Male Therapists in Uptown, Denver, CO
I work with my clients to face their lives. This is often deceptively difficult and requires courage and patience. Our brains have many ways of protecting us from pain—we deny troubling realities, we avoid scary situations, and we push down uncomfortable feelings. All of this can be important and adaptive, but it also prevents us from moving forward.
That being said, it doesn't all fall on us. Part of my work is helping people distinguish between what belongs to them and what was handed to them — and recognizing that some of what feels like a personal failing is actually a reasonable response to an unreasonable situation.
I work with my clients to face their lives. This is often deceptively difficult and requires courage and patience. Our brains have many ways of protecting us from pain—we deny troubling realities, we avoid scary situations, and we push down uncomfortable feelings. All of this can be important and adaptive, but it also prevents us from moving forward.
That being said, it doesn't all fall on us. Part of my work is helping people distinguish between what belongs to them and what was handed to them — and recognizing that some of what feels like a personal failing is actually a reasonable response to an unreasonable situation.
If given the choice, most people would naturally strive toward becoming the best version of themselves. Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic stress are common roadblocks that can slow our progress or bring it to a halt altogether. While there are many one-size-fits-all approaches to improving mental health, we know that the most effective therapy requires customizing holistic treatment and lifestyle interventions. I am looking to work with folks who don't just want to cope with symptoms but are ready to overcome them for good.
If given the choice, most people would naturally strive toward becoming the best version of themselves. Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic stress are common roadblocks that can slow our progress or bring it to a halt altogether. While there are many one-size-fits-all approaches to improving mental health, we know that the most effective therapy requires customizing holistic treatment and lifestyle interventions. I am looking to work with folks who don't just want to cope with symptoms but are ready to overcome them for good.
Shemar Magee helps individuals across Colorado build insight, resilience, and a stronger sense of self through thoughtful, culturally responsive mental health care. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and group therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. His approach creates a supportive space where clients can safely explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Shemar brings a strong passion for multicultural counseling, with a focus on how race, gender, sexuality, and social systems influence mental health.
Shemar Magee helps individuals across Colorado build insight, resilience, and a stronger sense of self through thoughtful, culturally responsive mental health care. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual and group therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. His approach creates a supportive space where clients can safely explore their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Shemar brings a strong passion for multicultural counseling, with a focus on how race, gender, sexuality, and social systems influence mental health.
I specialize in helping you see your value and the power of combining personal accountability with kind self awareness. I have experience helping people navigate a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, grief, transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Above all, I believe that a genuine, honest, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and recovery. It is my aim to help you to unlock your strengths and expertise in becoming your fullest, most joyful self.
I specialize in helping you see your value and the power of combining personal accountability with kind self awareness. I have experience helping people navigate a breadth of issues including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, trauma, grief, transitions, and co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. Above all, I believe that a genuine, honest, supportive, and caring therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and recovery. It is my aim to help you to unlock your strengths and expertise in becoming your fullest, most joyful self.
Life is full of hardship. As suffering increases, symptoms may appear: isolation, addiction, panic attacks, depression, broken relationships, or emptiness. I help people face their suffering with gentleness and precision, whether for mental health maintenance or healing.
My approach is grounded in professionalism, respect, and genuine human care. I listen deeply to help clients heal or bear their suffering with greater dignity. Rooted in the older European traditions, my work explores symptoms as expressions of distress using sophisticated tools for healing.
Life is full of hardship. As suffering increases, symptoms may appear: isolation, addiction, panic attacks, depression, broken relationships, or emptiness. I help people face their suffering with gentleness and precision, whether for mental health maintenance or healing.
My approach is grounded in professionalism, respect, and genuine human care. I listen deeply to help clients heal or bear their suffering with greater dignity. Rooted in the older European traditions, my work explores symptoms as expressions of distress using sophisticated tools for healing.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're caught in patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy offers an opportunity to gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is supportive, honest, and collaborative. While therapy should feel safe and validating, it is also a space for growth, self-reflection, and learning new ways to navigate life's challenges.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're caught in patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy offers an opportunity to gain insight, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is supportive, honest, and collaborative. While therapy should feel safe and validating, it is also a space for growth, self-reflection, and learning new ways to navigate life's challenges.
I am a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor and a Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist. I have been in private practice since 1986 facilitating individual and couples counseling and specializing in substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, anger management, those involved in the justice system, and Bipolar Disorder. My treatment philosophy emphasizes empathic Client Centered and problem solving Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies.
I am a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor and a Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist. I have been in private practice since 1986 facilitating individual and couples counseling and specializing in substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, anger management, those involved in the justice system, and Bipolar Disorder. My treatment philosophy emphasizes empathic Client Centered and problem solving Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies.
Feeling stressed, anxious, unsure of yourself? Experienced trauma and don't know how to heal and move forward? Struggling with finding relationships that feel good and meaningful? I help individuals and couples/relationships feel seen, safe, and understood while healing and gaining emotional skills for navigating our often isolating, unsafe, and stressful world. We'll compassionately explore your story, identities, values, and ways of surviving and coping to figure out what's working and what you want to change. Being human is messy. You don't have to do this alone.
Feeling stressed, anxious, unsure of yourself? Experienced trauma and don't know how to heal and move forward? Struggling with finding relationships that feel good and meaningful? I help individuals and couples/relationships feel seen, safe, and understood while healing and gaining emotional skills for navigating our often isolating, unsafe, and stressful world. We'll compassionately explore your story, identities, values, and ways of surviving and coping to figure out what's working and what you want to change. Being human is messy. You don't have to do this alone.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, carrying a lot while trying to hold everything together. Maybe you’re navigating stress, identity questions, relationship challenges, or the weight of expectations shaped by family, culture, or work. Even when you’re doing “all the right things,” something still feels off.
Asking for help takes courage, especially when you’re used to being strong for others. You don’t have to face this alone. You deserve joy, a voice that feels heard, and the freedom to embrace your most authentic self. I offer a space where you feel seen, valued, and supported.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected, carrying a lot while trying to hold everything together. Maybe you’re navigating stress, identity questions, relationship challenges, or the weight of expectations shaped by family, culture, or work. Even when you’re doing “all the right things,” something still feels off.
Asking for help takes courage, especially when you’re used to being strong for others. You don’t have to face this alone. You deserve joy, a voice that feels heard, and the freedom to embrace your most authentic self. I offer a space where you feel seen, valued, and supported.
tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client. He also offers specialized care for military personnel, veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those involved in adoption or foster care. His diverse experience allows him to connect with clients from all walks of life, offering them the support and guidance they need to thrive. Outside of his professional life, Will is deeply passionate about growth and nurturing life. He enjoys gardening and caring for plants, with a particular interest in bonsai, the East Asian art of cultivating miniature trees.
tailoring his approach to meet the unique needs of each client. He also offers specialized care for military personnel, veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as those involved in adoption or foster care. His diverse experience allows him to connect with clients from all walks of life, offering them the support and guidance they need to thrive. Outside of his professional life, Will is deeply passionate about growth and nurturing life. He enjoys gardening and caring for plants, with a particular interest in bonsai, the East Asian art of cultivating miniature trees.
It’s a challenging time to be a guy. Many men are feeling isolated and are struggling with what their role is in this rapidly changing world. Or perhaps you are married to a man who is turning to online gambling or pornography instead of investing in your relationship. Or maybe you are a couple searching for how the two of you fit into a society that seems fractured and is moving faster than you can take a breath. I help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, men's issues, life transitions, and the pressure of holding it all together. You need grounded, practical support and wisdom from someone who's been there.
It’s a challenging time to be a guy. Many men are feeling isolated and are struggling with what their role is in this rapidly changing world. Or perhaps you are married to a man who is turning to online gambling or pornography instead of investing in your relationship. Or maybe you are a couple searching for how the two of you fit into a society that seems fractured and is moving faster than you can take a breath. I help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, men's issues, life transitions, and the pressure of holding it all together. You need grounded, practical support and wisdom from someone who's been there.
Our emotions are a part of our lives, and they can not disappear or be ignored. Struggling with emotions can lead to a wide variety of mental health difficulties. Your experience may be a numbing of emotions, which can lead to depression, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or lack of drive. Or you may experience overwhelming emotions, which can lead to anxiety, PTSD, trauma responses, grief, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or eating disorder behaviors. Either way, becoming whole-hearted and getting into good relationship with your emotions can lead to emotional relief and a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.
Our emotions are a part of our lives, and they can not disappear or be ignored. Struggling with emotions can lead to a wide variety of mental health difficulties. Your experience may be a numbing of emotions, which can lead to depression, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or lack of drive. Or you may experience overwhelming emotions, which can lead to anxiety, PTSD, trauma responses, grief, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or eating disorder behaviors. Either way, becoming whole-hearted and getting into good relationship with your emotions can lead to emotional relief and a more enjoyable and fulfilling life.
At some point, many people realize that what they're doing is no longer working, but they're not sure what to do to fix it. I specialize in people 13+ and families who are dealing with conflict, self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loneliness, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and questions of identity. Through my practice, I've successfully helped clients move past issues that have blocked them from living fully, completely, and whole-heartedly. While working with me, they've been able to find more joy, happiness, success, and peace in the areas of their life that matter most to them.
At some point, many people realize that what they're doing is no longer working, but they're not sure what to do to fix it. I specialize in people 13+ and families who are dealing with conflict, self-defeating behaviors, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loneliness, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and questions of identity. Through my practice, I've successfully helped clients move past issues that have blocked them from living fully, completely, and whole-heartedly. While working with me, they've been able to find more joy, happiness, success, and peace in the areas of their life that matter most to them.
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma? Facing a relationship crisis? Is ADHD or self-limiting thinking holding you back? Are you coping with illness or loss? I have a particular passion for working with men, including those new to therapy. I work with adults and couples through in-person sessions in Marin County and secure video in California, Washington, New York, and Colorado.
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or trauma? Facing a relationship crisis? Is ADHD or self-limiting thinking holding you back? Are you coping with illness or loss? I have a particular passion for working with men, including those new to therapy. I work with adults and couples through in-person sessions in Marin County and secure video in California, Washington, New York, and Colorado.
We all develop ways of coping with difficult experiences, and those strategies often serve us well for a time. But sometimes what once kept us safe starts to keep us stuck, leaving us anxious, numb, or caught in patterns we can't seem to break. Therapy can help get you unstuck and back to living life on your terms. I specialize in complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounds. My work is deeply informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I am Level 2 trained in IFS and trained in EMDR.
We all develop ways of coping with difficult experiences, and those strategies often serve us well for a time. But sometimes what once kept us safe starts to keep us stuck, leaving us anxious, numb, or caught in patterns we can't seem to break. Therapy can help get you unstuck and back to living life on your terms. I specialize in complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounds. My work is deeply informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I am Level 2 trained in IFS and trained in EMDR.
Relationships are complicated and even the best relationships go through rough patches now and again. You may be fighting more with your partner these days, and sometimes it feels like you just get into the same argument over and over again. It can feel scary, tiring and frustrating to go from feeling connected and understood to feeling lonely in your relationship. If you are like most people you might often feel unappreciated and criticized by your partner which can feel overwhelming to try to fix.
Relationships are complicated and even the best relationships go through rough patches now and again. You may be fighting more with your partner these days, and sometimes it feels like you just get into the same argument over and over again. It can feel scary, tiring and frustrating to go from feeling connected and understood to feeling lonely in your relationship. If you are like most people you might often feel unappreciated and criticized by your partner which can feel overwhelming to try to fix.
Are you going through a lot of change in life right now? Maybe you're constantly worried, or feel misunderstood, frustrated, down, or simply, don't feel like yourself. If you think you might be dealing with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, struggling with past trauma, or just want to understand yourself better, I'm here to support you and help you navigate these challenges. I believe we all have a unique story shaped by our experiences, culture, and relationships. My goal is to understand your perspectives, give you the space to explore and communicate your thoughts, and adapt our time together to meet your individual needs.
Are you going through a lot of change in life right now? Maybe you're constantly worried, or feel misunderstood, frustrated, down, or simply, don't feel like yourself. If you think you might be dealing with anxiety or depression, low self-esteem, struggling with past trauma, or just want to understand yourself better, I'm here to support you and help you navigate these challenges. I believe we all have a unique story shaped by our experiences, culture, and relationships. My goal is to understand your perspectives, give you the space to explore and communicate your thoughts, and adapt our time together to meet your individual needs.
I am an AEDP and Emotionally-Focused therapist working with individual adults on transforming challenges with mood, relationships and trauma into flourishing. While we will have specific goals for therapy, ultimately my hope is that you feel more alive, authentic, connected, resilient and self-accepting. We start by building a safe and trusting environment within which vulnerabilities, difficult experiences and unhelpful patterns can emerge and new experiments in thinking, feeling and relating can be attempted. This takes courage, and it can feel risky to speak the truth, to embrace disowned feelings, even just to receive support.
I am an AEDP and Emotionally-Focused therapist working with individual adults on transforming challenges with mood, relationships and trauma into flourishing. While we will have specific goals for therapy, ultimately my hope is that you feel more alive, authentic, connected, resilient and self-accepting. We start by building a safe and trusting environment within which vulnerabilities, difficult experiences and unhelpful patterns can emerge and new experiments in thinking, feeling and relating can be attempted. This takes courage, and it can feel risky to speak the truth, to embrace disowned feelings, even just to receive support.
Many people struggle feeling like they need to hold it all together and push through, all while trying to navigate the overwhelming realities of life. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and truly see and hear your story. You don't need a reason to start therapy; sometimes you just need someone to talk to and process relationship struggles or even current events. As an attachment-based therapist, we’ll reflect on how your symptoms are not a reflection of some personal flaw, but rather as a symptom of a larger relational problem. My goal is to become a safe and consistent attachment figure for you.
Many people struggle feeling like they need to hold it all together and push through, all while trying to navigate the overwhelming realities of life. My passion is in helping you lift the burden you’ve been carrying and truly see and hear your story. You don't need a reason to start therapy; sometimes you just need someone to talk to and process relationship struggles or even current events. As an attachment-based therapist, we’ll reflect on how your symptoms are not a reflection of some personal flaw, but rather as a symptom of a larger relational problem. My goal is to become a safe and consistent attachment figure for you.
You may be talented, disciplined, and deeply committed, yet still find yourself overthinking, pressing, fearing failure, or struggling to recover when things do not go as planned. I work with athletes, founders, leaders, and other driven professionals who want to perform with greater clarity, steadiness, courage, and trust. Many are navigating pressure, perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, transition, or an identity too closely tied to achievement. They are not looking for someone to hand them answers. They want practical support, honest reflection, and skills they can use in sport, work, and daily life.
You may be talented, disciplined, and deeply committed, yet still find yourself overthinking, pressing, fearing failure, or struggling to recover when things do not go as planned. I work with athletes, founders, leaders, and other driven professionals who want to perform with greater clarity, steadiness, courage, and trust. Many are navigating pressure, perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout, transition, or an identity too closely tied to achievement. They are not looking for someone to hand them answers. They want practical support, honest reflection, and skills they can use in sport, work, and daily life.
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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.