Men's Issues Therapists in Perry Hall, MD
Immediate openings for telehealth! You've been holding it together for a long time. It's exhausting — and you know something has to change. I work with men, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals ready to go beyond coping and do the real work of healing. If you're ready for therapy that's honest, deep, and judgment-free — I'm ready for you. Get to know me better by watching the video clip below!
Immediate openings for telehealth! You've been holding it together for a long time. It's exhausting — and you know something has to change. I work with men, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals ready to go beyond coping and do the real work of healing. If you're ready for therapy that's honest, deep, and judgment-free — I'm ready for you. Get to know me better by watching the video clip below!
I consider myself to be a unique individual with a wide range of skills, but most importantly, I am always open to learning. I aim to create a comfortable environment for clients while working to create healthy challenges that promote individual growth!
I consider myself to be a unique individual with a wide range of skills, but most importantly, I am always open to learning. I aim to create a comfortable environment for clients while working to create healthy challenges that promote individual growth!
My name is April Edwards. I am a license African American clinical social worker with over 20+ years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals who are having challenges with anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as assisting individuals with understanding their emotions, mood, and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing are the main two clinical interventions that will be used in our journey together. In the first session, the focus will be on building a rapport and understanding how your life may be different than before.
My name is April Edwards. I am a license African American clinical social worker with over 20+ years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals who are having challenges with anxiety and depressive related symptoms as well as assisting individuals with understanding their emotions, mood, and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing are the main two clinical interventions that will be used in our journey together. In the first session, the focus will be on building a rapport and understanding how your life may be different than before.
Are trauma, stress, or anxiety quietly stealing your joy? Do you feel alone, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself?
You’re not broken—and you don’t have to face this alone. I’m a trained trauma therapist, and I help adults heal from the weight of trauma, stress, and anxiety. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of what’s holding you back, release the patterns keeping you stuck, and help you step fully into a life that feels like you again—whole, grounded, and free.
In our work together, you’ll not only uncover the root of what’s driving your anxiety, stress, or trauma—you’ll also release it at a body level.
Are trauma, stress, or anxiety quietly stealing your joy? Do you feel alone, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself?
You’re not broken—and you don’t have to face this alone. I’m a trained trauma therapist, and I help adults heal from the weight of trauma, stress, and anxiety. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of what’s holding you back, release the patterns keeping you stuck, and help you step fully into a life that feels like you again—whole, grounded, and free.
In our work together, you’ll not only uncover the root of what’s driving your anxiety, stress, or trauma—you’ll also release it at a body level.
Taking new appointments in Maryland.
My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. My goal is to respectfully treat and engage with clients in an emotionally safe environment. My passions are treating individuals, couples and families who wish to improve their relationships, are going through life transitions or have mental health concerns. I provide in-person and Telehealth sessions. Now seeing Medicare clients, out of network, in -person/sliding scale.
Taking new appointments in Maryland.
My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. My goal is to respectfully treat and engage with clients in an emotionally safe environment. My passions are treating individuals, couples and families who wish to improve their relationships, are going through life transitions or have mental health concerns. I provide in-person and Telehealth sessions. Now seeing Medicare clients, out of network, in -person/sliding scale.
The assumptions we hold about our realities are usually helpful...until they're not. When we have problems, emotional or otherwise, I believe it's because something does not fit within those parameters, does not follow these assumptions. If you're feeling ineffective, impotent, or inadequate, it is usually due to holding onto assumptions that are no longer useful. I employ a cognitive approach to help you create a new reality, a new context, wherein these problems can no longer exist. However, I base my practice on your personal needs; reaching your goals my primary focus, so every session and patient is different.
The assumptions we hold about our realities are usually helpful...until they're not. When we have problems, emotional or otherwise, I believe it's because something does not fit within those parameters, does not follow these assumptions. If you're feeling ineffective, impotent, or inadequate, it is usually due to holding onto assumptions that are no longer useful. I employ a cognitive approach to help you create a new reality, a new context, wherein these problems can no longer exist. However, I base my practice on your personal needs; reaching your goals my primary focus, so every session and patient is different.
Finding a safe, affirming space to explore your concerns can be an important step toward improved emotional well-being. I work with adults navigating gender identity and sexuality concerns, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is collaborative and mindfulness-based, grounded in respect for each client’s lived experiences and goals. Therapy focuses on building insight, emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change at a supportive, manageable pace.
Finding a safe, affirming space to explore your concerns can be an important step toward improved emotional well-being. I work with adults navigating gender identity and sexuality concerns, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is collaborative and mindfulness-based, grounded in respect for each client’s lived experiences and goals. Therapy focuses on building insight, emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change at a supportive, manageable pace.
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Do you have concerns about your ability to cope with anger, anxiety, career transitions, and/or intimacy and interpersonal issues? Are you feeling disconnected? Often, we can find ourselves in a “life loop” that can make us feel like we’re on autopilot. Sometimes those feelings of anger, anxiety, and disconnection can feel so strong that we feel isolated and alone. But the truth is that you are not alone and do not have to navigate those issues by yourself. You can free yourself of your issues! You can live the life that you desire!
Do you have concerns about your ability to cope with anger, anxiety, career transitions, and/or intimacy and interpersonal issues? Are you feeling disconnected? Often, we can find ourselves in a “life loop” that can make us feel like we’re on autopilot. Sometimes those feelings of anger, anxiety, and disconnection can feel so strong that we feel isolated and alone. But the truth is that you are not alone and do not have to navigate those issues by yourself. You can free yourself of your issues! You can live the life that you desire!
I specialize in treating phase of life challenges and men's issues.
My practice is focused on helping you to recognize patterns in your life through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to maximize your strengths and feel better about yourself, life, and your loved ones.
I specialize in treating phase of life challenges and men's issues.
My practice is focused on helping you to recognize patterns in your life through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to maximize your strengths and feel better about yourself, life, and your loved ones.
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating challenges like career shifts, relationship struggles, fertility concerns with your partner, or the pressure to meet expectations. When stress, self-doubt, or frustration build, it can impact your confidence, communication, and overall well-being. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences, develop practical tools, and regain control. Whether you’re facing difficulties in your marriage, workplace conflicts, or simply feeling stuck, I help men/woman like you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life’s transitions can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating challenges like career shifts, relationship struggles, fertility concerns with your partner, or the pressure to meet expectations. When stress, self-doubt, or frustration build, it can impact your confidence, communication, and overall well-being. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences, develop practical tools, and regain control. Whether you’re facing difficulties in your marriage, workplace conflicts, or simply feeling stuck, I help men/woman like you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Patrick Stuart Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Towson, MD 21204
Waitlist for new clients
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
Are you struggling to find traction and purpose in life? Are you stuck or finding a lack of satisfaction in your relationships? I have extensive experience working with people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked with people at every stage of the their journey. I have helped many clients reclaim their "hero's journey" and find their way out of the maze of anxiety, depression and apathy they may find themselves in. I provide a safe and engaged environment to take the opportunity to explore with you whatever you feel needs attention in your life.
Are you struggling to find traction and purpose in life? Are you stuck or finding a lack of satisfaction in your relationships? I have extensive experience working with people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked with people at every stage of the their journey. I have helped many clients reclaim their "hero's journey" and find their way out of the maze of anxiety, depression and apathy they may find themselves in. I provide a safe and engaged environment to take the opportunity to explore with you whatever you feel needs attention in your life.
Imagine someone who’s juggling the demands of work, family, and personal life—whether a young professional, a student, or a parent. They might be feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Their goals include finding balance, building confidence, and improving their relationships. They want to feel understood and supported as they navigate their challenges. Ready for change, they’re looking for guidance to help them develop resilience and create a fulfilling life. They seek a safe space to express their thoughts and emotions, eager to embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery.
Imagine someone who’s juggling the demands of work, family, and personal life—whether a young professional, a student, or a parent. They might be feeling stressed, anxious, or stuck in unhealthy patterns. Their goals include finding balance, building confidence, and improving their relationships. They want to feel understood and supported as they navigate their challenges. Ready for change, they’re looking for guidance to help them develop resilience and create a fulfilling life. They seek a safe space to express their thoughts and emotions, eager to embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery.
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.
You may look fine on the outside, but inside something feels off.
You've gotten really good at pushing through, staying busy, and holding it all together. Most people probably wouldn't guess how much you're carrying. But when things get quiet, you find yourself wondering why you still feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where your life is headed.
You've likely spent a lot of time trying to figure it out on your own. You've thought about it, analyzed it, talked it through, and searched for answers. Yet something still feels unresolved.
You may look fine on the outside, but inside something feels off.
You've gotten really good at pushing through, staying busy, and holding it all together. Most people probably wouldn't guess how much you're carrying. But when things get quiet, you find yourself wondering why you still feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of where your life is headed.
You've likely spent a lot of time trying to figure it out on your own. You've thought about it, analyzed it, talked it through, and searched for answers. Yet something still feels unresolved.
Welcome to Empathy First Therapeutic Services. I established this clinic to offer support and guidance to clients during challenging times, employing an empathetic approach. I prioritize creating a safe space for individuals to express themselves freely without judgment, fostering genuine empathy and understanding. With over a decade of experience as an outpatient therapist, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Additionally, I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the ENM, Poly, and Kink communities.
Welcome to Empathy First Therapeutic Services. I established this clinic to offer support and guidance to clients during challenging times, employing an empathetic approach. I prioritize creating a safe space for individuals to express themselves freely without judgment, fostering genuine empathy and understanding. With over a decade of experience as an outpatient therapist, I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Additionally, I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the ENM, Poly, and Kink communities.
We are a private practice approved to provide psychotherapy and psychiatry tin the state of Maryland and Washington, DC. We have many years of experience working with a multicultural and humanistic perspective in holistic wellness. We provide a client-centered approach while utilizing a Humanistic Perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and multiple modalities to treat an array of mental and behavioral health needs to different ethnic groups, sexual orientations, and genders.
We are a private practice approved to provide psychotherapy and psychiatry tin the state of Maryland and Washington, DC. We have many years of experience working with a multicultural and humanistic perspective in holistic wellness. We provide a client-centered approach while utilizing a Humanistic Perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and multiple modalities to treat an array of mental and behavioral health needs to different ethnic groups, sexual orientations, and genders.
The most difficult part of making the changes in your life is learning who to turn to when you need guidance and support. Many adolescents and young adults simply need someone they can trust, feel safe with, and know truly wants to listen. My goal is to help clients not only learn to trust me, but also themselves. They will learn to build the confidence, insight, and self-awareness they need to more through life with greater clarity and resilience.
As a Certified ARISE interventionist, I also support families coping with a loved one's addiction, helping them navigate boundaries, communication and connection.
The most difficult part of making the changes in your life is learning who to turn to when you need guidance and support. Many adolescents and young adults simply need someone they can trust, feel safe with, and know truly wants to listen. My goal is to help clients not only learn to trust me, but also themselves. They will learn to build the confidence, insight, and self-awareness they need to more through life with greater clarity and resilience.
As a Certified ARISE interventionist, I also support families coping with a loved one's addiction, helping them navigate boundaries, communication and connection.
Change is happening within us and around us all the time. Even when we feel the most stuck in old habits and patterns that no longer work for us, we are still changing. Counseling can help us see these patterns and shift the dynamic to help us move and grow in ways which reflect our wishes and values. I enjoy listening to the stories other people tell me about their lives. I like to help them identify and enhance their strengths and to find the patterns of action or inaction that need to shift to allow for new growth.
Change is happening within us and around us all the time. Even when we feel the most stuck in old habits and patterns that no longer work for us, we are still changing. Counseling can help us see these patterns and shift the dynamic to help us move and grow in ways which reflect our wishes and values. I enjoy listening to the stories other people tell me about their lives. I like to help them identify and enhance their strengths and to find the patterns of action or inaction that need to shift to allow for new growth.
I’m a dad of two kids and former D1 college athlete. I’m also a licensed psychologist and sport psychologist. Most of the people I work with have a sense of "stuckness" or disconnection in their lives. Disconnection within themselves. Disconnection in relationships, identities, or roles. Outwardly, it might show up as irritability, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, trauma, struggling as an athlete/coach/leader...but the common thread is often a deep, hard-to-describe, feeling of disconnect. Of misalignment. My work is all about mending disconnection. I prioritize honesty, compassion, humor, curiosity, and courage in this work.
I’m a dad of two kids and former D1 college athlete. I’m also a licensed psychologist and sport psychologist. Most of the people I work with have a sense of "stuckness" or disconnection in their lives. Disconnection within themselves. Disconnection in relationships, identities, or roles. Outwardly, it might show up as irritability, anxiety, depression, conflict, grief, trauma, struggling as an athlete/coach/leader...but the common thread is often a deep, hard-to-describe, feeling of disconnect. Of misalignment. My work is all about mending disconnection. I prioritize honesty, compassion, humor, curiosity, and courage in this work.
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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.