Male Therapists in 37303
Making Changes Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
" Many times in life we are faced with challenges that we did not expect or even see coming. We may not have the personal experience or the background to know how to handle or cope with the situation. It may involve a life change or a lot of emotional pain. We may feel that our life will never be the same. We may not know what the next move needs to be. Maybe we just need an environment where we can work through the emotional pain. Maybe it is time to get a new direction in life.
" Many times in life we are faced with challenges that we did not expect or even see coming. We may not have the personal experience or the background to know how to handle or cope with the situation. It may involve a life change or a lot of emotional pain. We may feel that our life will never be the same. We may not know what the next move needs to be. Maybe we just need an environment where we can work through the emotional pain. Maybe it is time to get a new direction in life.
Steve Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Athens, TN 37303
I specialize in trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, and spiritual/existential concerns but also work with many other concerns.
Pain is an unavoidable reality in life, but it does not have to have the final word. If we are willing to step into our emerging story, new possibilities of healing and growth become achievable and lead us towards a more meaningful life. Whether it is dealing with the effects of trauma or other negative past life events, persistent or recurrent painful emotions, or a difficult season of life, we all have times where it is hard to find the path forward. But there is a path forward, especially when we are willing to reach out for help.
I specialize in trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, and spiritual/existential concerns but also work with many other concerns.
Pain is an unavoidable reality in life, but it does not have to have the final word. If we are willing to step into our emerging story, new possibilities of healing and growth become achievable and lead us towards a more meaningful life. Whether it is dealing with the effects of trauma or other negative past life events, persistent or recurrent painful emotions, or a difficult season of life, we all have times where it is hard to find the path forward. But there is a path forward, especially when we are willing to reach out for help.
I am certified in Gott man Method Couples Therapy-Level 1, which focuses on improving communication and connection between partners.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in couples and teen-young adult individuals. I hope to provide you with a haven of safety and gentle support in your healing process. During our work together, my goal is to help you mend wounded relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create a sense of stability in your life. For individual therapy, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. For couples therapy, I specialize in working through communication, divorce, trauma, and infidelity. I prioritize creating a space of mutual trust and empathy as we process vulnerable topics together.
I am certified in Gott man Method Couples Therapy-Level 1, which focuses on improving communication and connection between partners.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist who specializes in couples and teen-young adult individuals. I hope to provide you with a haven of safety and gentle support in your healing process. During our work together, my goal is to help you mend wounded relationships, develop healthy coping skills, and create a sense of stability in your life. For individual therapy, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. For couples therapy, I specialize in working through communication, divorce, trauma, and infidelity. I prioritize creating a space of mutual trust and empathy as we process vulnerable topics together.
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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.