Photo of Sam Wilson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 97212, OR
Sam Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212  (Online Only)
Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Are you unable to escape negative thoughts? Have you forgotten why you made the decisions that led you to this moment? Talk therapy can offer a way forward. Therapy can be a safe space to catch your breath, to talk out ideas that feel strange or risky, and to devise a new strategy for reconnecting with your best self. I'll do my best to help no matter what you're facing but right now I'm especially enthusiastic about working with young adults and professionals coping with ADHD, men's issues, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anger management and anxiety.
Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Are you unable to escape negative thoughts? Have you forgotten why you made the decisions that led you to this moment? Talk therapy can offer a way forward. Therapy can be a safe space to catch your breath, to talk out ideas that feel strange or risky, and to devise a new strategy for reconnecting with your best self. I'll do my best to help no matter what you're facing but right now I'm especially enthusiastic about working with young adults and professionals coping with ADHD, men's issues, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anger management and anxiety.
(240) 292-8651 View (240) 292-8651
Photo of Wesley Murph, Professional Counselor Associate in 97212, OR
Wesley Murph
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
If you’re looking for a supportive and easy-to-talk-to therapist, to help you achieve your goals, we may be a good fit. I help men overcome anger issues and relationship conflicts that may be lowering their quality of life. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and ADHD. I also help people going through life transitions. I practice CBT, ACT, and DBT. I work with business owners, salespeople, creatives, healthcare workers, athletes, educators, writers, therapists, and more. Together, we will find solutions to your struggles so you live your rich and meaningful life.
If you’re looking for a supportive and easy-to-talk-to therapist, to help you achieve your goals, we may be a good fit. I help men overcome anger issues and relationship conflicts that may be lowering their quality of life. I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and ADHD. I also help people going through life transitions. I practice CBT, ACT, and DBT. I work with business owners, salespeople, creatives, healthcare workers, athletes, educators, writers, therapists, and more. Together, we will find solutions to your struggles so you live your rich and meaningful life.
(971) 444-6936 View (971) 444-6936
Photo of Thomas Joseph Doherty, Psychologist in 97212, OR
Thomas Joseph Doherty
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
I am a licensed psychologist who provides teletherapy and outdoor walking sessions. My office is in SW Portland. I have a specialty helping people overcome distress about climate change and environmental issues. ** CURRENTLY I ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR CLIENTS WITH THIS FOCUS. ** I have a direct, supportive style. I work with adult women, men and couples of diverse backgrounds and orientations. I have 25 years of experience. I also help people with personal growth; reducing anxiety or depression; dealing with losses; improving communication and relationships; and public speaking and job performance.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides teletherapy and outdoor walking sessions. My office is in SW Portland. I have a specialty helping people overcome distress about climate change and environmental issues. ** CURRENTLY I ONLY HAVE OPENINGS FOR CLIENTS WITH THIS FOCUS. ** I have a direct, supportive style. I work with adult women, men and couples of diverse backgrounds and orientations. I have 25 years of experience. I also help people with personal growth; reducing anxiety or depression; dealing with losses; improving communication and relationships; and public speaking and job performance.
(971) 225-0913 View (971) 225-0913
Photo of Tess Krakoff, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 97212, OR
Tess Krakoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212  (Online Only)
Sometimes it’s painful to face things about ourselves or our situations that we would rather ignore. It's worth it to face them because it gives us the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective, to ask different questions, to challenge ourselves, and ultimately to get more of what we want out of life. Understanding where we've been and how we got here is important, but in order to feel better, we often have to do something different. In therapy we can learn to identify what the options are, evaluate the risks and benefits of different options, and make the best choice for ourselves.
Sometimes it’s painful to face things about ourselves or our situations that we would rather ignore. It's worth it to face them because it gives us the opportunity to look at things from a different perspective, to ask different questions, to challenge ourselves, and ultimately to get more of what we want out of life. Understanding where we've been and how we got here is important, but in order to feel better, we often have to do something different. In therapy we can learn to identify what the options are, evaluate the risks and benefits of different options, and make the best choice for ourselves.
(503) 386-0547 View (503) 386-0547
Photo of Aaron L Good, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97212, OR
Aaron L Good
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212  (Online Only)
I provide mental health and career counseling to individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges. Do you want to understand more about yourself, about your identity, about the way the patterns you've learned in the past might no longer be serving you? Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss? Come on in and we can explore all of it in a supportive environment.
I provide mental health and career counseling to individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges. Do you want to understand more about yourself, about your identity, about the way the patterns you've learned in the past might no longer be serving you? Do you deal with the challenges of depression, anxiety, guilt, past trauma, and grief or loss? Come on in and we can explore all of it in a supportive environment.
(503) 743-0629 View (503) 743-0629
Photo of Dr. Shaun M. Burns, Psychologist in 97212, OR
Dr. Shaun M. Burns
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212
I am a licensed Psychologist with 17 years of experience treating adults with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties. Treatment I offer focuses on helping people better understand themselves and their emotional patterns, while learning adaptive and constructive ways of coping. In therapy, I develop an interpersonally warm, honest, and collaborative relationship to work toward my patients' goals and help them improve their functioning and life satisfaction. My office is conveniently located in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood and numerous free, on-street parking options.
I am a licensed Psychologist with 17 years of experience treating adults with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal difficulties. Treatment I offer focuses on helping people better understand themselves and their emotional patterns, while learning adaptive and constructive ways of coping. In therapy, I develop an interpersonally warm, honest, and collaborative relationship to work toward my patients' goals and help them improve their functioning and life satisfaction. My office is conveniently located in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood and numerous free, on-street parking options.
(503) 483-6500 View (503) 483-6500
Photo of Anthony Blair, Pre-Licensed Professional in 97212, OR
Anthony Blair
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212
Hi! I’m Anthony Blair! I provide counseling for a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults 18+ and adult couples. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, and couples. Through careful reflection, openness to learning and growing, planning, intention setting , and practice, I believe that people can realize their dreams and tackle their biggest fears. When doing counseling with me, I expect you'll find enhanced senses of joy, calm, clarity, peace of mind, healing, and relief from whatever it is that is on your mind.
Hi! I’m Anthony Blair! I provide counseling for a wide variety of emotional and mental health needs for adults 18+ and adult couples. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, and couples. Through careful reflection, openness to learning and growing, planning, intention setting , and practice, I believe that people can realize their dreams and tackle their biggest fears. When doing counseling with me, I expect you'll find enhanced senses of joy, calm, clarity, peace of mind, healing, and relief from whatever it is that is on your mind.
(503) 386-0435 View (503) 386-0435
Photo of Little Grasshopper Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor in 97212, OR
Little Grasshopper Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97212  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Specializing in attachment and bonding, play therapy, early childhood therapy, adult therapeutic groups, trauma studies, and gender identity – Little Grasshopper serves children, families, couples, individuals, and groups through compassionate and non-judgmental care.
Specializing in attachment and bonding, play therapy, early childhood therapy, adult therapeutic groups, trauma studies, and gender identity – Little Grasshopper serves children, families, couples, individuals, and groups through compassionate and non-judgmental care.
(503) 563-2835 View (503) 563-2835
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.