Men's Issues Therapists in 90046

As a seasoned professional, I provide psychotherapy, personal coaching, and sex therapy to diverse business professionals across the Bay Area and beyond. In my role as the Embedded Psychologist for Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, I have gained expertise working with some of the most insightful and innovative leaders both within the US and globally. I understand the pressures of balancing a demanding career and a thriving personal life. My specialties include sexual health and functioning, men's issues, interpersonal relationship dynamics, and the effects of technology and social media on mental health.

I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values. This will ultimately free you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.

As your therapist, I am here to offer support through life's challenges. I believe that gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves frees us from unhelpful patterns and enables us to live a more authentic life. I provide therapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on LGBTQ+ issues, sex and intimacy, healing from trauma, phase of life challenges, addiction and recovery, and men's issues. Together, we will examine the thought patterns, behaviors, and societal influences affecting your mental health, aiming to foster lasting change.

I provide depth therapy for adults navigating life challenges and relationships. I hold graduate degrees from Northwestern and Cambridge and have clinical expertise in: ADHD, addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, marriage/dating, men's issues, self-esteem, and trauma. I have a special passion for working with LGBTQ folks and men. In our therapy, I stand right beside you exploring complex issues and growing your personal edges. You don't have to go it alone.

As a mental health crisis responder with 10+ years of direct experience, my technique is honed to quickly build a functional dynamic and work collaboratively to dial into the core problem. Results driven; I believe every minute of our time counts, so you can expect a style that is direct, concise, gimmick-free, and with no frills to interfere with the authenticity of our exchange. While I am trained and certified in several evidence-based practices, it is ultimately my job to support your path to self-mastery by asking the right questions and deferring to you as the expert on the situation, your life, and your choices.

Hey there! I'm all about creating a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and make some positive changes. I use an evidence-based approach to help you tackle whatever challenges life throws your way. We'll work together to unravel the complexities of life and get you back in control, living a more fulfilling life. Life can throw some tough stuff at us, but I'm here to help you navigate through it in a relaxed and collaborative way. I aim to give you the tools to face life head-on and find fulfillment and self-discovery. We'll team up and use personalized strategies to get you on a path to a more resilient and satisfying life.

I am a Counseling Psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a special interest in helping artists, writers, actors, musicians and creative spirits of all types achieve their full potential. I am also interested in working with men around issues of fatherhood, masculinity, and relationships. I have completed specialized training working with college, medical, and professional students (UCLA and USC Health Science Campus), as well as veterans (Minneapolis and Milwaukee VA).

I specialize in working with adult gay men with issues relating to identity, interpersonal relationships and overcoming past fears and shame. I also focus on working with clients who have experienced generational trauma, passed down from one's parents, grandparents, and also clients who live with chronic illness.

Exhausted by the way you think about yourself? We are often (if not always) our own worst enemies. Whether this has caused you problems with guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, addiction or you name it - the starting point is generally the same. When we embark on the project of therapy you will be asked to put your painful thoughts and feelings into words. As the process unfolds, the strength / fervor used to overthink and condemn yourself will become accessible to use productively in reaching your goals.

I provide adults, adolescents, couples, and families with humanistic, client-centered services. I available for in-person session in Santa Barbara. Online appointments are also available for California residents. If you find yourself wanting more from your life, I will make sure that you have the tools, guidance, and inspiration that you need. I am a culturally compassionate clinician, and I welcome and celebrate diversity.

Attn: Three sliding scale slots open for virtual sessions Wed and Thu- I work with the "black sheep" Those who don't follow the prescripted path and cannot help but carve their own paths. There is a specific pain associated with, these traits you cannot help but display. No matter the way that pain shows up, I am adept at helping you dig deeper into the reasons as to why you find yourself time and again in the same suffering. My system of working is geared towards helping you escape stagnancy and into living a more satisfying, awakened life, full of new possibilities.

I work with individuals and couples who are trying to strengthen their sense of self and build healthier relationships with others. My goal is to help clients identify and address challenges that prevent them from living the kind of fulfilling life they want for themselves.

For people who are looking to take the leap into therapy, but feel intimidated by the expectations of sharing their deepest fears with a stranger, I am the therapist for you. Taking a client-led approach to each session, I provide my clients the space to explore their feelings and experiences in a low-pressure, non-judgemental environment so they can come to their own conclusions about how to make change in their lives, then go out and do it with confidence.

Do you feel truly heard and seen in your relationships? Are you out of the closet, but still struggle with your identity? Does low self-esteem get in the way of living more authentically? Are you sober curious? Have you been harmed by religion, but want to connect more spiritually? Do you feel trapped in a pattern of choices that, while you recognize aren’t supportive, you continue making despite the negative consequences? I can relate. I’ve been there. It's not uncommon for gay men to experience the effects of heteronormativity. Which is why an affirming therapist can help foster resilience in a unique way.

Are you hurting or feeling lost and stuck? Do you feel depressed or anxious too much of the time?. Are you having difficulty talking to others about your feelings, doubts, insecurities, and fears? Personal growth takes time and effort and collaboration, I create a safe and trusting relationship, and together, we will work to improve your self-acceptance and self-worth. I will empower you with the tools to make changes within yourself and to encourage shifts in the way you think, so that you can live a more authentic, courageous, and meaningful life.

I work with clients addressing issues related to their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. I help my clients create meaningful changes, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of self by focusing on their strengths and using a blend of different therapeutic styles that best match the client’s individual personality. My approach is highly relational, meaning the relationship as therapist and client is an important part of the work.

We are all continually moving through different spaces trying to establish who we are and what is important to us. Adjusting to these environments can be especially difficult if who you are is not embraced, whether it is within your family, at work, in the military, in a social group, or faith-based community. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am an advocate for underrepresented individuals and communities, and try to be affirming to those struggling with being accepted or understood. Therapy can be a space to better recognize your needs, your values, and how to cope more effectively.

While I work with all types of individuals, I specialize in working with men's mental health and couples in Los Angeles and virtually throughout California. For effective work, I believe it takes a unique understanding of the specific issues men face related to navigating relationships/intimacy, pressures associated with masculinity, job stress & career shifts, male friendships, emotional well-being, support for new dads, and much more. I help couples develop the individual insight and self-awareness necessary to understand, repair, & strengthen their relationship and improve communication/listening skills & emotional expression.

ATTENTION FAMILIES AND COUPLES: Are you and your partner struggling with communication? Do you find that you argue about things that are seemingly insignificant? Has your relationship evolved into a power struggle? There may be triggers in your relationships that create conflict that you simply are not aware. I can help to lower the reactivity and to help bring back the love and understanding you once had. Learn to disagree safely. Communication skills are my specialty. My Passion are those couples that are from different backgrounds or from different countries, biracial or where there is a significant age difference.