Male Therapists in West Los Angeles, CA
Feelings can be overwhelming at times. You may be experiencing heightened anxiety, perhaps trauma, or depression. Dysfunctional patterns of behavior can affect your job, your relationships, your marriage, as well as your overall sense of self. i am here to help you explore why you do what you do, and look to provide effective tools to change the behaviors that either no longer work for you, or perhaps never did. By us exploring the "why am I the way that I am" questions in a safe environment, we will start to find some answers that will help you to place your inner critics and demons in their proper place going forward.
Feelings can be overwhelming at times. You may be experiencing heightened anxiety, perhaps trauma, or depression. Dysfunctional patterns of behavior can affect your job, your relationships, your marriage, as well as your overall sense of self. i am here to help you explore why you do what you do, and look to provide effective tools to change the behaviors that either no longer work for you, or perhaps never did. By us exploring the "why am I the way that I am" questions in a safe environment, we will start to find some answers that will help you to place your inner critics and demons in their proper place going forward.
Martin C Novell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
With this experience and as a licensed Psychotherapist for more than 20 years, I understand the many paths of the LA lifestyle.
You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing evidence based skills made for individuals and couples. We can develop a plan to improve relationships, difficult situations, depression, anxiety, and career issues. It is now known what makes a successful relationship. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and research based on John Gott man, couples can ease into conversations and move their discussions from disappointment to growth. Individuals, couples can gain the skills to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world.
With this experience and as a licensed Psychotherapist for more than 20 years, I understand the many paths of the LA lifestyle.
You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing evidence based skills made for individuals and couples. We can develop a plan to improve relationships, difficult situations, depression, anxiety, and career issues. It is now known what makes a successful relationship. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and research based on John Gott man, couples can ease into conversations and move their discussions from disappointment to growth. Individuals, couples can gain the skills to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world.
Jason Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, ICAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
“I have a deep belief in treating the whole hu man being and not just the symptom whether it be physical, psychological or spiritual. Both my skill as a therapist and my knowledge of East/ West Psychology aids me in providing essential knowledge and techniques for clients to affect change. I have been in the fields of therapy and mindfulness meditation for the last 20 years and in that time I have focused on integrating what works for those clients I have served. My work is informed by over two decades of exploration into the heart and mind. From the monasteries of Asia to the lecture halls of cutting edge American Universities.
“I have a deep belief in treating the whole hu man being and not just the symptom whether it be physical, psychological or spiritual. Both my skill as a therapist and my knowledge of East/ West Psychology aids me in providing essential knowledge and techniques for clients to affect change. I have been in the fields of therapy and mindfulness meditation for the last 20 years and in that time I have focused on integrating what works for those clients I have served. My work is informed by over two decades of exploration into the heart and mind. From the monasteries of Asia to the lecture halls of cutting edge American Universities.
Richard A Gottfried
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a seasoned professional, I offer you understanding, guidance and support based upon my many decades as a counselor, lawyer, business man, husband, father and evolving person. It's likely that I can help you get to the root of your problem and develop new and successful ways to manage better in your life.
As a seasoned professional, I offer you understanding, guidance and support based upon my many decades as a counselor, lawyer, business man, husband, father and evolving person. It's likely that I can help you get to the root of your problem and develop new and successful ways to manage better in your life.
I am also interested in working with twins and people troubled by their/others' involvement in cults or "high de mand groups".
I am particularly effective working with people who come to therapy with histories of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse, and family neglect and/or abandonment. I have a strong commitment to helping men come to grips with the pains, conflicts and deficits in their work and relational lives. At the same time, I believe I can be particularly helpful to wo men, as a male therapist, in their work with these kinds of issues. I work primarily with individual adults. I have expertise working with a wide range of issues, including substance abuse/dependence, depression and anxiety.
I am also interested in working with twins and people troubled by their/others' involvement in cults or "high de mand groups".
I am particularly effective working with people who come to therapy with histories of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual and/or physical abuse, and family neglect and/or abandonment. I have a strong commitment to helping men come to grips with the pains, conflicts and deficits in their work and relational lives. At the same time, I believe I can be particularly helpful to wo men, as a male therapist, in their work with these kinds of issues. I work primarily with individual adults. I have expertise working with a wide range of issues, including substance abuse/dependence, depression and anxiety.
Many of my clients are in the entertainment, legal, or business fields.
I've been an individual and couple therapist for over 2 decades. I work in a friendly, genuine way, creating a safe space in which to help individuals and couples feel better or deal with life challenges - relationships, work issues, low self-worth, or just "stuck." My specialty as a couple therapist is to be sensitive to the different styles of men and wo men, while both exploring underlying issues and providing tools for healthier communication. In all of my work, I use methods proven by research. For all clients, I believe people should leave therapy feeling, "This person really helped me."
Many of my clients are in the entertainment, legal, or business fields.
I've been an individual and couple therapist for over 2 decades. I work in a friendly, genuine way, creating a safe space in which to help individuals and couples feel better or deal with life challenges - relationships, work issues, low self-worth, or just "stuck." My specialty as a couple therapist is to be sensitive to the different styles of men and wo men, while both exploring underlying issues and providing tools for healthier communication. In all of my work, I use methods proven by research. For all clients, I believe people should leave therapy feeling, "This person really helped me."
My expertise lies in working with men transitioning into, or out of, relationships. Moving from single life into relationship with another is a daunting task. How do I maintain my own identity, my own authenticity, and still keep my partner happy? What are good boundaries? How, and when, do I say no? Equally difficult is the shift from partnership into single life. Who am I now? How do I keep a friendship with my ex (or not!) while moving into the dating scene? I've had great success helping my clients succeed and thrive during either of these challenging times.
My expertise lies in working with men transitioning into, or out of, relationships. Moving from single life into relationship with another is a daunting task. How do I maintain my own identity, my own authenticity, and still keep my partner happy? What are good boundaries? How, and when, do I say no? Equally difficult is the shift from partnership into single life. Who am I now? How do I keep a friendship with my ex (or not!) while moving into the dating scene? I've had great success helping my clients succeed and thrive during either of these challenging times.
WHAT WILL THERAPY BE LIKE? I strive to create an environment that is confidential and nonjudgmental. The therapy hour is a time and place where you can feel safe enough to do important work. I also believe that therapy can be enjoyable and life-affirming, even at times a FUN experience. WHAT CAN THERAPY ACCOMPLISH FOR ME? Engaging in psychotherapy provides the opportunity for a new start, an escape from ruminating, from feelings of helplessness and indecision. I will work with you to see and experience your situation in a new way - and take action to make important changes.
WHAT WILL THERAPY BE LIKE? I strive to create an environment that is confidential and nonjudgmental. The therapy hour is a time and place where you can feel safe enough to do important work. I also believe that therapy can be enjoyable and life-affirming, even at times a FUN experience. WHAT CAN THERAPY ACCOMPLISH FOR ME? Engaging in psychotherapy provides the opportunity for a new start, an escape from ruminating, from feelings of helplessness and indecision. I will work with you to see and experience your situation in a new way - and take action to make important changes.
Peter R Getoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
I respect the "spirit" and hu manity of every single person who comes through my office door.
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
I respect the "spirit" and hu manity of every single person who comes through my office door.
I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.
Andrew Susskind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify your wants and desires. By exploring what's most important in your life today, we will identify what you would like to see different in the future. By identifying themes and patterns of the past, you will feel more freedom and ease. Isn't it time to live your life to its fullest?
As a result of working together, you'll learn to develop more satisfying relationships, navigate life transitions and clarify your wants and desires. By exploring what's most important in your life today, we will identify what you would like to see different in the future. By identifying themes and patterns of the past, you will feel more freedom and ease. Isn't it time to live your life to its fullest?
Specialty areas include hypnosis for pain management, anxiety, depression, and habit control.
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.
Specialty areas include hypnosis for pain management, anxiety, depression, and habit control.
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.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
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I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.
I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.
In over 45 years of practice, I have assisted a countless number of individuals and couples to rapidly get to the core of personal problems that have kept them from living up to their full potential. I specialize in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP) trained directly with Habib Davanloo, M.D., the innovator of this powerful and effective form of treatment. My therapy approach is geared towards helping clients, in a sensitive an empowering manner, to quickly identify the different mechanisms they have destructively used to avoid being in touch with their true feelings and themselves.
In over 45 years of practice, I have assisted a countless number of individuals and couples to rapidly get to the core of personal problems that have kept them from living up to their full potential. I specialize in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (IS-TDP) trained directly with Habib Davanloo, M.D., the innovator of this powerful and effective form of treatment. My therapy approach is geared towards helping clients, in a sensitive an empowering manner, to quickly identify the different mechanisms they have destructively used to avoid being in touch with their true feelings and themselves.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Hu man Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Hu man Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I offer person-centered psychodynamic and depth psychotherapy, spiritual and life coaching, and addiction management.
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem un manageable and you do not know who to turn to?
I offer person-centered psychodynamic and depth psychotherapy, spiritual and life coaching, and addiction management.
Is fear blocking you from moving forward with your dreams and preventing you from reaching your full potential? Do you keep repeating the same patterns because of the shadows created by your past traumas? Does your life seem un manageable and you do not know who to turn to?
If your goals or dreams have drifted, seem out of reach, or you just feel stuck, I can help navigate you to a better understanding of yourself for per manent change. I learn to speak your individual language, to help and coach you to live a more manageable and meaningful life. I take a goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy. My innovative techniques help to empower patients to learn the tools and strategies they need to navigate through life challenges. I will assist you in defining achievable goals and will help you learn simple, understandable procedures that will become second nature to help you reach those goals.
If your goals or dreams have drifted, seem out of reach, or you just feel stuck, I can help navigate you to a better understanding of yourself for per manent change. I learn to speak your individual language, to help and coach you to live a more manageable and meaningful life. I take a goal-oriented approach to psychotherapy. My innovative techniques help to empower patients to learn the tools and strategies they need to navigate through life challenges. I will assist you in defining achievable goals and will help you learn simple, understandable procedures that will become second nature to help you reach those goals.
Oliver Viboolkij & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in anxiety, depressive/ manic moods, substance use, relational/family health, crisis, and sexuality.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is focused on understanding what our symptoms are telling us with the intent to implement personal change within ourselves and/or our environments. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with conflicts we may not be aware of, which enables us to make conscious-informed choices.
I specialize in anxiety, depressive/ manic moods, substance use, relational/family health, crisis, and sexuality.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is focused on understanding what our symptoms are telling us with the intent to implement personal change within ourselves and/or our environments. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with conflicts we may not be aware of, which enables us to make conscious-informed choices.
Kevin Kunkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
The first steps to beginning therapy can seem hard. I want you to have hope, that If you are feeling stuck in unhealthy feelings or thoughts or needing support through stressful life events, there are effective holistic strategies for finding relief and bringing you back into balance. Trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grieving are all experiences of the body as much as the mind, and effective therapy should integrate both. Through a compassionate, accepting relationship and an innovative somatic approach, I have found success in guiding clients to find relief of their symptoms and struggles in their body, mind, and hearts.
The first steps to beginning therapy can seem hard. I want you to have hope, that If you are feeling stuck in unhealthy feelings or thoughts or needing support through stressful life events, there are effective holistic strategies for finding relief and bringing you back into balance. Trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grieving are all experiences of the body as much as the mind, and effective therapy should integrate both. Through a compassionate, accepting relationship and an innovative somatic approach, I have found success in guiding clients to find relief of their symptoms and struggles in their body, mind, and hearts.
Building Emotional Resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. You may be a parent dealing with the challenge of a defiant child, or a spouse suffering with a critical or distant partner. Perhaps you're a high-powered professional grappling with the de mands of career and family, or a sensitive teenager navigating the precarious path towards young adulthood. In either case, whether it's relationship issues, difficult feelings, worrying thoughts, unwanted behaviors, or even just searching for answers to some of life's biggest questions, I can provide guidance, support, and wisdom towards realizing obtainable solutions.
Building Emotional Resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. You may be a parent dealing with the challenge of a defiant child, or a spouse suffering with a critical or distant partner. Perhaps you're a high-powered professional grappling with the de mands of career and family, or a sensitive teenager navigating the precarious path towards young adulthood. In either case, whether it's relationship issues, difficult feelings, worrying thoughts, unwanted behaviors, or even just searching for answers to some of life's biggest questions, I can provide guidance, support, and wisdom towards realizing obtainable solutions.
Self-destructive lifestyle patterns? Can't find a meaningful relationship? My emphasis is on addressing the underlying meanings that generate personal distress while interpreting how these meanings produce and perpetuate less than optimal life circumstances. We will focus on issues related to your unique life situation by employing non-judgmental insight, relational and cognitive therapeutic approaches.
Self-destructive lifestyle patterns? Can't find a meaningful relationship? My emphasis is on addressing the underlying meanings that generate personal distress while interpreting how these meanings produce and perpetuate less than optimal life circumstances. We will focus on issues related to your unique life situation by employing non-judgmental insight, relational and cognitive therapeutic approaches.
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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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.