Male Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
Sometimes, we find ourselves in life struggling with what we should do next and how to accomplish this. Often times, we can find ourselves in a dark place in which there seems to be no light at the end, possibly no hope of ever seeing light again. Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss. Often, we are afraid to reach out for help because we do not want to be embarrassed or judged by others. In the end, you want to be able to see the light and live a life free of the difficulty that you may have.
Sometimes, we find ourselves in life struggling with what we should do next and how to accomplish this. Often times, we can find ourselves in a dark place in which there seems to be no light at the end, possibly no hope of ever seeing light again. Some struggle with addiction, loss, and depression and are afraid to seek out help to manage the disease of addiction as well as loss. Often, we are afraid to reach out for help because we do not want to be embarrassed or judged by others. In the end, you want to be able to see the light and live a life free of the difficulty that you may have.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma. I have treated men, women and children who have experienced trauma and struggled to cope effectively. I have helped people with issues they are experiencing in their relationships and assisted with grief and loss and breakups. If someone is struggling to cope without using some sort of substance, prescribed or not, I am willing and able to assist them with finding their way to acceptance and peace. I also work with athletes to help them achieve theIr highest potential.
For 20 years, I have specialized in PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, psychosis and addiction…basically anything related to trauma. I have treated men, women and children who have experienced trauma and struggled to cope effectively. I have helped people with issues they are experiencing in their relationships and assisted with grief and loss and breakups. If someone is struggling to cope without using some sort of substance, prescribed or not, I am willing and able to assist them with finding their way to acceptance and peace. I also work with athletes to help them achieve theIr highest potential.
Virtual Appointments available. My empathetic and compassionate nature creates a space for clients to feel safe and comfortable. I believe the therapeutic relationship is especially important. I understand the difficulty that is involved in seeking therapy and Im able to provide a peaceful place where my client is able to unburden themselves of the problems that they have been carrying. Im passionate about collaborating with my clients and coming up with coping strategies and individualized solutions to make progress towards a hopeful future.
Virtual Appointments available. My empathetic and compassionate nature creates a space for clients to feel safe and comfortable. I believe the therapeutic relationship is especially important. I understand the difficulty that is involved in seeking therapy and Im able to provide a peaceful place where my client is able to unburden themselves of the problems that they have been carrying. Im passionate about collaborating with my clients and coming up with coping strategies and individualized solutions to make progress towards a hopeful future.
I seek to establish a mutual understanding of the issue through metaphor and collaboration with my clients. Providing an unbiased view of the problem formation and explore its solution via the client’s own understanding. I wish to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better cooperate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
I seek to establish a mutual understanding of the issue through metaphor and collaboration with my clients. Providing an unbiased view of the problem formation and explore its solution via the client’s own understanding. I wish to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better cooperate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
My ideal client is a high-achieving professional who’s outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck. They’ve tried therapy, coaching, and self-help—but old patterns like procrastination, perfectionism, and burnout keep returning. They want peace of mind, emotional clarity, and a sustainable way to grow without self-sabotage. More than a quick fix, they seek deep change—something personalized, practical, and powerful. They’re ready to feel whole, not just functional.
My ideal client is a high-achieving professional who’s outwardly successful but inwardly exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck. They’ve tried therapy, coaching, and self-help—but old patterns like procrastination, perfectionism, and burnout keep returning. They want peace of mind, emotional clarity, and a sustainable way to grow without self-sabotage. More than a quick fix, they seek deep change—something personalized, practical, and powerful. They’re ready to feel whole, not just functional.
I work with couples, families and individuals. I counsel from a Christian perspective offering insight, encouragement and guidance from a biblical worldview. I also reference Christian literature on marriage, family and healthy individuals. I also work with temperaments (personality types) in helping people better understand themselves and those they are in relationship with.
I work with couples, families and individuals. I counsel from a Christian perspective offering insight, encouragement and guidance from a biblical worldview. I also reference Christian literature on marriage, family and healthy individuals. I also work with temperaments (personality types) in helping people better understand themselves and those they are in relationship with.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Valdosta, GA. Licensed in Georgia and Florida, I work with adults and specialize in mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, bereavement and grief therapy (including loss of pets), depressive disorders, marital/relationship issues, stress and trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Valdosta, GA. Licensed in Georgia and Florida, I work with adults and specialize in mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, bereavement and grief therapy (including loss of pets), depressive disorders, marital/relationship issues, stress and trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
Hi there, my name is Robert (Bob)Willis. I am a licensed LPC. My approach to therapy is client centered with an emphasis on Biblical teaching. It is my belief that everything a therapist needs to counsel as well as the needs of the client is found in Scripture both Old and New Testaments. After 40+ years in Pastoral Ministry I am convinced the Bible has the answers to all of man's delimas.
My name is Calvin and I am a clinical social worker/therapist with over two decades of experience in the profession of social work and therapy. I have served in various capacities including as a master addiction counselor/mental health therapist in outpatient/in-patient settings and as a social work educator teaching master-level social work students. Throughout my career, my experience extends to providing treatment, clinical supervision, as well as conducting numerous workshops and training sessions.
My name is Calvin and I am a clinical social worker/therapist with over two decades of experience in the profession of social work and therapy. I have served in various capacities including as a master addiction counselor/mental health therapist in outpatient/in-patient settings and as a social work educator teaching master-level social work students. Throughout my career, my experience extends to providing treatment, clinical supervision, as well as conducting numerous workshops and training sessions.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, I'm here to support you with practical tools, honest insight, and a safe space to grow.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience helping adults navigate life's challenges with clarity and resilience. I specialize in working with individuals facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, men's issues, women's issues, and career-related stress. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, I'm here to support you with practical tools, honest insight, and a safe space to grow.
Doug Morgan, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has been supporting individuals, families, and adolescents in their mental health journeys since 2016. Doug earned his Master’s in Social Work from Western Carolina University and has dedicated his career to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for his clients to explore their challenges and work toward meaningful growth.
Doug Morgan, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has been supporting individuals, families, and adolescents in their mental health journeys since 2016. Doug earned his Master’s in Social Work from Western Carolina University and has dedicated his career to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for his clients to explore their challenges and work toward meaningful growth.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern pursuing a Master of Science in MFT. I have provided therapy for individuals, teens, families, and couples. While working as a clinical intern, I have developed a foundational respect and appreciation for clients and their unique challenges. I see therapy as a personalized process in which the therapist and client co-create change.
I have found that many people come to therapy feeling stuck and discouraged by their difficulties, which can lead to negative narratives about themselves that are not beneficial to the change they are hoping for.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern pursuing a Master of Science in MFT. I have provided therapy for individuals, teens, families, and couples. While working as a clinical intern, I have developed a foundational respect and appreciation for clients and their unique challenges. I see therapy as a personalized process in which the therapist and client co-create change.
I have found that many people come to therapy feeling stuck and discouraged by their difficulties, which can lead to negative narratives about themselves that are not beneficial to the change they are hoping for.
Hello. My name is Howard Patterson, but I go by Andy. I have been a mental health professional for over 45 years, with the majority of my experience being in the field of child welfare. My specialties include but are not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship issues, veteran issues, teenage emotions, and behaviors, as well as parenting styles and issues. My style is non-confrontational and non-judgmental, allowing you to take therapy in the direction you choose.
Hello. My name is Howard Patterson, but I go by Andy. I have been a mental health professional for over 45 years, with the majority of my experience being in the field of child welfare. My specialties include but are not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, marital and other relationship issues, veteran issues, teenage emotions, and behaviors, as well as parenting styles and issues. My style is non-confrontational and non-judgmental, allowing you to take therapy in the direction you choose.
Life is filled with joy and pain; we all struggle sometimes. Are you caught in a loveless relationship? Feel stuck, lost or addicted? Maybe you're just unfulfilled and wanting more. Whatever it is, feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. I endeavor with my clients to grow, heal, and discover solutions. In that aim, I'm a professionally trained and experienced therapist, but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all. If you like the sound of that, let's see if we fit. I see self-pay clients directly, and I collaborate with Headway to support insurance coverage.
Life is filled with joy and pain; we all struggle sometimes. Are you caught in a loveless relationship? Feel stuck, lost or addicted? Maybe you're just unfulfilled and wanting more. Whatever it is, feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. I endeavor with my clients to grow, heal, and discover solutions. In that aim, I'm a professionally trained and experienced therapist, but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all. If you like the sound of that, let's see if we fit. I see self-pay clients directly, and I collaborate with Headway to support insurance coverage.
You might feel stuck in your head, overthinking everything, second guessing yourself, or trying to keep it together while feeling overwhelmed or shut down underneath. This can show up in your relationships, work, and overall direction in life. Together, we will work on understanding the patterns that are keeping you stuck so you can move forward in a way that feels right for you.
You might feel stuck in your head, overthinking everything, second guessing yourself, or trying to keep it together while feeling overwhelmed or shut down underneath. This can show up in your relationships, work, and overall direction in life. Together, we will work on understanding the patterns that are keeping you stuck so you can move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Let’s be real — asking for help isn’t easy, especially when you’ve been taught to “man up,” keep it together, or go it alone. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, angry, numb, or just not yourself, I’m here to help you figure things out — without judgment, lectures, or fluff.
I specialize in working with men who are navigating pressure, relationships, fatherhood, trauma, identity, anger, or that quiet feeling of not being good enough. You don’t have to have a crisis to come to therapy — sometimes it’s just about not wanting to feel this way anymore.
Let’s be real — asking for help isn’t easy, especially when you’ve been taught to “man up,” keep it together, or go it alone. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, angry, numb, or just not yourself, I’m here to help you figure things out — without judgment, lectures, or fluff.
I specialize in working with men who are navigating pressure, relationships, fatherhood, trauma, identity, anger, or that quiet feeling of not being good enough. You don’t have to have a crisis to come to therapy — sometimes it’s just about not wanting to feel this way anymore.
Doctor Martin is an African American Male of Caribbean descent, lived in New York for 25 years and has been living in the Metropolitan Atlanta area for the last 30 years Martin McQuilkin worked as a therapist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, holds a doctorate in Health Psychology and a master's in clinical psychology. Dr. Martin serves a variety of ages, cultures, communities, religious or non-religious or spiritual backgrounds. Adolescents, teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community. Online presence: Telleme.org. Can be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Doctor Martin is an African American Male of Caribbean descent, lived in New York for 25 years and has been living in the Metropolitan Atlanta area for the last 30 years Martin McQuilkin worked as a therapist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, holds a doctorate in Health Psychology and a master's in clinical psychology. Dr. Martin serves a variety of ages, cultures, communities, religious or non-religious or spiritual backgrounds. Adolescents, teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community. Online presence: Telleme.org. Can be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.
You’re my ideal client if you’re someone who has always pushed through, performed, and shown up for everyone else—yet privately you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling disconnected from the life you’ve worked so hard to build. You may be navigating corporate burnout, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, or a major life transition, and you’re ready for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You’re looking for a therapist who understands both the emotional weight you carry and the real‑world pressures you face. Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your stress and break the patterns that keep you stuck.
You’re my ideal client if you’re someone who has always pushed through, performed, and shown up for everyone else—yet privately you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or feeling disconnected from the life you’ve worked so hard to build. You may be navigating corporate burnout, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, or a major life transition, and you’re ready for a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You’re looking for a therapist who understands both the emotional weight you carry and the real‑world pressures you face. Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your stress and break the patterns that keep you stuck.
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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.