Men's Issues Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI
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Felix Paulick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MBA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and addiction. My areas of expertise include couples therapy,
men's issues
, sexual issues, and parenting issues. My approach to therapy is engaging and interactive. I believe that therapy should not be hard and heavy. You can not fix a problem from the same place it came from. My motto is "light and easy." We will confront difficult situations and tackle great challenges together in a light and easy way. I aim to inspire my clients and more often than not my clients end up inspiring me.
Donald Zaksek
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping people grow and change. I have received training from some of the nation's foremost experts in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though experience has taught me the importance of integrating other treatment models as well. I enjoy doing therapy and have a wealth of experience treating a variety of presenting problems. I particularly enjoy working with veterans, athletes and
men's issues
. Feel free to reach out to me. If for some reason I am unable to see you personally, I can likely direct you to a colleague who will be the right fit.
Waitlist for new clients
Luke Henke
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual therapy to adults and have significant experience working with graduate and undergraduate college students, having trained and worked at Northwestern University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Michigan. I specialize in working with anxiety, identity development concerns, shame, depression, ADHD and executive function concerns, stage of life transitions, project management, and dissertation completion. I also have experience working with substance use concerns;
men's issues
such as intimacy, emotional expression, and anger; family concerns/conflict; and interpersonal trauma.
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.
Not accepting new clients
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
Ian Gackowski
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, PLLC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently scheduling morning and afternoon appointments only. I provide a comfortable and judgment-free environment while also helping address the needs that are most important to you. I have provided therapy to both college-aged and adult populations in a variety of settings including several colleges and universities throughout the Midwest. I’ve worked with individuals facing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment-related stress, challenging relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development.
Domenic Tamborriello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
We're not trapped by our circumstances; we're trapped by our stories. Domenic Tamborriello, LMSW, has over 30 years experience working with Individuals, Couples, and Groups. He believes in seeing the very highest and best in each person and helping them lay claim to every part of themselves. Free of the guilt and shame of old stories, we can move forward in our lives with inner and outer peace to help us connect to our legitmate power, untapped passion, and inspiring possibilities.
Matt Bouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
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.
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.
Jesse Kauffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
On the outside you look like you've got it all together. People see you as confident and hard-working and trust you to get the job done. But on the inside you're waiting for the other shoe to drop, worried that any day now, people will see the "real" you and be disappointed. You've spent years working to build a solid reputation, but can't shake the voice in your head convincing yourself to do just one more thing to achieve success, just one more, just one more, just one more. You're tired from the hustle and starting to lose hope that anything could be different. It's time for a change.
Not accepting new clients
David Reising
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Not accepting new clients
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Paul E Najar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You can learn to raise yourself...to enhance the positive aspects of life and build resilience in the face of adversity. The therapeutic relationship is tool to gain self knowledge, acceptance and access to your own wisdom. Therapy does not take difficulties in life away. Instead, you change your relationship to them. You learn the difference between the kind of suffering that is natural and unavoidable from the kind of suffering that is self inflicted. With this growing awareness inner strength and respect for yourself grows. Little by little you uproot destructive patterns and come back to life.
Diane M Gartland
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Everyone needs someone to tell their story to. But they also need meaningful listening; a listening that inspires hope and the thrill of being thoroughly understood. These principles have revived individuals of all ages, many cultures and most problems. I have particular success working with loss, anxiety, cross cultural concerns, relationship problems. . . especially as they have been recognized as persistent. . . feelings that have been with you for a long time such as self dislike, persistent conflicts, fears and anxieties that interfere with work, love, life; low self esteem, and the unrelenting pain related to trauma.
Not accepting new clients
Vikki Gardner
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CHT
Verified
Verified
Facing change, hardship or loss? Desire more from life and your relationships? As human beings, we long to connect to others who will support us, respect our experiences and worldview. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve served the mental health community for over 2 decades. I am dedicated to learning the most effective approaches to support wellbeing.
Aligned Intimacy LLC
MCPC, CLC
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Are you ready to make lasting, positive changes in your life? As a reliable and experienced Life Coach, I specialize in empowering individuals and couples to unlock their full potential and find true happiness. Together, we'll work to identify your unique strengths and values, and develop personalized strategies to help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals. Through a supportive and collaborative coaching process, you'll learn to live more awake, mindful, and fulfilling lives. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions - I'm here to help you achieve the life you deserve.
Sidney Bohanen
Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a professional counselor, I'm passionate about guiding each of my clients towards a more fulfilling and intentional life. Drawing on my training and life experiences, I believe in meeting each client where they are and working with them to create a customized plan for success. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, understanding that every person is a unique combination of mind, body, and spirit. Whether my clients are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or any other challenge, I believe in exploring the root causes of these issues and working towards sustainable solutions.
Raynard D Meridith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS
Verified
Verified
Raynard D. Meridith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with True Thoughts Counseling, LLC. who has obtained over 10 years of clinical experience as a Mental Health Therapist. Raynard focuses his training and skills on the personal and professional develop of individuals desiring to develop coping skills for Life transitions, anger management, trauma experience, and stress management. Raynard also dedicates his service towards the focus of other needs such as effective communication and listening skills, time management, interpersonal conflict resolution, sexual health, career and educational guidance, and licensure supervision.
Andrew Cheff
Psychologist, PsyD
Do you struggle with aspects of your life, you wish could be different? Perhaps it's the way you feel or a certain behavior you find problematic. Maybe your concern involves your relationships with others or thoughts about yourself. I can help you change that. I believe that much of life is about balance. When our lives become out of balance we often feel hurt, stressed, angry, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. I have a strong interest in helping you achieve (or restore) the balance and peace you seek in your life, and I know that together we can achieve that goal.
Matthew Zimmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The world in which we live can be a frustrating, disheartening, and difficult landscape to navigate. Having a seasoned and skilled guide can make the difference between distress and sustainable growth with a renewed capacity for joy. I have a deep understanding of the human condition and the dynamic challenges present in the world. I have an innate ability to sit with people at varying stages as they process through complex life challenges. I help clients to confront deeply engrained thoughts and feelings and tailor my therapeutic approach to significantly reduce the distress clients are experiencing.
Michael Corby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Michael is a therapist with over 12 years experience working in the mental health field. He has been privileged to work with individuals, couples, and groups in a variety of settings ranging from community mental health, inpatient hospitalization, and outpatient practice. Michael specializes in working with adults struggling with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, and relational issues, among others. No matter what you are working on, Michael offers a safe space to help develop and move toward your vision of a happy, meaningful life. He believes in the importance of compassion, humor, self-care, and self-determination.
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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.