Male Therapists in Glendale Heights, IL
I have a warm and open relational style that communicates value and worth to my clients. My goal is to elicit your own strengths to make the change that you want. Too much guidance takes away your own autonomy, and too little keeps you confused, but finding the balance is one of the keys to good therapy. My clients appreciate my client centered and accepting style and most of my referrals come from previous client's recommendations. I have extensive experience with addiction, codependence, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD.
I have a warm and open relational style that communicates value and worth to my clients. My goal is to elicit your own strengths to make the change that you want. Too much guidance takes away your own autonomy, and too little keeps you confused, but finding the balance is one of the keys to good therapy. My clients appreciate my client centered and accepting style and most of my referrals come from previous client's recommendations. I have extensive experience with addiction, codependence, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, OCD, perfectionism, and ADHD.
I believe a good working relationship can be one of the foundations of effective therapy, and some of my greatest natural strengths lie in the area of creating a relationship with you characterized by safety, trust and collaboration. The working environment we create will be especially helpful for those with depression, personality and relationship issues. I am comfortable with shorter-term work, but also recognize that some work takes additional time with a therapist in order to explore issues in greater depth and to generate lasting and meaningful change.
I believe a good working relationship can be one of the foundations of effective therapy, and some of my greatest natural strengths lie in the area of creating a relationship with you characterized by safety, trust and collaboration. The working environment we create will be especially helpful for those with depression, personality and relationship issues. I am comfortable with shorter-term work, but also recognize that some work takes additional time with a therapist in order to explore issues in greater depth and to generate lasting and meaningful change.
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Eric Dane Westman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wheaton, IL 60187
Hello! My name is Eric Westman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College. Prior to receiving my Masters degree, I attended Palm Beach Atlantic University where I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology. I am passionate about coming alongside people from all cultures, life stages, and backgrounds, as they work through difficult seasons in their life. Nothing brings me greater happiness than helping my clients feel empowered and fulfilled.
Hello! My name is Eric Westman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College. Prior to receiving my Masters degree, I attended Palm Beach Atlantic University where I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology. I am passionate about coming alongside people from all cultures, life stages, and backgrounds, as they work through difficult seasons in their life. Nothing brings me greater happiness than helping my clients feel empowered and fulfilled.
Bradford Czochara
Psychologist, PsyD, ABN, LPC, CGP
Verified Verified
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Waitlist for new clients
I take a holistic approach to clients. I work with clients using an integrated approach focusing on symptom management and working towards goals to help clients reach their full potential. I provide neuropsychological assessment and provide neuropsychological services when needed. Please contact me by email for more information regarding my approach to clients and how I can help you.
I take a holistic approach to clients. I work with clients using an integrated approach focusing on symptom management and working towards goals to help clients reach their full potential. I provide neuropsychological assessment and provide neuropsychological services when needed. Please contact me by email for more information regarding my approach to clients and how I can help you.
Mark O'Brien - Supporting Men to Thrive in Life
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Online Only
If you’re a man feeling stuck in worry or unhappiness—overwhelmed by life’s pressures, feeling lonely, and uncertain about your direction—I can help.
I help men change their lives by providing structure, support, and accountability. I’ll guide you to tackle the challenges impacting work or school, relationships, and well-being. Together, we'll reduce your stress, improve your mood, and achieve your goals—better grades, relationships, a promotion, or healthier habits.
If you’re a man feeling stuck in worry or unhappiness—overwhelmed by life’s pressures, feeling lonely, and uncertain about your direction—I can help.
I help men change their lives by providing structure, support, and accountability. I’ll guide you to tackle the challenges impacting work or school, relationships, and well-being. Together, we'll reduce your stress, improve your mood, and achieve your goals—better grades, relationships, a promotion, or healthier habits.
I believe that relationships give life meaning - and when our relationships aren't meeting our needs, we are deeply impacted. I see my role as someone to help facilitate authenticity, safety, and deepness in your connection to others. Whether it is an intimate partner, a family member, or a friend, I'm trained to help you establish connection in the way you both need and desire. And if you are looking for individual help, my aim is to cultivate that same connection - but in relationship to yourself.
I believe that relationships give life meaning - and when our relationships aren't meeting our needs, we are deeply impacted. I see my role as someone to help facilitate authenticity, safety, and deepness in your connection to others. Whether it is an intimate partner, a family member, or a friend, I'm trained to help you establish connection in the way you both need and desire. And if you are looking for individual help, my aim is to cultivate that same connection - but in relationship to yourself.
I enjoy working with people who have come to "stuck places" in their lives. We all have times when we are not able to overcome life circumstances on our own. I work with my clients to unlock those inner resources to help them break through overwhelming circumstances and challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional issues or are just looking to move your life to a different place, therapy can provide a place of exploration and safety to reach your goals.
I enjoy working with people who have come to "stuck places" in their lives. We all have times when we are not able to overcome life circumstances on our own. I work with my clients to unlock those inner resources to help them break through overwhelming circumstances and challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional issues or are just looking to move your life to a different place, therapy can provide a place of exploration and safety to reach your goals.
Bridgeview Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACP, LPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
My ideal client is the one in front of me. I appreciate their courage and their willingness to want to make a positive change in their lives. Everyone falls sometime; it is what they do after they have fallen that matters. This sometime requires exercises designed to reduce symptoms that are negatively affecting their lives before working to address the events that brought to this point in their lives. where they are seeking some help.
My ideal client is the one in front of me. I appreciate their courage and their willingness to want to make a positive change in their lives. Everyone falls sometime; it is what they do after they have fallen that matters. This sometime requires exercises designed to reduce symptoms that are negatively affecting their lives before working to address the events that brought to this point in their lives. where they are seeking some help.
Mark is a skilled therapist with over twenty years of experience counseling diverse people in various settings. From treating chronically mentally ill adults and conduct-disordered youth to counseling broken families and school-anxious teens, Mark has learned extensive treatments in the field. He values the strength and courage clients show in their most vulnerable times. Through it all, he has learned many therapy principles; the most important being that change can be difficult. Mark approaches therapy understanding that change, with acceptance and perseverance, can build character, hope, and strength.
Mark is a skilled therapist with over twenty years of experience counseling diverse people in various settings. From treating chronically mentally ill adults and conduct-disordered youth to counseling broken families and school-anxious teens, Mark has learned extensive treatments in the field. He values the strength and courage clients show in their most vulnerable times. Through it all, he has learned many therapy principles; the most important being that change can be difficult. Mark approaches therapy understanding that change, with acceptance and perseverance, can build character, hope, and strength.
Josh Kaplan - OCD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I'm Josh Kaplan, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and co-occurring Depression. With over a decade of specialized experience, I understand how these challenges can impact every aspect of life—but more importantly, I know what works to help you break free. Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, panic, phobias, agoraphobia, or chronic worry, relief is possible with the right treatment.
Hi, and thanks for visiting my profile! I'm Josh Kaplan, a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals overcome Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and co-occurring Depression. With over a decade of specialized experience, I understand how these challenges can impact every aspect of life—but more importantly, I know what works to help you break free. Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, panic, phobias, agoraphobia, or chronic worry, relief is possible with the right treatment.
Michael Hobart
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563
Mike Hobart, LCPC, emphasizes a humanistic orientation when working with clients based on a respect for their uniqueness and potential. He uses a warm, empathetic approach to help people through whatever life challenges they might be facing and tailors his approach to match the specific individual. Throughout his career, Mike counseled clients of varying ages with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and trauma.
Mike Hobart, LCPC, emphasizes a humanistic orientation when working with clients based on a respect for their uniqueness and potential. He uses a warm, empathetic approach to help people through whatever life challenges they might be facing and tailors his approach to match the specific individual. Throughout his career, Mike counseled clients of varying ages with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and trauma.
Brian Hazard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, NCC, HS-BCP
Verified Verified
Plainfield, IL 60544
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for everyone. You may feel stressed, anxious, confined, angry, or depressed. You may even feel **guilty** for feelings those things. You don't have to deal with it alone. Let me help you cope and find ways to adjust to these new challenges. If you are ready to take the next big step but you don't know how - If you are willing to try out new things once our session is over - If you are able to open up to a new perspective... Then you are ready, willing, and able! We can start moving you in the right direction. Seriously - let's get going.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard for everyone. You may feel stressed, anxious, confined, angry, or depressed. You may even feel **guilty** for feelings those things. You don't have to deal with it alone. Let me help you cope and find ways to adjust to these new challenges. If you are ready to take the next big step but you don't know how - If you are willing to try out new things once our session is over - If you are able to open up to a new perspective... Then you are ready, willing, and able! We can start moving you in the right direction. Seriously - let's get going.
Dr. James M. English is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1997. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. English uses CBT and DBT techniques coupled with Life-Style analysis to illuminate themes of thinking, behavior, and feelings about work, love, and relationships. He helps to identify strengths and bias that may affect us in profound ways. Dr. English creates a process to increase sense of choice and options to reach full potential. He helps to work proactively in managing anxiety and depression.
Dr. James M. English is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1997. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. English uses CBT and DBT techniques coupled with Life-Style analysis to illuminate themes of thinking, behavior, and feelings about work, love, and relationships. He helps to identify strengths and bias that may affect us in profound ways. Dr. English creates a process to increase sense of choice and options to reach full potential. He helps to work proactively in managing anxiety and depression.
Matthew Patton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Matthew specializes in working with clients with ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Before becoming a counselor, Matthew worked in special education. This combination of experience in makes him a great fit for clients struggling with school stressors and families having difficulty with school-aged kids. He also understands that relationships and parenting can be challenging and is adept at working with husbands and dads. Matthew continues his work in education as a professor in the psychology department at COD. He works extremely well with clients interested in learning skills to flourish with ADHD or autism.
Matthew specializes in working with clients with ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. Before becoming a counselor, Matthew worked in special education. This combination of experience in makes him a great fit for clients struggling with school stressors and families having difficulty with school-aged kids. He also understands that relationships and parenting can be challenging and is adept at working with husbands and dads. Matthew continues his work in education as a professor in the psychology department at COD. He works extremely well with clients interested in learning skills to flourish with ADHD or autism.
Daniel Joseph Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MPA, GC-C, CPT, CATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
As a Certified Anxiety Therapist and Trauma Specialist, I help with anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, addiction, insomnia, depression, anger, and relationship challenges like breakups, divorce, and sex therapy (for men).
I’ll help you see your situation through a new psychological lens, offering fresh insight and practical strategies to guide you forward. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, break unhelpful patterns, and build the resilience you need to heal. Change takes time, but with the right support, growth is possible. A brighter, more fulfilling life is within reach.
As a Certified Anxiety Therapist and Trauma Specialist, I help with anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, addiction, insomnia, depression, anger, and relationship challenges like breakups, divorce, and sex therapy (for men).
I’ll help you see your situation through a new psychological lens, offering fresh insight and practical strategies to guide you forward. Together, we’ll navigate challenges, break unhelpful patterns, and build the resilience you need to heal. Change takes time, but with the right support, growth is possible. A brighter, more fulfilling life is within reach.
Cognitive challenges can arise from various factors, including medical conditions, attention difficulties, or concerns about changes in thinking and memory. Many individuals seek clarity on whether these issues stem from aging, health conditions, or lifelong patterns of functioning. My goal is to help clients understand their cognitive profile, providing a clear diagnosis and practical recommendations to improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Cognitive challenges can arise from various factors, including medical conditions, attention difficulties, or concerns about changes in thinking and memory. Many individuals seek clarity on whether these issues stem from aging, health conditions, or lifelong patterns of functioning. My goal is to help clients understand their cognitive profile, providing a clear diagnosis and practical recommendations to improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
Often people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with the therapist listening to your problems, issues and providing quick solutions. My goal as a therapist is to allow people the space to be honest, vulnerable, and direct in a safe environment. Therapy is a process that requires commitment to vulnerability and an openness to exploring different ways of thinking, approaching problems, and tackling it onward! Therapy does not have to be painful and intimidating! My goal as a therapist is to understand you as a whole person and your thought process and challenge some of those existing thought patterns, behaviors, and frameworks.
Often people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with the therapist listening to your problems, issues and providing quick solutions. My goal as a therapist is to allow people the space to be honest, vulnerable, and direct in a safe environment. Therapy is a process that requires commitment to vulnerability and an openness to exploring different ways of thinking, approaching problems, and tackling it onward! Therapy does not have to be painful and intimidating! My goal as a therapist is to understand you as a whole person and your thought process and challenge some of those existing thought patterns, behaviors, and frameworks.
I always treat my clients as individuals and will work with you to develop a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your unique situation. I am an expert in helping you find your inner resources and abilities, so you can effectively resolve your issues. I search for your hidden gifts and amplify them rather than focusing on what you think is wrong with you. This focus allows for quicker and longer- lasting change.
I always treat my clients as individuals and will work with you to develop a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your unique situation. I am an expert in helping you find your inner resources and abilities, so you can effectively resolve your issues. I search for your hidden gifts and amplify them rather than focusing on what you think is wrong with you. This focus allows for quicker and longer- lasting change.
William S Piekarz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Listening is a lost art in modern psychotherapy. Change begins when you are heard and understood. I use simple, effective, proven techniques to lead my clients to greater insight, which leads to change. Individuals, couples, and families are my focus from adolescents through senior citizens. I help folks manage life's many stressors including but not limited to loss, grief, separation, substance abuse, and illness.
Listening is a lost art in modern psychotherapy. Change begins when you are heard and understood. I use simple, effective, proven techniques to lead my clients to greater insight, which leads to change. Individuals, couples, and families are my focus from adolescents through senior citizens. I help folks manage life's many stressors including but not limited to loss, grief, separation, substance abuse, and illness.
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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.