Male Therapists in Washington, DC
Therapy for 20s & 30s Mens Issues
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
I specialize in helping men in their 20s and 30s.
Receiving support from a therapist who has both been through this journey and done the work to unpack it can be invaluable. I can't understate the value of the counseling I received earlier in my life, and that's why after a decade in business professional I made the shift to be a licensed resident in counseling. I believe you also deserve a mentor.
I specialize in helping men in their 20s and 30s.
Receiving support from a therapist who has both been through this journey and done the work to unpack it can be invaluable. I can't understate the value of the counseling I received earlier in my life, and that's why after a decade in business professional I made the shift to be a licensed resident in counseling. I believe you also deserve a mentor.
Dr. Malachi Richardson
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20004
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Black male clinical psychologist providing therapeutic services across the DMV.
I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach that integrates an understanding of early childhood experiences and family dynamics in explaining and modifying behavior. I focus on helping clients to identify the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions and collaborate with them to disrupt maladaptive behavior patterns.
I am a Black male clinical psychologist providing therapeutic services across the DMV.
I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach that integrates an understanding of early childhood experiences and family dynamics in explaining and modifying behavior. I focus on helping clients to identify the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions and collaborate with them to disrupt maladaptive behavior patterns.
Those who see me are "normal" women and men with relationship issues that get in the way of having richer, more fulfilling lives.
I recommend group therapy to many individual patients although I will not start a patient in group until we have done a period of individual therapy. Groups offer support, greater awareness of issues, and the opportunity to practice and improve relationship skills during the group experience. Group therapy accelerates progress. Group fee: $225 for 75 minutes
Those who see me are "normal" women and men with relationship issues that get in the way of having richer, more fulfilling lives.
I recommend group therapy to many individual patients although I will not start a patient in group until we have done a period of individual therapy. Groups offer support, greater awareness of issues, and the opportunity to practice and improve relationship skills during the group experience. Group therapy accelerates progress. Group fee: $225 for 75 minutes
Jeffrey Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
With over a decade of experience, I have developed a profound understanding of the challenges and complexities that young men face during their formative years.
I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach, blending Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. I am a firm believer in the power of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, where clients can openly express themselves and work
With over a decade of experience, I have developed a profound understanding of the challenges and complexities that young men face during their formative years.
I employ an eclectic therapeutic approach, blending Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices tailored to meet the individual needs of my clients. I am a firm believer in the power of creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment, where clients can openly express themselves and work
My clients come from around the world and different walks of life: straight adult women and men; members of the LGBTQ+ community; interracial couples; and adoptive parents.
Friendly yet direct, empathetic yet challenging, I will help you develop greater self-esteem as well as the tools to build more fulfilling relationships and find the right path for your life today and into the future. With over 30 years' experience, I combine talk therapy with behavioral and cognitive techniques in individual, group and couples sessions.
My clients come from around the world and different walks of life: straight adult women and men; members of the LGBTQ+ community; interracial couples; and adoptive parents.
Friendly yet direct, empathetic yet challenging, I will help you develop greater self-esteem as well as the tools to build more fulfilling relationships and find the right path for your life today and into the future. With over 30 years' experience, I combine talk therapy with behavioral and cognitive techniques in individual, group and couples sessions.
In mental health, that includes men and boys.
If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is an act of courage and a demonstration of your inner strength and hope for a better tomorrow. If you are experienced with therapy, you have developed your lists of likes and dislikes based on your experiences in therapy. I know that therapy works from my own life's journey, and I have confidence therapy will work for you. Now the task is finding the right fit. I want to meet with you for a "no cost," 15 minute chat to see if I am a good fit for the situations in your life that are motivating you to seek help.
In mental health, that includes men and boys.
If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is an act of courage and a demonstration of your inner strength and hope for a better tomorrow. If you are experienced with therapy, you have developed your lists of likes and dislikes based on your experiences in therapy. I know that therapy works from my own life's journey, and I have confidence therapy will work for you. Now the task is finding the right fit. I want to meet with you for a "no cost," 15 minute chat to see if I am a good fit for the situations in your life that are motivating you to seek help.
Azubike Aliche (Approved Sw Supervisor)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Online Only
Our team of two male and three female clinicians have varied specialties and experience working with adolescents and adults, treating a wide variety of conditions.
At Power Counseling PLLC, we are a group of five skilled and talented clinicians who are dedicated to meeting the needs and treatment goals of our clients. We are seeing clients by Zoom video in NJ, MD and VA. In Washington DC, you have a choice of virtual or in-person therapy. We take pride in the relationship that we build with our clients that make them to return to us, each time they have an emotional or relationship problem. Whether they have depression, anxiety, work-related stress, marital problems or other mental health problems, they give us a call. They refer friends and relatives to us. Join the the satisfied crowd.
Our team of two male and three female clinicians have varied specialties and experience working with adolescents and adults, treating a wide variety of conditions.
At Power Counseling PLLC, we are a group of five skilled and talented clinicians who are dedicated to meeting the needs and treatment goals of our clients. We are seeing clients by Zoom video in NJ, MD and VA. In Washington DC, you have a choice of virtual or in-person therapy. We take pride in the relationship that we build with our clients that make them to return to us, each time they have an emotional or relationship problem. Whether they have depression, anxiety, work-related stress, marital problems or other mental health problems, they give us a call. They refer friends and relatives to us. Join the the satisfied crowd.
The rest of my client load is working with individual adults and relationship groups for men.
I love helping men and women meet the challenges of their relationships in new and creative ways of partnering. The men's groups help men to become more aware of their own (and their partner's) needs, feelings, and defensive behaviors which then helps the couple's work move more smoothly.
The rest of my client load is working with individual adults and relationship groups for men.
I love helping men and women meet the challenges of their relationships in new and creative ways of partnering. The men's groups help men to become more aware of their own (and their partner's) needs, feelings, and defensive behaviors which then helps the couple's work move more smoothly.
I like working with both male and female clients.
In my practice, I believe in a partnership with the person I am working with to help manage their concerns. I model Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in my mental health care practice. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. As a young person, I have always wanted to help people. Obtaining a Master's in Social Work (MSW) appeared to be a calling for me. Obtaining his degree would allow me to help people as a profession.
I like working with both male and female clients.
In my practice, I believe in a partnership with the person I am working with to help manage their concerns. I model Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in my mental health care practice. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. As a young person, I have always wanted to help people. Obtaining a Master's in Social Work (MSW) appeared to be a calling for me. Obtaining his degree would allow me to help people as a profession.
Happy to announce a new group for gay men over 50.
You bring a desire to create change in your life and the willingness to explore how this may be possible. I am flexible on what you pay but not on the need for you to be committed to your own growth. Struggling with feeling stuck? Finding yourself repeating old patterns? Wanting to create change in your life? Then by all means give a call.
Happy to announce a new group for gay men over 50.
You bring a desire to create change in your life and the willingness to explore how this may be possible. I am flexible on what you pay but not on the need for you to be committed to your own growth. Struggling with feeling stuck? Finding yourself repeating old patterns? Wanting to create change in your life? Then by all means give a call.
Michael A Vigorito
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CGP, CST-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering.
As a sexual health psychotherapist, I treat what is commonly labeled as "sexual addiction" or "compulsive sexual behavior" as a problem of competing motivations - men wanting to both stop and continue their sexual behavior despite harmful consequences.
It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering.
As a sexual health psychotherapist, I treat what is commonly labeled as "sexual addiction" or "compulsive sexual behavior" as a problem of competing motivations - men wanting to both stop and continue their sexual behavior despite harmful consequences.
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Gotel & Thrive, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003
Gotel & Thrive is the restorative space for queer and heterosexual men of color, women of color, and children & youth of diverse backgrounds to undo the thinking and behaviors that block joy and provide tools to cope when life forces you to pivot.
You are trying to shine bright like a diamond and have the things most of us desire for a good life. But there is something dimming your brilliance—it constricts you. You know, those feelings of doubt, dread, disgruntlement, desperation, or despair. Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.
Gotel & Thrive is the restorative space for queer and heterosexual men of color, women of color, and children & youth of diverse backgrounds to undo the thinking and behaviors that block joy and provide tools to cope when life forces you to pivot.
You are trying to shine bright like a diamond and have the things most of us desire for a good life. But there is something dimming your brilliance—it constricts you. You know, those feelings of doubt, dread, disgruntlement, desperation, or despair. Like that constant wondering about whether you are viewed as competent at work; like that disappointment you cover up with food, drink or overachieving because you haven’t met “the one;” like that hurt you carry from a past that shamed you or the depths of grief; or like the helplessness feel when your child is struggling.
I'm a family man, a good friend, a musician and a business owner.
Expect me to be interested in what's happening in your life, to ask questions and want to know you, your problems, your strengths, your talents. I'll have ideas and work with you to be happier and more successful.
I'm a family man, a good friend, a musician and a business owner.
Expect me to be interested in what's happening in your life, to ask questions and want to know you, your problems, your strengths, your talents. I'll have ideas and work with you to be happier and more successful.
area for over four decades, helping men, women and couples resolve conflicts arising from the many changes and transitions they experience -- especially during the "middle years" of adulthood, My holistic perspective integrates psychoanalytic understanding of developmental origins of conflicts with the social, cultural, gender and career experiences that contribute to emotional troubles; feelings of limitations about change; your values.
I help resolve and heal early trauma and current conflicts appearing as anxiety, depression, stress, chronic indecision, marital conflicts, work-related conflicts. and other symptoms. Through empathic and direct communication and connection, I help activate emotional insight and awakening, and promote growth towards more fulfilling, creative, positive lives.
area for over four decades, helping men, women and couples resolve conflicts arising from the many changes and transitions they experience -- especially during the "middle years" of adulthood, My holistic perspective integrates psychoanalytic understanding of developmental origins of conflicts with the social, cultural, gender and career experiences that contribute to emotional troubles; feelings of limitations about change; your values.
I help resolve and heal early trauma and current conflicts appearing as anxiety, depression, stress, chronic indecision, marital conflicts, work-related conflicts. and other symptoms. Through empathic and direct communication and connection, I help activate emotional insight and awakening, and promote growth towards more fulfilling, creative, positive lives.
So you can get to know me better, I am a gay man in recovery, and I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA.
Are you feeling stuck in life, unable to move forward and grow? Life can sometimes feel out of control, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, loneliness, isolation, and boredom. These emotions can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drug or alcohol abuse, excessive spending, or other destructive behaviors. My approach focuses on helping clients regain control and develop healthy coping skills. I work with young adults, adults and couples, specializing in LGBTQ issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood disorders.
So you can get to know me better, I am a gay man in recovery, and I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA.
Are you feeling stuck in life, unable to move forward and grow? Life can sometimes feel out of control, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, loneliness, isolation, and boredom. These emotions can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drug or alcohol abuse, excessive spending, or other destructive behaviors. My approach focuses on helping clients regain control and develop healthy coping skills. I work with young adults, adults and couples, specializing in LGBTQ issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, trauma, and mood disorders.
Mark P Jacobsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
I have extensive experience working with recovering individuals, adult children of alcoholics, and with men who struggle with depression and articulating their feelings.
As a psychotherapist, I have more than 30 years experience providing clients a safe, non-judgmental environment where issues can be explored and difficult feelings can be identified and expressed. I specialize in working with individuals and couples whose difficulties in early relationships have created corresponding difficulties in the present, including feeling locked into negative patterns of relating, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. I provide my clients the opportunity to learn new more effective ways of communicating and relating that in turn can lead to positive changes in their lives.
I have extensive experience working with recovering individuals, adult children of alcoholics, and with men who struggle with depression and articulating their feelings.
As a psychotherapist, I have more than 30 years experience providing clients a safe, non-judgmental environment where issues can be explored and difficult feelings can be identified and expressed. I specialize in working with individuals and couples whose difficulties in early relationships have created corresponding difficulties in the present, including feeling locked into negative patterns of relating, depression, anxiety, and loneliness. I provide my clients the opportunity to learn new more effective ways of communicating and relating that in turn can lead to positive changes in their lives.
As a Black man born and raised in Washington, D.
The world can be full of chaos, judgement, perceptions, and subjectivity and with that, it creates emotional stress, anxiety, lack of motivation, unhealthy behavioral patterns, and negative thought processes. As a clinician, I want to create a safe space for you to self-discover, grow, and learn to become the best version of yourself.
As a Black man born and raised in Washington, D.
The world can be full of chaos, judgement, perceptions, and subjectivity and with that, it creates emotional stress, anxiety, lack of motivation, unhealthy behavioral patterns, and negative thought processes. As a clinician, I want to create a safe space for you to self-discover, grow, and learn to become the best version of yourself.
I specialize in working with relationships (couples + counseling) and with men's issues (both gay and Straight).
As a relationship and sex therapy specialist, I look at my patients holistically to find patterns that work and patterns that don't. When I find working patterns, I seek to build and grow on those strengths to increase their functionality. For Maladaptive and unhealthy patterns, I work with the patient to replace them with healthier ones.
I specialize in working with relationships (couples + counseling) and with men's issues (both gay and Straight).
As a relationship and sex therapy specialist, I look at my patients holistically to find patterns that work and patterns that don't. When I find working patterns, I seek to build and grow on those strengths to increase their functionality. For Maladaptive and unhealthy patterns, I work with the patient to replace them with healthier ones.
I am especially curious about interrogating the ways in which patriarchy pressures men to conform to narrow ideas of masculinity, to compete with one another, to see vulnerability as weakness, and to deny ourselves close relationships.
Together we can improve your health, well-being, and help you overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of life. My approach typically targets how you can be more open, aware, and actively engaged in your life. It is informed by a commitment to healing justice and fostering diversity and inclusion in all spaces. To accomplish this, I use several frameworks that bolster your intrinsic strengths, aid you in shaking free of unhelpful stories, deepen your sense of self-awareness, and allow you to heal collectively with natural supports. I also integrate the wisdom and the life experience that you bring.
I am especially curious about interrogating the ways in which patriarchy pressures men to conform to narrow ideas of masculinity, to compete with one another, to see vulnerability as weakness, and to deny ourselves close relationships.
Together we can improve your health, well-being, and help you overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of life. My approach typically targets how you can be more open, aware, and actively engaged in your life. It is informed by a commitment to healing justice and fostering diversity and inclusion in all spaces. To accomplish this, I use several frameworks that bolster your intrinsic strengths, aid you in shaking free of unhelpful stories, deepen your sense of self-awareness, and allow you to heal collectively with natural supports. I also integrate the wisdom and the life experience that you bring.
As an openly gay man, I understand the need to create a space for those dealing with navigating the very complex process of connecting to our own identities.
I started this virtual-based therapy practice so that I could connect with individuals struggling to feel connected in their lives. There are no judgements. Together, we can explore the resilience and strength you already have and take action towards a richer, fuller life. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University and utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic mix of other evidence-informed interventions to support you and your goals.
As an openly gay man, I understand the need to create a space for those dealing with navigating the very complex process of connecting to our own identities.
I started this virtual-based therapy practice so that I could connect with individuals struggling to feel connected in their lives. There are no judgements. Together, we can explore the resilience and strength you already have and take action towards a richer, fuller life. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University and utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic mix of other evidence-informed interventions to support you and your goals.
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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.
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.