related stress, life stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and I can help with parenting and those who want to build better relationships overall. I always use a trauma informed approach in my work, as trauma has a tremendous impact on our life, whether vicariously or first-hand. I have experience conducting parenting classes (using Nurturing Parenting Curriculum) with new parents and foster parents/caregivers. I work with those who tend to be the 'black sheep', who are looking to find themselves.

"Relationships and how we communicate are the two most important things in our lives." -- I am totally committed to improving communication and relationships. -- I believe communication is often more at the core of quality relationships than digging into our deep, dark, past issues. -- Research and years of my own experience clearly show that effective therapy is not a set of skills or techniques, but a way of being. Our here & now experience is the fuel of therapy. One more tidbit: Therapists are like shoes. You have to try some on before you find one that fits.

Dr. Marcille is a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience working as a therapist and university professor and administrator. Past president of the California and Santa Clara Psychological Associations and former Professor & Program Director at Palo Alto University, Dr. Marcille works with adolescents and adults helping them to achieve educational, professional and personal success. He is the former Dean of the American University of Paris and enjoys working with clients from international backgrounds. He uses evidence based therapeutic practices with a primarily cognitive behavioral focus and is very pragmatic.

Counselor and Therapist for Men: Gay, Straight, or Bi. Feeling stuck, depressed, isolated, or anxious? Escaping via porn or addictions? We live in a complicated world, a world where we often need a guide and trusted advisor to help us. I help men discover where they fit in the world, how to find love and acceptance from self and other, how to navigate life challenges, and how to find greater meaning and happiness in life. My work is one of my greatest passions and I have many success stories.

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.

Are you fighting with your partner and don't know why? It just seems like every time you both try and communicate it ends up in an argument. Where once was balance between work, life, and relationship, but now there is a feeling of imbalance. Has there been infidelity and wondering if your relationship can make it through? Or it just feels like your relationship is in a rut and you don't know what to do. These are the issues my private practice is focused on, please contact me, so we can starting working on solutions today.

There are times in life when we know things need to change, but we don’t know how. Other times, life gives us plenty of changes that we don’t quite want. Whatever your struggle, I’m here to support and walk with you through it. I utilize EMDR and other evidence-based modern therapies, as well as draw from the inspiration of nature, art, dreams and indigenous healing traditions in order to help bring about the natural change being called for.