Male Therapists in Henry County, IL
I aspire to assist you in empowering yourself via your skills and self-awareness to manage life challenges effectively and in concord with your values.
I finished my master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2013, and since then I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families in private practice, residential treatment facilities, online, and correctional facilities. I specialize in anxiety, behavioral issues, child abuse or neglect, coping skills, trauma, and PTSD. I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapies. I promote a person-centered relationship with people interested in identifying and pursuing their values/goals.
I aspire to assist you in empowering yourself via your skills and self-awareness to manage life challenges effectively and in concord with your values.
I finished my master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2013, and since then I've worked with adults, adolescents, and families in private practice, residential treatment facilities, online, and correctional facilities. I specialize in anxiety, behavioral issues, child abuse or neglect, coping skills, trauma, and PTSD. I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) therapies. I promote a person-centered relationship with people interested in identifying and pursuing their values/goals.
Hello! I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of my clients. I have years of experience working with Client's and Families/Couple's from working in both mental health treatment facilities and outpatient private practice. I integrate a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy, Psychodynamics and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.
Hello! I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of my clients. I have years of experience working with Client's and Families/Couple's from working in both mental health treatment facilities and outpatient private practice. I integrate a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy, Psychodynamics and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.
Online Therapists
We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Sometimes our efforts toward improvement need helpful nudges. As a therapist, I hope to join you on your journey in the here and now, walking alongside you, the challenges you face, and the growth you hope to experience. Of course, self-healing can be done alone, yet sometimes a therapist can be a helpful addition.
We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Sometimes our efforts toward improvement need helpful nudges. As a therapist, I hope to join you on your journey in the here and now, walking alongside you, the challenges you face, and the growth you hope to experience. Of course, self-healing can be done alone, yet sometimes a therapist can be a helpful addition.
Dominik Kannenwischer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oswego, IL 60543
My ideal client would be an individual (from children to adults) who comes to sessions with an open mind for change. The client might come in with past traumas, anxiety, relationship struggles, and other issues that might bother them in their daily lives. He/She/They might need help working on or correcting their own negative self talk and thinking patterns, low self-esteem, and self-care related issues. The client's goal might be finding their own voice, learning to set healthy boundaries, gaining self insight about how their past influences them and how to become free from their trauma responses today.
My ideal client would be an individual (from children to adults) who comes to sessions with an open mind for change. The client might come in with past traumas, anxiety, relationship struggles, and other issues that might bother them in their daily lives. He/She/They might need help working on or correcting their own negative self talk and thinking patterns, low self-esteem, and self-care related issues. The client's goal might be finding their own voice, learning to set healthy boundaries, gaining self insight about how their past influences them and how to become free from their trauma responses today.
Are you struggling in a relationship? I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families with the challenges in their lives. Regardless of whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, ro mantic relationship issues, problems or trauma related to your family of origin, or needing help navigating through transitions in life, I am here to assist you. I know that with the right support a person can be resilient and find the healing they need in their lives. We can work together to achieve your goals and improve your relationships. I invite you to visit my website DecideToCommit.com to learn more about me.
Are you struggling in a relationship? I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families with the challenges in their lives. Regardless of whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, ro mantic relationship issues, problems or trauma related to your family of origin, or needing help navigating through transitions in life, I am here to assist you. I know that with the right support a person can be resilient and find the healing they need in their lives. We can work together to achieve your goals and improve your relationships. I invite you to visit my website DecideToCommit.com to learn more about me.
You’re feeling stuck, unhappy with where your life is, afraid to make the next decision, or afraid that you’ve already made the wrong decision. You fight with the inner voice of doubt and anxiety every day and don’t know where to turn. Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit like gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage. You may look like you have it all together in your career, your relationships, and to anyone looking at your life from the outside, but you don’t feel successful. You’re tired of working so hard to keep up appearances, life shouldn’t be this hard.
You’re feeling stuck, unhappy with where your life is, afraid to make the next decision, or afraid that you’ve already made the wrong decision. You fight with the inner voice of doubt and anxiety every day and don’t know where to turn. Maybe you're stuck in a harmful habit like gambling, excessive social media, or excessive porn usage. You may look like you have it all together in your career, your relationships, and to anyone looking at your life from the outside, but you don’t feel successful. You’re tired of working so hard to keep up appearances, life shouldn’t be this hard.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
Kyle Opperman-Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oswego, IL 60543 (Online Only)
I believe the most significant element of successful therapy is the genuine bond between the client and therapist. My approach to therapy is interactive, nonjudgmental, and empathic. I strive to create a warm and nurturing environment so you feel comfortable to communicate the challenges you face in your life. My goal is to help you better understand your relationship with your innermost self, your needs and how the patterns of your choices affect your life. If you notice signs of depression, anxiety, ADHD, or strained family relationships, we can work together to sort through it and create a more solid path forward.
I believe the most significant element of successful therapy is the genuine bond between the client and therapist. My approach to therapy is interactive, nonjudgmental, and empathic. I strive to create a warm and nurturing environment so you feel comfortable to communicate the challenges you face in your life. My goal is to help you better understand your relationship with your innermost self, your needs and how the patterns of your choices affect your life. If you notice signs of depression, anxiety, ADHD, or strained family relationships, we can work together to sort through it and create a more solid path forward.
I work with a wide variety of individuals - adults, teens, children, and couples - dealing with life transitions, relationship changes, trauma, insecurity, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, self-harm, chronic pain, and other stressors. I also see clients who feel stuck in life and want to move forward and make changes. There is hope, and there is help. I use supportive techniques, humor, and the conviction that things can get better to build an alliance and a treatment plan tailored to fit your goals and personality.
I work with a wide variety of individuals - adults, teens, children, and couples - dealing with life transitions, relationship changes, trauma, insecurity, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse, self-harm, chronic pain, and other stressors. I also see clients who feel stuck in life and want to move forward and make changes. There is hope, and there is help. I use supportive techniques, humor, and the conviction that things can get better to build an alliance and a treatment plan tailored to fit your goals and personality.
Keelan Dennis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Bloomington, IL 61701
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of emotional trauma, anxiety, or depression? I provide compassionate, specialized care for individuals navigating emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I understand how these experiences can deeply impact not only your sense of self but also your relationships. I also offer couples therapy for couples and families struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, and infidelity.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of emotional trauma, anxiety, or depression? I provide compassionate, specialized care for individuals navigating emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I understand how these experiences can deeply impact not only your sense of self but also your relationships. I also offer couples therapy for couples and families struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, and infidelity.
Joseph White
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Galena, IL 61036 (Online Only)
I’m passionate about supporting families and teens, as well as individuals of all ages—from adolescents to seniors—who are eager to understand themselves better and move forward. Whether you’re navigating life’s transitions, facing challenges, or seeking personal growth, I’m dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. My work is centered on fostering growth, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of the world, providing the support you need to thrive through life’s ups and downs.
I’m passionate about supporting families and teens, as well as individuals of all ages—from adolescents to seniors—who are eager to understand themselves better and move forward. Whether you’re navigating life’s transitions, facing challenges, or seeking personal growth, I’m dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. My work is centered on fostering growth, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of the world, providing the support you need to thrive through life’s ups and downs.
Dr. Alexander P. Willett is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois. His primary area of concentration is in Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Willett has experience providing neuropsychological assessments to individuals across the lifespan. He specializes in Adult ADHD/Attention Problems, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Cognitive Declines, Memory Difficulties, and he also offers Faith-Based Christian Counseling when requested. As a Neuropsychologist, Dr. Willett specializes in the relationship between the brain and behavior.
Dr. Alexander P. Willett is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois. His primary area of concentration is in Clinical Neuropsychology. Dr. Willett has experience providing neuropsychological assessments to individuals across the lifespan. He specializes in Adult ADHD/Attention Problems, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Cognitive Declines, Memory Difficulties, and he also offers Faith-Based Christian Counseling when requested. As a Neuropsychologist, Dr. Willett specializes in the relationship between the brain and behavior.
Dr. Goldenstein’s experience within the mental health field began in 2001 and continued until completing his post-doctoral work in 2011. He's maintained independent professional licensure since while offering both assessment and therapy services to adults (i.e., 18+ y/o). His 17+ yrs of graduate level clinical experience includes forensic, neuropsychological, and clinical concerns across many settings, including 8yrs of private practice. He provides treatment for most adult psychological concerns. If you are looking for treatment focused on you and your needs, please contact him at your convenience.
Dr. Goldenstein’s experience within the mental health field began in 2001 and continued until completing his post-doctoral work in 2011. He's maintained independent professional licensure since while offering both assessment and therapy services to adults (i.e., 18+ y/o). His 17+ yrs of graduate level clinical experience includes forensic, neuropsychological, and clinical concerns across many settings, including 8yrs of private practice. He provides treatment for most adult psychological concerns. If you are looking for treatment focused on you and your needs, please contact him at your convenience.
Hi I'm Brian. If you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, I can help you sort things out and start moving forward again. Together we will create a strategy for working through the dilemma that is stressing you out. I want to hear your story. I will listen with compassion and without judgement. For the last 17 years, I have helped individuals, families & couples resolve problematic situations. They often gain insight from the experiences. Self-empowerment begins with self-understanding. I take the time to educate you about treatment you receive. I will help you to understand why you do what you do and feel what you feel.
Hi I'm Brian. If you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, I can help you sort things out and start moving forward again. Together we will create a strategy for working through the dilemma that is stressing you out. I want to hear your story. I will listen with compassion and without judgement. For the last 17 years, I have helped individuals, families & couples resolve problematic situations. They often gain insight from the experiences. Self-empowerment begins with self-understanding. I take the time to educate you about treatment you receive. I will help you to understand why you do what you do and feel what you feel.
Tom Payne-Brewer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, IL 61571
I love working with clients who are going through the difficult parts of life and need some help figuring out how to handle it all. Whether that difficult experience is figuring out college and careers, navigating relationships, or just simply the stress that comes from the day-to-day, I approach my clients' problems without judgment. My clients tend to get the best outcomes when they can work with me to figure out what they would like to achieve in therapy and commit to enacting change, whether big or small, outside of sessions.
I love working with clients who are going through the difficult parts of life and need some help figuring out how to handle it all. Whether that difficult experience is figuring out college and careers, navigating relationships, or just simply the stress that comes from the day-to-day, I approach my clients' problems without judgment. My clients tend to get the best outcomes when they can work with me to figure out what they would like to achieve in therapy and commit to enacting change, whether big or small, outside of sessions.
My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Hu man Services and Criminal Justice and a Masters in Social Work with a clinical emphasis, equipping me to deliver evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety, age-related concerns, grief and loss, addiction, and adjustment issues.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Hu man Services and Criminal Justice and a Masters in Social Work with a clinical emphasis, equipping me to deliver evidence-based interventions for depression, anxiety, age-related concerns, grief and loss, addiction, and adjustment issues.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life and having difficulty coping with a mix of emotions, I am here to help! I am Matthew Clayton, a Rockford native and Licensed Social Worker with a wealth of experience offering tailored therapy to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse mental health challenges. Alongside my wife, Kayla Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, we have over 25 years of combined expertise in mental health. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, ensuring each client receives customized care.
Nathaniel Oldenburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, IL 61614
Connection is why we are here. Too often we focus on what we don't have, what we don't want, and how we don't measure up. This leaves us feeling depressed, disconnected, and isolated. I want to help you ask and answer a different set of questions. What do you already have? What do you really want? What are you passionate about? How are you already good enough?
Connection is why we are here. Too often we focus on what we don't have, what we don't want, and how we don't measure up. This leaves us feeling depressed, disconnected, and isolated. I want to help you ask and answer a different set of questions. What do you already have? What do you really want? What are you passionate about? How are you already good enough?
Luis Figueroa Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Normal, IL 61761 (Online Only)
First, I want to genuinely thank you for taking the first step in bettering your life: Even if you don't email me, you still stopped at my page in hopes of finding a phrase that captures your attention, and decreases your anxiety when you think about what therapy with me would be like. I have worked hard on understanding this experience, and I imagine how frustrating it is when all of these profiles start to sound the same. What I can tell you is that with me, you will not be judged, you will not feel rushed, and you will not feel dismissed. Clients who want to be heard, seen, and understood often tell me my style works for them.
First, I want to genuinely thank you for taking the first step in bettering your life: Even if you don't email me, you still stopped at my page in hopes of finding a phrase that captures your attention, and decreases your anxiety when you think about what therapy with me would be like. I have worked hard on understanding this experience, and I imagine how frustrating it is when all of these profiles start to sound the same. What I can tell you is that with me, you will not be judged, you will not feel rushed, and you will not feel dismissed. Clients who want to be heard, seen, and understood often tell me my style works for them.
With a direct yet caring style, I assist clients by using a problem-solving approach. Collaboration between counselor and client is essential for success. Together we will identify what your life goals are and how to achieve them.
With a direct yet caring style, I assist clients by using a problem-solving approach. Collaboration between counselor and client is essential for success. Together we will identify what your life goals are and how to achieve them.
Shawn Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Peoria, IL 61614 (Online Only)
All of us experience times in our lives when we are overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. These times should not define us. When these times arise, we need someone to listen to everything that is being said as well as hearing what is not being said. The ability to work through these tough times is necessary for all of us with the goal of being stronger as a result.
All of us experience times in our lives when we are overwhelmed, anxious or depressed. These times should not define us. When these times arise, we need someone to listen to everything that is being said as well as hearing what is not being said. The ability to work through these tough times is necessary for all of us with the goal of being stronger as a result.
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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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.