Male Therapists in Temple Terrace, FL
Do you want more for your life? Are you tired of feeling like you are weighed down by depression, overwhelmed by anxiety, and stressed totally out? Do you notice your sleep routine, eating habits, and relationships are suffering? If you want to go from overwhelmed and stressed to living an exceptional life filled with happiness, improved relationships, and better health, then you’re in the right place.
Do you want more for your life? Are you tired of feeling like you are weighed down by depression, overwhelmed by anxiety, and stressed totally out? Do you notice your sleep routine, eating habits, and relationships are suffering? If you want to go from overwhelmed and stressed to living an exceptional life filled with happiness, improved relationships, and better health, then you’re in the right place.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, tired, depressed, or find yourself needing support to move towards making new changes in your life? If so, I am here to assist you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing services to all age groups with a focus on adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults who are looking for relief from difficulties such as depression, anxiety, working through past and recent traumas, or for those looking for support with stress, and coping through life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, tired, depressed, or find yourself needing support to move towards making new changes in your life? If so, I am here to assist you. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing services to all age groups with a focus on adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults who are looking for relief from difficulties such as depression, anxiety, working through past and recent traumas, or for those looking for support with stress, and coping through life transitions.
Mark L. Ruffalo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, DPsa, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I practice a form of psychotherapy called psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on underlying issues leading to problematic emotions and patterns of behavior. Most of my work has been in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia, though I have experience working with a range of patients and conditions. I have particular interest in working with people who have not previously, or only partially, responded to treatment. In addition to my private work, I hold faculty appointments in the departments of psychiatry at the University of Central Florida and Tufts Medical School.
I practice a form of psychotherapy called psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on underlying issues leading to problematic emotions and patterns of behavior. Most of my work has been in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia, though I have experience working with a range of patients and conditions. I have particular interest in working with people who have not previously, or only partially, responded to treatment. In addition to my private work, I hold faculty appointments in the departments of psychiatry at the University of Central Florida and Tufts Medical School.
My clients are people who want to move from feeling "stuck" to having a greater sense of purpose, empowerment and clarity. I am passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds. I am equipped to work with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, adjustment issues, coaching, faith, and LGBTQ+ issues.
My clients are people who want to move from feeling "stuck" to having a greater sense of purpose, empowerment and clarity. I am passionate about working with individuals from all backgrounds. I am equipped to work with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, stress, adjustment issues, coaching, faith, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Welcome! I strive to work with you towards achieving your goals together, which could range from processing grief, trauma, relationship issues, substance use/abuse, & significant life changes to learning coping strategies for time/stress-management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, & relapse prevention. I provide an open, genuine, & non-judgmental approach where I tend to ask questions that explore/challenge/clarify your beliefs further, uncover the root(s) of what brought you to therapy, & assist in developing coping strategies.
Welcome! I strive to work with you towards achieving your goals together, which could range from processing grief, trauma, relationship issues, substance use/abuse, & significant life changes to learning coping strategies for time/stress-management, anxiety, depression, PTSD, & relapse prevention. I provide an open, genuine, & non-judgmental approach where I tend to ask questions that explore/challenge/clarify your beliefs further, uncover the root(s) of what brought you to therapy, & assist in developing coping strategies.
Stress, anger, worry, sadness, something isn't right. Stuck, tired, frustrated; not feeling like yourself. Anxious, agitated, or numb, acting in a way that is not you. Shame, guilt, or negative thoughts, it is hard to see the bright side. Work, relationships, family, and/or health, are a struggle. If any of these words resonate with you, it is time. There is no need to prolong these feelings or make a bad situation worse. Stop the madness. Talk to a professional. Invest in yourself and get back on track. You can do this.
Stress, anger, worry, sadness, something isn't right. Stuck, tired, frustrated; not feeling like yourself. Anxious, agitated, or numb, acting in a way that is not you. Shame, guilt, or negative thoughts, it is hard to see the bright side. Work, relationships, family, and/or health, are a struggle. If any of these words resonate with you, it is time. There is no need to prolong these feelings or make a bad situation worse. Stop the madness. Talk to a professional. Invest in yourself and get back on track. You can do this.
As a couple, you may be struggling to communicate and connect. Criticism, blaming, and keeping score may be the norm, leaving you emotionally siloed. Maybe you are questioning whether your partner can grow or care for you in the ways you need. In sessions, we do not simply rehash the last fight or argue over who is more wrong. Instead, let’s bring ease back to your relationship with practical skills to connect better and recover from conflict more quickly. As a Gottman Method level three practitioner, I offer a structured, evidence-based approach that addresses repetitive communication problems while building trust and connection.
As a couple, you may be struggling to communicate and connect. Criticism, blaming, and keeping score may be the norm, leaving you emotionally siloed. Maybe you are questioning whether your partner can grow or care for you in the ways you need. In sessions, we do not simply rehash the last fight or argue over who is more wrong. Instead, let’s bring ease back to your relationship with practical skills to connect better and recover from conflict more quickly. As a Gottman Method level three practitioner, I offer a structured, evidence-based approach that addresses repetitive communication problems while building trust and connection.
I believe it is our deepest desire to know that even if we share our whole story, we’ll be seen, understood, and belong. However, instead we are often met with painful experiences that teach us to create masks and conceal our true feelings and desires. Have you been criticized or rejected? Maybe you’ve been made to feel insignificant and small. Or perhaps, like me, you were taught that you should be perfect and never show weakness, but now feel trapped by these lessons. In both my life and practice, I strive to understand myself and remove my masks by living authentically; I want to join you on your journey and help you do the same.
I believe it is our deepest desire to know that even if we share our whole story, we’ll be seen, understood, and belong. However, instead we are often met with painful experiences that teach us to create masks and conceal our true feelings and desires. Have you been criticized or rejected? Maybe you’ve been made to feel insignificant and small. Or perhaps, like me, you were taught that you should be perfect and never show weakness, but now feel trapped by these lessons. In both my life and practice, I strive to understand myself and remove my masks by living authentically; I want to join you on your journey and help you do the same.
Life is difficult, stressful, and complex, and no one is exempted from encountering pitfalls in life. However, you don't have to allow the negative effects of a misfortune to negatively dominate your life for no longer than it should. As normal as it is to be knocked off your feet by a critical incident in your life, it is also normal to be resilient and get back on your feet by the power of the Holy Spirit. As a Christian, and Pastor and Clinical Christian Counselor I am available to listen to your story and offer Biblical tools to assist in your restoration.
Life is difficult, stressful, and complex, and no one is exempted from encountering pitfalls in life. However, you don't have to allow the negative effects of a misfortune to negatively dominate your life for no longer than it should. As normal as it is to be knocked off your feet by a critical incident in your life, it is also normal to be resilient and get back on your feet by the power of the Holy Spirit. As a Christian, and Pastor and Clinical Christian Counselor I am available to listen to your story and offer Biblical tools to assist in your restoration.
More Therapists Nearby
I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, TGNB folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
I am a little different from traditional psychologists or counselors in that my background is in primary care; in that sense visits with me are therapeutic, but straight forward and not too "fluffy." People I work with often find this refreshing, especially if they aren't comfortable with a more stereotypical style of traditional mental health counseling.
I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, TGNB folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
I am a little different from traditional psychologists or counselors in that my background is in primary care; in that sense visits with me are therapeutic, but straight forward and not too "fluffy." People I work with often find this refreshing, especially if they aren't comfortable with a more stereotypical style of traditional mental health counseling.
Grayson McGraw
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33606
I’m young, energetic, & bring a straightforward, real, and down-to-earth style that resonates with modern men.
As someone who has experienced the pressure of high performance firsthand as a former Division I athlete, I know how stress, expectations, and perfectionism can take a toll on mental health. If you're driven but feel like something is standing in your way, we’ll work together to break through those barriers, helping you reconnect with your inner confidence.
I’m young, energetic, & bring a straightforward, real, and down-to-earth style that resonates with modern men.
As someone who has experienced the pressure of high performance firsthand as a former Division I athlete, I know how stress, expectations, and perfectionism can take a toll on mental health. If you're driven but feel like something is standing in your way, we’ll work together to break through those barriers, helping you reconnect with your inner confidence.
While I have successfully worked with children, adolescents, and women I am particularly dedicated to helping men achieve more fulfilling lives.
Together, we work toward stronger connections, clearer purpose, and greater resilience, so that you can reach your full potential and live a life that you deserve. I'm a Caribbean native (St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands) and hold a B.A. in psychology from the University of Delaware and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland,
While I have successfully worked with children, adolescents, and women I am particularly dedicated to helping men achieve more fulfilling lives.
Together, we work toward stronger connections, clearer purpose, and greater resilience, so that you can reach your full potential and live a life that you deserve. I'm a Caribbean native (St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands) and hold a B.A. in psychology from the University of Delaware and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland,
You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences.
With your life experience and my 20+ years of training and experience, we can team up to make your life and relationships more fulfilling. With my guidance, fear can be overcome, self-esteem can grow, and understanding can emerge. You can have the loving relationships you deserve, and the life purpose you desire.
You might have a mistrust of men or women based on past, hurtful experiences.
With your life experience and my 20+ years of training and experience, we can team up to make your life and relationships more fulfilling. With my guidance, fear can be overcome, self-esteem can grow, and understanding can emerge. You can have the loving relationships you deserve, and the life purpose you desire.
Matthew B. Whitehead
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33607
I specialize in Men's mental health and the many issues that men deal with in today's society.
The clients I work with realize that there is something out of alignment in their lives and are seeking to gain insight into their struggles. My clients are seeking a safe, comfortable environment in which to share their issues, needs, and goals and begin realizing what is standing in their way. They learn to reflect, rationalize, and grow towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
I specialize in Men's mental health and the many issues that men deal with in today's society.
The clients I work with realize that there is something out of alignment in their lives and are seeking to gain insight into their struggles. My clients are seeking a safe, comfortable environment in which to share their issues, needs, and goals and begin realizing what is standing in their way. They learn to reflect, rationalize, and grow towards a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
My ideal client is a man or woman, aged 30-54, seeking change and clarity in life.
As a therapist, I help clients find strength in adversity while reaffirming their faith through self-discovery. My experience as a believer, husband, father, and therapist gives me diverse insights. Combining life experience with clinical knowledge, I offer strategies rooted in empathy and compassion.
My ideal client is a man or woman, aged 30-54, seeking change and clarity in life.
As a therapist, I help clients find strength in adversity while reaffirming their faith through self-discovery. My experience as a believer, husband, father, and therapist gives me diverse insights. Combining life experience with clinical knowledge, I offer strategies rooted in empathy and compassion.
I work with people ready to grow—couples building a stronger bond, men skeptical of therapy that misses the mark, women ready to clarify their values and act.
Your marriage, your goals, your life—it’s too big to let slip. Maybe it’s tension with your partner, feeling stuck on your own, or just knowing there’s more to reach for. I’m here to help you rediscover what matters—couples and individuals like you rebuild every day, and you can too.
I work with people ready to grow—couples building a stronger bond, men skeptical of therapy that misses the mark, women ready to clarify their values and act.
Your marriage, your goals, your life—it’s too big to let slip. Maybe it’s tension with your partner, feeling stuck on your own, or just knowing there’s more to reach for. I’m here to help you rediscover what matters—couples and individuals like you rebuild every day, and you can too.
I have spent the past several years providing psychotherapy services to a diverse group of men and women, aged 17-90.
Are you struggling with depression, grief from loss, anxiety, or the stressors of daily living? Is your drinking or drug use becoming a problem, or maybe you've crossed the line of being able to manage your life. Do you wish there were options for dealing with the things that are holding you back from living happy, healthy, and content? Are you looking for ways to be a better 'you,' but have been too afraid to reach out? There comes a time when we need help from a qualified professional to assist us in coping, and making significant, positive change.
I have spent the past several years providing psychotherapy services to a diverse group of men and women, aged 17-90.
Are you struggling with depression, grief from loss, anxiety, or the stressors of daily living? Is your drinking or drug use becoming a problem, or maybe you've crossed the line of being able to manage your life. Do you wish there were options for dealing with the things that are holding you back from living happy, healthy, and content? Are you looking for ways to be a better 'you,' but have been too afraid to reach out? There comes a time when we need help from a qualified professional to assist us in coping, and making significant, positive change.
In the beginning of my counseling career, I served individuals in the substance abuse population where I worked with women, men, adolescents, and young adults suffering from drug addiction.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thought processes and negative behaviors, improving regulating emotions, and the development of personal coping skills that targets around the current issue(s). Many other techniques are utilized to meet different need in therapy sessions.
In the beginning of my counseling career, I served individuals in the substance abuse population where I worked with women, men, adolescents, and young adults suffering from drug addiction.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thought processes and negative behaviors, improving regulating emotions, and the development of personal coping skills that targets around the current issue(s). Many other techniques are utilized to meet different need in therapy sessions.
Many clients who find positive outcomes in our work together seek support for a range of concerns, including anxiety and stress management, men's issues, procrastination, self-doubt, relationships, assertiveness, indecisiveness, and more.
Using a research-supported approach, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, I help clients gain deeper understanding into their challenges and why they can sometimes lead to suffering in our pursuit to live meaningfully. I provide clients with practical strategies to address problems effectively and feel more engaged in life with increased vitality and well-being.
Many clients who find positive outcomes in our work together seek support for a range of concerns, including anxiety and stress management, men's issues, procrastination, self-doubt, relationships, assertiveness, indecisiveness, and more.
Using a research-supported approach, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, I help clients gain deeper understanding into their challenges and why they can sometimes lead to suffering in our pursuit to live meaningfully. I provide clients with practical strategies to address problems effectively and feel more engaged in life with increased vitality and well-being.
We understand that being men in the mental health field is a rarity and encourage more boys/ men to prioritize their mental health.
We have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings. We specialize in Solution-Focused Therapy, Integrative therapy, and are comfortable employing other techniques and skills to provide the best quality of care to our clients.
We understand that being men in the mental health field is a rarity and encourage more boys/ men to prioritize their mental health.
We have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in various settings. We specialize in Solution-Focused Therapy, Integrative therapy, and are comfortable employing other techniques and skills to provide the best quality of care to our clients.
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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.