Male Therapists in Franklin Park, IL
Dave Klemm is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Dave has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He utilizes a wide variety of techniques including IFS (Internal Family Systems), existential, DBT, and trauma informed care. Dave offers a judgment-free, open, and welcoming experience as a therapist. Outside of work, Dave enjoys video games, spending time in nature, watching many genres of movies, listening to music, finding exciting places to explore, and reading.
Dave Klemm is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Dave has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He utilizes a wide variety of techniques including IFS (Internal Family Systems), existential, DBT, and trauma informed care. Dave offers a judgment-free, open, and welcoming experience as a therapist. Outside of work, Dave enjoys video games, spending time in nature, watching many genres of movies, listening to music, finding exciting places to explore, and reading.
Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, he helps clients develop effective coping strategies and build emotional well-being. He provides therapy for adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, offering individual, family, and group therapy to address a wide range of mental health concerns. His work is rooted in creating a supportive and engaging environment where clients feel heard and understood. Outside of his professional life, Nathaniel enjoys playing his PS4, watching TV, and engaging in strategic board games like chess, Go, and Scrabble.
Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques, he helps clients develop effective coping strategies and build emotional well-being. He provides therapy for adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, offering individual, family, and group therapy to address a wide range of mental health concerns. His work is rooted in creating a supportive and engaging environment where clients feel heard and understood. Outside of his professional life, Nathaniel enjoys playing his PS4, watching TV, and engaging in strategic board games like chess, Go, and Scrabble.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I also enjoy working with couples, so feel free to bring in your partner to work on your relationship issues. Loss is also a difficult thing to process alone – I’m ready to help you manage this and figure out how to best cope. If you are dealing with a life transition like moving out on your own, deciding about your long term career plan, or how to move forward into a new relationship – I’m here to help. I take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment for you to feel comfortable expressing yourself and your unique needs.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and families. I also enjoy working with couples, so feel free to bring in your partner to work on your relationship issues. Loss is also a difficult thing to process alone – I’m ready to help you manage this and figure out how to best cope. If you are dealing with a life transition like moving out on your own, deciding about your long term career plan, or how to move forward into a new relationship – I’m here to help. I take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment for you to feel comfortable expressing yourself and your unique needs.
Evaristo Rios, LSW, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, affirming, and collaborative approach. Serving clients across Illinois through LifeStance Health, he offers individual therapy to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns. Whether someone is managing anxiety, coping with past trauma, or struggling with depression, Evaristo creates a welcoming space where each client feels seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change.Evaristo Rios, LSW, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, affirming, and collaborative appro
Evaristo Rios, LSW, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, affirming, and collaborative approach. Serving clients across Illinois through LifeStance Health, he offers individual therapy to adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns. Whether someone is managing anxiety, coping with past trauma, or struggling with depression, Evaristo creates a welcoming space where each client feels seen, heard, and empowered to make meaningful change.Evaristo Rios, LSW, helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, affirming, and collaborative appro
For more than forty years I have worked as a therapist addressing a broad array of concerns. Forming a solid working relationship is the foundation of all therapeutic change. No matter where someone is in the life cycle, the search for meaning and purpose always remains an essential endeavor. Learning how to take care of ourselves is the task of a lifetime. A shared exploration of the past opens the way to a deeper understanding of the present and inspires hope for shaping the future. My intent is to identify barriers to change, work towards their removal, and engender personal advancement.
For more than forty years I have worked as a therapist addressing a broad array of concerns. Forming a solid working relationship is the foundation of all therapeutic change. No matter where someone is in the life cycle, the search for meaning and purpose always remains an essential endeavor. Learning how to take care of ourselves is the task of a lifetime. A shared exploration of the past opens the way to a deeper understanding of the present and inspires hope for shaping the future. My intent is to identify barriers to change, work towards their removal, and engender personal advancement.
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I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and couples who face diverse challenges. I seek to provide a collaborative and caring environment for processing difficult life events. I encourage individuals to develop healthy ways of caring for themselves as they develop acceptance and greater ownership of their life story.
I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and couples who face diverse challenges. I seek to provide a collaborative and caring environment for processing difficult life events. I encourage individuals to develop healthy ways of caring for themselves as they develop acceptance and greater ownership of their life story.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, and relational difficulties. I have a particular interest in family-of-origin work and the ways it shapes how we show up in romantic relationships. I support clients in exploring the emotional and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck—while also helping them build stronger boundaries, greater self-trust, and healthier connection.
My style is conversational, pragmatic, and reflective, and I aim to offer therapy that feels both compassionate and grounded. I consider it a privilege to work with clients of varying backgrounds and identities.
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, and relational difficulties. I have a particular interest in family-of-origin work and the ways it shapes how we show up in romantic relationships. I support clients in exploring the emotional and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck—while also helping them build stronger boundaries, greater self-trust, and healthier connection.
My style is conversational, pragmatic, and reflective, and I aim to offer therapy that feels both compassionate and grounded. I consider it a privilege to work with clients of varying backgrounds and identities.
Anxiety has a way of taking over — whether it shows up as overthinking, feeling on edge, or pressure to perform in school, sports, or life. I work with teens and young adults who are tired of the self-doubt, panic, what-ifs, and that inner voice that won’t let up.
Therapy with me is a space to take the pressure off. You don’t have to perform or have it all together. I bring empathy, curiosity, and a grounded presence. Together, we’ll explore what’s fueling the anxiety, build tools, and help you feel more confident, connected, and in control.
Anxiety has a way of taking over — whether it shows up as overthinking, feeling on edge, or pressure to perform in school, sports, or life. I work with teens and young adults who are tired of the self-doubt, panic, what-ifs, and that inner voice that won’t let up.
Therapy with me is a space to take the pressure off. You don’t have to perform or have it all together. I bring empathy, curiosity, and a grounded presence. Together, we’ll explore what’s fueling the anxiety, build tools, and help you feel more confident, connected, and in control.
Let’s be real: adulting is hard. Figuring out how to build a life—navigating new jobs, getting enough sleep and exercise, living alone for the first time, dating (ugh), or trying to make real friendships—it can all feel like a lot. You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I’m here to support you in making sense of it, finding your voice, and creating a life that actually feels like yours. I’m passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
Let’s be real: adulting is hard. Figuring out how to build a life—navigating new jobs, getting enough sleep and exercise, living alone for the first time, dating (ugh), or trying to make real friendships—it can all feel like a lot. You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I’m here to support you in making sense of it, finding your voice, and creating a life that actually feels like yours. I’m passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
My ideal client is navigating a season of change, stress, or questioning—whether related to identity, relationships, career, or culture. They may be a student, educator, man of color, a member of the queer community, or part of a mixed-status household. They’re seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper sense of self. Their goals often include managing anxiety, processing grief, rebuilding after trauma, or reconnecting with purpose. They may not have all the answers, but they’re ready to start the work.
My ideal client is navigating a season of change, stress, or questioning—whether related to identity, relationships, career, or culture. They may be a student, educator, man of color, a member of the queer community, or part of a mixed-status household. They’re seeking clarity, healing, and a deeper sense of self. Their goals often include managing anxiety, processing grief, rebuilding after trauma, or reconnecting with purpose. They may not have all the answers, but they’re ready to start the work.
I use a nonjudgemental, strength-based approach to help people identify and change unwanted patterns and problems in their lives. Some people come to me because they want to better understand and change their relationship to alcohol and/or other drugs. Couples often reach out to me because of violations of trust such as infidelity and deceit from addiction. These problems are particularly challenging to face and talk about. Anger, sadness, shame, and resentments can get in the way, making it difficult to heal, grow, listen, and to love.
I use a nonjudgemental, strength-based approach to help people identify and change unwanted patterns and problems in their lives. Some people come to me because they want to better understand and change their relationship to alcohol and/or other drugs. Couples often reach out to me because of violations of trust such as infidelity and deceit from addiction. These problems are particularly challenging to face and talk about. Anger, sadness, shame, and resentments can get in the way, making it difficult to heal, grow, listen, and to love.
People wanting to change something about themselves, whether it's their mood, personal life patterns, anxiety, stress level, or ways of relating to others, find real benefits from therapy. If you find you lack the motivation and skills needed to make those changes you will find comfort and help in my office. Some life issues might be resolved relatively quickly, but lasting change for long-term problems may require more time and commitment. Above all, I will honor your wish to change!
People wanting to change something about themselves, whether it's their mood, personal life patterns, anxiety, stress level, or ways of relating to others, find real benefits from therapy. If you find you lack the motivation and skills needed to make those changes you will find comfort and help in my office. Some life issues might be resolved relatively quickly, but lasting change for long-term problems may require more time and commitment. Above all, I will honor your wish to change!
My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where patients can explore their feelings and thoughts in order to gain insight into their problems. As a therapist I seek to foster a solid alliance with my patients in order to provide them with the best possible care. My approach to therapy is rooted in my belief that the patient’s perspective is the most important one and it is important to view each person as a unique individual.
My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where patients can explore their feelings and thoughts in order to gain insight into their problems. As a therapist I seek to foster a solid alliance with my patients in order to provide them with the best possible care. My approach to therapy is rooted in my belief that the patient’s perspective is the most important one and it is important to view each person as a unique individual.
You've held things together for a long time. But something has stopped working, and you're not sure if this is a rough season or something you've been outrunning for years. Is there a part of your life you've accepted as stuck, because you've stopped believing it could be different? Carrying more than you let on, for longer than you should have?
I work with people ready to get honest about what isn't working, and willing to move toward a life that actually reflects who they are and what they care about.
You've held things together for a long time. But something has stopped working, and you're not sure if this is a rough season or something you've been outrunning for years. Is there a part of your life you've accepted as stuck, because you've stopped believing it could be different? Carrying more than you let on, for longer than you should have?
I work with people ready to get honest about what isn't working, and willing to move toward a life that actually reflects who they are and what they care about.
I wonder if your life’s journey feels filled with twists and turns that manifest in countless ways. Perhaps you find yourself asking questions like, “Well, what now? Where to? How did I/we get here? How do I/we get there instead?”. Maybe your paths can seem never-ending, you experience unanticipated steep cliffs, and/or you revisit familiar, unfulfilling destinations. It's in these moments of struggle and feeling stuck that I ask clients to welcome me to support them. Where you have questions about the paths you experience and have not taken. When you are either upset or self-reflective. Let me help you figure out the next steps.
I wonder if your life’s journey feels filled with twists and turns that manifest in countless ways. Perhaps you find yourself asking questions like, “Well, what now? Where to? How did I/we get here? How do I/we get there instead?”. Maybe your paths can seem never-ending, you experience unanticipated steep cliffs, and/or you revisit familiar, unfulfilling destinations. It's in these moments of struggle and feeling stuck that I ask clients to welcome me to support them. Where you have questions about the paths you experience and have not taken. When you are either upset or self-reflective. Let me help you figure out the next steps.
Carlos Robles is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from North Central College and a master’s degree in direct practice social work from The University of Chicago. Carlos has a great passion for serving people who have experienced and survived trauma, struggled with life’s hardships, and challenging events. He has worked in many social service and medical settings as a social worker and counselor. Carlos has worked in some of the busiest hospitals in Chicago providing crisis intervention, care coordination, and counseling.
Carlos Robles is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from North Central College and a master’s degree in direct practice social work from The University of Chicago. Carlos has a great passion for serving people who have experienced and survived trauma, struggled with life’s hardships, and challenging events. He has worked in many social service and medical settings as a social worker and counselor. Carlos has worked in some of the busiest hospitals in Chicago providing crisis intervention, care coordination, and counseling.
Many of us walk around thinking that we should be happier, that we're missing an inner sense of vitality. Therapy can be a place to better understand the story of your life and think about how it might be different. My role is to help you clarify your inner sources of conflict in the hopes of living a better, more fulfilling life. I have worked with a wide variety of clients across my careers, and I have found that we are all more human than not. I practice from a trauma-informed lens and believe that true healing is always possible.
Many of us walk around thinking that we should be happier, that we're missing an inner sense of vitality. Therapy can be a place to better understand the story of your life and think about how it might be different. My role is to help you clarify your inner sources of conflict in the hopes of living a better, more fulfilling life. I have worked with a wide variety of clients across my careers, and I have found that we are all more human than not. I practice from a trauma-informed lens and believe that true healing is always possible.
Life can feel heavy at times, but you don’t have to carry it alone. At Life Management Solutions, we offer a safe, supportive space for individual therapy to help you heal, grow, and rediscover balance. We also specialize in bariatric psychological assessments and pre- and post-surgical group therapy, empowering lasting confidence, resilience, and wellness.
Life can feel heavy at times, but you don’t have to carry it alone. At Life Management Solutions, we offer a safe, supportive space for individual therapy to help you heal, grow, and rediscover balance. We also specialize in bariatric psychological assessments and pre- and post-surgical group therapy, empowering lasting confidence, resilience, and wellness.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work, even if they are unsure where to start. They might be struggling with relationship patterns, family conflict, or major life changes that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. Deep down, they want more peace, clarity, and connection with others and within themselves. They are looking for a space that feels supportive but honest, where they can unpack what’s really going on and begin building the confidence and tools to move forward.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to do the work, even if they are unsure where to start. They might be struggling with relationship patterns, family conflict, or major life changes that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected. Deep down, they want more peace, clarity, and connection with others and within themselves. They are looking for a space that feels supportive but honest, where they can unpack what’s really going on and begin building the confidence and tools to move forward.
My ideal client may be navigating substance use challenges, trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders, often carrying the weight of stigma or systemic barriers. They may be rebuilding after incarceration or seeking to reshape their identity beyond society’s labels. Their goals are rooted in hope—healing, self-discovery, stability, and empowerment. They want to break cycles, build resilience, and move toward lives aligned with their values, strengths, and dreams. They come ready to do the hard work of change and are seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be seen and heard fully.
My ideal client may be navigating substance use challenges, trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders, often carrying the weight of stigma or systemic barriers. They may be rebuilding after incarceration or seeking to reshape their identity beyond society’s labels. Their goals are rooted in hope—healing, self-discovery, stability, and empowerment. They want to break cycles, build resilience, and move toward lives aligned with their values, strengths, and dreams. They come ready to do the hard work of change and are seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be seen and heard fully.
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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.