Male Therapists in Irving Park, Chicago, IL
Tim (TJ) Jordan
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist for you can be brutal - you're already going through it enough to want to go to therapy, and now even that is proving to be a challenge! I've been there before too, so I get it. I'm someone who will honor and validate your very real struggle, while also seeing the best in you and helping you reconnect to your own excellence. If I have the privilege of becoming your therapist, I'll be here as a fellow hu man being to accompany you on this leg of your journey - you won't be alone. I offer attentive listening, compassionate warmth, thoughtful insights, encouragement and professional guidance.
Finding the right therapist for you can be brutal - you're already going through it enough to want to go to therapy, and now even that is proving to be a challenge! I've been there before too, so I get it. I'm someone who will honor and validate your very real struggle, while also seeing the best in you and helping you reconnect to your own excellence. If I have the privilege of becoming your therapist, I'll be here as a fellow hu man being to accompany you on this leg of your journey - you won't be alone. I offer attentive listening, compassionate warmth, thoughtful insights, encouragement and professional guidance.
Arbin Memisi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
In his practice, Arbin draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to tailor his approach to each client’s needs. He also utilizes Parent Training, TFCBT, and PersonCentered Therapy to support clients through different life stages and transitions. Arbin’s commitment to his clients is evident in his belief that everyone has the power to choose their path with the right support and insight. A firstgeneration AmericanAlbanian with roots in Macedonia and Montenegro, Arbin brings a unique cultural perspective to his practice.
In his practice, Arbin draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to tailor his approach to each client’s needs. He also utilizes Parent Training, TFCBT, and PersonCentered Therapy to support clients through different life stages and transitions. Arbin’s commitment to his clients is evident in his belief that everyone has the power to choose their path with the right support and insight. A firstgeneration AmericanAlbanian with roots in Macedonia and Montenegro, Arbin brings a unique cultural perspective to his practice.
Arbin Memisi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
Arbin Memisi is a counselor at LifeStance. He is a first generation American-Albanian who has family ties from Macedonia and Montenegro. The clientele that Arbin usually works with come in with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, work-life balance, burnout, and ADHD, who want to come out of their dark cloud and grow in a much more healthier version of themselves where they can feel good every day waking up, feel calm, feel in control of their lives, and feel focused through out the day. Arbin also works with his clients to help them overcomes issues with insomnia!
Arbin Memisi is a counselor at LifeStance. He is a first generation American-Albanian who has family ties from Macedonia and Montenegro. The clientele that Arbin usually works with come in with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, work-life balance, burnout, and ADHD, who want to come out of their dark cloud and grow in a much more healthier version of themselves where they can feel good every day waking up, feel calm, feel in control of their lives, and feel focused through out the day. Arbin also works with his clients to help them overcomes issues with insomnia!
Men’s coaching groups are also an amazing resource for change.
Are you a man that feels stuck? Do you need help with confidence, masculinity, marriage/ro mantic relationships, dating, purpose, leadership, self-discipline, and friendships? Many men feel stuck right now, unsure of what it means to be a man and how to feel good about it. We often get conflicting messages from our parents, our partners, and the broader culture about manhood and masculinity. Many people equate masculinity with toxic masculinity. If you’re struggling to figure out how to be a strong, confident man that is also kind and loving, then coaching or a men’s group may be right for you.
Men’s coaching groups are also an amazing resource for change.
Are you a man that feels stuck? Do you need help with confidence, masculinity, marriage/ro mantic relationships, dating, purpose, leadership, self-discipline, and friendships? Many men feel stuck right now, unsure of what it means to be a man and how to feel good about it. We often get conflicting messages from our parents, our partners, and the broader culture about manhood and masculinity. Many people equate masculinity with toxic masculinity. If you’re struggling to figure out how to be a strong, confident man that is also kind and loving, then coaching or a men’s group may be right for you.
You are the most important person you will ever meet. Why not be on good terms with yourself? I view therapy as a relationship between two people devoted to facing the deepest truths of our lives so we can be healed. I believe that coming to know ourselves and understanding why we suffer leads to genuine change, a return to health, and gives birth to a more authentic life. In therapy, we discover that we heal through relating, because the wounds that occurred in relationships must be healed in a relationship. For what was unbearable when alone, becomes bearable when shared.
You are the most important person you will ever meet. Why not be on good terms with yourself? I view therapy as a relationship between two people devoted to facing the deepest truths of our lives so we can be healed. I believe that coming to know ourselves and understanding why we suffer leads to genuine change, a return to health, and gives birth to a more authentic life. In therapy, we discover that we heal through relating, because the wounds that occurred in relationships must be healed in a relationship. For what was unbearable when alone, becomes bearable when shared.
Many, though not all, of his clients have experienced significant trauma.
Bill (he doesn't need you to call him Dr. Pekoc) will be a good fit for clients who are looking for a non-authoritarian, conversational therapist. His ideal clients will be interested in helping to develop their own goals and will be motivated to develop insights into not just how to manage the concerns that brought them to therapy but why those concerns manifested in the first place. Bill is committed to being non-judgmental, non-directive, straightforward, and direct. Many, though not all, of Bill's clients seek long-term therapy not only for addressing symptoms but also for fostering personal growth.
Many, though not all, of his clients have experienced significant trauma.
Bill (he doesn't need you to call him Dr. Pekoc) will be a good fit for clients who are looking for a non-authoritarian, conversational therapist. His ideal clients will be interested in helping to develop their own goals and will be motivated to develop insights into not just how to manage the concerns that brought them to therapy but why those concerns manifested in the first place. Bill is committed to being non-judgmental, non-directive, straightforward, and direct. Many, though not all, of Bill's clients seek long-term therapy not only for addressing symptoms but also for fostering personal growth.
His expertise extends to helping those facing chronic illness and medical concerns adapt and develop effective strategies for managing their condition while maintaining a positive quality of life.
Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses hu manistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.
His expertise extends to helping those facing chronic illness and medical concerns adapt and develop effective strategies for managing their condition while maintaining a positive quality of life.
Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses hu manistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.
I honor the hu man/animal bond and help my clients move through the pain of pet grief.
I believe that therapy can be about much more than just healing from or diving into the past. Therapy is a journey to wellness and living one's best life. I view clients holistically to develop goals based on their own values, taking an eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach that tailors treatment to each individual. I meet clients where they are at in a respectful, judgment-free and safe setting, applying mindfulness as well as cognitive behavioral, hu manistic, and existential therapies. I work with sex positivity, open marriages, polyamory, kinks, and sex work with clients of all genders and sexual persuasions.
I honor the hu man/animal bond and help my clients move through the pain of pet grief.
I believe that therapy can be about much more than just healing from or diving into the past. Therapy is a journey to wellness and living one's best life. I view clients holistically to develop goals based on their own values, taking an eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach that tailors treatment to each individual. I meet clients where they are at in a respectful, judgment-free and safe setting, applying mindfulness as well as cognitive behavioral, hu manistic, and existential therapies. I work with sex positivity, open marriages, polyamory, kinks, and sex work with clients of all genders and sexual persuasions.
Many of my clients experience anxiety in different forms, depression, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues.
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
Many of my clients experience anxiety in different forms, depression, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues.
My name is Dr. Amr Kireem, a clinical psychologist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois. I have been working with clients since 2009 who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, OCD, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues, codependency, life transitions, and other symptoms. Applying evidence-based approaches, changing faulty assumptions, and finding HOPE are the keys to a successful outcome, while keeping the individual's culture and ethnicity in mind.
Stephen Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641
Stephen Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. He has a bachelor's degree in theology and a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University. Stephen sees huge value in building a trusting relationship with his clients and providing them with an objective and non-judgmental point of view during sessions. As a therapist, Stephen prioritizes creating an open space for clients to safely share their story. He finds that this gives people permission to develop a loving and secure relationship with themselves.
Stephen Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. He has a bachelor's degree in theology and a master's degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University. Stephen sees huge value in building a trusting relationship with his clients and providing them with an objective and non-judgmental point of view during sessions. As a therapist, Stephen prioritizes creating an open space for clients to safely share their story. He finds that this gives people permission to develop a loving and secure relationship with themselves.
Christopher Schinler
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I am passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and other obstacles in life. Having faced and overcome anxiety and depression myself, I can deeply empathize with those striving to reclaim the quality of life they are accustomed to. I find fulfillment in guiding clients to set meaningful goals, overcome internal and external obstacles, and enhance their overall quality of life. My experience includes providing individual, group, couples, and marriage counseling to people of all ages and backgrounds.
I am passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, and other obstacles in life. Having faced and overcome anxiety and depression myself, I can deeply empathize with those striving to reclaim the quality of life they are accustomed to. I find fulfillment in guiding clients to set meaningful goals, overcome internal and external obstacles, and enhance their overall quality of life. My experience includes providing individual, group, couples, and marriage counseling to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Mason Greenwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCP, NCC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
I use various methods such as trauma-focused, Adlerian, hu manistic, and other therapeutic approaches, which are personalized to each client's needs.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal and achieve their personal goals. I truly value the counseling experience and find that individuals who are open to it make the most progress. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, and the more you invest in it, the more you get out of it. My approach is all about finding the right balance between validating experiences, increasing awareness, and challenging you to grow from it all. My clients describe me as supportive, reliable, thought-provoking, and funny. I consider each characteristic to be of great value in counseling.
I use various methods such as trauma-focused, Adlerian, hu manistic, and other therapeutic approaches, which are personalized to each client's needs.
I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to heal and achieve their personal goals. I truly value the counseling experience and find that individuals who are open to it make the most progress. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative effort, and the more you invest in it, the more you get out of it. My approach is all about finding the right balance between validating experiences, increasing awareness, and challenging you to grow from it all. My clients describe me as supportive, reliable, thought-provoking, and funny. I consider each characteristic to be of great value in counseling.
Teris Gosier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Dr. Teris Gosier, LCSW. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I take a client-centered, solutions-focused approach to therapy, helping you navigate general mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. My goal is to provide practical support and real conversations that lead to meaningful change in your life. My therapeutic approach is grounded in being client-centered and solutions-focused. I believe that each person’s journey is unique, so I tailor therapy to fit your specific needs, goals, and circumstances.
Hi, I'm Dr. Teris Gosier, LCSW. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I take a client-centered, solutions-focused approach to therapy, helping you navigate general mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. My goal is to provide practical support and real conversations that lead to meaningful change in your life. My therapeutic approach is grounded in being client-centered and solutions-focused. I believe that each person’s journey is unique, so I tailor therapy to fit your specific needs, goals, and circumstances.
Joshua Hardwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Joshua Hardwick, and I hold a clinical social worker license specializing in evidenced-based therapy/mental health. My primary approach to therapy consists of supportive listening, and introducing interventions/coping skills supported by research to improve wellbeing, life satisfaction, and daily functioning for people experiencing mood disorders and symptoms related to trauma. I believe that the individual is the subject matter expert on their life and experiences and only after offering empathetic listening, can understand how to help their specific needs.
Hi, my name is Joshua Hardwick, and I hold a clinical social worker license specializing in evidenced-based therapy/mental health. My primary approach to therapy consists of supportive listening, and introducing interventions/coping skills supported by research to improve wellbeing, life satisfaction, and daily functioning for people experiencing mood disorders and symptoms related to trauma. I believe that the individual is the subject matter expert on their life and experiences and only after offering empathetic listening, can understand how to help their specific needs.
Matt Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618
The crux of my approach is simple, but versatile: I use anything and everything available to make breakthroughs possible. We all do better with an expansive toolkit. EMDR for "stuckness" / trauma and Gott man methods for couples to repair & connect. (Well worth YouTubing either for a sense of them.) Once we understand each other and you are insight-equipped, we'll put insight into action. But in ways that feel authentic to your personal experience of things. Clients often report that my approachable, humorous, "very hu man" style makes therapy a much more effective experience even when exploring difficult content.
The crux of my approach is simple, but versatile: I use anything and everything available to make breakthroughs possible. We all do better with an expansive toolkit. EMDR for "stuckness" / trauma and Gott man methods for couples to repair & connect. (Well worth YouTubing either for a sense of them.) Once we understand each other and you are insight-equipped, we'll put insight into action. But in ways that feel authentic to your personal experience of things. Clients often report that my approachable, humorous, "very hu man" style makes therapy a much more effective experience even when exploring difficult content.
Terry Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60618 (Online Only)
Everyone should be encouraged to work through any problem or issue they are facing with the right person to achieve the best outcome. With my support, I look forward to helping you become strong again. I help clients set goals, track progress, feel supported, get feedback, and be appreciated for their hard work, skills, and talents. My work experience is vast and wide-ranging. For example, I have spent many years in the military (VFW), police department, and elite sports competition, supporting individuals as they dealt with career development, perfor mance improvement, addiction, mental illness, and crisis.
Everyone should be encouraged to work through any problem or issue they are facing with the right person to achieve the best outcome. With my support, I look forward to helping you become strong again. I help clients set goals, track progress, feel supported, get feedback, and be appreciated for their hard work, skills, and talents. My work experience is vast and wide-ranging. For example, I have spent many years in the military (VFW), police department, and elite sports competition, supporting individuals as they dealt with career development, perfor mance improvement, addiction, mental illness, and crisis.
Cameron Bailes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Cameron Bailes. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois. I focus on recovery, meeting my clients’ goals, and being with them on their journey. I believe in being genuine. I try to be authentic and honest in every aspect of life. Other clients have described me as caring and gentle with thoughts and suggestions. I try to tailor the experience of therapy to my client’s needs and desires.
Hello, my name is Cameron Bailes. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois. I focus on recovery, meeting my clients’ goals, and being with them on their journey. I believe in being genuine. I try to be authentic and honest in every aspect of life. Other clients have described me as caring and gentle with thoughts and suggestions. I try to tailor the experience of therapy to my client’s needs and desires.
Immediate telehealth openings are available with colleagues within my practice. Visit the website for information or outreach for a phone screen to determine if I may connect you with a like-minded clinician. We strive for more than patient “functioning” as an end goal, supporting patients toward self-actualization and greater inner connection. If you feel stuck, consider a depth-oriented approach. Many patients have only experienced supportive or solution-focused therapies, not realizing how these approaches inadvertently maintained their unhelpful patterns. Together, we will strive to find the right answer, not just the quick one.
Immediate telehealth openings are available with colleagues within my practice. Visit the website for information or outreach for a phone screen to determine if I may connect you with a like-minded clinician. We strive for more than patient “functioning” as an end goal, supporting patients toward self-actualization and greater inner connection. If you feel stuck, consider a depth-oriented approach. Many patients have only experienced supportive or solution-focused therapies, not realizing how these approaches inadvertently maintained their unhelpful patterns. Together, we will strive to find the right answer, not just the quick one.
Hello, I’m Steve, a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) specializing in PTSD, combat-related trauma, military family support, work-related stress, and anxiety. I utilize a blend of Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Hello, I’m Steve, a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) specializing in PTSD, combat-related trauma, military family support, work-related stress, and anxiety. I utilize a blend of Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create a supportive and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
David Welch
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60641 (Online Only)
I don’t see the relationship as therapist/client, but rather hu man being to hu man being.
My name is David Welch, M.A., LCPC. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. I have over 30 years of experience in working with both mental health, as well as addiction and substance use. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, outpatient, private practice, and Telehealth. I truly believe that people are more than a diagnosis. I see clients as being stuck rather than as mentally ill. Therapy is about helping others to recognize their negative patterns and creating new more empowering patterns. I love helping others to create massive positive changes in their lives.
I don’t see the relationship as therapist/client, but rather hu man being to hu man being.
My name is David Welch, M.A., LCPC. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. I have over 30 years of experience in working with both mental health, as well as addiction and substance use. I have worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, outpatient, private practice, and Telehealth. I truly believe that people are more than a diagnosis. I see clients as being stuck rather than as mentally ill. Therapy is about helping others to recognize their negative patterns and creating new more empowering patterns. I love helping others to create massive positive changes in their lives.
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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.