Male Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Your relationship is problematic, anxiety Is high, and It's difficult to fall asleep. Knowing what a narcissist is does you no good. They haven't changed and you're the one suffering. "Why am I not happy"?
You fantasize your partner saying, "Thank you for this enlightening information. Now I understand my abusive father caused my abusive behavior", after you give them some article you think will help you two.
Late-night research and podcast get you nowhere. Therefore, you think, " the only way life will get better is if I work on myself. I need to get to the roots of my anxiety, relationship patterns, and work on me".
Your relationship is problematic, anxiety Is high, and It's difficult to fall asleep. Knowing what a narcissist is does you no good. They haven't changed and you're the one suffering. "Why am I not happy"?
You fantasize your partner saying, "Thank you for this enlightening information. Now I understand my abusive father caused my abusive behavior", after you give them some article you think will help you two.
Late-night research and podcast get you nowhere. Therefore, you think, " the only way life will get better is if I work on myself. I need to get to the roots of my anxiety, relationship patterns, and work on me".
Ira Israel, Licensed Counselor and
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
In-person therapy for individuals and couples in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Telehealth for people in New York.
I help people who feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck in difficult relationships. Many of my clients are dealing with trauma, family conflict, codependency, OCD, career distress, burnout, or questions about meaning and purpose.
Some people come to therapy because they want help with dating, intimacy, parenting, addiction, or a painful breakup. Others are looking for support with grief, life transitions, spiritual experiences, or the feeling that their life has become unbalanced.
In-person therapy for individuals and couples in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and Telehealth for people in New York.
I help people who feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck in difficult relationships. Many of my clients are dealing with trauma, family conflict, codependency, OCD, career distress, burnout, or questions about meaning and purpose.
Some people come to therapy because they want help with dating, intimacy, parenting, addiction, or a painful breakup. Others are looking for support with grief, life transitions, spiritual experiences, or the feeling that their life has become unbalanced.
My therapeutic style is grounded in the belief that authentic relationships are healing. I support people of various ethnic groups, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds to bring meaning to their lives, connect with their aliveness, and expand their sense of personal choice and freedom. My approach combines gestalt therapy, attachment theory and somatic experiencing. I am also trained in EMDR. For more than a decade I have been providing therapy to teens, adults and couples.
My therapeutic style is grounded in the belief that authentic relationships are healing. I support people of various ethnic groups, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds to bring meaning to their lives, connect with their aliveness, and expand their sense of personal choice and freedom. My approach combines gestalt therapy, attachment theory and somatic experiencing. I am also trained in EMDR. For more than a decade I have been providing therapy to teens, adults and couples.
I acknowledge and respect your courage! You have already overcome the major challenge of seeking professional help to assist you, guide you, and support you with reaching your mental health goals, as well as your personal growth in the various areas of your life that are important to you. I respectfully welcome you to this journey that involves a positive and supportive collaboration where you are the focal point of attention. Most therapy models have something unique to offer, but as humans, we are all different. So, one therapy model may not be enough to address client needs holistically.
I acknowledge and respect your courage! You have already overcome the major challenge of seeking professional help to assist you, guide you, and support you with reaching your mental health goals, as well as your personal growth in the various areas of your life that are important to you. I respectfully welcome you to this journey that involves a positive and supportive collaboration where you are the focal point of attention. Most therapy models have something unique to offer, but as humans, we are all different. So, one therapy model may not be enough to address client needs holistically.
As a psychotherapist, I know that initiating change can be exciting and extremely challenging. I am dedicated to supporting you through the challenges that come along with the excitement of growing and changing. My commitment is to help you understand and accept all aspects of yourself, and to feel more connected to those around you.
As a psychotherapist, I know that initiating change can be exciting and extremely challenging. I am dedicated to supporting you through the challenges that come along with the excitement of growing and changing. My commitment is to help you understand and accept all aspects of yourself, and to feel more connected to those around you.
You have the perfect brain for the jungle. You can sense danger, react instantly, and survive threats without a second thought. The only problem? You were born a couple hundred thousand years too late for that to do much good.
You have the perfect brain for the jungle. You can sense danger, react instantly, and survive threats without a second thought. The only problem? You were born a couple hundred thousand years too late for that to do much good.
People who see me for the first time are often feeling overwhelmed, confused, depressed or anxious. Some people are unable to sleep, have distressing thoughts, or cannot control troublesome habits and behaviors. Others have have struggled with chronic pain due to injuries or illnesses. Many have endured the stigma of having a major mental illness which created difficulties in daily functioning, mood swings, or poor judgement and distorted thinking. And others have functioned well with significant achievements in their careers, family, and relationships but still feel empty inside, and cannot experience pleasure, meaning, or fulfillment from their lives.
People who see me for the first time are often feeling overwhelmed, confused, depressed or anxious. Some people are unable to sleep, have distressing thoughts, or cannot control troublesome habits and behaviors. Others have have struggled with chronic pain due to injuries or illnesses. Many have endured the stigma of having a major mental illness which created difficulties in daily functioning, mood swings, or poor judgement and distorted thinking. And others have functioned well with significant achievements in their careers, family, and relationships but still feel empty inside, and cannot experience pleasure, meaning, or fulfillment from their lives.
You might feel stuck in your head. Overthinking, doubting, or trying to “figure it out” for the hundredth time. I work primarily with adults navigating OCD, anxiety, rumination, and decision-making struggles. Many of my clients describe themselves as thoughtful, sensitive, and self-aware, often with creative or perfectionistic tendencies. They’re ready to do the work, face discomfort, and build new tools with a therapist who’s grounded, collaborative, and evidence-based. If you’re tired of going in circles, I’d be honored to help you move forward.
You might feel stuck in your head. Overthinking, doubting, or trying to “figure it out” for the hundredth time. I work primarily with adults navigating OCD, anxiety, rumination, and decision-making struggles. Many of my clients describe themselves as thoughtful, sensitive, and self-aware, often with creative or perfectionistic tendencies. They’re ready to do the work, face discomfort, and build new tools with a therapist who’s grounded, collaborative, and evidence-based. If you’re tired of going in circles, I’d be honored to help you move forward.
Perhaps no one can ever inhabit fully the lived experience of another, nor would I presume that I could know it, yet our therapeutic relationship can—without disrespecting the integrity of your lived experience—present the opportunity to take your perspective. I hope to imagine your experience because, as Carl Jung articulates: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you," and in the memory of childhood’s loneliness and solitude, creative power resides.
Perhaps no one can ever inhabit fully the lived experience of another, nor would I presume that I could know it, yet our therapeutic relationship can—without disrespecting the integrity of your lived experience—present the opportunity to take your perspective. I hope to imagine your experience because, as Carl Jung articulates: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you," and in the memory of childhood’s loneliness and solitude, creative power resides.
I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults, children, and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, and separation anxiety), tic disorders, Tourette Syndrome (TS), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral difficulties, rage attacks, depressive disorders, and trichotillomania (and other body-focused repetitive behavior disorders). For more information about the treatments of these disorders, please refer to my website: www.drshawnewbank.com
I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults, children, and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety, and separation anxiety), tic disorders, Tourette Syndrome (TS), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavioral difficulties, rage attacks, depressive disorders, and trichotillomania (and other body-focused repetitive behavior disorders). For more information about the treatments of these disorders, please refer to my website: www.drshawnewbank.com
Feeling stuck—like something in your life isn’t working, but you can’t quite figure out how to change it?
Maybe you’re caught between competing pressures in a relationship, unsure about a major life decision, or frustrated that old patterns keep repeating. You might understand why things are the way they are—but still feel unable to move forward.
For over 12 years, I’ve helped people work through that exact place: where insight is there, but real change feels out of reach.
Feeling stuck—like something in your life isn’t working, but you can’t quite figure out how to change it?
Maybe you’re caught between competing pressures in a relationship, unsure about a major life decision, or frustrated that old patterns keep repeating. You might understand why things are the way they are—but still feel unable to move forward.
For over 12 years, I’ve helped people work through that exact place: where insight is there, but real change feels out of reach.
My approach centers around exploring and understanding your motivations, history, and sense of self. With compassion and empathy we can recognize unconscious patterns, often established in childhood, and help you write a new story. We can appreciate the innate connection between mind and body, wherein psychological wounds can manifest in physical symptoms, and begin to heal. We can explore your defenses, the thoughts and behaviors which helped to keep you safe; we can even strengthen the ones that continue to serve you, and, with love and appreciation, learn to let go of the ones that don’t.
My approach centers around exploring and understanding your motivations, history, and sense of self. With compassion and empathy we can recognize unconscious patterns, often established in childhood, and help you write a new story. We can appreciate the innate connection between mind and body, wherein psychological wounds can manifest in physical symptoms, and begin to heal. We can explore your defenses, the thoughts and behaviors which helped to keep you safe; we can even strengthen the ones that continue to serve you, and, with love and appreciation, learn to let go of the ones that don’t.
What would it look like to live your life optimally? What would be the character of your relationships, your career, your daily life? Within a caring and shame-free environment I will provide you with a safe place to share not only your troubles, but more importantly, your hopes dreams and wishes. I am well versed in issues surrounding open relationships and polyamory.
What would it look like to live your life optimally? What would be the character of your relationships, your career, your daily life? Within a caring and shame-free environment I will provide you with a safe place to share not only your troubles, but more importantly, your hopes dreams and wishes. I am well versed in issues surrounding open relationships and polyamory.
Hello, my name is David. I have worked in the mental healthcare field for over 20 years. I have worked with young adults, veterans, individuals diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders, older adults, and adults struggling with substance abuse disorders, including those suffering from homelessness. My top modalities include Eclectic and Psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness/Meditation. Through a secure-video format, I offer traditional, high-quality therapy to treat a variety of stressful and challenging conditions.
Hello, my name is David. I have worked in the mental healthcare field for over 20 years. I have worked with young adults, veterans, individuals diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders, older adults, and adults struggling with substance abuse disorders, including those suffering from homelessness. My top modalities include Eclectic and Psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness/Meditation. Through a secure-video format, I offer traditional, high-quality therapy to treat a variety of stressful and challenging conditions.
A necessary component of a rich and fulfilling life involves experiencing a full range of emotions. The pride of accomplishment, the sadness of loss, the security of trust and the pain when it is broken, the joy of love, and the disappointment of mistakes and missed opportunities all play an important role in our lives. We all deserve to appreciate our own successes and good fortunes, and to be able to grow through and from our misfortunes. We also all deserve help navigating through them. I began my career in the field in 2007 at an acute psychiatric hospital, primarily in the child/adolescent unit.
A necessary component of a rich and fulfilling life involves experiencing a full range of emotions. The pride of accomplishment, the sadness of loss, the security of trust and the pain when it is broken, the joy of love, and the disappointment of mistakes and missed opportunities all play an important role in our lives. We all deserve to appreciate our own successes and good fortunes, and to be able to grow through and from our misfortunes. We also all deserve help navigating through them. I began my career in the field in 2007 at an acute psychiatric hospital, primarily in the child/adolescent unit.
Therapeutic orientation in the integration of psychoanalytic, cognitive, and humanistic approaches exploring collaboratively with clients various issues, including anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, etc. The approach is to build rapport and explore past experiences, current cognitions, and patterns of behavior with a focus on the client's unique needs. The therapeutic goal is to help gain insights and catharsis (“ah-ha” moments) with the client toward their psychological improvement and well-being.
Therapeutic orientation in the integration of psychoanalytic, cognitive, and humanistic approaches exploring collaboratively with clients various issues, including anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, etc. The approach is to build rapport and explore past experiences, current cognitions, and patterns of behavior with a focus on the client's unique needs. The therapeutic goal is to help gain insights and catharsis (“ah-ha” moments) with the client toward their psychological improvement and well-being.
You care deeply about your partner, but you're not connecting anymore. These days, it can seem easier to withdraw than to risk another conflict. Even simple conversations become strained, and the quiet moments between you feel more distant than reassuring. What once flowed naturally now takes real effort. You're avoiding talking to each other, and looking to your phone or substances to numb yourself from the discomfort. You both miss feeling close, but you’re unsure how to find your way back to each other without support.
You care deeply about your partner, but you're not connecting anymore. These days, it can seem easier to withdraw than to risk another conflict. Even simple conversations become strained, and the quiet moments between you feel more distant than reassuring. What once flowed naturally now takes real effort. You're avoiding talking to each other, and looking to your phone or substances to numb yourself from the discomfort. You both miss feeling close, but you’re unsure how to find your way back to each other without support.
Paul Carter - ADHD, Anxiety,
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
11 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
I work with teens and adults—many of whom have ADHD, anxiety, or a deep sense of not fitting in. A lot of the clients I support grew up in families where they weren’t truly listened to—where being helpful, “nice,” or getting good grades mattered more than being themselves. They learned to meet others’ expectations, often living out the dreams of their parents without realizing it. They’ve looked to school, work, partners, or the military to define who they are. Many of my clients are thoughtful, artistic, and sensitive, striving for perfection—but perfection isn’t a human goal. It’s a barrier to authenticity and self-acceptance.
I work with teens and adults—many of whom have ADHD, anxiety, or a deep sense of not fitting in. A lot of the clients I support grew up in families where they weren’t truly listened to—where being helpful, “nice,” or getting good grades mattered more than being themselves. They learned to meet others’ expectations, often living out the dreams of their parents without realizing it. They’ve looked to school, work, partners, or the military to define who they are. Many of my clients are thoughtful, artistic, and sensitive, striving for perfection—but perfection isn’t a human goal. It’s a barrier to authenticity and self-acceptance.
We seek therapy when we feel stuck. When bumps in the road have caused us to become trapped in ways of thinking, feeling, or being that keep us from reaching our goals in life. Worries and negative thoughts fill our heads and cause us to feel that we are incapable of succeeding. We lose sight of experiencing any other way of being – of living without the anxiety, sadness, grief, loneliness, or stress.
We seek therapy when we feel stuck. When bumps in the road have caused us to become trapped in ways of thinking, feeling, or being that keep us from reaching our goals in life. Worries and negative thoughts fill our heads and cause us to feel that we are incapable of succeeding. We lose sight of experiencing any other way of being – of living without the anxiety, sadness, grief, loneliness, or stress.
Jamal Cameron, LMFT, helps adults across California navigate complex emotional and relational challenges with a grounded, evidence-based approach. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adults and seniors facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive space to build resilience and lasting change. Jamal’s clinical work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients better understand their thoughts, regulate emotions, and improve relationships.Jamal Cameron, LMFT, helps adults acros
Jamal Cameron, LMFT, helps adults across California navigate complex emotional and relational challenges with a grounded, evidence-based approach. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual, couples, and family therapy for adults and seniors facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive space to build resilience and lasting change. Jamal’s clinical work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients better understand their thoughts, regulate emotions, and improve relationships.Jamal Cameron, LMFT, helps adults acros
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.