Male Therapists in Area IV, Cambridge, MA

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Matt Richardson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Richardson’s primary areas of interest include: Depression, anxiety, problems in personal and romantic relationships, disordered eating, and body image issues. He is particularly interested in working with gay and bisexual men. In therapy, Dr. Richardson uses an integrative therapeutic style, combining interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused therapies. Dr. Richardson approaches his work with clients experiencing body image and eating concerns from an intuitive eating, anti-diet, and Health At Every Size (HAES) framework.
Dr. Richardson’s primary areas of interest include: Depression, anxiety, problems in personal and romantic relationships, disordered eating, and body image issues. He is particularly interested in working with gay and bisexual men. In therapy, Dr. Richardson uses an integrative therapeutic style, combining interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally-focused therapies. Dr. Richardson approaches his work with clients experiencing body image and eating concerns from an intuitive eating, anti-diet, and Health At Every Size (HAES) framework.
(617) 202-3863 View (617) 202-3863
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Ryan Aylward
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
I work with adults across the lifespan struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, family issues, work and school challenges. I am trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I work with adults across the lifespan struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, family issues, work and school challenges. I am trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and draw from psychodynamic and attachment theory, Buddhist psychology and mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
(857) 290-4454 x1 View (857) 290-4454 x1
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William Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
For people of all ages, difficulties in life may result from a lost connection with one’s internal experience. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to attend closely to one’s thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive environment. In child therapy, play is the primary mode of communication. Through play, children explore their internal world, rehearse for life, process past events, practice creativity, and learn to moderate themselves. As children begin to feel understood and understand themselves, their internal experience can become their guide to being in the world.
For people of all ages, difficulties in life may result from a lost connection with one’s internal experience. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to attend closely to one’s thoughts and feelings in a safe, supportive environment. In child therapy, play is the primary mode of communication. Through play, children explore their internal world, rehearse for life, process past events, practice creativity, and learn to moderate themselves. As children begin to feel understood and understand themselves, their internal experience can become their guide to being in the world.
(781) 390-9650 View (781) 390-9650
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Jared Utley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Dr. Utley’s primary areas of interest include: General and social anxiety, depression, trauma, binge eating, life transitions, relationship concerns, family difficulties, and bolstering general life satisfaction. He has a special interest in international adoption and minority identity development, Dr. Utley utilizes a client-centered and evidence-based approach that is flexible based on the client’s cultural background and presenting concerns. He incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy frameworks when working with clients.
Dr. Utley’s primary areas of interest include: General and social anxiety, depression, trauma, binge eating, life transitions, relationship concerns, family difficulties, and bolstering general life satisfaction. He has a special interest in international adoption and minority identity development, Dr. Utley utilizes a client-centered and evidence-based approach that is flexible based on the client’s cultural background and presenting concerns. He incorporates Emotion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy frameworks when working with clients.
(617) 758-8485 View (617) 758-8485
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Michael Di Bianca
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Di Bianca (he/him) works with a particular focus on the self-discovery and challenging transitions of emerging adulthood, including masculinity and men’s issues, identity development, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, and trauma recovery. He prioritizes the trust and pace that each person needs to create a sense of safety within therapy, in their own bodies, and in their relationships. He integrates relational psychodynamic, trauma-focused and neurobiological frameworks, and CBT and strives to use all of these in the context of a safe and warm therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Di Bianca (he/him) works with a particular focus on the self-discovery and challenging transitions of emerging adulthood, including masculinity and men’s issues, identity development, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, and trauma recovery. He prioritizes the trust and pace that each person needs to create a sense of safety within therapy, in their own bodies, and in their relationships. He integrates relational psychodynamic, trauma-focused and neurobiological frameworks, and CBT and strives to use all of these in the context of a safe and warm therapeutic relationship.
(781) 678-8516 View (781) 678-8516
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Discovery Learning Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, RCTC, COFT
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Utilizing EEG biofeedback (neurofeedback), therapeutic music and hypnosis, we have a creative approach to individualize a treatment plan for every client. Our practice consists of both children and adults. Primarily the children come to work on ADD/ADHD or autistic spectrum disorders. The adults come for an array of issues: anxiety, depression, migraines, chronic pain and sleep problems. In addition, we work with clients for peak performance, i.e., eradicating barriers from even higher executive, academic, athletic or artistic excellence.
Utilizing EEG biofeedback (neurofeedback), therapeutic music and hypnosis, we have a creative approach to individualize a treatment plan for every client. Our practice consists of both children and adults. Primarily the children come to work on ADD/ADHD or autistic spectrum disorders. The adults come for an array of issues: anxiety, depression, migraines, chronic pain and sleep problems. In addition, we work with clients for peak performance, i.e., eradicating barriers from even higher executive, academic, athletic or artistic excellence.
(617) 612-5037 View (617) 612-5037
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Stephen Lo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Dr. Lo works with adults seeking help with: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, caregiver stress, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. He also has a particular expertise in working with people living with cancer and other illnesses. He uses evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based approaches, while tailoring treatment to meet clients’ unique needs.
Dr. Lo works with adults seeking help with: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, caregiver stress, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. He also has a particular expertise in working with people living with cancer and other illnesses. He uses evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based approaches, while tailoring treatment to meet clients’ unique needs.
(617) 758-8485 View (617) 758-8485
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John Drollinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139  (Online Only)
Time and again, the same struggles can show up in relationships or at work. I know how hard it is to break the cycle. Other times, events and life changes challenge our ability to cope and accomplish what we need. Healing and self-discovery are possible in a safe and supportive therapy relationship. My goal is to help you create a rich and meaningful life and better navigate life's challenges. I work with folks facing a range of issues, with a specialty in trauma, burnout, relationship issues and eco-anxiety/climate grief. If you experience stress from caring for/about others and our environment, I am ready to support you.
Time and again, the same struggles can show up in relationships or at work. I know how hard it is to break the cycle. Other times, events and life changes challenge our ability to cope and accomplish what we need. Healing and self-discovery are possible in a safe and supportive therapy relationship. My goal is to help you create a rich and meaningful life and better navigate life's challenges. I work with folks facing a range of issues, with a specialty in trauma, burnout, relationship issues and eco-anxiety/climate grief. If you experience stress from caring for/about others and our environment, I am ready to support you.
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Gary Rose
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
With 35 years as a teacher and clinician, I maintain a multi-specialty practice, applying the evidence-based principles of MI/CBT to problems ranging from sleep health, anxiety, cannabis misuse to sports performance. In addition to my expertise in health and sports psychology, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals on the autistic spectrum disorder. I work with individuals of all ages, and adopt a shared decision-making approach to treatment, employing an array of evidence based best practices.
With 35 years as a teacher and clinician, I maintain a multi-specialty practice, applying the evidence-based principles of MI/CBT to problems ranging from sleep health, anxiety, cannabis misuse to sports performance. In addition to my expertise in health and sports psychology, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of individuals on the autistic spectrum disorder. I work with individuals of all ages, and adopt a shared decision-making approach to treatment, employing an array of evidence based best practices.
(978) 767-4213 View (978) 767-4213
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Wes Alwan
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
The process of finding a good therapist can be difficult and discouraging. And if you’ve never tried talk therapy, it’s natural to wonder whether it will be helpful. Call me for a free consultation, and I’ll answer any questions you have about how it works. We can see if I’m a good fit for you, and if not I can try to help you find someone who is.
The process of finding a good therapist can be difficult and discouraging. And if you’ve never tried talk therapy, it’s natural to wonder whether it will be helpful. Call me for a free consultation, and I’ll answer any questions you have about how it works. We can see if I’m a good fit for you, and if not I can try to help you find someone who is.
(617) 751-1368 View (617) 751-1368
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Ethan Seidman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Not accepting new clients
Unable To Accept New Clients At This Time. I provide warm, attentive, and interactive therapy that aims to help people generate transformative change. Working collaboratively we can spark growth and healing, deepen your self-understanding, help you break out of hurtful patterns, and reduce depression and anxiety. I am particularly interested in trying to help clients feel freer, more real, more connected, and more like the authors of their own lives, so that they can achieve what they hope for in work and relationships.
Unable To Accept New Clients At This Time. I provide warm, attentive, and interactive therapy that aims to help people generate transformative change. Working collaboratively we can spark growth and healing, deepen your self-understanding, help you break out of hurtful patterns, and reduce depression and anxiety. I am particularly interested in trying to help clients feel freer, more real, more connected, and more like the authors of their own lives, so that they can achieve what they hope for in work and relationships.
(857) 239-0198 View (857) 239-0198
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Neil O Gladstone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Area IV, Cambridge, MA 02139
Not accepting new clients
Drawing from many years of experience both as a psychotherapist and as a business professional (holding both an MSW and MBA), I bring a unique perspective to my work. I believe in dealing with each person's whole context and their 24/7 experience at home, at work, and in the outside world. Life brings many challenges. An effective psychotherapy experience can help you have more mastery of your life by building confidence and enhancing your relationships.
Drawing from many years of experience both as a psychotherapist and as a business professional (holding both an MSW and MBA), I bring a unique perspective to my work. I believe in dealing with each person's whole context and their 24/7 experience at home, at work, and in the outside world. Life brings many challenges. An effective psychotherapy experience can help you have more mastery of your life by building confidence and enhancing your relationships.
(617) 934-7745 View (617) 934-7745

Online Therapists

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Well-Beings Retreats
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140
If you're in a crisis, stuck, or at a turning point you'd like to leverage, a personal counseling retreat is uniquely impactful. It compresses 6-12 months of therapy into a week. The impact is also in the inspiring environment, and sustained process, which allows a deep and more cohesive process. There's time to connect many small dots to a bigger picture. Time to learn, understand and practice new cognitive and behavioral skills. And to cultivate mindfulness and perspective, to practice stepping back to watch distress arise, and then, importantly, pass. You come away with a lived experience of inner resilience, in mind and body.
If you're in a crisis, stuck, or at a turning point you'd like to leverage, a personal counseling retreat is uniquely impactful. It compresses 6-12 months of therapy into a week. The impact is also in the inspiring environment, and sustained process, which allows a deep and more cohesive process. There's time to connect many small dots to a bigger picture. Time to learn, understand and practice new cognitive and behavioral skills. And to cultivate mindfulness and perspective, to practice stepping back to watch distress arise, and then, importantly, pass. You come away with a lived experience of inner resilience, in mind and body.
(857) 203-8395 View (857) 203-8395
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Paul Nelson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I’m currently accepting new Telehealth clients who live in Massachusetts or Vermont. Contact Info: I reply to all emails, so please note that replies to Psychology Today inquiries sometimes go to spam folders. In your inquiry email, please include your insurance provider (I accept BCBS, Medicaid, Aetna, MVP or self-pay) and week or weekend days that work best for you between 11 AM and 7 PM. Who I Work With: I work best with adults who are motivated and choosing therapy of their own volition. Contemplative college students and adult couples are welcome to inquire as well.
I’m currently accepting new Telehealth clients who live in Massachusetts or Vermont. Contact Info: I reply to all emails, so please note that replies to Psychology Today inquiries sometimes go to spam folders. In your inquiry email, please include your insurance provider (I accept BCBS, Medicaid, Aetna, MVP or self-pay) and week or weekend days that work best for you between 11 AM and 7 PM. Who I Work With: I work best with adults who are motivated and choosing therapy of their own volition. Contemplative college students and adult couples are welcome to inquire as well.
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Mike Swinchoski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02139
Waitlist for new clients
At each stage of life we encounter new chances to overcome obstacles and live with peace of mind. We can meet these challenges with the right understanding, insight and support. Perhaps you are a young adult working to make the best choices in your career, in mid-life, navigating the stresses and strains of caring for your family, or in advanced years, searching for direction or meaning. My counseling services offer reasonably priced mental health care for the many obstacles you can encounter on your way to getting all you can from life.
At each stage of life we encounter new chances to overcome obstacles and live with peace of mind. We can meet these challenges with the right understanding, insight and support. Perhaps you are a young adult working to make the best choices in your career, in mid-life, navigating the stresses and strains of caring for your family, or in advanced years, searching for direction or meaning. My counseling services offer reasonably priced mental health care for the many obstacles you can encounter on your way to getting all you can from life.
(617) 229-6935 View (617) 229-6935
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Nicholas Mescia
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02141  (Online Only)
The therapeutic process can be a journey of self-discovery and change. The ultimate goal of my practice is to help others gain a greater degree of control over their lives and experience more fulfilling relationships, work and play. My style is warm and direct, with a touch of humor. I conceptualize primarily from a psychodynamic perspective and the heart of our work together is establishing a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship—this alliance has consistently been identified within therapy outcome research as an important factor related to therapy success.
The therapeutic process can be a journey of self-discovery and change. The ultimate goal of my practice is to help others gain a greater degree of control over their lives and experience more fulfilling relationships, work and play. My style is warm and direct, with a touch of humor. I conceptualize primarily from a psychodynamic perspective and the heart of our work together is establishing a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship—this alliance has consistently been identified within therapy outcome research as an important factor related to therapy success.
(617) 977-5255 View (617) 977-5255
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David Nguyen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, MA 02140
We go through life trying to figure out who we are and whether we can be accepted by family, co-workers, and friends. You learned strategies to show or hide certain parts of yourself to survive after experiencing hurt or rejection, pretending to be "okay" when others ask you how you are feeling to not burden them, but numb on the inside with anxiety or loneliness. Despite the desire to break out of the shell and be happy, life continues to be hard, especially when you look to others and seeing them being happy. And that is why you come to therapy: Because you want life to be meaningful and fulfilling!
We go through life trying to figure out who we are and whether we can be accepted by family, co-workers, and friends. You learned strategies to show or hide certain parts of yourself to survive after experiencing hurt or rejection, pretending to be "okay" when others ask you how you are feeling to not burden them, but numb on the inside with anxiety or loneliness. Despite the desire to break out of the shell and be happy, life continues to be hard, especially when you look to others and seeing them being happy. And that is why you come to therapy: Because you want life to be meaningful and fulfilling!
(617) 207-2603 View (617) 207-2603
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William Halsey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
Hello! My name is Will and I have been practicing for the past 9 years with all ages and all reasons. I am a licensed mental health counselor in both MA and NY. I work most often with clients on men's issues, marital therapy, anxiety, depression, addiction, and processing traumatic life events. I aim to provide a warm regard, with clear, actionable steps to help you achieve growth and healing. I believe in holistic well-being and practice with a multifaceted therapeutic approach.
Hello! My name is Will and I have been practicing for the past 9 years with all ages and all reasons. I am a licensed mental health counselor in both MA and NY. I work most often with clients on men's issues, marital therapy, anxiety, depression, addiction, and processing traumatic life events. I aim to provide a warm regard, with clear, actionable steps to help you achieve growth and healing. I believe in holistic well-being and practice with a multifaceted therapeutic approach.
(315) 388-8410 View (315) 388-8410
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Ben O'Neill-Abel
Counselor
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02139
Ben has experience supporting clients with many issues, including: vocational/career issues, homelessness, substance use, men’s issues, anxiety, and depression. As a social justice informed counselor, Ben seeks to help clients understand themselves within the larger systems in our society that may be at play in their lives. Ben has experience with a variety of clients including couples, non-traditional relationships, neurodivergent clients, and LGBTQIA clients. He has experience as an outreach clinician working with individuals experiencing homelessness, helping people struggling with substance use, severe untreated psychotic d/o.
Ben has experience supporting clients with many issues, including: vocational/career issues, homelessness, substance use, men’s issues, anxiety, and depression. As a social justice informed counselor, Ben seeks to help clients understand themselves within the larger systems in our society that may be at play in their lives. Ben has experience with a variety of clients including couples, non-traditional relationships, neurodivergent clients, and LGBTQIA clients. He has experience as an outreach clinician working with individuals experiencing homelessness, helping people struggling with substance use, severe untreated psychotic d/o.
(978) 267-9433 View (978) 267-9433
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Maxwell Levis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138  (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist, teacher, and researcher focused on brief individualized interventions that have long term benefits. I utilize creativity to help clients find their own path to self-discovery and growth. I specialize in integrating relational perspectives to develop personalized care. My treatment approach centers on wellness and discerning the unique ways of finding balance in our lives. As part of this process, I focus on interpersonal dynamics, family history, and current objectives.
I am a psychotherapist, teacher, and researcher focused on brief individualized interventions that have long term benefits. I utilize creativity to help clients find their own path to self-discovery and growth. I specialize in integrating relational perspectives to develop personalized care. My treatment approach centers on wellness and discerning the unique ways of finding balance in our lives. As part of this process, I focus on interpersonal dynamics, family history, and current objectives.
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Male Therapists

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. 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.