Male Therapists in Ottawa, IL
Hey, let me help you, I have knowledge and experience that I want to use to help you with your issue. You do not have to live with that persistent, unease, low energy, diminished self-esteem, depressed mood, high blood pressure, chronic aches and pains. I specialize in providing relief from the debilitating health and emotional impacts of stress, helping you reclaim your well-being.
Hey, let me help you, I have knowledge and experience that I want to use to help you with your issue. You do not have to live with that persistent, unease, low energy, diminished self-esteem, depressed mood, high blood pressure, chronic aches and pains. I specialize in providing relief from the debilitating health and emotional impacts of stress, helping you reclaim your well-being.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or having marital problems? Change is Possible. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Your quality of life can improve. You are not alone.
At the Marriage Resource Center we know what makes marriage work. We focus on solutions instead of problems and build on what is right instead of analyzing what is wrong. I have over 20 years of counseling experience using research based principles that will help you rediscover joy in your marriage. Spouse won't come? These principles can be effective even when your spouse does not want to change. Starting in the first session we begin to develop a plan for positive changes.
At the Marriage Resource Center we know what makes marriage work. We focus on solutions instead of problems and build on what is right instead of analyzing what is wrong. I have over 20 years of counseling experience using research based principles that will help you rediscover joy in your marriage. Spouse won't come? These principles can be effective even when your spouse does not want to change. Starting in the first session we begin to develop a plan for positive changes.
Are you feeling “stuck,” unheard, and looking for someone who understands? Does your family not look like everyone else’s? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. As a married gay man with six adopted children, I know that all families don’t look alike. I work with adults, children, families, and couples (marital and premarital) and those who struggle with parenting, foster parenting, bio-parent reunification, foster care trauma, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, marriage, and LGBTQ issues.
Are you feeling “stuck,” unheard, and looking for someone who understands? Does your family not look like everyone else’s? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. As a married gay man with six adopted children, I know that all families don’t look alike. I work with adults, children, families, and couples (marital and premarital) and those who struggle with parenting, foster parenting, bio-parent reunification, foster care trauma, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, marriage, and LGBTQ issues.
Online Therapists
James E. 'jed' Foster Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
I am accepting new patients at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health (CGH) in Northbrook, IL, and in private practice in Missouri and Illinois via telehealth. At CGH, I practice gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS, Esophageal disorders, and other disorders of the mind-gut axis. In private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
I am accepting new patients at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health (CGH) in Northbrook, IL, and in private practice in Missouri and Illinois via telehealth. At CGH, I practice gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS, Esophageal disorders, and other disorders of the mind-gut axis. In private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to feel more in control of your life? I see clients through teleterapy and in-person. Currently accepting new clients, I will help you find the solutions you need to feel in charge of your life. I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds for the past twenty three years. I am confident that I can help you if you are willing to take the steps necessary to change your life. The first step is to have the courage to reach out for help when you need it. I will provide the professional care that you need in a safe, caring, and comforting environment.
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to feel more in control of your life? I see clients through teleterapy and in-person. Currently accepting new clients, I will help you find the solutions you need to feel in charge of your life. I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds for the past twenty three years. I am confident that I can help you if you are willing to take the steps necessary to change your life. The first step is to have the courage to reach out for help when you need it. I will provide the professional care that you need in a safe, caring, and comforting environment.
I help children, teens, parents, couples and families to solve and cope with the challenges that life presents to all of us. I'll listen to you with empathy and caring, and offer my education and long years of experience to help you along your path to change.
I help children, teens, parents, couples and families to solve and cope with the challenges that life presents to all of us. I'll listen to you with empathy and caring, and offer my education and long years of experience to help you along your path to change.
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Riverside, IL 60546
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
It's amazing that even despite our similarities as humans, we are all so very different individually. We all have our own unique experiences, challenges, and struggles. It may even feel lonely being the only one who knows your exact feelings. However, if someone could just understand a fraction of what you are going through, there can be a sense of hope - and a sense of connection.
It's amazing that even despite our similarities as humans, we are all so very different individually. We all have our own unique experiences, challenges, and struggles. It may even feel lonely being the only one who knows your exact feelings. However, if someone could just understand a fraction of what you are going through, there can be a sense of hope - and a sense of connection.
I began my professional career as a lawyer. Studying and practicing in the field of law helped me develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of how to navigate the practical challenges of life. However, working as a lawyer made me realize I wanted to help people on a more personal, emotional, and psychological level so they could be effective before they need a lawyer. So, at the age of 29, I quit my job as a family law attorney and went back to school to get a Ph.D. in Psychology. As a lifetime student, I am dedicated to learning. I want to learn more about you and help you get to where you want to be.
I began my professional career as a lawyer. Studying and practicing in the field of law helped me develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of how to navigate the practical challenges of life. However, working as a lawyer made me realize I wanted to help people on a more personal, emotional, and psychological level so they could be effective before they need a lawyer. So, at the age of 29, I quit my job as a family law attorney and went back to school to get a Ph.D. in Psychology. As a lifetime student, I am dedicated to learning. I want to learn more about you and help you get to where you want to be.
Got anger, anxiety, depression? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Anger Management Specialist Level III. Passionate about helping individuals, professionals and couples escape the parasitic nature of mismanaged anger, conflict, and stress freeing them to discover greater enjoyment, fulfillment, and success in their lives, careers and relationships. 25+ years of clinical counseling and coaching effectively treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anger and Stress Management, Marriage and Relationship Issues, Conflict Resolution and Influencing Skills.
Got anger, anxiety, depression? I can help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Anger Management Specialist Level III. Passionate about helping individuals, professionals and couples escape the parasitic nature of mismanaged anger, conflict, and stress freeing them to discover greater enjoyment, fulfillment, and success in their lives, careers and relationships. 25+ years of clinical counseling and coaching effectively treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anger and Stress Management, Marriage and Relationship Issues, Conflict Resolution and Influencing Skills.
Daniel Patrick MacLennan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, tLMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60173
I provide counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of areas. My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-informed care, as well as existential and spiritual concerns. Counseling can be utilized for problems big and small, and the primary goal is that no matter what complications arise in your life, you will have the skills and the self-confidence to adapt to them.
I provide counseling for children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of areas. My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma-informed care, as well as existential and spiritual concerns. Counseling can be utilized for problems big and small, and the primary goal is that no matter what complications arise in your life, you will have the skills and the self-confidence to adapt to them.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the Chicago area and online, I lead Rehs Counseling and Coaching, dedicated to enhancing your life and relationships by fostering a balanced lifestyle. I specialize in supporting career professionals facing challenges in their relationships, family dynamics, and work environment, often exacerbated by life transitions, substance abuse, and mood and anxiety disorders. My approach is rooted in behavior-based therapy, with a focus on motivational issues and techniques drawn from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy models.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor based in the Chicago area and online, I lead Rehs Counseling and Coaching, dedicated to enhancing your life and relationships by fostering a balanced lifestyle. I specialize in supporting career professionals facing challenges in their relationships, family dynamics, and work environment, often exacerbated by life transitions, substance abuse, and mood and anxiety disorders. My approach is rooted in behavior-based therapy, with a focus on motivational issues and techniques drawn from Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy models.
Nicholas Michael Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glenview, IL 60025
Nick strongly believes in the age-old adage “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Nick’s strength-based approach to therapy focuses on meeting a patient where they are and providing authentic, professional guidance. Nick’s goal is to create a space where patients feel comfortable speaking open and honestly about what brought them to therapy. His approach often includes skill building, psychoeducation, and introspection mixed with integration. He believes with the right clinician we are all capable of positively impacting our own mental health and well-being. Nick will remain focused on tailoring services to the specific needs of the individual wherever they may be in their lives.
Nick strongly believes in the age-old adage “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
Nick’s strength-based approach to therapy focuses on meeting a patient where they are and providing authentic, professional guidance. Nick’s goal is to create a space where patients feel comfortable speaking open and honestly about what brought them to therapy. His approach often includes skill building, psychoeducation, and introspection mixed with integration. He believes with the right clinician we are all capable of positively impacting our own mental health and well-being. Nick will remain focused on tailoring services to the specific needs of the individual wherever they may be in their lives.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helping couples who feel stuck navigate the challenges in their relationships. My ideal clients are couples who may be struggling with physical and emotional intimacy, communication issues, or extended family dynamics. Whether you're facing infidelity or simply feel disconnected, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these difficulties and work towards healing. I strive to help you rebuild trust, address challenges, and rekindle the connection that brought you together. Let's work together to strengthen your relationship and find a path forward that honors both of you.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, helping couples who feel stuck navigate the challenges in their relationships. My ideal clients are couples who may be struggling with physical and emotional intimacy, communication issues, or extended family dynamics. Whether you're facing infidelity or simply feel disconnected, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these difficulties and work towards healing. I strive to help you rebuild trust, address challenges, and rekindle the connection that brought you together. Let's work together to strengthen your relationship and find a path forward that honors both of you.
Most therapists don't understand the male experience and the traumas or experiences we endure.
I help men that feel stuck in life get unstuck. Many of my clients want their relationship with their significant other or friends to be more real and enjoyable, but the problem is they can’t figure out how to unpack and communicate their emotions. They end up feeling alone in life and disconnected from themselves. To make matters worse, I believe that the typical therapy model has been failing men.
Most therapists don't understand the male experience and the traumas or experiences we endure.
I help men that feel stuck in life get unstuck. Many of my clients want their relationship with their significant other or friends to be more real and enjoyable, but the problem is they can’t figure out how to unpack and communicate their emotions. They end up feeling alone in life and disconnected from themselves. To make matters worse, I believe that the typical therapy model has been failing men.
We find ourselves hurting. Life becomes hard. We pick up scars from past hardships as well as new wounds from our current trials. These scars and wounds hurt. Our hurt may be coming from thoughts we have a difficult time managing, from the tensions we live with, or from our patterns of self defeating behaviors. We desire to be free from our worries, our anxieties, and our struggle to accept ourselves. We want fulfillment for our longing to engage in real relationships with the people we love. We all want to feel loved, to feel at peace, and to see our hope realized.
We find ourselves hurting. Life becomes hard. We pick up scars from past hardships as well as new wounds from our current trials. These scars and wounds hurt. Our hurt may be coming from thoughts we have a difficult time managing, from the tensions we live with, or from our patterns of self defeating behaviors. We desire to be free from our worries, our anxieties, and our struggle to accept ourselves. We want fulfillment for our longing to engage in real relationships with the people we love. We all want to feel loved, to feel at peace, and to see our hope realized.
Rob Schuh Autism-Neurodivergence
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCP-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Are you struggling with sensory overload, transitional stress, or feeling drained by constantly masking your true self? If so, you are my ideal client. I know that you are struggling to fit into a neurotypical world, leading to anxiety, burnout, and feelings of isolation. Do you want a space where you can be fully understood without needing to hide your true self? My goal is to help you understand and manage these challenges, reduce burnout, and thrive authentically in life, free from the pressures of masking and societal expectations.
Are you struggling with sensory overload, transitional stress, or feeling drained by constantly masking your true self? If so, you are my ideal client. I know that you are struggling to fit into a neurotypical world, leading to anxiety, burnout, and feelings of isolation. Do you want a space where you can be fully understood without needing to hide your true self? My goal is to help you understand and manage these challenges, reduce burnout, and thrive authentically in life, free from the pressures of masking and societal expectations.
Warriors Resite, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC, RYT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Do you feel you are in an antagonistic relationship? I help people in recovery of gaslighting. I am informed in Addictions, Trauma, and Narcissism Recovery. I am a Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach. We need to face our discomfort to become comfortable and change our thinking. That’s what I’m here to do. I help people realize they are not broken, they just need to get in touch with their authentic self. Your addictions, perfectionism’s, and needs to hide your vulnerabilities are not anything to be ashamed of. They are just trying to protect you.
Do you feel you are in an antagonistic relationship? I help people in recovery of gaslighting. I am informed in Addictions, Trauma, and Narcissism Recovery. I am a Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach. We need to face our discomfort to become comfortable and change our thinking. That’s what I’m here to do. I help people realize they are not broken, they just need to get in touch with their authentic self. Your addictions, perfectionism’s, and needs to hide your vulnerabilities are not anything to be ashamed of. They are just trying to protect you.
Welcome! I'm Dr Ed-PhD, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Houston. In today's multicultural society, I provide a safe space for individuals to explore their values and strengths. With a national 4.6 rating and over 61+ positive reviews on United, Aetna, Cigna and HealthGrades. I've earned the trust and appreciation of each person I've been honored to work with. My therapeutic focus extends to Adults, Teens, Children and Families and including the adult male voice in relationships. I work primarily with most insurance plans. For new clients call 737-312-2093. Previous clients-832-233-2791.
Welcome! I'm Dr Ed-PhD, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Houston. In today's multicultural society, I provide a safe space for individuals to explore their values and strengths. With a national 4.6 rating and over 61+ positive reviews on United, Aetna, Cigna and HealthGrades. I've earned the trust and appreciation of each person I've been honored to work with. My therapeutic focus extends to Adults, Teens, Children and Families and including the adult male voice in relationships. I work primarily with most insurance plans. For new clients call 737-312-2093. Previous clients-832-233-2791.
See more therapy options for Ottawa
Nearby Male Therapists Searches for Ottawa
See More Male TherapistsMale 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.