Male Therapists in Jacksonville, FL
Therapy is a space to slow down and ask the deeper questions. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns - relationships that don't feel fulfilling, anxiety about meaning or direction, or a quiet (sometimes loud) sense that life isn't lining up with who they really are. I work with individuals and couples who want to explore these concerns with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
My approach is rooted in existential therapy, which means we look beyond symptom management to the bigger themes shaping your life: identity, freedom, responsibility, connection, and purpose.
Therapy is a space to slow down and ask the deeper questions. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns - relationships that don't feel fulfilling, anxiety about meaning or direction, or a quiet (sometimes loud) sense that life isn't lining up with who they really are. I work with individuals and couples who want to explore these concerns with honesty, curiosity, and compassion.
My approach is rooted in existential therapy, which means we look beyond symptom management to the bigger themes shaping your life: identity, freedom, responsibility, connection, and purpose.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the impact of trauma, shame, or difficult past experiences. Many feel stuck in patterns they can’t break, like overthinking, emotional distance, or repeated conflict. Together, we slow things down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and work toward more clarity, stability, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the impact of trauma, shame, or difficult past experiences. Many feel stuck in patterns they can’t break, like overthinking, emotional distance, or repeated conflict. Together, we slow things down, understand what’s driving these patterns, and work toward more clarity, stability, and meaningful change.
Most people seeking counseling, first and foremost want to be heard. We live in a high stress world and many of us struggle with past trauma, relationship issues and feeling overstressed and overburdened. They want to be understood and learn how to effectively problem solve as well as seek deeper healing from past hurts in many instances.
Most people seeking counseling, first and foremost want to be heard. We live in a high stress world and many of us struggle with past trauma, relationship issues and feeling overstressed and overburdened. They want to be understood and learn how to effectively problem solve as well as seek deeper healing from past hurts in many instances.
My ideal client is someone navigating a significant life transition or feeling weighed down by the "heavy fog" of complex trauma, substance use, or chronic anxiety. They are often individuals who have faced systemic challenges or deep-seated family dynamics and are now looking for more than just a quick fix; they need a safe harbor to process their past. They want to break cycles—whether that’s the cycle of addiction, the grip of OCD, or the shadow of domestic violence—because they are ready to reclaim their sense of self and build a future rooted in resilience and personal autonomy.
My ideal client is someone navigating a significant life transition or feeling weighed down by the "heavy fog" of complex trauma, substance use, or chronic anxiety. They are often individuals who have faced systemic challenges or deep-seated family dynamics and are now looking for more than just a quick fix; they need a safe harbor to process their past. They want to break cycles—whether that’s the cycle of addiction, the grip of OCD, or the shadow of domestic violence—because they are ready to reclaim their sense of self and build a future rooted in resilience and personal autonomy.
I am a retired U.S. Navy veteran of over 20 years of military service. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and attained my master's in clinical mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology. I have enjoyed working with teens, adults, families and couples in a wide range of ages. I am currently working with adults and I will work collaboratively with you to create a tailored plan based on your needs that may include helping you clarify your desires, learn new tools that would lead you to a more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
I am a retired U.S. Navy veteran of over 20 years of military service. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and attained my master's in clinical mental health counseling at Nova Southeastern University, College of Psychology. I have enjoyed working with teens, adults, families and couples in a wide range of ages. I am currently working with adults and I will work collaboratively with you to create a tailored plan based on your needs that may include helping you clarify your desires, learn new tools that would lead you to a more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
You are not falling apart- but you are not where you want to be either.
Maybe you: Struggle with consistency and follow-through, feel stuck in patterns you know aren't working, lack direction, motivation, or structure, or just know you are capable of more but can't seem to access it.
I work with individuals who want more than just talking about problems. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on helping you build clarity, discipline, and momentum.
If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real changes, we'll create a clear, practical plan to move you forward,
You are not falling apart- but you are not where you want to be either.
Maybe you: Struggle with consistency and follow-through, feel stuck in patterns you know aren't working, lack direction, motivation, or structure, or just know you are capable of more but can't seem to access it.
I work with individuals who want more than just talking about problems. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on helping you build clarity, discipline, and momentum.
If you are ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real changes, we'll create a clear, practical plan to move you forward,
Great to meet you. I’m a licensed therapist based in Jacksonville with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from JU. I help teens and adults reduce anxiety, manage depression, and improve relationships using evidence‑based, practical tools like CBT and emotion‑regulation strategies.
Great to meet you. I’m a licensed therapist based in Jacksonville with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from JU. I help teens and adults reduce anxiety, manage depression, and improve relationships using evidence‑based, practical tools like CBT and emotion‑regulation strategies.
Cox Behavioral Health Group LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, MA, LCSW, LMHC
Jacksonville, FL 32256
At Cox Behavioral Health Group, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. As an eclectic private practice, we draw from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, we tailor our work to your individual needs, values, and goals.
At Cox Behavioral Health Group, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing. As an eclectic private practice, we draw from a diverse range of therapeutic approaches to meet you where you are—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, we tailor our work to your individual needs, values, and goals.
I'm Dr. Nackashi, a clinical psychologist, who earned a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. I trained in VA hospitals & community mental health & university counseling centers. I've spent 10 years providing individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults presenting with anxiety/panic, depression, interpersonal challenges, adjustment difficulty, ADHD, substance misuse, trauma/sexual assault, identity concerns, sports psychology, suicidality, and issues related to cultural discrimination. I also offer couples therapy to young adults and provide psychological assessments for students and young professionals.
I'm Dr. Nackashi, a clinical psychologist, who earned a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. I trained in VA hospitals & community mental health & university counseling centers. I've spent 10 years providing individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults presenting with anxiety/panic, depression, interpersonal challenges, adjustment difficulty, ADHD, substance misuse, trauma/sexual assault, identity concerns, sports psychology, suicidality, and issues related to cultural discrimination. I also offer couples therapy to young adults and provide psychological assessments for students and young professionals.
I work with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, often including co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, or crisis-related needs. Many are seeking stability, structure, and a safe space to begin or continue their recovery process. They come to therapy during moments of emotional distress, transition, or legal/system involvement. I support them through strengths-based, trauma-informed care, helping build coping skills, insight, and connection to their existing support systems.
I work with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, often including co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, or crisis-related needs. Many are seeking stability, structure, and a safe space to begin or continue their recovery process. They come to therapy during moments of emotional distress, transition, or legal/system involvement. I support them through strengths-based, trauma-informed care, helping build coping skills, insight, and connection to their existing support systems.
I’m Rich Wheeler, a LMHC in FL(in person) and LPCC in KY(virtually), who works
with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. I create a safe, collaborative, and grace-filled space where clients can explore patterns, develop practical coping skills, and experience meaningful growth. I hold a master’s degree in counseling and bring 10+ years of clinical experience using an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. My work draws from CBT strategies, emotional processing, and strengths-focused interventions.
I’m Rich Wheeler, a LMHC in FL(in person) and LPCC in KY(virtually), who works
with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and major life transitions. I create a safe, collaborative, and grace-filled space where clients can explore patterns, develop practical coping skills, and experience meaningful growth. I hold a master’s degree in counseling and bring 10+ years of clinical experience using an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. My work draws from CBT strategies, emotional processing, and strengths-focused interventions.
Taylor Johnston, LCSW, EMDR & PolyVagal Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
6 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Welcome! I’m Taylor, a Certified EMDR therapist—a credential that reflects my commitment to helping you heal from trauma and navigate life’s challenges. If you’re here, you’re likely seeking a compassionate guide on your journey toward personal growth. I specialize in supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, chronic pain, and depression. In our fast-paced world, I understand the urgency of addressing deep-rooted issues. That’s why I focus on creating targeted, time-specific sessions that dive right into the heart of the matter. Together, we’ll explore and unravel the layers and roots of the issue.
Welcome! I’m Taylor, a Certified EMDR therapist—a credential that reflects my commitment to helping you heal from trauma and navigate life’s challenges. If you’re here, you’re likely seeking a compassionate guide on your journey toward personal growth. I specialize in supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, chronic pain, and depression. In our fast-paced world, I understand the urgency of addressing deep-rooted issues. That’s why I focus on creating targeted, time-specific sessions that dive right into the heart of the matter. Together, we’ll explore and unravel the layers and roots of the issue.
Life can be hard at times. Trust me, I get it. Navigating our interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Whether it is challenges in our romantic relationships, managing our children’s behavior concerns, or establishing healthy boundaries with our friends and family – It can be tough. Struggles in relationships can lead to depression or anxiety, self-doubt, or lack of confidence. Often we know that we want a change, but be unsure how to achieve that change.
Life can be hard at times. Trust me, I get it. Navigating our interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Whether it is challenges in our romantic relationships, managing our children’s behavior concerns, or establishing healthy boundaries with our friends and family – It can be tough. Struggles in relationships can lead to depression or anxiety, self-doubt, or lack of confidence. Often we know that we want a change, but be unsure how to achieve that change.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a registered mental health counseling intern. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
Welcome! I am Josh Pina, a registered mental health counseling intern. I obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jacksonville University, and while there I received the clinical excellence award for my dedication to promoting wellness to populations served. My goal is to provide you a safe and welcoming space to navigate life’s obstacles, set goals, and to grow. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I work with teens and adults that are seeking help with regulating emotions, strengthening relationship skills, tolerating stressful thoughts and situations, substance use disorders, etc.
My primary goal in working with clients is to pursue authenticity in relationships with self and others. My own journey through life includes stories of chronic illness, depression, addiction, and infertility. It is only through doing my own internal work that I can sit with you and offer what I believe is most helpful, a safe place to be truly known. I believe that knowing and accepting where you are is the first step in the process of movement towards a rich life that includes improved emotional and relational health. I want you to know that things can be different, that life can be enjoyable again!
My primary goal in working with clients is to pursue authenticity in relationships with self and others. My own journey through life includes stories of chronic illness, depression, addiction, and infertility. It is only through doing my own internal work that I can sit with you and offer what I believe is most helpful, a safe place to be truly known. I believe that knowing and accepting where you are is the first step in the process of movement towards a rich life that includes improved emotional and relational health. I want you to know that things can be different, that life can be enjoyable again!
Supporting Teens and Families on the Path to Recovery For over 30 years, I’ve guided adolescents and families through the challenges of substance use and its impact on relationships. I specialize in crisis intervention and compassionate, effective care that empowers teens to regain control and helps families heal. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or seeking long-term solutions, I offer individual and group therapy tailored to your needs. I also provide education and training to professionals, ensuring families receive the highest standard of support. Together, we can take the first step toward hope and recovery.
Supporting Teens and Families on the Path to Recovery For over 30 years, I’ve guided adolescents and families through the challenges of substance use and its impact on relationships. I specialize in crisis intervention and compassionate, effective care that empowers teens to regain control and helps families heal. Whether you’re navigating a crisis or seeking long-term solutions, I offer individual and group therapy tailored to your needs. I also provide education and training to professionals, ensuring families receive the highest standard of support. Together, we can take the first step toward hope and recovery.
Counseling Solutions of Northeast Florida offers the highest quality service in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. We feel that those who are hurting heal more quickly in a supportive and collaborative environment which honors all aspects of their personhood; the mental, and physical as well as the spiritual. Our services are personalized and tailored to meet the needs of each of our client's individually and to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Counseling Solutions of Northeast Florida offers the highest quality service in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. We feel that those who are hurting heal more quickly in a supportive and collaborative environment which honors all aspects of their personhood; the mental, and physical as well as the spiritual. Our services are personalized and tailored to meet the needs of each of our client's individually and to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
You’re committed to your partner, but the trust and closeness you once shared feel out of reach. Communication has become tense or distant, and every attempt to connect seems to end in misunderstanding or arguments. You both want to be understood and valued, but somewhere along the way, it’s felt harder to meet in the middle and disconnect has grown....
I help couples break these painful patterns — to rebuild trust, communicate with understanding, and feel like a team again. Together, we’ll slow things down, uncover what’s really driving the disconnection, and begin creating moments of closeness that feel genuine and lasting.
You’re committed to your partner, but the trust and closeness you once shared feel out of reach. Communication has become tense or distant, and every attempt to connect seems to end in misunderstanding or arguments. You both want to be understood and valued, but somewhere along the way, it’s felt harder to meet in the middle and disconnect has grown....
I help couples break these painful patterns — to rebuild trust, communicate with understanding, and feel like a team again. Together, we’ll slow things down, uncover what’s really driving the disconnection, and begin creating moments of closeness that feel genuine and lasting.
I am a Mental Health counselor and Master's level addictions and trauma therapist who specializes in TEENS and ADULTS. I have a reputation for being able to help the toughest cases, particularly women with trauma. I use the Neuro-Affective Relational Model and EMDR to help my clients overcome the things in their past that are holding them back from living free. I absolutely love what I do and feel privileged to help people everyday. I am personally in recovery, which means that I actually live the life that I am helping people achieve. We have multiple teen programs as well.
I am a Mental Health counselor and Master's level addictions and trauma therapist who specializes in TEENS and ADULTS. I have a reputation for being able to help the toughest cases, particularly women with trauma. I use the Neuro-Affective Relational Model and EMDR to help my clients overcome the things in their past that are holding them back from living free. I absolutely love what I do and feel privileged to help people everyday. I am personally in recovery, which means that I actually live the life that I am helping people achieve. We have multiple teen programs as well.
Evening sessions available. Anthony Marler, LMHC specializes in couples therapy (Marriage Counseling) & EMDR. He helps couples improve their relationships and communication. He also sees individuals to help with emotional healing and increased coping skills with those who've experienced trauma.
Evening sessions available. Anthony Marler, LMHC specializes in couples therapy (Marriage Counseling) & EMDR. He helps couples improve their relationships and communication. He also sees individuals to help with emotional healing and increased coping skills with those who've experienced trauma.
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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.