Male Therapists in Elkin, NC
Robert Milan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elkin, NC 28621
In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
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Aspen Mental Health Therapy and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Ronda, NC 28670
Aspen is enabling individuals, from all walks of life, to accomplish mental health, wellness, educational, spiritual and career goals. We specialize in helping individuals and families during the tough times. We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age). In addition to trauma, we specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and chronic childhood behaviors. Visit apsenmentalhealth.com for more information.
Aspen is enabling individuals, from all walks of life, to accomplish mental health, wellness, educational, spiritual and career goals. We specialize in helping individuals and families during the tough times. We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age). In addition to trauma, we specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and chronic childhood behaviors. Visit apsenmentalhealth.com for more information.
Mark Waddell
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Ronda, NC 28670
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS in Ronda. Aspen is enabling individuals, from all walks of life, to accomplish mental health, wellness, educational, spiritual and career goals. We specialize in helping individuals and families during the tough times. We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age). In addition to trauma, we specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and chronic childhood behaviors. VISIT ASPENMENTALHEALTH.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS in Ronda. Aspen is enabling individuals, from all walks of life, to accomplish mental health, wellness, educational, spiritual and career goals. We specialize in helping individuals and families during the tough times. We have extensive training in the treatment of PTSD and trauma associated disorders for adults, adolescents, and children (including pre-school age). In addition to trauma, we specialize in ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and chronic childhood behaviors. VISIT ASPENMENTALHEALTH.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
Online Therapists
Richard McDonald
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28215
I have a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I belong to the American Counseling Association, The National Board of Certified Counselors, and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
I have a Bachelor's in Economics and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and as a Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I am also a Nationally Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and I belong to the American Counseling Association, The National Board of Certified Counselors, and the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC).
James Hanrahan
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210 (Online Only)
The fact that you're reading this profile shows that you have the courage to make a change in your life. I'm at a stage in my life where I've experienced most of the ups and downs that life throws at all of us. I'd love the privilege to help you navigate this chapter of your life and help you achieve your goals. Give me a call for a free 15 minute consultation and let's see if we're a good fit!
The fact that you're reading this profile shows that you have the courage to make a change in your life. I'm at a stage in my life where I've experienced most of the ups and downs that life throws at all of us. I'd love the privilege to help you navigate this chapter of your life and help you achieve your goals. Give me a call for a free 15 minute consultation and let's see if we're a good fit!
Thomas Lindquist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28203
We all want to experience happiness and satisfaction in our lives. I believe that most people have a theory about themselves and their problems, but have struggled to make or sustain progress on their own. That is where having a therapist can be tremendously helpful and where I can provide support and expertise to help you reach your goals. I have been successful in helping people develop healthy coping strategies, and I coach people to try out new behaviors in their daily lives. I have a calm, yet attentive therapeutic style and I strive to empower my clients to experience greater confidence and agency.
We all want to experience happiness and satisfaction in our lives. I believe that most people have a theory about themselves and their problems, but have struggled to make or sustain progress on their own. That is where having a therapist can be tremendously helpful and where I can provide support and expertise to help you reach your goals. I have been successful in helping people develop healthy coping strategies, and I coach people to try out new behaviors in their daily lives. I have a calm, yet attentive therapeutic style and I strive to empower my clients to experience greater confidence and agency.
Christian Cagle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in the state of NC, and received my Masters of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. I have experience working at inpatient behavioral health settings, hospital systems, multidisciplinary collaborative care clinics, and in private practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (trauma),and utilize other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational Interviewing, talk-therapy, and solution-focused. I am proud to serve clients with a wide rage of ages (early adolescence through older adulthood), and from a wide range of backgrounds.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in the state of NC, and received my Masters of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. I have experience working at inpatient behavioral health settings, hospital systems, multidisciplinary collaborative care clinics, and in private practice. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR (trauma),and utilize other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational Interviewing, talk-therapy, and solution-focused. I am proud to serve clients with a wide rage of ages (early adolescence through older adulthood), and from a wide range of backgrounds.
Andres Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
Do you feel persistently overwhelmed, as if you're fighting an uphill battle with your mental health? Is it becoming increasingly difficult to navigate life's ups and downs with serenity? Are you striving for a harmonious balance between personal life, career, and self-care? Have you ever felt like "something's wrong" but can't quite ever identify what it is, or where that feeling is coming from? I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life better cope with stress and anxiety without compromising their drive for success.
Do you feel persistently overwhelmed, as if you're fighting an uphill battle with your mental health? Is it becoming increasingly difficult to navigate life's ups and downs with serenity? Are you striving for a harmonious balance between personal life, career, and self-care? Have you ever felt like "something's wrong" but can't quite ever identify what it is, or where that feeling is coming from? I am dedicated to helping people from all walks of life better cope with stress and anxiety without compromising their drive for success.
Antoine Charles
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCAS , LCMHC , CCS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Looking for a therapist who can identify and relate with your struggles? One who can relate to the battle with addiction and the negative emotions connected to using such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, guilt, shame, failure and disappointment. Deep down inside of you, there is a yearning to manage your struggle and achieve a state of normalcy. Are you questioning how do I stop this self-destructive behavior and hurting my loved ones? Then you are at the right place. A new normal is possible and there is hope. Together, we can establish a new perspective on life and realize that living life is more than a focus on recovery.
Looking for a therapist who can identify and relate with your struggles? One who can relate to the battle with addiction and the negative emotions connected to using such as anxiety, depression, mood swings, guilt, shame, failure and disappointment. Deep down inside of you, there is a yearning to manage your struggle and achieve a state of normalcy. Are you questioning how do I stop this self-destructive behavior and hurting my loved ones? Then you are at the right place. A new normal is possible and there is hope. Together, we can establish a new perspective on life and realize that living life is more than a focus on recovery.
Devin Clarkson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209 (Online Only)
Healing is possible. Every one of us has the capacity to heal that lies within us. Due to our childhood and life experiences, our minds sometimes start telling us that we are less than worthy of love. But we are worthy; our healing journey rests in finding that self love and fountain of being. Habit patterns inside of our minds can become challenges to our well-being. We tend to look at sources outside of ourselves for the answers, but they already lie within. “You are the architect of your life.” -Swami Rama
Healing is possible. Every one of us has the capacity to heal that lies within us. Due to our childhood and life experiences, our minds sometimes start telling us that we are less than worthy of love. But we are worthy; our healing journey rests in finding that self love and fountain of being. Habit patterns inside of our minds can become challenges to our well-being. We tend to look at sources outside of ourselves for the answers, but they already lie within. “You are the architect of your life.” -Swami Rama
Orvon White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27411 (Online Only)
Congratulations on taking the first step toward your journey of healing! Acknowledging the need for change and actively taking steps towards it is a major accomplishment! My mission is to assist you as you seek to create peace from the broken pieces. As a black identified therapist, I acknowledge the need for a space that feels welcoming, safe and healing. I take a very person-centered approach when connecting with my clients. My intention is to create a space that consistently provides validation, motivation and empowerment. It is my goal to ensure that every client leave the session feeling seen and feeling heard!
Congratulations on taking the first step toward your journey of healing! Acknowledging the need for change and actively taking steps towards it is a major accomplishment! My mission is to assist you as you seek to create peace from the broken pieces. As a black identified therapist, I acknowledge the need for a space that feels welcoming, safe and healing. I take a very person-centered approach when connecting with my clients. My intention is to create a space that consistently provides validation, motivation and empowerment. It is my goal to ensure that every client leave the session feeling seen and feeling heard!
Buzz Foster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CBIS
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Are you stuck? The ability to grow is the primary indicator of a happy and healthy person. Anxiety and depression are signs you are stuck. Therapy with me is going to be about building a trusting and supportive relationship that will help facilitate a change in thinking, behavior or environment - to quickly get you growing again. I look forward to learning about you and the challenges you're facing. I'll bring my education and experience to our sessions with the goal of helping you flourish in your life.
Are you stuck? The ability to grow is the primary indicator of a happy and healthy person. Anxiety and depression are signs you are stuck. Therapy with me is going to be about building a trusting and supportive relationship that will help facilitate a change in thinking, behavior or environment - to quickly get you growing again. I look forward to learning about you and the challenges you're facing. I'll bring my education and experience to our sessions with the goal of helping you flourish in your life.
Michael G Yow
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
Being heard. Being seen. Being validated. Having your voice. Having someone be present in the dark and the light. In the pain and the joy. These are vital needs we all have and deserve. I have worked hard through the years at helping clients find their voice and to reclaim what is rightfully theirs - themselves. For those folks dealing with substance use issues, recovery issues and accompanying grief, loss and trauma issues it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I want to help you find a safe place where you can begin a process of recovery that offers you freedom and hope.
Being heard. Being seen. Being validated. Having your voice. Having someone be present in the dark and the light. In the pain and the joy. These are vital needs we all have and deserve. I have worked hard through the years at helping clients find their voice and to reclaim what is rightfully theirs - themselves. For those folks dealing with substance use issues, recovery issues and accompanying grief, loss and trauma issues it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. I want to help you find a safe place where you can begin a process of recovery that offers you freedom and hope.
Bill Gingher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
I am licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that cause unnecessary suffering, face difficult emotions, and create lasting change. I work with adults (18 and up) with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
I am licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that cause unnecessary suffering, face difficult emotions, and create lasting change. I work with adults (18 and up) with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Richard Tedeschi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28025
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org). At Boulder Crest we serve veterans and first responders. With my small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org). At Boulder Crest we serve veterans and first responders. With my small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
Adrian White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
Hey, I’m Adrian White, a seasoned licensed clinician with over a decade of professional experience. My focus lies in aiding men aged 14-65, grappling with life's trials such as finding purpose, anxiety, depression, and major transitions like divorce or loss. Furthermore, I extend my services to heterosexual couples dealing with trust issues, lack of intimacy, and communication problems. Through my strength-based, person-centered approach, I foster healing, personal growth, and stronger relationships. Together I am confident that we can reach your goals.
Hey, I’m Adrian White, a seasoned licensed clinician with over a decade of professional experience. My focus lies in aiding men aged 14-65, grappling with life's trials such as finding purpose, anxiety, depression, and major transitions like divorce or loss. Furthermore, I extend my services to heterosexual couples dealing with trust issues, lack of intimacy, and communication problems. Through my strength-based, person-centered approach, I foster healing, personal growth, and stronger relationships. Together I am confident that we can reach your goals.
Bernard J Newton, Jr. - Sex Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSMFT, LCMHC, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
If you’re here, you’re likely finding that something has been getting in the way of experiencing the sexual pleasure and/or relationship connection you want. Maybe it’s needing to integrate a new understanding of your sexual or gender orientation. Perhaps you’re not sure exactly what brings you pleasure or how to ask for what you want. Shame or past trauma has been preventing you from finding freedom. All of these dynamics can leave you feeling lonely and disconnected from yourself and your partner.
Thomas Floyd
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pineville, NC 28134 (Online Only)
In life, struggles, and obstacles are part of the human experience. To put it bluntly, life is just not fair all the time. It is my hope and wish to help you along your journey as you navigate the obstacles in your own life. For this reason my primary goal is to make every effort to help the client feel safe and welcome in the counseling session. I strongly believe that in the therapeutic process the most important aspect is the relationship between the counselor and the client. If we engage in therapy together you will receive the upmost care and dedication from me.
In life, struggles, and obstacles are part of the human experience. To put it bluntly, life is just not fair all the time. It is my hope and wish to help you along your journey as you navigate the obstacles in your own life. For this reason my primary goal is to make every effort to help the client feel safe and welcome in the counseling session. I strongly believe that in the therapeutic process the most important aspect is the relationship between the counselor and the client. If we engage in therapy together you will receive the upmost care and dedication from me.
Clifford Matthews Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, MSW, DMin, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
Are you feeling like you are always trying to fit into someone's else box, the version of your life that others have for you, hoping that by doing so you will finally gain acceptance and validation? You have recognized that this is a no-win situation which only produces vacillating feelings of anxiety and depression which rob you of the life you know could be yours. You are ready for change but don't know where to start. Your biggest fear that that this would be another in a series of "starts". However, your desire to live your best life is pushing you to take a chance on change, but who will walk with you?
Are you feeling like you are always trying to fit into someone's else box, the version of your life that others have for you, hoping that by doing so you will finally gain acceptance and validation? You have recognized that this is a no-win situation which only produces vacillating feelings of anxiety and depression which rob you of the life you know could be yours. You are ready for change but don't know where to start. Your biggest fear that that this would be another in a series of "starts". However, your desire to live your best life is pushing you to take a chance on change, but who will walk with you?
Chris Vrabel, PsyD, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Weddington, NC 28104
I'm here to listen and help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I help people stay organized and focused, cope with anxiety and depression, develop social skills and manage relationships, and adjust to the challenges of life. I specialize in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, executive functioning, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes.
I'm here to listen and help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I help people stay organized and focused, cope with anxiety and depression, develop social skills and manage relationships, and adjust to the challenges of life. I specialize in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, executive functioning, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes.
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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.