Male Therapists in 92123

Hello. I am Dr. Alan Acre, clinical psychologist. I was the clinical director of a trauma clinic in San Diego for over four years. If you’re looking for a quality private counseling session with a provider that cares, then you’ve come to the right place. I like helping clients conquer difficulties by using evidenced based treatments that allow you to engage life with a peaceful mind, a healthy outlook, and joy. We'll learn how to stop white knuckling life's problems and proudly use effective techniques to engage our family, friends, and co-workers with. Call me for a free consult, or I can help match you with one of our therapists.

Robin Pekin treats patients starting at 5 year old. Dr. Pekin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (2013), and his Masters in Science degree in Counseling (2015), both from San Diego State University. His clinical experience includes private practice and hospital settings. In the latter, Robin has counseled adults and adolescents struggling with acute mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bi-polar, psychosis, substance abuse, and PTSD.

It is common to experience bouts of anxiety, depression, grief, or feelings of helplessness and hopelessness during life. However, these are not issues to suffer through for the rest of your life. My aim is to work collaboratively with you to develop insight into your struggles and nurture innate strengths to help overcome these challenges. I have over ten years of clinical experience treating a variety of psychological difficulties such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, child/adolescent issues, anger management, relationship issues, and performing psychological and learning disability/ADHD assessments.

David Debus treats patients starting at 16 year old. Dr. DeBus, Ph.D. is a Licensed clinical psychologist with a Master's in Religion from the Claremont School of Theology, Dr. DeBus works with religiously and spiritually oriented people. Poet, with a degree from UCLA in English, he also studied music at UCSD. He also works with creative people.

Reaching out for help? In a time of need, it can be overwhelming. I want to commend you for acknowledging that you would like some support. Through individual, couple, family, group, and other relational therapy, I provide emotional and mental support to help my clients gain, regain, and maintain a healthy life. As a therapist of color, I'm intentional about creating a safe space where diversity and cultural differences are respected and valued. I'm passionate about my clients’ wellness and aim to provide clients with space and time to be their most authentic and unapologetic selves without fear of judgment.

I believe that each person has a unique purpose. Life presents with situations where depression, addiction, anxiety, eating too much, eating too little, low self-esteem, and no self-identity can distract a person from finding this unique purpose. I like to explore a variety of issues that keep you from experiencing your purpose in life and help you find your meaning and make sense of that meaning.

Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.

Chris Stone is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona who has been practicing since 2009. He earned a Master of Arts at Pepperdine University, a B.S. at Arizona State University (Magna Cum-Laude), and a Certificate in Management of Human Resources at Sonoma State University. Chris feels that what is helpful is utilizing training and experience along with empathy, compassion, and optimism to assist in identifying and working towards goals related to growth and improvement in mental health.

Esau Valdez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2022. He has an MA in Psychology from Brandman University. Esau helps in reducing and eliminating these symptoms that have impacted functioning for the individual by providing a welcoming and safe environment where the individual can talk about their problems without judgment, shame, or guilt. Esau has worked and works with people who experience depression, anxiety, social anxiety, grief, loss, work stress, and various family issues.

I want to help you feel connected and learn to begin taking responsibility for improving your life. Often times, we have answers to our own problems that can be unlocked with help from others. I have found that providing a listening ear and space for self-reflection, everyone has the ability to make significant improvements in all areas of their lives.

Pablo Hurtado is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2017. Pablo is a non-judgmental person who is passionate about mental health. In his spare time, Pablo enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and traveling.

I believe that we all make sense of our lives based on our experiences and relationships. Often, the stories we tell ourselves (or have been told by others) about our worth, our capabilities, our potential, and/or our lovability, are unhelpful narratives that hold us back in our lives. Identifying these thoughts/belief systems and learning to dismantle them is of primary importance in living a more content and intentional life. My clients return to therapy with me because they see me as skillful ally and compassionate presence that helps them to identify and break down the barriers that keep them from living more fulfilling lives.

What I find to be meaningful about my work is the chance to sit with others, hear their unique stories, and collaboratively create long term goals that are in alignment with my client’s life’s purpose. As a therapist that specializes in positive psychology (the science of happiness), I enjoy exploring and reviewing my client's inner strengths and seeing how these strengths can be applied in their personal and professional lives. I use a unique combination of active listening, collaborating, and educating clients on some of the most important findings in the field of psychology today.

Looking for help can be daunting. Life brings us challenges, decisions and transitions where we need some guidance, perspective and support. Together, we will create a fun, yet straight forward and solution - based environment for managing life’s challenges and thrive while overcoming them.

Therapy for AAPI folks can and should look different. It should reflect the nuanced experiences of growing up in a Western society, and highlight the unique hardships and experiences that we come across. Through your lens, you experience stress, depression, relationships, and life transitions in a way that is interconnected with your community. For some, this might be your first time getting to know yourself, and for others this will be another stop on your journey with mental health. The courage and self-compassion it takes to begin therapy is magnificent, and I am honored to be a part of your adventure.

Mark Spurlock MFT works with Indivdual's, Marriages and Families. He is a Christian, and also offers Pastoral Counseling to Pastors and Church leaders and Church members. He has been in the counseling profession for over 25 years. Over the past 2 decades Mark Spurlock MFT Developed the 4 point Diamond Relationship Skills Quadrant that has helped thousands of Marriages survive and ultimately thrive. This skill based approach opens the doors for couples giving them the tools they need to effectively move past bitterness, and disconnection to renewed life and connection! Emotion-Communication-Agreement-Awareness.

Hello. I am Matthew Paez, ASW. I believe in providing evidenced based psychological treatments from a holistic and person-centered approach. After retiring from the Marine Corps, I graduated from USC and trained at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. I like helping clients conquer difficulties with proven treatments that allow you to engage life with a peaceful mind, a healthy outlook, and joy. We'll learn how to stop white knuckling life's problems and proudly use new and effective techniques to engage our family, friends, and co-workers with. Call me for a free consult or I can help match you with one of our therapists.

I help guys become better men, husbands, and fathers. As men, we are conditioned to try and solve life's many complexities on our own, but the truth is reaching out for help shows immense strength, not weakness. You may find yourself experiencing anxiety, depression, or issues in your relationships. Perhaps you're more irritable than usual or find yourself being "short" with those around you. Often mental health struggles manifest themselves differently in men than they do in women. I am a therapist that understands the unique challenges men face and how to help navigate through them.

Mel Lipsey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 45 years of experience working with adults, children and families. He demonstrates empathy and respect by connecting with others and is non-judgmental and highly accepting of individual differences with a strong interpersonal style. He is conscious, caring, creative, and energetic, and remains sensitive and flexible in his approaches to therapy with his clients. Mel's training and expertise allows him to be of help and support to people of all ages with a large variety of presenting problems.