Men's Issues Therapists in Catonsville, MD
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
I believe counseling should focus on supporting the client in building a life worth living. Only you know what life "fits" you best, but it is helpful to have someone along for that journey, to point out lessons along the way! My goal is to help you identify what in your life keeps you stuck, what roles and values fulfill you, and to minimize the former while maximizing the latter. What kind of life "fits" you? Let's find out! "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." -Carl Jung. www.invisiblethreadcounseling.com
I have extensive experience in providing therapy to a variety of clients with a diversity of needs. This experience includes working with clients in clinic, hospital and private practice settings. My experience allows me to utilize therapeutic approaches that fit the needs of the clients that I serve. If you are looking for a therapist with many years of experience that uses adaptive approaches to help clients with life's challenges, then I am your therapist.
I have extensive experience in providing therapy to a variety of clients with a diversity of needs. This experience includes working with clients in clinic, hospital and private practice settings. My experience allows me to utilize therapeutic approaches that fit the needs of the clients that I serve. If you are looking for a therapist with many years of experience that uses adaptive approaches to help clients with life's challenges, then I am your therapist.
Prof. Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, CAIMHP, LCPC
Catonsville, MD 21228
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
Ryan Lundergan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LC15570
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I love to help with exploring your inner world with life transitions, men's issues, and stress management
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? What if you could take back the reins?
As an insight-oriented, psychodynamic therapist, I help you uncover how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your current reality. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore the roots of your emotional responses, using that deep self-awareness to fuel lasting change. You already hold the key to the life you truly desire, you just need to unlock it. I’m here to partner with you every step of the way. Let’s work together to turn your potential into your everyday reality.
I love to help with exploring your inner world with life transitions, men's issues, and stress management
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? What if you could take back the reins?
As an insight-oriented, psychodynamic therapist, I help you uncover how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your current reality. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore the roots of your emotional responses, using that deep self-awareness to fuel lasting change. You already hold the key to the life you truly desire, you just need to unlock it. I’m here to partner with you every step of the way. Let’s work together to turn your potential into your everyday reality.
One of the most meaningful things you can do is to learn to treat yourself with kindness and compassion. It may seem simple, but bad relationships, traumatic experiences, and difficult life transitions have a way of changing how we think and feel about ourselves - usually for the worse. We too often find ourselves lost in the emotional pain, feeling unfulfilled in our lives and gradually losing hope that things can get better. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I want to help you feel connected with yourself again. To create those healthy boundaries. To feel unburdened from the depression/anxiety/anger. To heal. To grow.
One of the most meaningful things you can do is to learn to treat yourself with kindness and compassion. It may seem simple, but bad relationships, traumatic experiences, and difficult life transitions have a way of changing how we think and feel about ourselves - usually for the worse. We too often find ourselves lost in the emotional pain, feeling unfulfilled in our lives and gradually losing hope that things can get better. But it doesn’t have to be that way! I want to help you feel connected with yourself again. To create those healthy boundaries. To feel unburdened from the depression/anxiety/anger. To heal. To grow.
Something cracked your life open. Maybe a divorce you didn't see coming, or the realization that you've built a successful life that doesn't feel like yours. The strategies that used to work have quietly stopped working.
You're not falling apart. You're at a threshold.
I work with men navigating divorce, identity disruption, and the gap between achievement and inner truth. With 20+ years of experience and my own walk through these transitions, I offer something deeper than coping strategies. We find what's actually generating the pain and we shift it.
Something cracked your life open. Maybe a divorce you didn't see coming, or the realization that you've built a successful life that doesn't feel like yours. The strategies that used to work have quietly stopped working.
You're not falling apart. You're at a threshold.
I work with men navigating divorce, identity disruption, and the gap between achievement and inner truth. With 20+ years of experience and my own walk through these transitions, I offer something deeper than coping strategies. We find what's actually generating the pain and we shift it.
Hello! My name is Michael and I am a therapist with a passion for helping clients overcome mental health challenges, life stressors, and anything else that is interfering with your ability to find happiness and wellness on a daily basis. I believe that all of us are on a journey to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be, and I also know that we sometimes need support and guidance along the way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and particular areas of interest and populations I enjoy working with include ADHD (especially adults with ADHD), OCD, grief, depression, and college students.
Hello! My name is Michael and I am a therapist with a passion for helping clients overcome mental health challenges, life stressors, and anything else that is interfering with your ability to find happiness and wellness on a daily basis. I believe that all of us are on a journey to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be, and I also know that we sometimes need support and guidance along the way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and particular areas of interest and populations I enjoy working with include ADHD (especially adults with ADHD), OCD, grief, depression, and college students.
When the "mental load" of doing it all or ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who truly understands the unique way your brain works. I build a practice rooted in deep validation, neuro-affirming care, and zero empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality; we will honor it. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore your emotional responses and build a customized, creative plan to help you reclaim your agency, conquer burnout, and navigate the world completely on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen. Let’s unlock the life you want!
When the "mental load" of doing it all or ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who truly understands the unique way your brain works. I build a practice rooted in deep validation, neuro-affirming care, and zero empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality; we will honor it. Together, we’ll dive beneath the surface to explore your emotional responses and build a customized, creative plan to help you reclaim your agency, conquer burnout, and navigate the world completely on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen. Let’s unlock the life you want!
I greatly value the opportunity to empower people in their pursuit of well being. You may have a specific concern or a general sense that you wish to move through life differently. I strive to incorporate your values, identities, and unique life circumstances into therapy, working with you as a whole person rather than as a collection of symptoms. I believe that stress and pain are unavoidable parts of life, and that reactions to these can add to distress. In developing and working towards goals together, I consider the quality of our relationship to be a powerful source of healing.
I greatly value the opportunity to empower people in their pursuit of well being. You may have a specific concern or a general sense that you wish to move through life differently. I strive to incorporate your values, identities, and unique life circumstances into therapy, working with you as a whole person rather than as a collection of symptoms. I believe that stress and pain are unavoidable parts of life, and that reactions to these can add to distress. In developing and working towards goals together, I consider the quality of our relationship to be a powerful source of healing.
Life changes can quietly shake your confidence—whether it’s a shift at work, a relationship change, caregiving responsibilities, or realizing that the way you’ve been coping no longer works. You may find yourself overthinking, doubting your decisions, or feeling unsure of who you are in this new phase of life.
I work with adults who are adjusting to change and struggling with self-confidence, self-trust, or a sense of direction. Many of my clients are capable and responsible people who feel frustrated that they “should be handling things better,” yet feel stuck or depleted.
Life changes can quietly shake your confidence—whether it’s a shift at work, a relationship change, caregiving responsibilities, or realizing that the way you’ve been coping no longer works. You may find yourself overthinking, doubting your decisions, or feeling unsure of who you are in this new phase of life.
I work with adults who are adjusting to change and struggling with self-confidence, self-trust, or a sense of direction. Many of my clients are capable and responsible people who feel frustrated that they “should be handling things better,” yet feel stuck or depleted.
Ascendant Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC
Catonsville, MD 21228
Ascendant Counseling Services LLC is an agency of licensed, professional therapist representing a diversity of mental health disciplines. Ascendant is dedicated to strengthening emotional and spiritual health. We provide services to individuals and families. We make us of the insights and resources of the behavioral sciences, When requested, we utilize Christian Counseling concepts within the therapy session.
Ascendant Counseling Services LLC is an agency of licensed, professional therapist representing a diversity of mental health disciplines. Ascendant is dedicated to strengthening emotional and spiritual health. We provide services to individuals and families. We make us of the insights and resources of the behavioral sciences, When requested, we utilize Christian Counseling concepts within the therapy session.
Life is a journey and therapy works best as a meeting fellow travelers on the road. We can walk together for a while and through our conversations create a warm, genuine, and engaged space where you can be curious, explore, and uncover insights that are already within you. I specialize in working with adult individuals, teens, and couples facing internal and external challenges that throw up roadblocks to living a whole, authentic life. I have a particular affinity for working with artists, activists, and other healing professionals.
Life is a journey and therapy works best as a meeting fellow travelers on the road. We can walk together for a while and through our conversations create a warm, genuine, and engaged space where you can be curious, explore, and uncover insights that are already within you. I specialize in working with adult individuals, teens, and couples facing internal and external challenges that throw up roadblocks to living a whole, authentic life. I have a particular affinity for working with artists, activists, and other healing professionals.
Feeling unheard, overwhelmed by trauma, or grappling with deep emotional pain? Perhaps you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a complex identity journey, especially as a neurodivergent individual. You might feel like you've fallen through the cracks, or that no one truly "gets" what you're experiencing. My commitment is to create a steady, safe space where you can finally explore your story, make sense of your emotions, and begin a profound journey of healing. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are, fostering authentic connection. You will learn new valuable coping skills to use throughout your life so you can thrive.
Feeling unheard, overwhelmed by trauma, or grappling with deep emotional pain? Perhaps you are navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a complex identity journey, especially as a neurodivergent individual. You might feel like you've fallen through the cracks, or that no one truly "gets" what you're experiencing. My commitment is to create a steady, safe space where you can finally explore your story, make sense of your emotions, and begin a profound journey of healing. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are, fostering authentic connection. You will learn new valuable coping skills to use throughout your life so you can thrive.
While major life milestones like finishing college or launching a career are often celebrated, the reality is that these transitions can be deeply disorienting. I specialize in helping adults (18+), students, and early-career professionals navigate the "stuckness" that often accompanies these shifts. Whether you are grappling with imposter syndrome, decision paralysis, or the heavy weight of existential doubt, it is common to feel like everyone else has it figured out while you are struggling to find your footing. My goal is to help you untangle these fears, easing the pressure to perform and helping you build a life you thrive in!
While major life milestones like finishing college or launching a career are often celebrated, the reality is that these transitions can be deeply disorienting. I specialize in helping adults (18+), students, and early-career professionals navigate the "stuckness" that often accompanies these shifts. Whether you are grappling with imposter syndrome, decision paralysis, or the heavy weight of existential doubt, it is common to feel like everyone else has it figured out while you are struggling to find your footing. My goal is to help you untangle these fears, easing the pressure to perform and helping you build a life you thrive in!
Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love or that pressure to be “perfect,” know that you are not alone. These are common experiences and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We will explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We will integrate mindfulness, grounding, somatic techniques and IFS.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love or that pressure to be “perfect,” know that you are not alone. These are common experiences and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We will explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We will integrate mindfulness, grounding, somatic techniques and IFS.
Is the daily whirlwind of mom life throwing you for a loop, perhaps with ADHD adding an extra layer of intensity to the chaos? You're certainly not alone in this. Balancing the incredible journey of parenting, especially while navigating ADHD, significant life transitions, and the vital task of caring for your own mental well-being, is a monumental effort. If the weight of anxiety or depression is pressing down, or if you're a new mom trying to find your footing amidst the powerful surge of emotions, please know I truly get it. I am also passionate about supporting church hurt, ministry burnout, teachers and medical professionals.
Is the daily whirlwind of mom life throwing you for a loop, perhaps with ADHD adding an extra layer of intensity to the chaos? You're certainly not alone in this. Balancing the incredible journey of parenting, especially while navigating ADHD, significant life transitions, and the vital task of caring for your own mental well-being, is a monumental effort. If the weight of anxiety or depression is pressing down, or if you're a new mom trying to find your footing amidst the powerful surge of emotions, please know I truly get it. I am also passionate about supporting church hurt, ministry burnout, teachers and medical professionals.
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone-deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life!
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone-deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life!
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place.
Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
Do you love playing Dungeons & Dragons, or do you have a rich inner world that feels too complex for everyday conversation? I work best with imaginative, creative, and quirky people who might also identify as gender-queer or LGBTQ+. If you are ready to delve into what’s truly shaping your experience, you’ve come to the right place.
Perhaps you're grappling with the persistent hum of anxiety, the lingering shadows of past trauma, or a deep desire to define who you truly are. Many of my clients find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of college, early careers, or navigating complex family dynamics and relationship challenges.
I received my Bachelors degree in Government & Politics, then worked as a mobile dog groomer for many years and then finally got my Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling which just means I am a regular counselor, but see value in a client's religious/spiritual faith, if they have one, in bringing more tools to the table in order to help them work on issues they have. However, I have worked with plenty of clients who are atheist, searching or do not wish to bring their religion/spirituality into the counseling realm.
I received my Bachelors degree in Government & Politics, then worked as a mobile dog groomer for many years and then finally got my Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling which just means I am a regular counselor, but see value in a client's religious/spiritual faith, if they have one, in bringing more tools to the table in order to help them work on issues they have. However, I have worked with plenty of clients who are atheist, searching or do not wish to bring their religion/spirituality into the counseling realm.
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Men's Issues Therapists
Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.