Male Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

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Photo of Brian Hayes, Limited Licensed Psychologist in Ann Arbor, MI
Brian Hayes
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified
Verified
I’ve focused on providing confidential psychotherapy for men and young men for most of my career because guys in every stage of life need support that’s tailored to their unique concerns. In a typical course of therapy, we might start by identifying your goals and then get an action plan together that might include exploration of past issues and relationships, examining current issues and symptoms, examining your irrational core beliefs, and finally moving toward preparing for the future. Using positive psychology, we’ll identify the many unique strengths you have as a man and then we’ll build upon those strengths.
(734) 440-9486
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Matt Bouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I’m a mixed race, cisgender man .
I work with people who have been made to feel guilty and ashamed by the world around us. We might say they are depressed or anxious or we could say they’re experiencing the negative effects of patriarchy, racism, ableism, transphobia, toxic work cultures, invalidating family environments, etc. These experiences can be incredibly isolating and reaching out is hard when we have been told that our emotions are a weakness to be feared. I provide a non-judgmental space to name and process the grief inherent in these experiences. I do this work because I like helping people relearn how to trust their emotions and love themselves.
(734) 786-4615
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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David Reising
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
A unique passion of mine is working with men to help them navigate through a culture that doesn’t always adequately equip them with an education on emotions and the role they play in their relational success.
I have been working in mental health since 2015. During that time, I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have a keen therapeutic focus on helping people to make sense of not only their past but their present and how small pivots can help build future growth. I have extensive experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. These experiences have cultivated in me a passion for helping people take their next step, however small it may seem. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, as well as Gottman levels 1 and 2.
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Richard C Weaver
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAMS, II
Verified
Verified
Are you searching to find answers and for some reason, you're not finding the outcomes or resolutions for making your life better? Positive change can be difficult to achieve. Let me be the therapist assisting you through you life's challenging transitions. I can provide counseling that will give you the tools to better navigate through life's dilemmas. I treat adults and adolescents who are struggling through a variety of issues that are problematic for their current life's circumstances. Issues may include depression, anxiety, male and female issues, trauma, substance abuse, sexuality issues, and developmental transitions.
(734) 219-6648
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Beasley Family Therapy Sevices, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
EMAIL for faster response if possible. It has long been a passion and dream of mine to provide therapeutic services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive children, youth, adolescent, adults and their families. As a queer transgender man of color, I passionately believe that when individuals are able to live as their true authentic selves they can live longer, robust, and happier lives. I strive to help my clients and their families grow together on a journey that is enriching and nourishing to the soul.
(313) 486-5826
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Irwin Counseling Service, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No Waiting List: Adult psychiatrist starts May 8, 2023 10am-4pm. Current insurance plans are Meridian, McLaren, UHC, Straight Medicare, and BCBS traditional/ UM traditional. We have a diverse staffing model with 3 licensed female professional counselors, 2 licensed female master social workers and 2 male professional counselors that also provide substance abuse treatment as well as mental health treatment. We are accepting most insurance plans. Currently, we have 3 master level interns for most Medicaid plans. 1 male and 4 female limited licensed counselors available.
(517) 253-9036
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Travis Childress
Marriage & Family Therapist, LLMFT
Hello! I love to see marriages and families functioning at their greatest potential. I believe that to have a healthy marriage and family, you must first have healthy individuals. That’s why I focus on couples as a whole but also on the individuals within the family unit. I help people work on themselves so that they can have a healthy and happy family. The great thing is that if you heal your family, you can build a lasting legacy! I also help men with pornography and other sexual addictions. If that’s an issue for you, there’s no need to fight it alone. Let’s talk.
(833) 391-0142
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Dr. Mark G Sampson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My professional interests include Gay/Bi Men 's issues, male body image issues, adjustment/life transitions, LGBTQ issues, anxiety management, grief, family concerns, relationship counseling, sexual identity and gender identity issues.
You possess a unique and personal journey that influences how you navigate the world. By exploring your journey together, we can access your resilience and develop tools to overcome life's challenges. We will work to identify the strengths and coping skills that life has taught you along the way and identify new skills to improve your ability to thrive. The ultimate goal is to help you heal, grow, and re-engage in a productive and fulfilling life. We will work to understand how your experiences, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors have influenced your journey.
(614) 918-4637
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Alex Barends
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Perhaps there is no more healing, sustaining and enriching experience in life than one given by the opportunity to understand oneself and others. Psychotherapy is uniquely suited to provide this experience. It's a place where difficulties can be explored both safely and meaningfully. One's problems might emerge during a personal crisis; or perhaps, one's problems have become clear only over time. In either case, a successful psychotherapy can bring vitality, better connections to others and success in achieving one's life goals.
(734) 363-8944
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Glenn Kagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BCD, LMFT, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Since 1977 I"ve worked as a therapist with Individuals,Couples and Families. I have found that people usually come to therapy because of some pattern of internal pain or difficulties within their relationships or daily lives. Often this pain involves feelings of: anxiety, sadness or depression, loneliness, grief, stress, frustration or anger, as well as behaviors that at times are ineffective, self-sabatoging or addictive in nature. I work in a respectful, confidential, compassionate, and collaborative way. I am professional, very direct and honest, while honoring your feelings and values.
(734) 494-2655
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Nicholas James Mitchell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
We are all in this battle together. In other words, connected. We need to work together in an effort to get each person through. Therapy is about the journey into the destination. Whether your someone who's been dealing with substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, personality complexes, behavioral challenges, intrusive thoughts, or irregular emotions, treatment can be the first step in healing. The goal of recovery always in our sights, we can develop effective coping skills, mindfulness and meditation practices, calmness and relaxation techniques, and resilience training using strengths perspective to achieve optimal health.
(313) 251-4844
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Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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Benjamin Pfeifer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Have you been down or depressed lately? Do you get no pleasure from the things that used to interest you? Or have past regrets made it difficult to focus on the here-and-now? Dealing with depression is tough, but there's good news. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I can help you cut through the fog of depression, reconnect with your values, and regain a sense of confidence, purpose, and direction.
(734) 887-9513
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Thomas Brewer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have 30-plus years experience providing psychodynamic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression and anger management problems.
(734) 206-2113
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Matt Waddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Openings now available! I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.
(734) 436-3972
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Carl G Hagstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
We have worked successfully with juvenile and adult sexual abusers for over 25 years. Our mission is, 'no more victims'. We welcome the client to a process of increased self-awareness and responsibility. Our treatment modality is primarily cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Specifically, we focus on the following: client accountability; an exploration of the client's developmental history; identification of problematic belief systems and thinking errors; we build on core strengths and the development of healthy goals, utilizing the Good Lives Model (GLM).
(734) 732-4929
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Robert P Cohen
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Psychotherapy, if done well, provides participants with the gift of self-understanding. That self understanding, I have found, comes from the experience of being listened to and understood by a sensitive and knowledgeable therapist. But in addition, psychotherapy needs to practically address problems. I have extensive training in contemporary psychoanalytic approaches, which allows me to help patients understand themselves more deeply; often this produces profound changes. But when problems require practical techniques, I integrate aspects of cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and humanistic approaches.
(734) 506-6268
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Scott Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that everyone has innate value and enjoy helping each client I work with on their path to personal fulfillment. I have experience in and enjoy working with adults, children, and families from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds with a variety of presenting concerns. I work with clients of all ages to help them create the life they want to live. I work with people who are looking to relieve mood related symptoms, build communication skills, build the capacity to regulate emotions, process trauma, navigate life transitions, have healthier relationships, and manage stress.
(734) 390-4705
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Lawrence Perlman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My work is short term and solution focused. I draw on several therapeutic approaches, depending on the nature of the problem, including behavior therapy, family therapy and strategic therapy. I have a diverse background from 50 years of experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I am expert in a number of psychotherapeutic approaches, including short-term solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, family-systems therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy. I developed an evidence-based wellness program with a positive psychology emphasis at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital.
(734) 357-8197
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Michael Krstevski
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We often seek help when we are facing setbacks in our lives that we cannot tackle alone. Sometimes these setbacks could take the form of difficulty in relationships, the workplace, or with family. Often times these difficulties are accompanied by feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed with life. I can help by guiding you to a better understanding of your troubles, and gain control in your life. While working through your difficulties, you will find yourself feeling more connected, productive, and fulfilled with your life.
(734) 275-2426
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Charles D Garvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, ACSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I have had much experience working with adolescents, adults, older clients, and couples. I use a variety of approaches derived from strength based, cognitive behavioral, ego psychological and family system theories
(734) 344-4846
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Male Therapists

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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.