Male Therapists in Machesney Park, IL
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL, FL, and VA. I have a passion for those who are committed to making life better for themselves, have an open mindset, and are willing to adapt to what is not working. I employ empathy and compassion to walk your journey with you and guide you in a path of positive healing. I truly practice from a belief that you are the captain of your own ship just looking for a navigator.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL, FL, and VA. I have a passion for those who are committed to making life better for themselves, have an open mindset, and are willing to adapt to what is not working. I employ empathy and compassion to walk your journey with you and guide you in a path of positive healing. I truly practice from a belief that you are the captain of your own ship just looking for a navigator.
Ryan Sheehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL. Ryan specializes in working with individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or on a journey to discover their strengths and abilities. Ryan has an affinity for meeting individuals where they are at and working together to create a safe space for individuals to make the changes they are seeking. He truly believes individuals should be empowered in making the changes they are seeking.
Ryan Sheehan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in IL. Ryan specializes in working with individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, or on a journey to discover their strengths and abilities. Ryan has an affinity for meeting individuals where they are at and working together to create a safe space for individuals to make the changes they are seeking. He truly believes individuals should be empowered in making the changes they are seeking.
My name is John Benton, LCSW. I have 35 total years of counseling at-risk teenagers, families, and/or adults from many ethnicities and backgrounds. I offer non-judgmental empathy to all who seek help. I use a holistic, strengths-based approach, with expertise in DBT treating those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I also use CBT, Exposure Therapy, and other techniques to help clients achieve success in treatment.
My name is John Benton, LCSW. I have 35 total years of counseling at-risk teenagers, families, and/or adults from many ethnicities and backgrounds. I offer non-judgmental empathy to all who seek help. I use a holistic, strengths-based approach, with expertise in DBT treating those suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I also use CBT, Exposure Therapy, and other techniques to help clients achieve success in treatment.
Every individual holds many intricate, intersecting identities that influence our experiences and journeys through life. These identities shape who we are, how we see ourselves, and how others see us. Navigating the challenges and stresses of life, especially through the pandemic and amidst all of the political turmoil going on has only become more challenging. When we are able to understand ourselves and channel our strengths, we are able to make more positive, healthy changes. I work with clients to identify personalized goals for therapy and a clear path to gaining self-insight and feeling empowered to lead a healthier life.
Every individual holds many intricate, intersecting identities that influence our experiences and journeys through life. These identities shape who we are, how we see ourselves, and how others see us. Navigating the challenges and stresses of life, especially through the pandemic and amidst all of the political turmoil going on has only become more challenging. When we are able to understand ourselves and channel our strengths, we are able to make more positive, healthy changes. I work with clients to identify personalized goals for therapy and a clear path to gaining self-insight and feeling empowered to lead a healthier life.
Being human is challenging. Who someone believes they 'should' be is often different than who the feeling parts of them 'want' to be. Conflict between thoughts and emotions can manifest as any number of mental health conditions including chronic anxiety, prolonged grief, post-traumatic stress, and depressed mood. As a psychotherapist, I help people to better understand and cultivate a relationship with the emotional parts of their mind. Our work together will focus less on 'fixing' or 'blocking' distressing emotions and more on learning how to integrate these important aspects of your mind into a more healthy and authentic you.
Being human is challenging. Who someone believes they 'should' be is often different than who the feeling parts of them 'want' to be. Conflict between thoughts and emotions can manifest as any number of mental health conditions including chronic anxiety, prolonged grief, post-traumatic stress, and depressed mood. As a psychotherapist, I help people to better understand and cultivate a relationship with the emotional parts of their mind. Our work together will focus less on 'fixing' or 'blocking' distressing emotions and more on learning how to integrate these important aspects of your mind into a more healthy and authentic you.
Life doesn't always follow a clear path. We encounter unanticipated challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Our lived experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and sometimes those patterns make it hard to move forward. Whether you're facing a major life transition, exploring your identity, healing past wounds, or just trying to get through the day, therapy can offer a space for curiosity, support, and growth. If you're looking for a space to explore, process, and grow, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Life doesn't always follow a clear path. We encounter unanticipated challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Our lived experiences shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and sometimes those patterns make it hard to move forward. Whether you're facing a major life transition, exploring your identity, healing past wounds, or just trying to get through the day, therapy can offer a space for curiosity, support, and growth. If you're looking for a space to explore, process, and grow, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Hey, I’m Braden Norton. I primarily work with adults and older teens navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, anger, and more. I connect especially well with those wanting a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. My style blends clinical insight with lived experience offering practical tools, genuine support, and a holistic view that focuses on every aspect of a persons life to find balance in taking care of their physical, social, and emotional needs. Together, we’ll focus on building meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you.
Hey, I’m Braden Norton. I primarily work with adults and older teens navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, identity exploration, life transitions, anger, and more. I connect especially well with those wanting a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. My style blends clinical insight with lived experience offering practical tools, genuine support, and a holistic view that focuses on every aspect of a persons life to find balance in taking care of their physical, social, and emotional needs. Together, we’ll focus on building meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you.
I believe in empowering all clients to become their best selves through attainable goal setting. My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, as well as other research-based approaches.
I believe in empowering all clients to become their best selves through attainable goal setting. My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, as well as other research-based approaches.
I work with individuals across Illinois and Wisconsin and enjoy supporting people of all ages. Whether you’re facing challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, or substance use—or simply hoping to grow and feel more joy—I meet you where you are. I’m known for thinking outside the box, often weaving in music, art, humor, and other creative, experiential tools to make therapy both meaningful and real.
I work with individuals across Illinois and Wisconsin and enjoy supporting people of all ages. Whether you’re facing challenges like trauma, depression, anxiety, or substance use—or simply hoping to grow and feel more joy—I meet you where you are. I’m known for thinking outside the box, often weaving in music, art, humor, and other creative, experiential tools to make therapy both meaningful and real.
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I have extensive direct experience with treating both substance abuse and mental health in various treatment settings and levels of care. Many times clients resort to alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors as a means to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of trauma and mental health issues. I use both exposure and neuroscience based therapies to treat trauma. I believe in recovery focused approaches that may include psychiatric care, community supports, and 12 Step and faith based support groups. It is essential to help clients decide what they want to do with the presenting problem..
I have extensive direct experience with treating both substance abuse and mental health in various treatment settings and levels of care. Many times clients resort to alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors as a means to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of trauma and mental health issues. I use both exposure and neuroscience based therapies to treat trauma. I believe in recovery focused approaches that may include psychiatric care, community supports, and 12 Step and faith based support groups. It is essential to help clients decide what they want to do with the presenting problem..
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 difficult.
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 difficult.
Sometimes, we reach a place where the methods used to manage our day-to-day lives are no longer effective. This experience often leads to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness before we realize we need help. We find ourselves in a place of frustration, repeatedly stuck in our habits as a way to overcome the hurdles obstructing our sense of peace and well-being. I’d like to invite you to consider the question, “What if this is an opportunity in disguise?”
Sometimes, we reach a place where the methods used to manage our day-to-day lives are no longer effective. This experience often leads to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and hopelessness before we realize we need help. We find ourselves in a place of frustration, repeatedly stuck in our habits as a way to overcome the hurdles obstructing our sense of peace and well-being. I’d like to invite you to consider the question, “What if this is an opportunity in disguise?”
Exploring strategies for life change is a fascinating endeavor. I partner with clients to help them create significant transformations, i.e. help change their point of view about problematic concerns, change behaviors that need to be increased or decreased and change longstanding destructive patterns to new life enhancing choices. I rely heavily on scientific findings to facilitate human change. There are varieties of effective traditional and modern psychological treatments such or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for anxiety, depressions, phobias and fears.
Exploring strategies for life change is a fascinating endeavor. I partner with clients to help them create significant transformations, i.e. help change their point of view about problematic concerns, change behaviors that need to be increased or decreased and change longstanding destructive patterns to new life enhancing choices. I rely heavily on scientific findings to facilitate human change. There are varieties of effective traditional and modern psychological treatments such or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard for anxiety, depressions, phobias and fears.
I love relationships - family relationships, faith relationships, work relationships. It hurts when a relationship breaks down. That's why I started studying marriage and family therapy. It was so fascinating that I completed all of the coursework and then an 1800 hour clinical internship, even though only 1300 hours were required. Since then I've helped hundreds of couples and individuals with highly effective, very inexpensive therapy - it's the most satisfying thing I do. I'm available seven days a week. I would LOVE to help you with my faith-based therapy. - Dr. Chuck Olson
I love relationships - family relationships, faith relationships, work relationships. It hurts when a relationship breaks down. That's why I started studying marriage and family therapy. It was so fascinating that I completed all of the coursework and then an 1800 hour clinical internship, even though only 1300 hours were required. Since then I've helped hundreds of couples and individuals with highly effective, very inexpensive therapy - it's the most satisfying thing I do. I'm available seven days a week. I would LOVE to help you with my faith-based therapy. - Dr. Chuck Olson
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I have been in the mental health field for the past 18 years. During that time, I've worked with adults and adolescents with mental illness and substance abuse. Many of my previous clients have successfully developed insights and coping mechanisms for a variety of issues, from family stressors, depression and anxiety to abuse and addiction.
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I have been in the mental health field for the past 18 years. During that time, I've worked with adults and adolescents with mental illness and substance abuse. Many of my previous clients have successfully developed insights and coping mechanisms for a variety of issues, from family stressors, depression and anxiety to abuse and addiction.
I am a licensed therapist in Illinois with nearly thirty years of experience. I have worked with most client populations including adults, women, elderly, hospice and the disabled. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, vocational or financial concerns, anger issues, survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as relationship issues. My focus will be listening to your concerns and providing you genuine and warm acceptance that you need as you address your concerns during therapy.
I am a licensed therapist in Illinois with nearly thirty years of experience. I have worked with most client populations including adults, women, elderly, hospice and the disabled. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, PTSD, anxiety, grief and loss, vocational or financial concerns, anger issues, survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as relationship issues. My focus will be listening to your concerns and providing you genuine and warm acceptance that you need as you address your concerns during therapy.
Are you looking for a warm light-hearted therapist who will focus on solutions for you, your child, or you family? Are you ready to make changes so that life can be more joyful? I'll work hard with you to attain your goals. I have helped many clients manage their feelings like sadness, worry, anger, improve their self-control, or improving their relationships. It can be very difficult choosing a therapist and taking the next step. By just committing to make changes, can make all the difference between success and remaining stuck.
Are you looking for a warm light-hearted therapist who will focus on solutions for you, your child, or you family? Are you ready to make changes so that life can be more joyful? I'll work hard with you to attain your goals. I have helped many clients manage their feelings like sadness, worry, anger, improve their self-control, or improving their relationships. It can be very difficult choosing a therapist and taking the next step. By just committing to make changes, can make all the difference between success and remaining stuck.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of thirty some years experience. I am gratified seeing people I work with discover their strengths, find the right path in life, improve relationships, and heal old wounds. I have provided services for teens and adults young to elderly, in schools, hospitals, substance abuse programs, and community mental health agencies. I have supervised student counselors working for their degrees in field placement. I approach my work with curiosity, openness, and transparency - attempting to increase understanding and the building of community in diversity.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker of thirty some years experience. I am gratified seeing people I work with discover their strengths, find the right path in life, improve relationships, and heal old wounds. I have provided services for teens and adults young to elderly, in schools, hospitals, substance abuse programs, and community mental health agencies. I have supervised student counselors working for their degrees in field placement. I approach my work with curiosity, openness, and transparency - attempting to increase understanding and the building of community in diversity.
Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.
Our experienced team of therapists has been helping clients achieve their best self, better relationships, and a more balanced life since 2012. The more common struggles we help clients overcome are anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. If you have been wrestling with these or other issues, we are here to help. We work with older kids (8+), adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most of our therapists are EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and also use other effective approaches including CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.
Since I've received my master's degree I have provided mental health services in the Northern IL and Suburban Chicago as a Licensed Social Worker for over 30 years. I use cognitive/ behavioral therapy to provide, I found most current studies indicate that cognitive/ behavioral therapy is to be most effective for many mood disorders and panic disorders. I listen,interact, and provide you with the proper "tools" and education to help you help yourself to a more efficient, happier lifestyle.
Since I've received my master's degree I have provided mental health services in the Northern IL and Suburban Chicago as a Licensed Social Worker for over 30 years. I use cognitive/ behavioral therapy to provide, I found most current studies indicate that cognitive/ behavioral therapy is to be most effective for many mood disorders and panic disorders. I listen,interact, and provide you with the proper "tools" and education to help you help yourself to a more efficient, happier lifestyle.
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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.