Male Therapists in Westchester, IL
Many people come to therapy feeling pulled in different directions—struggling with self-doubt, shame, or a sense of not fully belonging. I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves, especially around identity, relationships, and internal conflict. This includes people who identify as LGBTQ+, those questioning their sexuality, and others navigating cultural or personal complexities.
Many people come to therapy feeling pulled in different directions—struggling with self-doubt, shame, or a sense of not fully belonging. I work with individuals who want to better understand themselves, especially around identity, relationships, and internal conflict. This includes people who identify as LGBTQ+, those questioning their sexuality, and others navigating cultural or personal complexities.
My goal as a therapist is to try and help people see their circumstances, their world and maybe even themselves a little differently than before they walked through my door. I believe that therapy can be truly transformative when one is fully committed to the process, a commitment I try to support and encourage by establishing a relationship built on trust and respect. I primarily utilize family and individually focused therapy and employ the methods of ACT, DBT and CBT therapies in an effort to meet each individual where they are and make their introduction to the therapeutic process as seamless as possible.
My goal as a therapist is to try and help people see their circumstances, their world and maybe even themselves a little differently than before they walked through my door. I believe that therapy can be truly transformative when one is fully committed to the process, a commitment I try to support and encourage by establishing a relationship built on trust and respect. I primarily utilize family and individually focused therapy and employ the methods of ACT, DBT and CBT therapies in an effort to meet each individual where they are and make their introduction to the therapeutic process as seamless as possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I received my bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and my master’s degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. I have a passion for connecting with individuals on an emotional level and taking an eclectic approach that is best suited to your unique wants and needs. I work with adults and military veterans coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, and PTSD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I received my bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and my master’s degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. I have a passion for connecting with individuals on an emotional level and taking an eclectic approach that is best suited to your unique wants and needs. I work with adults and military veterans coping with depression, anxiety, substance use, and PTSD.
My goal as a therapist is to help you prioritize yourself in a way that leads to growth and a life worth celebrating. Growth can be as straightforward as learning to cope with a difficult situation, or as complex as charting a brand new life for yourself. Together, we will work to uncover your unfulfilled needs, the related obstacles, and any thoughts and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, my hope and the focus of our work together is to help you make meaningful changes that are good for you, and those around you.
My goal as a therapist is to help you prioritize yourself in a way that leads to growth and a life worth celebrating. Growth can be as straightforward as learning to cope with a difficult situation, or as complex as charting a brand new life for yourself. Together, we will work to uncover your unfulfilled needs, the related obstacles, and any thoughts and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, my hope and the focus of our work together is to help you make meaningful changes that are good for you, and those around you.
Life can be overwhelming at times, leaving you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. We’ll explore what’s causing these feelings and identify the problems holding you back. Together, we will develop practical solutions, and break them into manageable steps that fit your unique needs. I will be there alongside you on your journey to keep you on the path you choose. I will cheer you on in your successes, I’ll provide insights when you need ideas, and I will provide guidance when you feel lost. Occasionally, I will provide a nudge when you get stuck.
Life can be overwhelming at times, leaving you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. We’ll explore what’s causing these feelings and identify the problems holding you back. Together, we will develop practical solutions, and break them into manageable steps that fit your unique needs. I will be there alongside you on your journey to keep you on the path you choose. I will cheer you on in your successes, I’ll provide insights when you need ideas, and I will provide guidance when you feel lost. Occasionally, I will provide a nudge when you get stuck.
I have been in practice for 40 years. I treat children with behavioral problems, children-teens-adults with depression, panic/anxiety attacks, bipolar disorder, phobias, family conflicts, coping skills, academic issues, Employee Assistance, relationship counseling. Therapeutic approaches are designed specifically for the individual. Play therapy is used with children 12 and under. I set goals to measure progress and modify treatment based on goal obtainment and how the person "feels." I also do Psych-education to help individuals better use coping skills outside the office.
I have been in practice for 40 years. I treat children with behavioral problems, children-teens-adults with depression, panic/anxiety attacks, bipolar disorder, phobias, family conflicts, coping skills, academic issues, Employee Assistance, relationship counseling. Therapeutic approaches are designed specifically for the individual. Play therapy is used with children 12 and under. I set goals to measure progress and modify treatment based on goal obtainment and how the person "feels." I also do Psych-education to help individuals better use coping skills outside the office.
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Kaleb Pollum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience helping individuals overcome obstacles such as depression, stress, anxiety, identity issues, interpersonal relationships, and effectively managing mood and personality disorders. He specializes in treating borderline personality disorder. Kaleb desires to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships so that his clients can feel at ease and find clarity in their thinking. He utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and adapted dialectical behavior therapy to accomplish this.Kaleb Pollum is a licen
Kaleb Pollum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience helping individuals overcome obstacles such as depression, stress, anxiety, identity issues, interpersonal relationships, and effectively managing mood and personality disorders. He specializes in treating borderline personality disorder. Kaleb desires to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships so that his clients can feel at ease and find clarity in their thinking. He utilizes evidence-based and trauma-informed practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, and adapted dialectical behavior therapy to accomplish this.Kaleb Pollum is a licen
Nick Riehlmann: Adults, Couples, Men
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
7 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck.
Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works.
My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
I specialize in helping adults, men, and couples navigate the pressure of modern life. From high-functioning anxiety and anger to disconnection, communication issues, or feeling stuck.
Whether you’re trying to rebuild your confidence, work through relationship tension, or just figure out why you feel so irritable and burnt out, we’ll cut through the noise and get to what actually works.
My approach is direct, grounded, and practical. No fluff, no endless venting. Just focused, evidence-based support, so you can understand what’s going on beneath the surface, feel more in control, and finally start moving forward.
You can expect to feel supported as we explore your presenting concern(s) and goals for therapy. Together, we will navigate the challenges you experience with self care and compassion. You will acquire tools and education to help you along your path of success in life.
You can expect to feel supported as we explore your presenting concern(s) and goals for therapy. Together, we will navigate the challenges you experience with self care and compassion. You will acquire tools and education to help you along your path of success in life.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, depression, loss, and major life transitions, bringing both clinical expertise and practical strategies to our work together. My approach is energetic, conversational, and solution-focused, creating a judgment-free space where you can reflect, gain clarity, and build actionable steps to move forward. Let’s partner together to help you reclaim control and reach your goals.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed? You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I specialize in helping adults manage anxiety, depression, loss, and major life transitions, bringing both clinical expertise and practical strategies to our work together. My approach is energetic, conversational, and solution-focused, creating a judgment-free space where you can reflect, gain clarity, and build actionable steps to move forward. Let’s partner together to help you reclaim control and reach your goals.
Approaching therapy can be an experience that raises its own anxieties. Growth won’t always be comfortable, but I strive to make the therapeutic relationship genuine and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, substance abuse or you just haven't been feeling like yourself lately, I will be here to meet you where you are with a nonjudgmental, humanistic, person-centered approach to the therapeutic relationship that is also solidly grounded in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and the Gottman method for couples.
Approaching therapy can be an experience that raises its own anxieties. Growth won’t always be comfortable, but I strive to make the therapeutic relationship genuine and healing. Whether you are seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, substance abuse or you just haven't been feeling like yourself lately, I will be here to meet you where you are with a nonjudgmental, humanistic, person-centered approach to the therapeutic relationship that is also solidly grounded in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR and the Gottman method for couples.
Let my 30 years of counseling experience work for you. Let's work together to find the most effective routes to healing your pain, ending the struggle and finding peace and joy within. You will understand how your past affects your present and what gets in the way of your best future. Truly realizing the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions will be a catalyst toward you becoming your best or higher self more consistently. Individuals will heal and grow and couples will understand the dynamic of their relationship and change conflict into harmony. I have helped many people, I am grateful and ready to help you.
Let my 30 years of counseling experience work for you. Let's work together to find the most effective routes to healing your pain, ending the struggle and finding peace and joy within. You will understand how your past affects your present and what gets in the way of your best future. Truly realizing the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions will be a catalyst toward you becoming your best or higher self more consistently. Individuals will heal and grow and couples will understand the dynamic of their relationship and change conflict into harmony. I have helped many people, I am grateful and ready to help you.
Are depression, anxiety, panic, or fears keeping you from reaching your goals? For over 30 years I have helped people like you in a comfortable, supportive environment where you can feel truly understood.
Areas of Focus –
Depression and anxiety
Chronic disease management
Nicotine/tobacco cessation
Personal, relationship, and work-related challenges
Are depression, anxiety, panic, or fears keeping you from reaching your goals? For over 30 years I have helped people like you in a comfortable, supportive environment where you can feel truly understood.
Areas of Focus –
Depression and anxiety
Chronic disease management
Nicotine/tobacco cessation
Personal, relationship, and work-related challenges
My ideal client may be navigating substance use challenges, trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders, often carrying the weight of stigma or systemic barriers. They may be rebuilding after incarceration or seeking to reshape their identity beyond society’s labels. Their goals are rooted in hope—healing, self-discovery, stability, and empowerment. They want to break cycles, build resilience, and move toward lives aligned with their values, strengths, and dreams. They come ready to do the hard work of change and are seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be seen and heard fully.
My ideal client may be navigating substance use challenges, trauma, anxiety, or mood disorders, often carrying the weight of stigma or systemic barriers. They may be rebuilding after incarceration or seeking to reshape their identity beyond society’s labels. Their goals are rooted in hope—healing, self-discovery, stability, and empowerment. They want to break cycles, build resilience, and move toward lives aligned with their values, strengths, and dreams. They come ready to do the hard work of change and are seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be seen and heard fully.
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
You may feel your true, joyful self is hidden under layers of depression, anxiety, guilt, or shame. Maybe you’re trying to figure out how to achieve your dreams of living the life you were meant to live. Maybe you’re trying to deal with being alone for the first time, or again. Or maybe you’re trying to manage a relationship that has gotten very tense, or is long distance. You may have had a negative experience with therapy in the past. I'm a solution focused therapist working with an incredible team and if I can't help there'll be someone on my team who can.
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through stress, frustration, or uncertainty on your own. Many of my clients have spent years trying to push themselves through difficult emotions on their own, only to feel stuck in the same patterns—strained relationships, intense emotions, or behaviors that don’t align with what they want in life. Whether you are a student, a working individual, or just feeling stuck, I provide a supportive space for all where you feel understood and reassured that you are not alone in your journey.
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through stress, frustration, or uncertainty on your own. Many of my clients have spent years trying to push themselves through difficult emotions on their own, only to feel stuck in the same patterns—strained relationships, intense emotions, or behaviors that don’t align with what they want in life. Whether you are a student, a working individual, or just feeling stuck, I provide a supportive space for all where you feel understood and reassured that you are not alone in your journey.
You're the expert of your own life, and I focus on forming a partnership where we'll combine your knowledge and my expertise to find personalized solutions to your challenges. Life is an ongoing series of changes and adaptations, where we learn to get what we need from our careers, relationships, and personal lives. At times, we may get stuck due to events in our lives we weren't prepared for, and we live with the discomfort of being stuck until we reach a point where we're ready for a radical change into something new. I love working with clients who are at that point of frustration and are ready for a new way of being.
You're the expert of your own life, and I focus on forming a partnership where we'll combine your knowledge and my expertise to find personalized solutions to your challenges. Life is an ongoing series of changes and adaptations, where we learn to get what we need from our careers, relationships, and personal lives. At times, we may get stuck due to events in our lives we weren't prepared for, and we live with the discomfort of being stuck until we reach a point where we're ready for a radical change into something new. I love working with clients who are at that point of frustration and are ready for a new way of being.
Hello, my name is Dr. Moore. My ideal clients are high achieving individuals, couples, and families—those who are ready to address work-life balance, career stress, trauma, and relationship issues head-on. I offer clarity, resilience, and real improvement using narrative, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches, among others. As a seasoned therapist, Professor, and Higher Education Leader, I hold a deep understanding of context and systems. I am a culturally responsive and affirming therapist. In my sessions, you either grow or go...because I am not here to hold your hand. I am here to push you forward.
Hello, my name is Dr. Moore. My ideal clients are high achieving individuals, couples, and families—those who are ready to address work-life balance, career stress, trauma, and relationship issues head-on. I offer clarity, resilience, and real improvement using narrative, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches, among others. As a seasoned therapist, Professor, and Higher Education Leader, I hold a deep understanding of context and systems. I am a culturally responsive and affirming therapist. In my sessions, you either grow or go...because I am not here to hold your hand. I am here to push you forward.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
A good fit between therapist and patient is an essential ingredient in forming an effective working alliance, assuming the therapist has strong academic credentials. That is why I encourage patients to do their research. The best way to determine whether people can work well together is to talk. There should be no charge for an initial phone consultation to evaluate this. If after a phone visit it doesn't feel like a good fit, I will help you find someone who is.
Many of the people that come to see me have in someway either lost their way in life and are tired of settling for the crumbs. Some come because of their lives have become out of balance and in some cases out of control in the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual areas. Others, because they are in a tremendous amount of emotional pain. My goal is to help you find a healthy way of dealing with whatever the issues, in effective ways, that are keeping you from reaching your highest potential and to heal the obvious and not so obvious wounds that might be preventing that from happening.
Many of the people that come to see me have in someway either lost their way in life and are tired of settling for the crumbs. Some come because of their lives have become out of balance and in some cases out of control in the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual areas. Others, because they are in a tremendous amount of emotional pain. My goal is to help you find a healthy way of dealing with whatever the issues, in effective ways, that are keeping you from reaching your highest potential and to heal the obvious and not so obvious wounds that might be preventing that from happening.
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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.