Male Therapists in 02420
I've worked in schools for the last twenty-three years, helping an array of children and teens experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, as well as social, emotional, and academic challenges. I believe that young people are all amazing in their own ways. Children benefit from having someone in their corner unconditionally to help develop skills and strategies in an effort to become increasingly confident, independent, and successful both in and out of school. I value communication with parents to best help each client. I approach all of my clients in a warm and compassionate manner in an effort to develop a strong connection.
I've worked in schools for the last twenty-three years, helping an array of children and teens experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, as well as social, emotional, and academic challenges. I believe that young people are all amazing in their own ways. Children benefit from having someone in their corner unconditionally to help develop skills and strategies in an effort to become increasingly confident, independent, and successful both in and out of school. I value communication with parents to best help each client. I approach all of my clients in a warm and compassionate manner in an effort to develop a strong connection.
I am a certified health and wellness coach dedicated to helping people create the fulfilling lives they deserve. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare as both a mental health counselor and researcher, I've worked with youth, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, work-life balance, relationships, health, substance use, and self-esteem. Drawing on techniques from Positive Psychology and Internal Family Systems Theory, I guide clients in crafting a lifestyle that empowers them to thrive, and I work with them to develop actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.
I am a certified health and wellness coach dedicated to helping people create the fulfilling lives they deserve. With over a decade of experience in behavioral healthcare as both a mental health counselor and researcher, I've worked with youth, adolescents, and adults on a wide range of challenges, including life transitions, work-life balance, relationships, health, substance use, and self-esteem. Drawing on techniques from Positive Psychology and Internal Family Systems Theory, I guide clients in crafting a lifestyle that empowers them to thrive, and I work with them to develop actionable steps to turn that vision into reality.
For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.
For more than 20 years, I have enjoyed helping children, adolescents and young adults overcome their difficulties while also focusing on developing their many strengths. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that is solution focused and clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for children and adolescents who are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and social difficulties. I have seen an enormous increase in Anxiety and over dependence on social media, vaping, and marijuana use as coping mechanisms and have developed an expertise in treating adolescents who struggle with these issues.
I specialize in working with young males and athletes.
I focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of therapy + coaching, focusing on peak perfor mance, confidence, healthy relationships, and athletic perfor mance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Riser+Tread aims to reach as many young guys as possible, helping them “Step Up + Move Forward.” My work over the last few years as a therapist and coach has mainly centered around guys ages 8-25. Riser+Tread has one mission, to help young guys by providing helpful information online for free, as well as offering paid services.
I specialize in working with young males and athletes.
I focus on working with young male clients (ages 9-25), using a blend of therapy + coaching, focusing on peak perfor mance, confidence, healthy relationships, and athletic perfor mance. The problems I most often see clients experiencing are low self-esteem/confidence, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Riser+Tread aims to reach as many young guys as possible, helping them “Step Up + Move Forward.” My work over the last few years as a therapist and coach has mainly centered around guys ages 8-25. Riser+Tread has one mission, to help young guys by providing helpful information online for free, as well as offering paid services.
Starting or restarting therapy is a courageous step for individuals and for couples. Right now, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed with de mands of family and work, a recent loss of a loved one, painful conflicts with people you care about, deep hurts from the past, or unfulfilled dreams of how it all was supposed to be. Amidst the emotional pain you may be feeling and the realization that things are not how you want them to be, there can be the realistic hope that with the help of a therapist who is a good fit, you can find relief from the present pain and a path towards a life filled with joy, connection, and significance.
Starting or restarting therapy is a courageous step for individuals and for couples. Right now, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed with de mands of family and work, a recent loss of a loved one, painful conflicts with people you care about, deep hurts from the past, or unfulfilled dreams of how it all was supposed to be. Amidst the emotional pain you may be feeling and the realization that things are not how you want them to be, there can be the realistic hope that with the help of a therapist who is a good fit, you can find relief from the present pain and a path towards a life filled with joy, connection, and significance.
--ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS -- How many times per day do you get asked, “How are you?” How often do you answer honestly? I hope to help you actually answer that question, in all of its complexity. In order to achieve this, I create a confidential environment in which we can work together on self-exploration and inquiry.
--ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS -- How many times per day do you get asked, “How are you?” How often do you answer honestly? I hope to help you actually answer that question, in all of its complexity. In order to achieve this, I create a confidential environment in which we can work together on self-exploration and inquiry.
I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents,adults and families. My goal is to work with you to to help you turn your areas of difficulties into growth and change. I will help you identify and clarify your goals in a supportive and direct manner. I work in a family systems based model to help the entire family heal. My hope within therapy is to have each person become their own "caretaker" in order to best improve their family system.
I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents,adults and families. My goal is to work with you to to help you turn your areas of difficulties into growth and change. I will help you identify and clarify your goals in a supportive and direct manner. I work in a family systems based model to help the entire family heal. My hope within therapy is to have each person become their own "caretaker" in order to best improve their family system.
Discover a path to happier and healthier living by working with me. I am a warm and dedicated licensed clinical psychologist who will work with you to create the life you want. I strive to inject creativity and humor into treatment and love to meet new people and hear their unique stories.
Discover a path to happier and healthier living by working with me. I am a warm and dedicated licensed clinical psychologist who will work with you to create the life you want. I strive to inject creativity and humor into treatment and love to meet new people and hear their unique stories.
If you're ready to better manage your anxiety, please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consult or check out my website for more information.
I am currently accepting new clients. When you feel stuck under the weight of anxious thinking, life can feel un manageable and your goals can fall out of reach. You might struggle with chronic stress and overthinking, frequent panic attacks, low self-confidence, executive functioning challenges, existential worries, burnout, or insecurity. These experiences are only hu man and therapy can often be a helpful step toward improving your mental health. Through my nearly decade-long experience working with adults, children, and adolescents, I can help you better manage the anxiety that's held you back from the life you want to live.
If you're ready to better manage your anxiety, please reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consult or check out my website for more information.
I am currently accepting new clients. When you feel stuck under the weight of anxious thinking, life can feel un manageable and your goals can fall out of reach. You might struggle with chronic stress and overthinking, frequent panic attacks, low self-confidence, executive functioning challenges, existential worries, burnout, or insecurity. These experiences are only hu man and therapy can often be a helpful step toward improving your mental health. Through my nearly decade-long experience working with adults, children, and adolescents, I can help you better manage the anxiety that's held you back from the life you want to live.
Instead, we help you improve relationships, manage stress, be a better parent, and feel better about yourself.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating both children and adults. I have combined my initial training in psychoanalytic theory and later training in behavior therapy to achieve a highly effective short-term approach to therapy.
Instead, we help you improve relationships, manage stress, be a better parent, and feel better about yourself.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating both children and adults. I have combined my initial training in psychoanalytic theory and later training in behavior therapy to achieve a highly effective short-term approach to therapy.
As a narrative therapist I strive to help my clients alter problem stories into preferred ways of living. I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14+) through older adulthood/elderly. I have special interest in weight management issues, college student mental health and adolescent mental health, specifically adolescents with behavioral or legal issues. Presenting problems I typically work with include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosis, stress and weight management, substance abuse, and trauma. I also work with practicing therapists seeking clinical supervision and support.
As a narrative therapist I strive to help my clients alter problem stories into preferred ways of living. I provide individual therapy to adolescents (14+) through older adulthood/elderly. I have special interest in weight management issues, college student mental health and adolescent mental health, specifically adolescents with behavioral or legal issues. Presenting problems I typically work with include anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, psychosis, stress and weight management, substance abuse, and trauma. I also work with practicing therapists seeking clinical supervision and support.
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Len Schmelkin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and Illinois who specializes in treating mood, anxiety, and attentional issues in children, adults, and families. He has over 30 years of professional experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care. Len received his Bachelor's of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and his Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin. He has also completed post-graduate work at Loyola University and the University of Chicago, and he is currently training at the Intensive Program in Family Therapy Institute in Cambridge.
Len Schmelkin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts and Illinois who specializes in treating mood, anxiety, and attentional issues in children, adults, and families. He has over 30 years of professional experience providing clinical assessment and therapeutic care. Len received his Bachelor's of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University and his Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin. He has also completed post-graduate work at Loyola University and the University of Chicago, and he is currently training at the Intensive Program in Family Therapy Institute in Cambridge.
Joe DeAngelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent 'life transition' situation, or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Are you as happy as you'd like to be? I can help you understand and address the root causes of what's blocking you from accomplishing what you want in life. Whether it's help with a recent 'life transition' situation, or dealing with longer-standing issues of depression, anxiety or difficulties in relationships, I'm confident I can help.
Joseph Scholl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
With my many years in this field and in life, I bring a personal approach to my work in addictions and mental health.
In my 24 years as social worker at McLean Hospital and in private practice, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing addiction to drugs and alcohol. I believe that one size does not fit all in the recovery process. I find traditional forms of recovery such as 12-step programs to be very helpful. I also utilize alternatives such as motivational enhancement therapy SMART recovery, which utilizes behavior modification techniques. I aid families in pursuing Al-Anon, where appropriate. I also facilitate interventions, both traditional and the CRAFT model, which utilizes a positive reinforcement approach.
With my many years in this field and in life, I bring a personal approach to my work in addictions and mental health.
In my 24 years as social worker at McLean Hospital and in private practice, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing addiction to drugs and alcohol. I believe that one size does not fit all in the recovery process. I find traditional forms of recovery such as 12-step programs to be very helpful. I also utilize alternatives such as motivational enhancement therapy SMART recovery, which utilizes behavior modification techniques. I aid families in pursuing Al-Anon, where appropriate. I also facilitate interventions, both traditional and the CRAFT model, which utilizes a positive reinforcement approach.
My ideal client is an individual who is willing to participate in therapy. As a client, they are eager to identify their issues, needs, goals, and desires to better their lives. Someone who comes prepared each session to talk and is challenging oneself to be open and honest. I want to work with someone who believes in themselves. And one who does not give up on themselves or the therapeutic process.
My ideal client is an individual who is willing to participate in therapy. As a client, they are eager to identify their issues, needs, goals, and desires to better their lives. Someone who comes prepared each session to talk and is challenging oneself to be open and honest. I want to work with someone who believes in themselves. And one who does not give up on themselves or the therapeutic process.
Welcome! I specialize in outpatient psychotherapy with adolescents/college students and adults. I am a friendly, collaborative, and knowledgeable clinician. Folks come to my practice with concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, emotion dysregulation, academic/work perfor mance concerns, peer/ro mantic relationship problems, and ADHD/learning challenges. Across my work key strategies include helping individuals identify and behaviorally engage with their values, enhance self-efficacy, improve communication skills, and build a greater sense of belongingness.
Welcome! I specialize in outpatient psychotherapy with adolescents/college students and adults. I am a friendly, collaborative, and knowledgeable clinician. Folks come to my practice with concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, emotion dysregulation, academic/work perfor mance concerns, peer/ro mantic relationship problems, and ADHD/learning challenges. Across my work key strategies include helping individuals identify and behaviorally engage with their values, enhance self-efficacy, improve communication skills, and build a greater sense of belongingness.
Patrick Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420 (Online Only)
If your loved one's substance use has become un manageable, you’ve tried everything but refuse to give up, and are desperately seeking hope- I know how you feel. I was raised in a large, chaotic household, and my own adult child has struggled with alcohol addiction and anxiety. Refusing to give up on my son, I found a way out for my family.
If your loved one's substance use has become un manageable, you’ve tried everything but refuse to give up, and are desperately seeking hope- I know how you feel. I was raised in a large, chaotic household, and my own adult child has struggled with alcohol addiction and anxiety. Refusing to give up on my son, I found a way out for my family.
David LaBranche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, MA 02420
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
Coming from a Lead Clinician role for a Virtual Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Program, I don't believe in an "ideal" client. In my previous role, we rarely had insight into a client's clinical presentation before their intake. I have learned to tailor my approach to each client while aiding them in learning emotional regulation techniques and interventions to sustain sobriety.
Brian Orr at Orr Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, MA 02420
I am a big believer that, when we are able to feel more at peace with ourselves, we find greater joy in life. The journey to feeling peaceful and satisfied is not always smooth–it can feel so personal that we may avoid talking about the “bumps” with our loved ones. Talking with (and thinking together with) someone who is objective & private can be so useful. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over seven years of clinical experience. I have worked with patients who have felt down, worried about every day stressors, dealt with burnout, struggled with a work/life balance, and wanted to find more satisfaction out of life.
I am a big believer that, when we are able to feel more at peace with ourselves, we find greater joy in life. The journey to feeling peaceful and satisfied is not always smooth–it can feel so personal that we may avoid talking about the “bumps” with our loved ones. Talking with (and thinking together with) someone who is objective & private can be so useful. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over seven years of clinical experience. I have worked with patients who have felt down, worried about every day stressors, dealt with burnout, struggled with a work/life balance, and wanted to find more satisfaction out of life.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.
My ideal client is someone who is willing to work with me in order to achieve their goal. This includes being able to have back and forth conversation around ways to achieve that goal, as well as have the more difficult conversations when it comes to road blocks and the occasional self sabotaging behavior. I will always be honest in my assessments, and thoughts, and my hope would be that my client is as well.
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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.