Men's Issues Therapists in California
I have been in the helping professions since 2005 and as a licensed therapist for 16 years. I’ve worked with a variety of clients of different cultures throughout. Early in my training, there was a heavy emphasis on the Western approach to address symptomology, but now as my career and experience have grown, I blend Western approach with Eastern influence, emphasizing the link between the mind and the body, and how trauma lives within the body, not just in our minds.
I have been in the helping professions since 2005 and as a licensed therapist for 16 years. I’ve worked with a variety of clients of different cultures throughout. Early in my training, there was a heavy emphasis on the Western approach to address symptomology, but now as my career and experience have grown, I blend Western approach with Eastern influence, emphasizing the link between the mind and the body, and how trauma lives within the body, not just in our minds.
Currently accepting new clients
There are many paths to healing and change. The journey is an active one and there is success in simply taking the first step, acknowledging a change is needed. I've worked in mental health since 1988 and have worked with many different people and issues. I believe that developing awareness, of emotions, thoughts and behavior, is the starting place and that understanding where we come from, what got us here can be helpful, but changing how we feel today is the best way to have a sense of power. I specialize in somatic approaches to treatment of trauma. Call or email me for a consult today.
Currently accepting new clients
There are many paths to healing and change. The journey is an active one and there is success in simply taking the first step, acknowledging a change is needed. I've worked in mental health since 1988 and have worked with many different people and issues. I believe that developing awareness, of emotions, thoughts and behavior, is the starting place and that understanding where we come from, what got us here can be helpful, but changing how we feel today is the best way to have a sense of power. I specialize in somatic approaches to treatment of trauma. Call or email me for a consult today.
We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Pillars Counseling is counseling to help enrich your life!
We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Pillars Counseling is counseling to help enrich your life!
Hi! I'm so glad you are here. Starting therapy takes so much courage. I work with individuals, couples, and teens who want a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and their relationships so they can move toward healthier patterns, greater self-awareness, and more meaningful connection. People often come to therapy feeling stuck in painful emotional or relational patterns that they can’t seem to break. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, attachment wounds, identity concerns, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
Hi! I'm so glad you are here. Starting therapy takes so much courage. I work with individuals, couples, and teens who want a deeper understanding of themselves, their emotions, and their relationships so they can move toward healthier patterns, greater self-awareness, and more meaningful connection. People often come to therapy feeling stuck in painful emotional or relational patterns that they can’t seem to break. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-worth, emotional overwhelm, attachment wounds, identity concerns, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
I specialize in working with men struggling with men's issues (marriage, fatherhood, sex, stigmas).
Feeling lost? Over-whelmed and unbalanced? I can help you find balance and solve problems. One step at a time, no excuses, no gimmicks, just work. Truth, courage and clarity are our tools.
My focus is on supporting individuals in developing the best version of themselves to responsibly face the challenges of life with a sense of courage, honor, and sincerity. I listen deeply to understand my clients' strengths, challenges, values. culture and systems they live within. Ideal clients are strong in the areas of self-reflection, objectivity and openness to feedback. We move forward by shedding outdated narratives and creating new ones.
I specialize in working with men struggling with men's issues (marriage, fatherhood, sex, stigmas).
Feeling lost? Over-whelmed and unbalanced? I can help you find balance and solve problems. One step at a time, no excuses, no gimmicks, just work. Truth, courage and clarity are our tools.
My focus is on supporting individuals in developing the best version of themselves to responsibly face the challenges of life with a sense of courage, honor, and sincerity. I listen deeply to understand my clients' strengths, challenges, values. culture and systems they live within. Ideal clients are strong in the areas of self-reflection, objectivity and openness to feedback. We move forward by shedding outdated narratives and creating new ones.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Gather and Grow OC is excited to serve the mental health needs (and support mental health flourishing) in the Orange County area! We believe in community and seek to create a healthier place to live alongside offering a healthier place to heal. We're looking to work with clients who are ready to step up, dive deep and do the work of finding their happiest and most authentic selves in supportive therapeutic relationships. At Gather and Grow OC you'll find clear and quick communication, a safe space to do the work and a team of clinicians ready to meet you where you are!
Gather and Grow OC is excited to serve the mental health needs (and support mental health flourishing) in the Orange County area! We believe in community and seek to create a healthier place to live alongside offering a healthier place to heal. We're looking to work with clients who are ready to step up, dive deep and do the work of finding their happiest and most authentic selves in supportive therapeutic relationships. At Gather and Grow OC you'll find clear and quick communication, a safe space to do the work and a team of clinicians ready to meet you where you are!
We are all part of a greater family system that deeply impacts our mental health. Managing life’s present-day difficulties or reactions to events from the past can cause anxiety, depression, and distress. I offer clinically knowledgeable, empathetic, genuine and authentic support. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy.
We are all part of a greater family system that deeply impacts our mental health. Managing life’s present-day difficulties or reactions to events from the past can cause anxiety, depression, and distress. I offer clinically knowledgeable, empathetic, genuine and authentic support. I provide individual, family, and couples therapy.
Sometimes it helps to talk about life's struggles and pain with someone who listens and understands. Sometimes we have become distant from the people most important to us and need help repairing relationships. Sometimes the people we needed to care for us have hurt us and we need help healing. Sometimes we have done things we regret and need help moving forward. Everyone desires to be known and accepted, but sometimes things happen to cause us to withdraw and give up on connecting with others. I would like to help you find healing, hope, and connection in your life.
Sometimes it helps to talk about life's struggles and pain with someone who listens and understands. Sometimes we have become distant from the people most important to us and need help repairing relationships. Sometimes the people we needed to care for us have hurt us and we need help healing. Sometimes we have done things we regret and need help moving forward. Everyone desires to be known and accepted, but sometimes things happen to cause us to withdraw and give up on connecting with others. I would like to help you find healing, hope, and connection in your life.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey. We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s ups and downs
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey. We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s ups and downs
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can slowly wear down trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling deeply hurt and inadequate while the other feels stuck in a loop of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. With time, this often turns into growing distance or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What may start as normal screen time or social media can slide into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is hard to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
I kept my office open during the COVID Crisis but when it ended people did not want to come to an office. I simi-retired & work through Zoom. I have lowered my fee to reflect the benefit of working online. While it is not my preferred way of working with clients, it allows me to continue to work. I left Saddleback Church where I was the Pastor of Pastoral Care for 17+years. I've been a licensed marriage & family counselor for 35+ years. I respect the fact that everyone needs to make a personal decision about their faith but I do approach therapy using Christian perspectives & values.
I kept my office open during the COVID Crisis but when it ended people did not want to come to an office. I simi-retired & work through Zoom. I have lowered my fee to reflect the benefit of working online. While it is not my preferred way of working with clients, it allows me to continue to work. I left Saddleback Church where I was the Pastor of Pastoral Care for 17+years. I've been a licensed marriage & family counselor for 35+ years. I respect the fact that everyone needs to make a personal decision about their faith but I do approach therapy using Christian perspectives & values.
Being felt, heard and seen is the most important part of healing. I believe in giving an attuned presence to help you be the most embodied you can be. This process happens through emotional attunement and somatic mirroring. My training with Thomas Hubl has been instrumental in my own psycho-spiritual transformation. I have experienced my own wounds and view myself as a wounded healer. My own self growth journey and spiritual engagement has made my presence as a therapist one that is likely unique for you. I see wounded humans in a different light. My style of therapy integrates many modalities that help you reach your potential.
Being felt, heard and seen is the most important part of healing. I believe in giving an attuned presence to help you be the most embodied you can be. This process happens through emotional attunement and somatic mirroring. My training with Thomas Hubl has been instrumental in my own psycho-spiritual transformation. I have experienced my own wounds and view myself as a wounded healer. My own self growth journey and spiritual engagement has made my presence as a therapist one that is likely unique for you. I see wounded humans in a different light. My style of therapy integrates many modalities that help you reach your potential.
I like to approach our sessions with a structure agenda and allow for the client to take ownership of the sessions. I like to assign homework assignments to reinforce concepts discussed during the session. I also use check in all through out the session to assess how the client is responding to the treatment strategies. In addition, I like to motivate client by helping them break down their overall goals into small and attainable objectives.
I like to approach our sessions with a structure agenda and allow for the client to take ownership of the sessions. I like to assign homework assignments to reinforce concepts discussed during the session. I also use check in all through out the session to assess how the client is responding to the treatment strategies. In addition, I like to motivate client by helping them break down their overall goals into small and attainable objectives.
Hello, thank you for stopping by. My clients have described me as a kind, non-judgmental, open-minded, practical therapist. I find it very important to provide relief from your pain quickly and effectively. I often use a solution-focused approach as well as strategies from many other modalities. My goal is to help you experience life's challenges better prepared, confident, hopeful, and happy. I specialize in relationship issues, dating, parenting, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Hello, thank you for stopping by. My clients have described me as a kind, non-judgmental, open-minded, practical therapist. I find it very important to provide relief from your pain quickly and effectively. I often use a solution-focused approach as well as strategies from many other modalities. My goal is to help you experience life's challenges better prepared, confident, hopeful, and happy. I specialize in relationship issues, dating, parenting, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can quietly erode trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling hurt and inadequate while the other feels caught in a cycle of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. Over time, this often leads to growing disconnection or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What often begins as normal screen use or social media can progress into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is difficult to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
Other common areas related to my focus revolve around men's issues in life, relationships, and work.
Porn addiction can quietly erode trust in a relationship, leaving one partner feeling hurt and inadequate while the other feels caught in a cycle of guilt, secrecy, and broken promises despite all their willpower. Over time, this often leads to growing disconnection or even a sense of betrayal. If this is your reality, you are not alone. What often begins as normal screen use or social media can progress into porn sites, cam sites, or OnlyFans and become a pattern that is difficult to control, even for men disciplined in every other area of life.
; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions.
I use the power of mindful self-awareness and the wisdom held in your body to help you create the changes you want in yourself and your life.
Current neuroscience research supports this approach, showing that more meaningful, lasting change is created when we engage more of the body/mind.
; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions.
I use the power of mindful self-awareness and the wisdom held in your body to help you create the changes you want in yourself and your life.
Current neuroscience research supports this approach, showing that more meaningful, lasting change is created when we engage more of the body/mind.
I will work with anyone regardless of diagnosis, dilemma, problem, or circumstance. I draw primarily from narrative therapy and believe there is always hope. I mean that from the heart.
I will work with anyone regardless of diagnosis, dilemma, problem, or circumstance. I draw primarily from narrative therapy and believe there is always hope. I mean that from the heart.
Welcome! I'm Mark Mitchell, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals with healing, growth, and transformation in a very pragmatic way. With over 40 years of experience in the field. I help you get Hope & Tools to make your life better. At the core of my practice is a deep belief in the power of connection and the potential for personal change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly.
Welcome! I'm Mark Mitchell, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals with healing, growth, and transformation in a very pragmatic way. With over 40 years of experience in the field. I help you get Hope & Tools to make your life better. At the core of my practice is a deep belief in the power of connection and the potential for personal change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with men wanting to improve their ability to connect and feel more at ease in their relationships. Whether it is identifying emotions, expressing wants to a partner, or improving communication, we focus on being more relational. Whether therapy was suggested or you are on a journey of self-discovery, you have come to the right person. My style is relational, bringing a mix of empathy, playfulness, and genuine interaction. I show up as myself. I will support you as we explore the stuck points and practice tolerating the uncertainty of relationships so that we can be more present.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with men wanting to improve their ability to connect and feel more at ease in their relationships. Whether it is identifying emotions, expressing wants to a partner, or improving communication, we focus on being more relational. Whether therapy was suggested or you are on a journey of self-discovery, you have come to the right person. My style is relational, bringing a mix of empathy, playfulness, and genuine interaction. I show up as myself. I will support you as we explore the stuck points and practice tolerating the uncertainty of relationships so that we can be more present.
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Men's Issues Therapists
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.