Male Therapists in Westport, CT
I believe in the ever-present possibility of growth and the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate productive change in regard to what is not working or troublesome in people's lives. As a psychotherapist, I engage in confidential collaborative relationships grounded in respect, empathy, and safety in order to explore and help free people from patterns of functioning that are generally old, now maladaptive and personally limiting. Through achieving a deeper sense of self-understanding and personal growth, I believe in the increased capacity to live more satisfying emotional, social, and professional lives.
I believe in the ever-present possibility of growth and the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate productive change in regard to what is not working or troublesome in people's lives. As a psychotherapist, I engage in confidential collaborative relationships grounded in respect, empathy, and safety in order to explore and help free people from patterns of functioning that are generally old, now maladaptive and personally limiting. Through achieving a deeper sense of self-understanding and personal growth, I believe in the increased capacity to live more satisfying emotional, social, and professional lives.
Are you pushing through life’s demands but feeling drained by stress, anxiety, or strained relationships? Is stress, anxiety, or burnout straining your relationships or holding you back? Perhaps your teen is struggling with school or social pressures, and you’re unsure how to help. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a concierge-style approach to guide you or your teen toward balance, resilience, and stronger connections. Through personalized therapy, including couples counseling, I help clients overcome challenges, reduce stress, and thrive in all areas of life.
Are you pushing through life’s demands but feeling drained by stress, anxiety, or strained relationships? Is stress, anxiety, or burnout straining your relationships or holding you back? Perhaps your teen is struggling with school or social pressures, and you’re unsure how to help. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a concierge-style approach to guide you or your teen toward balance, resilience, and stronger connections. Through personalized therapy, including couples counseling, I help clients overcome challenges, reduce stress, and thrive in all areas of life.
I offer in-person psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults in Westport and surrounding areas. I have extensive experience working with kids ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges, specifically those who have difficulty in school, kids who "shut down," kids prone to anger and opposition, depression, anxiety, and kids who struggle dealing with hardship. I also work with young adults in their 20s and 30s with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, loss, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, among others.
I offer in-person psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults in Westport and surrounding areas. I have extensive experience working with kids ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges, specifically those who have difficulty in school, kids who "shut down," kids prone to anger and opposition, depression, anxiety, and kids who struggle dealing with hardship. I also work with young adults in their 20s and 30s with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, loss, grief, anger, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, among others.
I devote myself to helping people people through life transitions such as relationship, divorce, anxiety, depression and career issues. I am very passionate about my work and devote all of my intellect, experience and caring to assist my clients. My work in relationships is at the core of my passion and I have developed an effective and solution oriented approach to relationship challenges.My new book is The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love (Sounds True, Fall2017).
I devote myself to helping people people through life transitions such as relationship, divorce, anxiety, depression and career issues. I am very passionate about my work and devote all of my intellect, experience and caring to assist my clients. My work in relationships is at the core of my passion and I have developed an effective and solution oriented approach to relationship challenges.My new book is The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love (Sounds True, Fall2017).
Positive Directions - Center for Prev & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I approach therapy from the perspective of wanting to understand what it would mean for you as my client to have a meaningful life, and what is currently blocking that. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, so I work together with my clients to discover the internal strength and healing they already hold inside, even if they do not know it yet.
I approach therapy from the perspective of wanting to understand what it would mean for you as my client to have a meaningful life, and what is currently blocking that. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, so I work together with my clients to discover the internal strength and healing they already hold inside, even if they do not know it yet.
I work well with clients who are motivated to change their lives. Our greatest challenges come during times of big life transitions. Through active listening and genuine empathy, I help my clients focus upon the inherent solutions to their most pressing problems. Motivation to change comes with the willingness to look closely and investigate the stories we tell ourselves. Often, I discover with my clients that their oldest and most damaging internal stories are simply not true. By having a fellow human who is open and fully present witness our lives, we can discover the very real possibility for greater health.
I work well with clients who are motivated to change their lives. Our greatest challenges come during times of big life transitions. Through active listening and genuine empathy, I help my clients focus upon the inherent solutions to their most pressing problems. Motivation to change comes with the willingness to look closely and investigate the stories we tell ourselves. Often, I discover with my clients that their oldest and most damaging internal stories are simply not true. By having a fellow human who is open and fully present witness our lives, we can discover the very real possibility for greater health.
Clients seeking therapy often have personal stories that need to be heard and understood. They come to us feeling overwhelmed by unresolved issues and life’s challenges. At Westport Family Counseling, my role is to listen deeply, interpret their narratives, and empower them to reshape their lives. Together, we rewrite their stories to align with their true goals and aspirations, fostering growth and fulfillment.
Clients seeking therapy often have personal stories that need to be heard and understood. They come to us feeling overwhelmed by unresolved issues and life’s challenges. At Westport Family Counseling, my role is to listen deeply, interpret their narratives, and empower them to reshape their lives. Together, we rewrite their stories to align with their true goals and aspirations, fostering growth and fulfillment.
I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times becomes murky through these types of lenses.
I help people cope with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. Life is full of transitions, and can often become overwhelming when struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, identity problems, and/or relationship stress. I primarily specialize in working with late-adolescent to adult males struggling to navigate a successful future - one that often times becomes murky through these types of lenses.
Worry. Panic attacks. Highly uncomfortable feelings of anxiety itself. In the past, these and other problems were very hard to treat. People would spend years in therapy with minimal improvement
Worry. Panic attacks. Highly uncomfortable feelings of anxiety itself. In the past, these and other problems were very hard to treat. People would spend years in therapy with minimal improvement
I treasure working with a spectrum of people, differing in culture, gender, race, and upbringing. Where they align is that they all feel stuck and share a longing for transformation. Some come into conflict with someone important to them, while others feel troubled by a pattern they can’t escape. Mostly, the people who find me are friends of someone I’ve worked with before, who has described our work as profoundly different from the therapy they received before. I offer a highly engaged process in which I guide clients to find, feel, and experience the transformation that brings movement to their lives.
I treasure working with a spectrum of people, differing in culture, gender, race, and upbringing. Where they align is that they all feel stuck and share a longing for transformation. Some come into conflict with someone important to them, while others feel troubled by a pattern they can’t escape. Mostly, the people who find me are friends of someone I’ve worked with before, who has described our work as profoundly different from the therapy they received before. I offer a highly engaged process in which I guide clients to find, feel, and experience the transformation that brings movement to their lives.
I am a child and family therapist who prefers to work with children who show oppositional behavior and other problematic behaviors. Are you experiencing difficulty communicating with your child? Do you feel like you're trying to help your child but your child doesn't recognize this? Perhaps you are aware that something is bothering your child but you and your child can't put your finger on it. You may have heard from the school that your child is having difficulty in school and your having trouble identifying what is causing this.
I am a child and family therapist who prefers to work with children who show oppositional behavior and other problematic behaviors. Are you experiencing difficulty communicating with your child? Do you feel like you're trying to help your child but your child doesn't recognize this? Perhaps you are aware that something is bothering your child but you and your child can't put your finger on it. You may have heard from the school that your child is having difficulty in school and your having trouble identifying what is causing this.
Joseph P. Wagenseller, D. Min, N.C.PsyA., L.P. is a licensed Jungian Psychoanalyst in private practice in Westport, Connecticut. He is a past president of the C.G. Jung Foundation and the C.G. Jung Institute, both of New York City. He also founded Temenos Institute.
He has authored various articles and chapters on topics such as the archetype of vocation, spiritual renewal and midlife crisis, and individuation.
In addition to Jungian analysis, he offers Jungian-oriented psychotherapy and couples therapy.
Joseph P. Wagenseller, D. Min, N.C.PsyA., L.P. is a licensed Jungian Psychoanalyst in private practice in Westport, Connecticut. He is a past president of the C.G. Jung Foundation and the C.G. Jung Institute, both of New York City. He also founded Temenos Institute.
He has authored various articles and chapters on topics such as the archetype of vocation, spiritual renewal and midlife crisis, and individuation.
In addition to Jungian analysis, he offers Jungian-oriented psychotherapy and couples therapy.
I specialize in individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and executive coaching. I work with individuals who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. I see couples who are having interpersonal conflicts and communication difficulties. I am a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm, engaging style. I view each person as an individual and will tailor treatment to best meet your unique needs. I am trained in goal directed cognitive therapy (CBT) as well as more in- depth existential psychodynamic analysis that focus on how both current and past experience influences patterns of behavior.
I specialize in individual psychotherapy, couples counseling and executive coaching. I work with individuals who are in crisis or need assistance facing everyday challenges. I see couples who are having interpersonal conflicts and communication difficulties. I am a compassionate listener with a good sense of humor and a warm, engaging style. I view each person as an individual and will tailor treatment to best meet your unique needs. I am trained in goal directed cognitive therapy (CBT) as well as more in- depth existential psychodynamic analysis that focus on how both current and past experience influences patterns of behavior.
Allen Levy, PhD, LCSW,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CGP, NCPsyA
1 Endorsed
Westport, CT 06880
You have found your way here, the cause can be as varied as human beings are. We all have a common goal, to live a life where our inner hopes, goals, and strengths, mesh with our outer relationships, and work, to support ourselves and others in a fulfilling way. I have over 40 years of vast experience working with all kinds of people - young, middle aged, and older, students, parents, and adults with every kind of work background. The work we do together enables healing from suffering and better relationships with compassionate, knowledgeable support and insight for your journey of change and long-lasting transformational growth.
You have found your way here, the cause can be as varied as human beings are. We all have a common goal, to live a life where our inner hopes, goals, and strengths, mesh with our outer relationships, and work, to support ourselves and others in a fulfilling way. I have over 40 years of vast experience working with all kinds of people - young, middle aged, and older, students, parents, and adults with every kind of work background. The work we do together enables healing from suffering and better relationships with compassionate, knowledgeable support and insight for your journey of change and long-lasting transformational growth.
My clinical focus is PTSD, developmental trauma and addictive disorders. I combine traditional "talk" therapy with QEEG-informed Neurofeedback and EMDR, where appropriate. This offers you the best chance of healing past emotional wounds, alleviating symptoms, and living more fully in the present. The subtle, transformative power of Neurofeedback helps many clients resolve the traumatic stress, fear and anxiety that often underly behavioral and addictive disorders. EMDR is another powerful tool that can help resolve emotional trauma, improve functioning, and help you become more present-focused.
My clinical focus is PTSD, developmental trauma and addictive disorders. I combine traditional "talk" therapy with QEEG-informed Neurofeedback and EMDR, where appropriate. This offers you the best chance of healing past emotional wounds, alleviating symptoms, and living more fully in the present. The subtle, transformative power of Neurofeedback helps many clients resolve the traumatic stress, fear and anxiety that often underly behavioral and addictive disorders. EMDR is another powerful tool that can help resolve emotional trauma, improve functioning, and help you become more present-focused.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
Life is an ocean of never-ending challenge; we can get overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, and feel out of control. Without proper support we miss the opportunities for growth that adversity offers. I provide a supportive structure that allows exploration of the most important aspects of your life and helps you develop concrete practical skills to better respond to the complex challenges life presents - - whether in individual, couples, or family therapy. You will learn to better know, understand, and accept more of your experiences and interactions as you discover and shape more satisfying layers of yourself and your relationships.
In addition to treating adults with anxiety, depression and other common and complex conditions, I specialize in substance abuse struggles and recovery as well as the LGBTQ+ populations, including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan.
In addition to treating adults with anxiety, depression and other common and complex conditions, I specialize in substance abuse struggles and recovery as well as the LGBTQ+ populations, including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders. I provide support that is direct, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based approaches.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) licensed in NY, NJ, CT, FL, & VT specializing in helping individuals and couples heal from compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and intimacy disorders. I provide support that is direct, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based approaches.
My practice also focuses on anxiety, trauma, identity development, and relationship dynamics with a particular passion for supporting people in recovery, LGBTQ+ clients, and professionals navigating burnout or life transitions.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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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.