Male Therapists in Oak Park, IL
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
Working with clients to build their sense of self-worth, enhance self-efficacy, and reframe negative thought patterns are a few of my areas of interest. I am passionate about working with individuals ranging in age from adolescent through adulthood. Other areas of focus are helping clients to identify moods and symptoms of disorders associated with moods, helping clients transition between roles in their life, helping to strengthen the mind body connection, and helping clients to find healthy balance in their life.
I’ve been practicing therapy for over 11 years, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I see the relationship we build as the foundation for real change—a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. I bring warmth and honesty to create a collaborative, trusting environment.
Building strong, trusting relationships is one of my greatest strengths. I’m always honored when someone chooses me as their therapist. I understand the courage it takes to make that first call, ask for help, and open up. I meet that courage with care, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand who you are and what you’re going through.
I’ve been practicing therapy for over 11 years, working with children, adolescents, and adults. I see the relationship we build as the foundation for real change—a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. I bring warmth and honesty to create a collaborative, trusting environment.
Building strong, trusting relationships is one of my greatest strengths. I’m always honored when someone chooses me as their therapist. I understand the courage it takes to make that first call, ask for help, and open up. I meet that courage with care, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand who you are and what you’re going through.
My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, cultural humility, and experiential learning. I believe that healing and growth occur not just through insight, but through active engagement, both emotionally and relationally, as well as somatically.
My approach to therapy is grounded in warmth, cultural humility, and experiential learning. I believe that healing and growth occur not just through insight, but through active engagement, both emotionally and relationally, as well as somatically.
You already know what your patterns are: the overthinking, the avoidance, the loop of worrying about things you can't control. The frustrating part isn't the lack of insight. It's that knowing what's going on doesn't make it stop. That's where the right approach can make the difference. I help adults close the gap between understanding their anxiety and actually doing something different with it. My approach is active, skills-based, and grounded in the most effective evidence-based treatments. I believe it's important to go beyond just talking about what's hard to build the tools that help you move through it.
You already know what your patterns are: the overthinking, the avoidance, the loop of worrying about things you can't control. The frustrating part isn't the lack of insight. It's that knowing what's going on doesn't make it stop. That's where the right approach can make the difference. I help adults close the gap between understanding their anxiety and actually doing something different with it. My approach is active, skills-based, and grounded in the most effective evidence-based treatments. I believe it's important to go beyond just talking about what's hard to build the tools that help you move through it.
Many people I work with feel constantly “on edge” — their mind won’t slow down, stress shows up as irritability or avoidance, making it hard to stay focused or follow through even when they care. Others feel behind compared to where they think they should be, despite putting in real effort.
Therapy doesn’t have to be vague or endless to be effective. I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and real-life application.
Many people I work with feel constantly “on edge” — their mind won’t slow down, stress shows up as irritability or avoidance, making it hard to stay focused or follow through even when they care. Others feel behind compared to where they think they should be, despite putting in real effort.
Therapy doesn’t have to be vague or endless to be effective. I specialize in working with adults dealing with anxiety and ADHD, using evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and real-life application.
We all feel sad, stressed, or anxious at times. That's a normal part of life to me. But if these feelings are interfering with personal and family relationships, work, or your feelings of self-confidence, counseling can help you find a more satisfying path. Especially since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and stress, have worsened. You may have increased your use of substances, hoping that they will help relieve your symptoms, only to find that they have made matters worse. Recognizing that you need outside assistance can be difficult.
We all feel sad, stressed, or anxious at times. That's a normal part of life to me. But if these feelings are interfering with personal and family relationships, work, or your feelings of self-confidence, counseling can help you find a more satisfying path. Especially since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and stress, have worsened. You may have increased your use of substances, hoping that they will help relieve your symptoms, only to find that they have made matters worse. Recognizing that you need outside assistance can be difficult.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to express what they need. People come to me when stress, conflict, or old patterns get in the way of feeling close to the people they love. I bring warmth, sincerity, and curiosity as we clarify emotions, strengthen communication, and build more satisfying, supportive relationships.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to express what they need. People come to me when stress, conflict, or old patterns get in the way of feeling close to the people they love. I bring warmth, sincerity, and curiosity as we clarify emotions, strengthen communication, and build more satisfying, supportive relationships.
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach
Brendan has focused on work with individuals experiencing grief. His approach emphasizes active collaboration with clients, empowering them to become experts in their own experiences. His compassionate perspective and evidence-based strategies help foster growth, resilience, and healing. In addition to his clinical focus, Brendan values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating an emotionally safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients, men, and women. His goal is to provide culturally competent care and ensure all clients feel supported and understood.Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach
Let's face it: Therapy won't fix your boss, your in-laws or your toddler's new maniacal scream laugh - but it might help your survive them without hiding in your car with snacks all the time.
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating transitions or stuck places—co-parenting, infidelity, divorce, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or that vague but real “Who am I anymore?” I’m especially drawn to work around deconstruction, men’s mental health, neurodivergence, existential crises, and sex and intimacy.
Let's face it: Therapy won't fix your boss, your in-laws or your toddler's new maniacal scream laugh - but it might help your survive them without hiding in your car with snacks all the time.
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating transitions or stuck places—co-parenting, infidelity, divorce, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or that vague but real “Who am I anymore?” I’m especially drawn to work around deconstruction, men’s mental health, neurodivergence, existential crises, and sex and intimacy.
At Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic, we utilize an approach validated in research and experience to tailor a ketamine program that suits your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey. Rooted in human relationships, our practice strives to improve your health through mutual respect and collaboration. Individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain have all received benefit from ketamine and we are excited to assist you on your path to wellness.
At Midwest Alternative Treatment Clinic, we utilize an approach validated in research and experience to tailor a ketamine program that suits your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey. Rooted in human relationships, our practice strives to improve your health through mutual respect and collaboration. Individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain have all received benefit from ketamine and we are excited to assist you on your path to wellness.
I approach my clinical work with a grounding in my deeply-held belief that all human beings have infinite worth. My goal for all individuals with whom I work is to support each person's path towards experiencing that worth within themselves. Having worked in the mental health field for the past 16 years with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I have utilized this philosophy to guide the process of therapy with individuals having a wide range of challenges, from autism spectrum disorders to struggles with mood and anxiety to relationship problems.
I approach my clinical work with a grounding in my deeply-held belief that all human beings have infinite worth. My goal for all individuals with whom I work is to support each person's path towards experiencing that worth within themselves. Having worked in the mental health field for the past 16 years with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I have utilized this philosophy to guide the process of therapy with individuals having a wide range of challenges, from autism spectrum disorders to struggles with mood and anxiety to relationship problems.
I view therapy as the process of investing in your growth as a person, a parent, and a partner. I have worked alongside people who have overcome their pain and suffering by focusing on a plan that centers on their strengths and resources. Our work could include a focus on how to build confidence, increase coping skills, process pain from the past, and learn to tolerate uncertainty about the future. Overall, I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals of wellness and health.
I view therapy as the process of investing in your growth as a person, a parent, and a partner. I have worked alongside people who have overcome their pain and suffering by focusing on a plan that centers on their strengths and resources. Our work could include a focus on how to build confidence, increase coping skills, process pain from the past, and learn to tolerate uncertainty about the future. Overall, I truly believe that with support and understanding, you have the ability and resilience to achieve your goals of wellness and health.
My approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, and authenticity to encourage you as you grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. I draw from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with you as you integrate your courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into your life. My clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
My approach to therapy emphasizes feelings of trust, safety, and authenticity to encourage you as you grow by developing self-knowledge and self-compassion throughout the therapeutic process. I draw from multiple perspectives to help understand and walk with you as you integrate your courage, creativity, curiosity, and strengths into your life. My clients use their strengths to address past memories, process difficult emotions and life experiences, and develop a vision for a hopeful and fulfilling future.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Amundson enjoys long-distance bicycle touring, reading, writing, and publishing. He also has a deep appreciation for Japanese film.
Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Amundson enjoys long-distance bicycle touring, reading, writing, and publishing. He also has a deep appreciation for Japanese film.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I incorporate traditional psychology with modern approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and have a passion for incorporating pop culture into my therapeutic work. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic techniques. My style is educational, informative, and empathic. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and have worked extensively with persons who are developing their sexual identities.
LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services offers services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I incorporate traditional psychology with modern approaches. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and have a passion for incorporating pop culture into my therapeutic work. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic techniques. My style is educational, informative, and empathic. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and have worked extensively with persons who are developing their sexual identities.
Accepting New Clients: I work with men who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Drawing from my own experience, I help men overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, pornography, and gambling. As a S.M.A.R.T. Recovery certified facilitator, I believe in evidence-based recovery, that is self-empowering.
I can help young adult men who are struggling to find purpose and meaning by helping identify goals and values.
I have an understanding of how to help fathers who experience stress of parenting neurodivergent children, juggling many different roles in immediate and extended family.
Accepting New Clients: I work with men who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Drawing from my own experience, I help men overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, pornography, and gambling. As a S.M.A.R.T. Recovery certified facilitator, I believe in evidence-based recovery, that is self-empowering.
I can help young adult men who are struggling to find purpose and meaning by helping identify goals and values.
I have an understanding of how to help fathers who experience stress of parenting neurodivergent children, juggling many different roles in immediate and extended family.
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.
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
My style is direct and collaborative. I use a flexible approach that is adapted to each individual or couple. My approach is especially effective at getting to the root of issues, sorting through the conflict and confusion, and portraying what the trouble is in a clear new light.
I see adults for both individual and couple's therapy addressing many common areas of concern, including: stress; anxiety; depression; relationship issues; intimacy & communication; self-esteem & identity issues; work & life satisfaction; meaning & purpose; and general unhappiness.
My style is direct and collaborative. I use a flexible approach that is adapted to each individual or couple. My approach is especially effective at getting to the root of issues, sorting through the conflict and confusion, and portraying what the trouble is in a clear new light.
Our most important relationships are also often those we struggle with. I am an expert listener, advisor, and facilitator and, working together, we’ll turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased connection.
Our most important relationships are also often those we struggle with. I am an expert listener, advisor, and facilitator and, working together, we’ll turn struggles into opportunity and strife into increased connection.
Are you tired of the same old, same old and ready for real change? Do you want to find a new career? Have better relationships? Learn to manage time? Do better in school, reduce stress or start building positive habits? If any of these apply to you, then you are ready for coaching. Time to stop living an average life and get ready to take off. Here is one of my career coaching clients, "I thought I was okay at interviewing but after meeting with Pat, I was great! I had the interview and ended up getting the offer the next day. I just started and absolutely love my job."
Are you tired of the same old, same old and ready for real change? Do you want to find a new career? Have better relationships? Learn to manage time? Do better in school, reduce stress or start building positive habits? If any of these apply to you, then you are ready for coaching. Time to stop living an average life and get ready to take off. Here is one of my career coaching clients, "I thought I was okay at interviewing but after meeting with Pat, I was great! I had the interview and ended up getting the offer the next day. I just started and absolutely love my job."
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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.