Male Therapists in Alaska
Justin Dobrenz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Eagle River, AK 99577 (Online Only)
Many people I meet with began therapy because life became overwhelming. People pleasing, perfectionism, and “holding it together” for everyone else left them at a loss. Hiding their imperfections and needs did not lead to better relationships, it actually led to more stress, worry, and feeling alone. I’ve sat with people who have difficulty knowing even the seemingly simplest things about themselves, like where they’d like to go to dinner, or what color looks good on them. All of this reflecting a deeper problem.
Many people I meet with began therapy because life became overwhelming. People pleasing, perfectionism, and “holding it together” for everyone else left them at a loss. Hiding their imperfections and needs did not lead to better relationships, it actually led to more stress, worry, and feeling alone. I’ve sat with people who have difficulty knowing even the seemingly simplest things about themselves, like where they’d like to go to dinner, or what color looks good on them. All of this reflecting a deeper problem.
Paul Alan Williamson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation via teleconference to decide if Spring Behavioral Health Solutions LLC is the right fit for you. Whether seeking to better understand your condition, or advanced psychotherapy for a seemingly unrelenting condition, my goal is to help you find solutions using both a compassionate and a research-based approach. I'll work with you to relieve emotional distress AND improve your performance at work, school, family life, or any other domains affected by your challenges.
Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation via teleconference to decide if Spring Behavioral Health Solutions LLC is the right fit for you. Whether seeking to better understand your condition, or advanced psychotherapy for a seemingly unrelenting condition, my goal is to help you find solutions using both a compassionate and a research-based approach. I'll work with you to relieve emotional distress AND improve your performance at work, school, family life, or any other domains affected by your challenges.
Refocus Counseling - Marriage
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
As a Couples, Marriage and Family Therapist, we want you to know that even if you are at “Divorce Door” , and the “D” word is getting thrown around, even if there has been infidelity in your marriage, it is NOT to late! In our time together, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital/relationship conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore the love you once had. The information we will work through has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. Our successful approach to building UP relationship, can help you build up yours!
As a Couples, Marriage and Family Therapist, we want you to know that even if you are at “Divorce Door” , and the “D” word is getting thrown around, even if there has been infidelity in your marriage, it is NOT to late! In our time together, you will be introduced to some of the best ways to overcome marital/relationship conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore the love you once had. The information we will work through has saved thousands of marriages from the pain of unresolved conflict and the disaster of divorce. Our successful approach to building UP relationship, can help you build up yours!
Joe Cannava
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, CDCS, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Soldotna, AK 99669
It is a privilege to hear your story, to help you understand where you come from and how that may be impacting you today. Using tools brought in from CBT, DBT, and Gestalt, I tailor my approach around you, working to meet your strengths, your unique needs, and your goals, helping you make the changes you want to see in your life as you move forward. I believe that the relationship a person builds with their counselor is crucial to the process, so I work hard to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for you.
It is a privilege to hear your story, to help you understand where you come from and how that may be impacting you today. Using tools brought in from CBT, DBT, and Gestalt, I tailor my approach around you, working to meet your strengths, your unique needs, and your goals, helping you make the changes you want to see in your life as you move forward. I believe that the relationship a person builds with their counselor is crucial to the process, so I work hard to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for you.
John Sundeen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wasilla, AK 99654
My name is John Sundeen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ketchikan, AK and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with teens and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to help my clients find resolution to their problems and build the skills necessary to handle future challenges.
My name is John Sundeen, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ketchikan, AK and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with teens and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship issues, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness to help my clients find resolution to their problems and build the skills necessary to handle future challenges.
Kelvin J Pace
Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CST-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99503 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I believe that lasting change comes from the inside. I view therapy as a guide post to help individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations and to discover their inner strength and potential. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed atmosphere to create a therapeutic alliance to help you attain your goals. For the past 7 years I have worked with children, families, and young adults from various backgrounds and life situations dealing with a wide range of complex issues such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, developing healthy relationships, and sexual issues
As a therapist, I believe that lasting change comes from the inside. I view therapy as a guide post to help individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations and to discover their inner strength and potential. I believe in providing a safe, nonjudgmental, and relaxed atmosphere to create a therapeutic alliance to help you attain your goals. For the past 7 years I have worked with children, families, and young adults from various backgrounds and life situations dealing with a wide range of complex issues such as; trauma, depression, anxiety, developing healthy relationships, and sexual issues
Randy B Hughes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Wasilla, AK 99654
We all face times when we don't know the way forward, when relationships are hard, when we're not sure we can ever get past the pain. But there's hope. I'm honored to get to journey alongside people as they navigate and learn to grow through the difficult areas of their lives. Together, we can work through your struggle and pain so you can walk forward confidently in your life.
We all face times when we don't know the way forward, when relationships are hard, when we're not sure we can ever get past the pain. But there's hope. I'm honored to get to journey alongside people as they navigate and learn to grow through the difficult areas of their lives. Together, we can work through your struggle and pain so you can walk forward confidently in your life.
Glen Williams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501
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I try to meet clients where there are at developmentally. We build on your strengths towards a better quality of life.
I work well with children, adolescents, and their families; especially teenagers. Many of the young people I have seen have had behavioral difficulties. I also see adults with both short and long term difficulties such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addictive behaviors.
I try to meet clients where there are at developmentally. We build on your strengths towards a better quality of life.
I work well with children, adolescents, and their families; especially teenagers. Many of the young people I have seen have had behavioral difficulties. I also see adults with both short and long term difficulties such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addictive behaviors.
Transformation Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDC I, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Soldotna, AK 99669
Being vulnerable and reaching out for help when you need it can be a challenge. Brené Brown states, “Vulnerability is not winning or losing. It’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” I am here to support adults facing mood, behavior, and thinking challenges, assisting them in navigating difficult times or circumstances they may be facing.
Being vulnerable and reaching out for help when you need it can be a challenge. Brené Brown states, “Vulnerability is not winning or losing. It’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” I am here to support adults facing mood, behavior, and thinking challenges, assisting them in navigating difficult times or circumstances they may be facing.
Mike Worrall
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Fairbanks, AK 99709
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with intense emotions and/or behaviors that feel out of control. My approach is flexible and collaborative, working with the person or persons to tailor treatment to help them reach their desired therapy goals.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with intense emotions and/or behaviors that feel out of control. My approach is flexible and collaborative, working with the person or persons to tailor treatment to help them reach their desired therapy goals.
Lawrence Whitaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99501
Accepting telehealth clients. Really enjoy helping others find relief & working with all types of issues whether it be a life change or lingering relationship issues, I am excited to work with you. I have been lucky enough to have worked in a variety of settings giving me unique insight to critical life situations such as: divorce, loss of a loved one, legal issues, family members with severe mental illness. Master’s Level Licensed Mental Health Professional letter for emotional support animal-related services (assessments and therapeutic counseling) for adults.
Accepting telehealth clients. Really enjoy helping others find relief & working with all types of issues whether it be a life change or lingering relationship issues, I am excited to work with you. I have been lucky enough to have worked in a variety of settings giving me unique insight to critical life situations such as: divorce, loss of a loved one, legal issues, family members with severe mental illness. Master’s Level Licensed Mental Health Professional letter for emotional support animal-related services (assessments and therapeutic counseling) for adults.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kenai, AK 99611
You want to be free from negative core beliefs You want to experience high amounts of self-worth and value. You want to feel confident setting boundaries in your life. You want to communicate effectively with loved ones. You want to live with grace for yourself and others. I want to partner with you to make these desires a reality in your life.
You want to be free from negative core beliefs You want to experience high amounts of self-worth and value. You want to feel confident setting boundaries in your life. You want to communicate effectively with loved ones. You want to live with grace for yourself and others. I want to partner with you to make these desires a reality in your life.
Paul Baysinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palmer, AK 99645
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with out of control sexual behaviors or pornography? Do you feel overwhelmed with anger, loneliness, shame, fear, and/or guilt and unsure whom to trust or where to get help? If you are facing the betrayal and pain of coming to terms with an addicted spouse, or you are desperate to break free from pornography or sexual addiction, know that confidential and supportive counseling is available to help you begin, and maintain sobriety, and live in healthy relationship with spouse, family, and friends.
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with out of control sexual behaviors or pornography? Do you feel overwhelmed with anger, loneliness, shame, fear, and/or guilt and unsure whom to trust or where to get help? If you are facing the betrayal and pain of coming to terms with an addicted spouse, or you are desperate to break free from pornography or sexual addiction, know that confidential and supportive counseling is available to help you begin, and maintain sobriety, and live in healthy relationship with spouse, family, and friends.
Root Issues
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99522 (Online Only)
Health, is about establishing and maintaining connections to self, community, our spirituality and those we love. When these connections are damaged by trauma, pain, fear, or other trials of life, we sometimes need help to rebuild, reconnect, and strengthen our current connections. My name is David Root. I am a licensed professional counselor and I would be honored to help with this journey.
Health, is about establishing and maintaining connections to self, community, our spirituality and those we love. When these connections are damaged by trauma, pain, fear, or other trials of life, we sometimes need help to rebuild, reconnect, and strengthen our current connections. My name is David Root. I am a licensed professional counselor and I would be honored to help with this journey.
Robert M Sawin III
Pre-Licensed Professional, CT
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99515
Navigating life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. I am committed to helping foster a space of empathy, understanding, and respect. My approach centers around listening to your experiences and feelings, aiming to connect with your underlying needs. In a supportive space, we can explore strategies that resonate with your unique situation, facilitating a journey toward healing and growth.
Navigating life's complexities can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, but you don't have to face these challenges alone. I am committed to helping foster a space of empathy, understanding, and respect. My approach centers around listening to your experiences and feelings, aiming to connect with your underlying needs. In a supportive space, we can explore strategies that resonate with your unique situation, facilitating a journey toward healing and growth.
Riley Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Haines, AK 99827 (Online Only)
Are you painfully aware of the distance between who you would like to be and who you feel that you are? Do you feel hungry to find a way of living that suits you better and is more sustainable? A way of living that doesn’t leave you stressed, depressed or anxious at the end of the day? If this is you, you might be struggling to find a way to make the changes your deepest heart is hungry for. Henry David Thoreau didn’t speak lightly when he wrote “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” As you look around you see this in the faces of people around you. You don’t want to embrace a half-lived, empty life.
Are you painfully aware of the distance between who you would like to be and who you feel that you are? Do you feel hungry to find a way of living that suits you better and is more sustainable? A way of living that doesn’t leave you stressed, depressed or anxious at the end of the day? If this is you, you might be struggling to find a way to make the changes your deepest heart is hungry for. Henry David Thoreau didn’t speak lightly when he wrote “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” As you look around you see this in the faces of people around you. You don’t want to embrace a half-lived, empty life.
Chris Reynolds
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99503
My style as a therapist can best be described as eclectic, as I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations. That being said I tend to be highly client centered, which means I assume clients are the authorities about their own systems. In therapy, it's my job to describe what the science of psychology has to offer given the presenting problem and my professional experience in the area. However, it's my clients who get to decide how this information is applicable to their lives. More about my therapeutic orientation can be found on my website: www.reynoldstherapy.com
My style as a therapist can best be described as eclectic, as I draw from a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations. That being said I tend to be highly client centered, which means I assume clients are the authorities about their own systems. In therapy, it's my job to describe what the science of psychology has to offer given the presenting problem and my professional experience in the area. However, it's my clients who get to decide how this information is applicable to their lives. More about my therapeutic orientation can be found on my website: www.reynoldstherapy.com
Jonathan Sheehan Schick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-A
Verified Verified
Anchorage, AK 99502
As Jonathan's focus has been a systems approach to families, he is educated, qualified and committed to working with individuals, couples, and families. His approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. Jonathan values the relationship between client and therapist, and sees it as key to driving growth and change. Jonathan uses his passion for mindfulness and body awareness to facilitate exploration and expression. Jonathan strives to help his clients live a more meaningful, fulfilling life, whether this means conquering internal struggles or facing issues with important people in their lives.
As Jonathan's focus has been a systems approach to families, he is educated, qualified and committed to working with individuals, couples, and families. His approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. Jonathan values the relationship between client and therapist, and sees it as key to driving growth and change. Jonathan uses his passion for mindfulness and body awareness to facilitate exploration and expression. Jonathan strives to help his clients live a more meaningful, fulfilling life, whether this means conquering internal struggles or facing issues with important people in their lives.
Michael Aanavi
Psychologist, PhD, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Anchorage, AK 99501
As both a psychologist and an acupuncturist, I offer an array of possibilities for people grappling with concerns of mind, body, and spirit: psychotherapy, acupuncture, intuitive and energy medicine, qigong and somatic therapies, meditation and other contemplative and imaginal practices. With an emphasis on the dynamics of trauma and intergenerational (generational) trauma, I work with people with emotional, physical, interpersonal, spiritual, and mind-body concerns of all kinds, drawing on Jungian, existential, and relational psychologies as well as on the Buddhist and contemplative psychology and practice.
As both a psychologist and an acupuncturist, I offer an array of possibilities for people grappling with concerns of mind, body, and spirit: psychotherapy, acupuncture, intuitive and energy medicine, qigong and somatic therapies, meditation and other contemplative and imaginal practices. With an emphasis on the dynamics of trauma and intergenerational (generational) trauma, I work with people with emotional, physical, interpersonal, spiritual, and mind-body concerns of all kinds, drawing on Jungian, existential, and relational psychologies as well as on the Buddhist and contemplative psychology and practice.
Jeff Brakhage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Soldotna, AK 99669
Jeff works with clients who are beginning with counseling for their emotional, relational, life transition, mental health, medical, end-of-life, grief/loss, and/or addiction issues, as well as those who have been to counseling and are looking for new, more effective approaches and treatments for their concerns. Not only does Jeff have training for the issues above, he also continued to study, receiving certifications in the specialization of treating PTSD, C-PTSD, Developmental Trauma, 'Little t' trauma, abuse, and deprivation.
Jeff works with clients who are beginning with counseling for their emotional, relational, life transition, mental health, medical, end-of-life, grief/loss, and/or addiction issues, as well as those who have been to counseling and are looking for new, more effective approaches and treatments for their concerns. Not only does Jeff have training for the issues above, he also continued to study, receiving certifications in the specialization of treating PTSD, C-PTSD, Developmental Trauma, 'Little t' trauma, abuse, and deprivation.
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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.