Male Therapists in Acton, MA
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.
Managing anxiety and OCD can be extremely disruptive to daily living.
Online booking currently available on my website (listed under my profile picture). While I am comfortable working with several presentations, my ideal client is looking for support in managing anxiety or OCD symptoms which have been creating a negative impact on their day-to-day living. I am comfortable working with all age groups including children and adolescents. I am a BTTI graduate through the International OCD Foundation.
Managing anxiety and OCD can be extremely disruptive to daily living.
Online booking currently available on my website (listed under my profile picture). While I am comfortable working with several presentations, my ideal client is looking for support in managing anxiety or OCD symptoms which have been creating a negative impact on their day-to-day living. I am comfortable working with all age groups including children and adolescents. I am a BTTI graduate through the International OCD Foundation.
Online Webcam counseling, or In-Office counseling, my approach to helping people is to clearly understand each person's way of thinking, feeling, understanding, and living - their unique personal psychology - and to tailor an effective method of helping to the individual, their strengths and their needs. Much of my life's enjoyment comes from helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. In working with me as your counselor or life coach, you can expect someone who listens with a caring and empathic attitude - someone who will provide expert and effective feedback to help you reach your goals for a satisfying and joyful life!
Online Webcam counseling, or In-Office counseling, my approach to helping people is to clearly understand each person's way of thinking, feeling, understanding, and living - their unique personal psychology - and to tailor an effective method of helping to the individual, their strengths and their needs. Much of my life's enjoyment comes from helping people live happier, more fulfilling lives. In working with me as your counselor or life coach, you can expect someone who listens with a caring and empathic attitude - someone who will provide expert and effective feedback to help you reach your goals for a satisfying and joyful life!
My practice caters to adults, children and teenagers seeking help for any combination of mental health challenges, including, Attention Deficit Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders including social anxiety and panic disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Problems with Executive Function, Gaming Use Disorder. My treatment emphasizes problem solving, acquisition of coping skills, and identifying strategies to strengthen well-being.
My practice caters to adults, children and teenagers seeking help for any combination of mental health challenges, including, Attention Deficit Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders including social anxiety and panic disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Problems with Executive Function, Gaming Use Disorder. My treatment emphasizes problem solving, acquisition of coping skills, and identifying strategies to strengthen well-being.
I work individually with adults who are seeking to improve their lives by: (1) decreasing the frequency or intensity of depressive or anxiety symptoms; (2) recognizing problems before they reach a crisis stage; (3) maximizing work, school, or home functioning, (4) enhancing social relationships; (5) managing stressors and regulating emotions; (6) breaking unhealthy or negative behavior and thought cycles; and (7) experimenting with new health behaviors in a safe and effective manner.
I work individually with adults who are seeking to improve their lives by: (1) decreasing the frequency or intensity of depressive or anxiety symptoms; (2) recognizing problems before they reach a crisis stage; (3) maximizing work, school, or home functioning, (4) enhancing social relationships; (5) managing stressors and regulating emotions; (6) breaking unhealthy or negative behavior and thought cycles; and (7) experimenting with new health behaviors in a safe and effective manner.
I incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to provide concrete skills for managing emotions and behaviors.
Therapy begins with understanding. I take the time to listen deeply to your concerns, experiences, and aspirations. Whether you are a child struggling with school anxiety, a teen navigating social pressures, an adult managing the complexities of life, or a parent desiring to best support your child, your story is at the heart of our work together. Collaboration is key; we will work as a team to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, uncovering patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties. We will also work to build healthy coping skills so that you feel more in control of your life.
I incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to provide concrete skills for managing emotions and behaviors.
Therapy begins with understanding. I take the time to listen deeply to your concerns, experiences, and aspirations. Whether you are a child struggling with school anxiety, a teen navigating social pressures, an adult managing the complexities of life, or a parent desiring to best support your child, your story is at the heart of our work together. Collaboration is key; we will work as a team to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, uncovering patterns that may be contributing to your current difficulties. We will also work to build healthy coping skills so that you feel more in control of your life.
Building a relationship with a therapist is a deeply hu man and collaborative endeavor.
I help adults, adolescents, and couples address a variety of difficulties using evidence-based approaches and drawing on decades of experience with individuals and groups coping with symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, addictions, ADHD, men's issues, and grief.
Building a relationship with a therapist is a deeply hu man and collaborative endeavor.
I help adults, adolescents, and couples address a variety of difficulties using evidence-based approaches and drawing on decades of experience with individuals and groups coping with symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, relational conflict, addictions, ADHD, men's issues, and grief.
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. I've been in practice for 15 years. I work with a variety of clients and situations, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment-related issues, loss, lonliness, and other concerns. My approach encompasses cognitive, psychodynamic, and spiritual orientations, depending on one's needs. My method seeks to be gentle, yet
goal-directed. Couple's Therapy is a particular area of interest, as is Dream Work.
Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. I've been in practice for 15 years. I work with a variety of clients and situations, treating depression, anxiety, adjustment-related issues, loss, lonliness, and other concerns. My approach encompasses cognitive, psychodynamic, and spiritual orientations, depending on one's needs. My method seeks to be gentle, yet
goal-directed. Couple's Therapy is a particular area of interest, as is Dream Work.
The way psychotherapy is practiced has a lot to do with the mind set and life experience of the psychologist. I have been in private practice since 1980, and beyond the traditional training for psychologists, I also trained extensively in an approach known as Psychology of Mind, or Health Realization. This is a cognitive approach that is very down-to-earth but rooted in principles akin to those behind meditation, yoga and similar traditions that were developed to enhance optimal hu man functioning.
The way psychotherapy is practiced has a lot to do with the mind set and life experience of the psychologist. I have been in private practice since 1980, and beyond the traditional training for psychologists, I also trained extensively in an approach known as Psychology of Mind, or Health Realization. This is a cognitive approach that is very down-to-earth but rooted in principles akin to those behind meditation, yoga and similar traditions that were developed to enhance optimal hu man functioning.
Sometimes one seeks therapy to find immediate relief from distressing symptoms. Other times, therapy helps one investigate behaviors, beliefs, and relationship patterns, whether they be ro mantic, professional, or familial. With therapeutic guidance, every person/family can advance towards their goals. It is my intention to help you do that. I provide psychotherapy for adults, individually or in relationship(s), and families who are interested in improving the quality of their lives together, but may have some concerns as to how that could happen.
Sometimes one seeks therapy to find immediate relief from distressing symptoms. Other times, therapy helps one investigate behaviors, beliefs, and relationship patterns, whether they be ro mantic, professional, or familial. With therapeutic guidance, every person/family can advance towards their goals. It is my intention to help you do that. I provide psychotherapy for adults, individually or in relationship(s), and families who are interested in improving the quality of their lives together, but may have some concerns as to how that could happen.
Besides working with individuals in private practice, I consult with organizations around the world developing their people in leadership and management skills.
The focus of my nearly 30 years in practice is to assist people who find themselves in common yet challenging transitions in their lives. These difficult "phase of life" transitions are often accompanied by painful adjustment experiences including relationship issues, confusion with one's role, interests, or even personal or work identity, difficulty making decisions or taking action, challenges with feeling productive and making a contribution, and finding peace in one's overall experience of life.
Besides working with individuals in private practice, I consult with organizations around the world developing their people in leadership and management skills.
The focus of my nearly 30 years in practice is to assist people who find themselves in common yet challenging transitions in their lives. These difficult "phase of life" transitions are often accompanied by painful adjustment experiences including relationship issues, confusion with one's role, interests, or even personal or work identity, difficulty making decisions or taking action, challenges with feeling productive and making a contribution, and finding peace in one's overall experience of life.
I also offer mandated DUI Counseling.
Are you or a loved one struggling with a problematic relationship to cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, opioids, and other addictive substances or behaviors? I work with teens and adults to initiate positive change by establishing a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. I bring judgement-free compassion and over 15 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health treatment to help navigate the difficult terrain of addiction. I also assist families in identifying their own path to recovery, learning effective communication and support strategies for their loved ones,
I also offer mandated DUI Counseling.
Are you or a loved one struggling with a problematic relationship to cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulants, opioids, and other addictive substances or behaviors? I work with teens and adults to initiate positive change by establishing a personalized treatment plan based on their individual needs. I bring judgement-free compassion and over 15 years of clinical experience in substance use and mental health treatment to help navigate the difficult terrain of addiction. I also assist families in identifying their own path to recovery, learning effective communication and support strategies for their loved ones,
I work with my clients to create a safe and collaborative environment where they feel listened to and supported. My approach is solution oriented and client centered with a focus on helping individuals and families set effective boundaries, learn helpful skills and implement healthy changes to move towards their goals. I've received specialized training in a variety of therapeutic models and will work with my clients to determine the best course of action and treatment plan that is right for them.
I work with my clients to create a safe and collaborative environment where they feel listened to and supported. My approach is solution oriented and client centered with a focus on helping individuals and families set effective boundaries, learn helpful skills and implement healthy changes to move towards their goals. I've received specialized training in a variety of therapeutic models and will work with my clients to determine the best course of action and treatment plan that is right for them.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and spirituality, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients to take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and swampscottpsychologicalassociates.com)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address concerns with relationships, identity, intimacy and sexuality, and spirituality, in addition to general psychological problems. My approach to therapy is active, relational, and result-oriented, encouraging clients to take hold of their life and find the meaning that life holds for them. I have served as an instructor at Harvard Medical School and Psychologist at the Cambridge Health Alliance for more than 25 years. And have been serving on the Advisory Board of the Dr. Phil Show, since its inception. (See drchirban.com and swampscottpsychologicalassociates.com)
James Hannon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LADC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Acton, MA 01720
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.
Many of my patients are recovering from addictions of various sorts. Many of them, as well as other patients, have mood disorders (anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder). I also work with individuals and families struggling with problems in work and career, marriage and similar relationships, and what are often described as existential or spiritual crises--the lack of a sense of meaning and purpose in life. I involve families in therapy when possible--people don't live and learn as isolated individuals.
In my work as a therapist, my first priority is to establish a comfortable, respectful working relationship that will allow my clients to begin to focus on the often difficult, painful and complex feelings, issues and situations that have brought them to counseling. My role is to listen carefully and thoughtfully, and to help guide and facilitate discussions that will help my clients to grow and change in beneficial ways, to resolve important conflicts and issues, and to reduce the severity of symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood and difficulty managing anger.
In my work as a therapist, my first priority is to establish a comfortable, respectful working relationship that will allow my clients to begin to focus on the often difficult, painful and complex feelings, issues and situations that have brought them to counseling. My role is to listen carefully and thoughtfully, and to help guide and facilitate discussions that will help my clients to grow and change in beneficial ways, to resolve important conflicts and issues, and to reduce the severity of symptoms such as anxiety, depressed mood and difficulty managing anger.
I have deep compassion and empathy for the suffering that all hu mans experience and a passion for engaging in transformative mindfulness-based therapy.
This business of being hu man can be hard. We live in stressful times and its easy to get overwhelmed. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or challenges with substance abuse, I can help. I’m a licensed counselor, trained as an MBSR teacher by the UMass Center for Mindfulness with over a decade of experience practicing mindfulness meditation. I use a powerful combination of empathic listening, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based coping skills to help you make major and lasting change in your life.
I have deep compassion and empathy for the suffering that all hu mans experience and a passion for engaging in transformative mindfulness-based therapy.
This business of being hu man can be hard. We live in stressful times and its easy to get overwhelmed. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression or challenges with substance abuse, I can help. I’m a licensed counselor, trained as an MBSR teacher by the UMass Center for Mindfulness with over a decade of experience practicing mindfulness meditation. I use a powerful combination of empathic listening, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based coping skills to help you make major and lasting change in your life.
Shane Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Acton, MA 01720 (Online Only)
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I believe that there is no single treatment that works best for everyone. I believe that therapy is the most effective when it's tailored to the unique needs of each client. We will spend time building trust arriving at a shared understanding of your treatment goals. My practice focuses on creating space in which transformation is possible and old patterns can shift into something that allows for growth and possibility. We'll start with current challenges that you may be experiencing and together, we will carve out a road map that can help you on your journey to be the most complete version of you.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I believe that there is no single treatment that works best for everyone. I believe that therapy is the most effective when it's tailored to the unique needs of each client. We will spend time building trust arriving at a shared understanding of your treatment goals. My practice focuses on creating space in which transformation is possible and old patterns can shift into something that allows for growth and possibility. We'll start with current challenges that you may be experiencing and together, we will carve out a road map that can help you on your journey to be the most complete version of you.
Although, I am considered by many as an addictions specialist, I am also well versed in many other mental health issues.
Are you concerned about your drug and/or alcohol use, having difficulty coping with stress in your life, and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? If the answer is yes to any of these, I can provide you with a comfortable counseling environment where we can examine challenges and develop strategies to address the issues affecting you. By contacting me, you are taking the first step in your journey to become the best person you can be. I am currently conducting HIPAA approved video counseling, telephone, or in person sessions. It is your choice whichever you are more comfortable with. Contact me today!
Although, I am considered by many as an addictions specialist, I am also well versed in many other mental health issues.
Are you concerned about your drug and/or alcohol use, having difficulty coping with stress in your life, and/or struggling with anxiety or depression? If the answer is yes to any of these, I can provide you with a comfortable counseling environment where we can examine challenges and develop strategies to address the issues affecting you. By contacting me, you are taking the first step in your journey to become the best person you can be. I am currently conducting HIPAA approved video counseling, telephone, or in person sessions. It is your choice whichever you are more comfortable with. Contact me today!
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and young adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition to working as a therapist, I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, where I previously worked as a staff psychologist and continue to serve as a supervisor. My experience in these roles enables me to work effectively with individuals whose distress is particularly overwhelming and incapacitating.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and young adults struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. In addition to working as a therapist, I hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, where I previously worked as a staff psychologist and continue to serve as a supervisor. My experience in these roles enables me to work effectively with individuals whose distress is particularly overwhelming and incapacitating.
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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.