Men's Issues Therapists in Elkridge, MD
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.
Are you a young adult (ages 18-40) experiencing an emotional or relational challenge? Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? Not sure where to begin or what your next step should be? I am a psychologist who will compassionately and nonjudgmentally listen to you, help you make sense of what you’re going through, and empower you to progress towards your desired goals.
Are you a young adult (ages 18-40) experiencing an emotional or relational challenge? Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed? Not sure where to begin or what your next step should be? I am a psychologist who will compassionately and nonjudgmentally listen to you, help you make sense of what you’re going through, and empower you to progress towards your desired goals.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to undergo the therapeutic experience. It's not an easy process and I want to support clients through this journey. The journey is a collaborative effort, and clients should be ready to work to become the person they want to be. In life, we go through many trials and tribulations and I strive to create a safe space for my clients to open up about their issues and heal. I think we can work through the struggles of your life together by building a strong therapeutic alliance.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to undergo the therapeutic experience. It's not an easy process and I want to support clients through this journey. The journey is a collaborative effort, and clients should be ready to work to become the person they want to be. In life, we go through many trials and tribulations and I strive to create a safe space for my clients to open up about their issues and heal. I think we can work through the struggles of your life together by building a strong therapeutic alliance.
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.
Sometimes our lives can feel really hard. You wish things were different for you, sensing a huge gap between where your life is and where you want it to be. You are dealing with challenging situations, feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next or how to manage. You feel lonely, sad, or anxious, and just don’t want to feel this way anymore. All of this leaves you feeling hopeless and in need of relief. It all just feels like too much sometimes and you desperately want to feel better.
Sometimes our lives can feel really hard. You wish things were different for you, sensing a huge gap between where your life is and where you want it to be. You are dealing with challenging situations, feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next or how to manage. You feel lonely, sad, or anxious, and just don’t want to feel this way anymore. All of this leaves you feeling hopeless and in need of relief. It all just feels like too much sometimes and you desperately want to feel better.
Are you an adult navigating trauma, anxiety, heavy mood shifts, or substance use? Perhaps you grew up in an environment where mental health was never openly discussed, leaving you feeling ill-equipped to handle life’s hardest moments alone. My ideal clients are ready to stop letting difficult emotions run the show. Whether you are managing overwhelming stress or a complex, co-occurring diagnosis, our team at Stride Forward Counseling helps you move forward by demystifying the struggle. We provide the tools, safety, and brain-science insights you need to become the active architect of your own growth.
Are you an adult navigating trauma, anxiety, heavy mood shifts, or substance use? Perhaps you grew up in an environment where mental health was never openly discussed, leaving you feeling ill-equipped to handle life’s hardest moments alone. My ideal clients are ready to stop letting difficult emotions run the show. Whether you are managing overwhelming stress or a complex, co-occurring diagnosis, our team at Stride Forward Counseling helps you move forward by demystifying the struggle. We provide the tools, safety, and brain-science insights you need to become the active architect of your own growth.
You are here looking for help because you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to turn. Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, grief, navigating major life transitions, or any other issue, we’re here to help. At The Inner Compass Collective, we welcome individuals of any age, couples, and families across multiple states who are ready to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
You are here looking for help because you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to turn. Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, grief, navigating major life transitions, or any other issue, we’re here to help. At The Inner Compass Collective, we welcome individuals of any age, couples, and families across multiple states who are ready to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Do you ever find yourself feeling as if something is missing? Perhaps, even after you’ve made changes to your habits, career, or relationships, you feel a sense of disappointment or emptiness persists? At tough moments, have you feared that there aren’t enough external changes to change how you feel within yourself? Do you worry that if people really got to know you, they won’t like what they see? Sitting with such feelings is difficult, and although it can be intimidating to begin to sort through these feelings, together we can do just that.
Do you ever find yourself feeling as if something is missing? Perhaps, even after you’ve made changes to your habits, career, or relationships, you feel a sense of disappointment or emptiness persists? At tough moments, have you feared that there aren’t enough external changes to change how you feel within yourself? Do you worry that if people really got to know you, they won’t like what they see? Sitting with such feelings is difficult, and although it can be intimidating to begin to sort through these feelings, together we can do just that.
I am the owner & clinical director of Magothy River Counseling. I do not have openings, but can connect you with a licensed therapist in our practice. As a group, we all specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirming, & informed psychotherapy. We utilize a supportive, personable, yet direct approach
I am the owner & clinical director of Magothy River Counseling. I do not have openings, but can connect you with a licensed therapist in our practice. As a group, we all specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirming, & informed psychotherapy. We utilize a supportive, personable, yet direct approach
I am a clinical social worker licensed within the State of Maryland. I have over 20- years of experience working with children and adolescents, individuals with autism, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Over the years, I have experience working in prison, psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health, as well as navigating the legal and educational systems throughout Maryland and West Virginia. I have over 10 years of experience assessing, developing, and successfully intervening in behavioral situations for youth and families.
I am a clinical social worker licensed within the State of Maryland. I have over 20- years of experience working with children and adolescents, individuals with autism, and individuals with intellectual disabilities. Over the years, I have experience working in prison, psychiatric hospitals, behavioral health, as well as navigating the legal and educational systems throughout Maryland and West Virginia. I have over 10 years of experience assessing, developing, and successfully intervening in behavioral situations for youth and families.
Jamaal Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve mastered holding it together: career, family, ambition, but inside, you’re tired. ADHD, trauma, addiction, emotional overload… all of it quietly draining you. You’re craving real healing, not surface talk. I work with high-functioning men and creatives who need space to unpack, reset, and reclaim clarity. No judgment. Just truth, tools, and a therapist who gets it. If you're ready to stop spiraling and start healing, let’s talk. Free intro call. Email is best for connecting.
You’ve mastered holding it together: career, family, ambition, but inside, you’re tired. ADHD, trauma, addiction, emotional overload… all of it quietly draining you. You’re craving real healing, not surface talk. I work with high-functioning men and creatives who need space to unpack, reset, and reclaim clarity. No judgment. Just truth, tools, and a therapist who gets it. If you're ready to stop spiraling and start healing, let’s talk. Free intro call. Email is best for connecting.
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.
Individuals, families and couples realize, at some time, they need assistance to effectively deal with overwhelming life events, strained relationships, loss, anger, and life transitions. For over 20 years I have successfully helped people break self-defeating, unfulfilling patterns of relating and behaving so they can experience more joy, happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. I use a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems therapy. My clients find me to be a very direct, open and engaging therapist, who provides safe space for even the most difficult issues and conflicts to be addressed and resolved.
Individuals, families and couples realize, at some time, they need assistance to effectively deal with overwhelming life events, strained relationships, loss, anger, and life transitions. For over 20 years I have successfully helped people break self-defeating, unfulfilling patterns of relating and behaving so they can experience more joy, happiness and success in their personal and professional lives. I use a blend of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and family systems therapy. My clients find me to be a very direct, open and engaging therapist, who provides safe space for even the most difficult issues and conflicts to be addressed and resolved.
I provide culturally grounded therapy for boys and men, from the preteen years through adulthood. My work focuses on emotional wellness, resilience, coping skills, and helping clients navigate life's challenges with practical, relatable support that meets them where they are.
I provide culturally grounded therapy for boys and men, from the preteen years through adulthood. My work focuses on emotional wellness, resilience, coping skills, and helping clients navigate life's challenges with practical, relatable support that meets them where they are.
Lauren Parks, Art Therapist for Grief & Trauma
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCPAT, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Support for grief, ambiguous loss, trauma, and men’s mental health.
Many of the people I work with are grieving something hard to explain, processing trauma that shaped how they cope and connect, or trying to understand who they are after life has changed. Some are parents processing the emotional impact of a child’s diagnosis. Others are carrying loss, relational pain, or old survival patterns that no longer fit the life they want to live.
Support for grief, ambiguous loss, trauma, and men’s mental health.
Many of the people I work with are grieving something hard to explain, processing trauma that shaped how they cope and connect, or trying to understand who they are after life has changed. Some are parents processing the emotional impact of a child’s diagnosis. Others are carrying loss, relational pain, or old survival patterns that no longer fit the life they want to live.
Hello, I'm Monroe Howard-Shackelford, LMSW, MPA, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered therapy in a fully telehealth setting. My approach is goal-focused, and I work closely with each individual to help them discover their authentic self while navigating life's challenges. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or growth, my focus is to support you in achieving your personal goals with a sense of empowerment and understanding. I strive to create a supportive, affirming, and inclusive space where all clients feel seen and valued.
Hello, I'm Monroe Howard-Shackelford, LMSW, MPA, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered therapy in a fully telehealth setting. My approach is goal-focused, and I work closely with each individual to help them discover their authentic self while navigating life's challenges. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or growth, my focus is to support you in achieving your personal goals with a sense of empowerment and understanding. I strive to create a supportive, affirming, and inclusive space where all clients feel seen and valued.
Do you keep having the same argument with your partner, no matter how hard you try to fix it? Maybe communication breaks down, one of you shuts down, or small conflicts escalate quickly. I work with couples stuck in painful cycles who want deeper connection and real repair. Together, we uncover the patterns driving conflict and build practical tools to change them. My approach is collaborative and experiential, helping you feel heard, understood, and more secure, both in session and at home. Meaningful change is possible.
Do you keep having the same argument with your partner, no matter how hard you try to fix it? Maybe communication breaks down, one of you shuts down, or small conflicts escalate quickly. I work with couples stuck in painful cycles who want deeper connection and real repair. Together, we uncover the patterns driving conflict and build practical tools to change them. My approach is collaborative and experiential, helping you feel heard, understood, and more secure, both in session and at home. Meaningful change is possible.
Most men we work with are high-functioning on the outside but running on overload internally. Professionals, business owners, and leaders who have been pushing through stress, anxiety, irritability, or relationship strain for years. What brings them in isn’t curiosity—it’s friction. Work feels heavier, relationships feel more strained, patience is shorter, and the strategies that used to work stop working. They’re not looking to be analyzed—they’re looking to get back in control.
Most men we work with are high-functioning on the outside but running on overload internally. Professionals, business owners, and leaders who have been pushing through stress, anxiety, irritability, or relationship strain for years. What brings them in isn’t curiosity—it’s friction. Work feels heavier, relationships feel more strained, patience is shorter, and the strategies that used to work stop working. They’re not looking to be analyzed—they’re looking to get back in control.
The Bridges Wellness Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Ed D, LPC-DC, LCPC-MD, NCC, CCMHC
3 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20784
The Bridges Wellness Group (BWG) is dedicated to providing counseling, coaching, and development services to families and individuals facing mental health-related challenges. We specialize in individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, grief and loss counseling, and career counseling.
The Bridges Wellness Group (BWG) is dedicated to providing counseling, coaching, and development services to families and individuals facing mental health-related challenges. We specialize in individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, grief and loss counseling, and career counseling.
I specialize in treating men ages 14-50 who struggle with mental health concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, loneliness, peer/romantic relationships, self-esteem, school/work stress, communication, parenthood & life-transition issues. In a world that is constantly pulling us in different directions and demanding more from us, I'd like to provide a space where you will be seen and heard. A space where you can learn to understand yourself. And most importantly...a space where everything gets to be just about you.
I specialize in treating men ages 14-50 who struggle with mental health concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, loneliness, peer/romantic relationships, self-esteem, school/work stress, communication, parenthood & life-transition issues. In a world that is constantly pulling us in different directions and demanding more from us, I'd like to provide a space where you will be seen and heard. A space where you can learn to understand yourself. And most importantly...a space where everything gets to be just about you.
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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.