Male Therapists in Gray, ME
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist , I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 15 years focusing on supporting clients of all ages managing anxiety and depression. I also specialize working with competitive athletes.
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist , I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 15 years focusing on supporting clients of all ages managing anxiety and depression. I also specialize working with competitive athletes.
You have taken the first brave steps to a healthier, better you. I am here to guide you through the next step on your journey towards mental wellbeing. I will help you work through any issues to become the person you really want and need to be. My practice is a safe and warm therapeutic space where we can build a collaborative, strength based relationship.
You have taken the first brave steps to a healthier, better you. I am here to guide you through the next step on your journey towards mental wellbeing. I will help you work through any issues to become the person you really want and need to be. My practice is a safe and warm therapeutic space where we can build a collaborative, strength based relationship.
Hi, I'm James. I believe every person has the innate wisdom and capacity for change — our trauma buries it, but it doesn't destroy it. My work is precise and research-grounded: calm the nervous system first, then process what's been driving the symptoms, and rewrite the story we tell ourselves. I'm going for a nervous system reset. I specialize in multi-day trauma intensives — concentrated in-person work that produces real movement. Complex trauma, C-PTSD, relational trauma, addiction. If you're done managing and ready to reclaim your life, I'd be honored to do that work with you. Call for a free consultation.
Hi, I'm James. I believe every person has the innate wisdom and capacity for change — our trauma buries it, but it doesn't destroy it. My work is precise and research-grounded: calm the nervous system first, then process what's been driving the symptoms, and rewrite the story we tell ourselves. I'm going for a nervous system reset. I specialize in multi-day trauma intensives — concentrated in-person work that produces real movement. Complex trauma, C-PTSD, relational trauma, addiction. If you're done managing and ready to reclaim your life, I'd be honored to do that work with you. Call for a free consultation.
Accepting Maine Care and Medicare.
Therapy doesn't have to be a drag. Therapists are not all the same. If you're wondering if either could be helpful on your path to a richer and more fulfilling life, that puts you in great company! What I can say is that it's important to find someone you can relate to, feel safe to be yourself with, and maybe even have a few laughs with; after all, laughter IS still pretty good medicine!
In addition to my unique approach to brining mindfulness into busy lives, I offer a variety of options for evidenced-based treatment modalities in order to aim our best efforts towards your value-driven goals
Accepting Maine Care and Medicare.
Therapy doesn't have to be a drag. Therapists are not all the same. If you're wondering if either could be helpful on your path to a richer and more fulfilling life, that puts you in great company! What I can say is that it's important to find someone you can relate to, feel safe to be yourself with, and maybe even have a few laughs with; after all, laughter IS still pretty good medicine!
In addition to my unique approach to brining mindfulness into busy lives, I offer a variety of options for evidenced-based treatment modalities in order to aim our best efforts towards your value-driven goals
Welcome to a space dedicated to your well-being and personal growth. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It's a collaborative process that empowers you to navigate life's challenges, uncover your inner strengths, and foster resilience.
Welcome to a space dedicated to your well-being and personal growth. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and healing, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It's a collaborative process that empowers you to navigate life's challenges, uncover your inner strengths, and foster resilience.
Hi I’m Brett! In my practice I work to integrate elements of CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Jungian therapies. I specialize in working with individuals who are healing from PTSD, as well as those navigating the autism spectrum/neurodivergence. In sessions with me, you’re welcome to talk about anything that feels important to you.
My goal is to help you build insight, understanding, and self-awareness at a pace that feels right for you. I see therapy as a process—a marathon rather than a race—and I strive to move with your flow, not against it.
Hi I’m Brett! In my practice I work to integrate elements of CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, and Jungian therapies. I specialize in working with individuals who are healing from PTSD, as well as those navigating the autism spectrum/neurodivergence. In sessions with me, you’re welcome to talk about anything that feels important to you.
My goal is to help you build insight, understanding, and self-awareness at a pace that feels right for you. I see therapy as a process—a marathon rather than a race—and I strive to move with your flow, not against it.
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I believe that good therapy starts with a strong therapeutic relationship. From this foundation of connection and empathy we’ll work together to explore what’s holding you back from a life that feels full and meaningful. I'll help you to cultivate mindfulness, develop self-compassion, bring healing to old wounds, discover inner wisdom, and orient towards a more full way of being in the world. My approach to therapy recognizes the importance of mind, body, and spirit. I pull from different modalities including the Hakomi Method, mindfulness, AEDP, IFS, and humanistic therapy.
I believe that good therapy starts with a strong therapeutic relationship. From this foundation of connection and empathy we’ll work together to explore what’s holding you back from a life that feels full and meaningful. I'll help you to cultivate mindfulness, develop self-compassion, bring healing to old wounds, discover inner wisdom, and orient towards a more full way of being in the world. My approach to therapy recognizes the importance of mind, body, and spirit. I pull from different modalities including the Hakomi Method, mindfulness, AEDP, IFS, and humanistic therapy.
What has not yet been lived? The psychotherapy I practice addresses this type of question without prescribing readymade solutions or treating the highly complex and often painful dynamics of your inner world as problems to be solved. I view psychotherapy as a creative mutual process that attempts to carefully consider wounds such as loss, disappointment, and hurt for the purposes of soulful self-understanding. I tend to work well with students, professionals, artists, and people going through life transitions, though this work is well-suited for anyone interested in exploring their unconscious mind and growing emotionally.
What has not yet been lived? The psychotherapy I practice addresses this type of question without prescribing readymade solutions or treating the highly complex and often painful dynamics of your inner world as problems to be solved. I view psychotherapy as a creative mutual process that attempts to carefully consider wounds such as loss, disappointment, and hurt for the purposes of soulful self-understanding. I tend to work well with students, professionals, artists, and people going through life transitions, though this work is well-suited for anyone interested in exploring their unconscious mind and growing emotionally.
Are you a parent of a child who is struggling? Are you struggling as a parent? Could you use someone to connect with and process male or dad-specific challenges? We can often reach a place where our coping skills and strategies are no longer serving us, whether due to a traumatic event, clinical diagnosis, personal change or stubborn family patterns. If this speaks to you or what you are experiencing, the hope I can offer is that you already have the internal capacity to make meaningful changes that will affect positive outcomes.
Are you a parent of a child who is struggling? Are you struggling as a parent? Could you use someone to connect with and process male or dad-specific challenges? We can often reach a place where our coping skills and strategies are no longer serving us, whether due to a traumatic event, clinical diagnosis, personal change or stubborn family patterns. If this speaks to you or what you are experiencing, the hope I can offer is that you already have the internal capacity to make meaningful changes that will affect positive outcomes.
The focus of therapy is to identify early life influences and learned behaviors that lead to problems. Behaviors include: anger, physical/emotional/sexual abuse. In addition, relationship conflict, anxiety/depression, moods, drug/alcohol/compulsive behaviors. The sub conscious mind is programed from infancy with positive & negative beliefs & destructive coping skills, programmed survival skills. We identify old habits/behaviors/poor coping strategies. We work to replace self destructive habits/behaviors with pro social behaviors. Anxiety & Depression are relieved.
The focus of therapy is to identify early life influences and learned behaviors that lead to problems. Behaviors include: anger, physical/emotional/sexual abuse. In addition, relationship conflict, anxiety/depression, moods, drug/alcohol/compulsive behaviors. The sub conscious mind is programed from infancy with positive & negative beliefs & destructive coping skills, programmed survival skills. We identify old habits/behaviors/poor coping strategies. We work to replace self destructive habits/behaviors with pro social behaviors. Anxiety & Depression are relieved.
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
I recognize there are times we can get focused on regrets of the past. Or we're consumed with the chaos of anticipating the future. We can be overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, or experiences of loss and grief...sometimes leading to isolation, being "stuck", or unhealthy relationships with substances, behaviors, or people. What drives me as a therapist is when I see a client taking action that makes their mind an ally, rather than a detractor, in their life.
As a therapist and social worker I work with people to better understand their place in the world around them and to develop a healthy relationship with themselves. I approach everyone as a whole person made up of all the experiences and identities they bring to the table. At the core of my practice is working with you to understand yourself and your relationship with the world better so you can write the story of your own life instead of having other people and your emotions write it for you. I work with kids 12 and above and with adults at any stage of their life.
As a therapist and social worker I work with people to better understand their place in the world around them and to develop a healthy relationship with themselves. I approach everyone as a whole person made up of all the experiences and identities they bring to the table. At the core of my practice is working with you to understand yourself and your relationship with the world better so you can write the story of your own life instead of having other people and your emotions write it for you. I work with kids 12 and above and with adults at any stage of their life.
Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. Together we will honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. Together we will honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
I can see any client in Maine and NH via teletherapy but I am not credentialed with insurance companies in Maine, only NH. I help guide my clients to understand how their upbringing, worldview, culture, personality, and view of self affect how they are feeling, behaving, and thinking currently. One goal of mine is to help my clients maximize their wellbeing by better understanding themselves through the use of coping tools like mindfulness to slow and calm themselves enough to be able to assess their own thoughts and emotions in the moment so as to minimize regrets while reducing mood and behavioral symptoms.
I can see any client in Maine and NH via teletherapy but I am not credentialed with insurance companies in Maine, only NH. I help guide my clients to understand how their upbringing, worldview, culture, personality, and view of self affect how they are feeling, behaving, and thinking currently. One goal of mine is to help my clients maximize their wellbeing by better understanding themselves through the use of coping tools like mindfulness to slow and calm themselves enough to be able to assess their own thoughts and emotions in the moment so as to minimize regrets while reducing mood and behavioral symptoms.
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
Most of my clients have used alcohol or drugs as a crutch over the years and that has progressed into a daily habit that becomes a way of coping with life. This eventually leads to excessive drinking and drug use and can cause chaos in a person's life...and the lives of the people that love them. My goal is to help you develop coping skills that allow you to deal with life's difficulties without picking up a drink or a drug. Life can be so much better when you are not tethered to a drink or a drug in order to get through your day.
I am a client centered Psychologist. I have always believed that my client has the power to heal themselves. They just need a feel safe environment in which they can explore the healing process.
I am a client centered Psychologist. I have always believed that my client has the power to heal themselves. They just need a feel safe environment in which they can explore the healing process.
There are many powerful tools available to help individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful, positive change in their lives. As a psychologist in clinical practice for over 30 years, I am vitally engaged in the process of integrating a broad range of therapeutic practices to meet the unique needs of each client. Effective psychotherapy can be of great assistance in negotiating the complexities of modern human existence. Engaging mind, heart, and intuition, it is a process that may become an "adventure of the Soul" imparting profound benefit beyond the alleviation of symptoms.
There are many powerful tools available to help individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful, positive change in their lives. As a psychologist in clinical practice for over 30 years, I am vitally engaged in the process of integrating a broad range of therapeutic practices to meet the unique needs of each client. Effective psychotherapy can be of great assistance in negotiating the complexities of modern human existence. Engaging mind, heart, and intuition, it is a process that may become an "adventure of the Soul" imparting profound benefit beyond the alleviation of symptoms.
I view as some of my most important work that which instills hope and eases emotional pain -- in particular with our youth. Anger, Addiction and the struggles of Adolescence can be addressed, and a path to a better life can be found. I work with individuals from adolescence through late adulthood, couples, and families. My areas of specialization include: Anger, Addiction, Adolescence, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, and Relationships.
I view as some of my most important work that which instills hope and eases emotional pain -- in particular with our youth. Anger, Addiction and the struggles of Adolescence can be addressed, and a path to a better life can be found. I work with individuals from adolescence through late adulthood, couples, and families. My areas of specialization include: Anger, Addiction, Adolescence, Family Issues, Grief and Loss, and Relationships.
John Kidney, LCSW, helps individuals and families in Maine navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each unique journey. He offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients through a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Whether working with a teen struggling in school, a young adult navigating identity, or parents seeking guidance, John creates a supportive space where healing and growth can take root.
John Kidney, LCSW, helps individuals and families in Maine navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each unique journey. He offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients through a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Whether working with a teen struggling in school, a young adult navigating identity, or parents seeking guidance, John creates a supportive space where healing and growth can take root.
Now Accepting New Patients! I specialize in treating people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or desiring something better out of life. I have over 15 years of experience treating people with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as those struggling to have satisfying relationships with other people. I use a person-centered, psychodynamic approach during treatment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
Now Accepting New Patients! I specialize in treating people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or desiring something better out of life. I have over 15 years of experience treating people with depression, anxiety, and trauma as well as those struggling to have satisfying relationships with other people. I use a person-centered, psychodynamic approach during treatment. I have been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.
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 therapists of a specific gender. 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. 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.