Male Therapists in Traverse City, MI
Whether you're battling addiction, navigating the aftermath of trauma, or feeling stuck in old patterns, I offer a space where healing is possible. As a licensed therapist with a clinical focus on addiction and trauma, I specialize in helping individuals break free from cycles that no longer serve them. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or simply exhausted but together, we work to rebuild trust in self, uncover resilience, and reclaim a life of meaning.
Whether you're battling addiction, navigating the aftermath of trauma, or feeling stuck in old patterns, I offer a space where healing is possible. As a licensed therapist with a clinical focus on addiction and trauma, I specialize in helping individuals break free from cycles that no longer serve them. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or simply exhausted but together, we work to rebuild trust in self, uncover resilience, and reclaim a life of meaning.
Welcome! Always having to seem “okay” without truly feeling okay is exhausting. You may have faced loss, addiction, relationship struggles, or mental health challenges that left you feeling disconnected from yourself and uncertain about the path ahead. It takes real courage to open up—and even more to stay committed until you find the right therapist. My approach is warm, curious, and conversational, offering judgment-free space to speak honestly and work things through together.
Welcome! Always having to seem “okay” without truly feeling okay is exhausting. You may have faced loss, addiction, relationship struggles, or mental health challenges that left you feeling disconnected from yourself and uncertain about the path ahead. It takes real courage to open up—and even more to stay committed until you find the right therapist. My approach is warm, curious, and conversational, offering judgment-free space to speak honestly and work things through together.
A catalyst may be a person or a thing that precipitates a change. When you see the change, you can be the change! As a licensed clinical social worker I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, groups and families in the areas of trauma and resilience, anxiety, depression, as well as grief and loss. As a member of the gay community, a presenter and writer in this field, I have worked with folks that are moving toward being fully integrated in their lives. Matching what we know about our inner selves with our outer selves and celebrating ourselves within our communities, may require some assistance along the way.
A catalyst may be a person or a thing that precipitates a change. When you see the change, you can be the change! As a licensed clinical social worker I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, groups and families in the areas of trauma and resilience, anxiety, depression, as well as grief and loss. As a member of the gay community, a presenter and writer in this field, I have worked with folks that are moving toward being fully integrated in their lives. Matching what we know about our inner selves with our outer selves and celebrating ourselves within our communities, may require some assistance along the way.
Thank you for taking time to learn how we can partner together. I offer an atmosphere of warmth, encouragement, wellness and 35 years of experience as a marriage & family psychologist. Having raised a son and daughter, married a long time and six grandchildren, I know families, careers and life in general can be very stressful. It is my passion to help you make your journey easier and successful for you. Knowledge is power - the more you learn about yourself, communication skills, and acquire tools to eliminate depression, anxiety, anger, phobias, etc. the happier you will be in all aspects of life!
Thank you for taking time to learn how we can partner together. I offer an atmosphere of warmth, encouragement, wellness and 35 years of experience as a marriage & family psychologist. Having raised a son and daughter, married a long time and six grandchildren, I know families, careers and life in general can be very stressful. It is my passion to help you make your journey easier and successful for you. Knowledge is power - the more you learn about yourself, communication skills, and acquire tools to eliminate depression, anxiety, anger, phobias, etc. the happier you will be in all aspects of life!
This clinical practice specializes in assisting individuals to achieve their personal goals and strive to reach their full potential. I assist others to increase and sustain motivational levels and drive and reduce or eliminate barriers to success. The practice works with children, adolescents and adults. Clients often seeking services include business owners and executives, athletes, students, and artists.
This clinical practice specializes in assisting individuals to achieve their personal goals and strive to reach their full potential. I assist others to increase and sustain motivational levels and drive and reduce or eliminate barriers to success. The practice works with children, adolescents and adults. Clients often seeking services include business owners and executives, athletes, students, and artists.
This Clinician Has Immediate Availability!
We are all going through our own struggles, and it is natural to want to find some kind of relief from what we are going through. Too often though, we frequently find ourselves back at square one over and over again wondering why this keeps happening. Mental Health counseling offers us a chance to try and understand our stress, the meaning behind our symptoms, and allows us an opportunity to finally get unstuck.
This Clinician Has Immediate Availability!
We are all going through our own struggles, and it is natural to want to find some kind of relief from what we are going through. Too often though, we frequently find ourselves back at square one over and over again wondering why this keeps happening. Mental Health counseling offers us a chance to try and understand our stress, the meaning behind our symptoms, and allows us an opportunity to finally get unstuck.
Nobody is coming to save you. Become the Hero in your own story to defeat monsters and save yourself. For decades, I've helped people with high symptom severity and the most difficult circumstances. All types of people - whomever will show up - more than 30,000 hours of actual conversation with over 25 years. I help people suffer less.
Nobody is coming to save you. Become the Hero in your own story to defeat monsters and save yourself. For decades, I've helped people with high symptom severity and the most difficult circumstances. All types of people - whomever will show up - more than 30,000 hours of actual conversation with over 25 years. I help people suffer less.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation, you have a concern that has been on your mind and you would like to speak with a counselor or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I can help you through this process. I offer testing for drug and alcohol addictions, gambling, theft and anger issues along with diagnosing psychological conditions including anxiety, depression and all DSM5 psychological symptoms.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation, you have a concern that has been on your mind and you would like to speak with a counselor or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I can help you through this process. I offer testing for drug and alcohol addictions, gambling, theft and anger issues along with diagnosing psychological conditions including anxiety, depression and all DSM5 psychological symptoms.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether from stress, anxiety, grief, depression, major life transitions, or family struggles. Our clients seek clarity, balance, and stronger connections. They’re ready for support, new coping skills, and a hopeful path forward.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether from stress, anxiety, grief, depression, major life transitions, or family struggles. Our clients seek clarity, balance, and stronger connections. They’re ready for support, new coping skills, and a hopeful path forward.
The road you’ve traveled may feel deeply tread upon, where peace, clarity, joy, and fulfillment appear to be mirages on the horizon. The weight of anxiety, depression, and trauma can loom large, casting shadows over your days. It can be hard to face this darkness alone. In the embrace of compassionate relationships, the seeds of healing are sown, and the potential for growth blooms. Within the therapeutic space, we cultivate an environment of safety and trust—a place where your story can unfold. Together, we’ll navigate the winding path to healing, discovering the steps that lead you toward the light you seek.
The road you’ve traveled may feel deeply tread upon, where peace, clarity, joy, and fulfillment appear to be mirages on the horizon. The weight of anxiety, depression, and trauma can loom large, casting shadows over your days. It can be hard to face this darkness alone. In the embrace of compassionate relationships, the seeds of healing are sown, and the potential for growth blooms. Within the therapeutic space, we cultivate an environment of safety and trust—a place where your story can unfold. Together, we’ll navigate the winding path to healing, discovering the steps that lead you toward the light you seek.
If your marriage has too much conflict, too little togetherness, or it just feels like you've gone in different directions, I can help you get back on the track you want to be on. Some times the patterns that are developed in marriage need a little jolt in order to shift onto a better path. Working on these issues with practical tools in the context of your life in Christ gives you resources that are unavailable simply working on these things yourselves. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety or depression or relational problems, I can also help you with a plan and tools to handle life more effectively.
If your marriage has too much conflict, too little togetherness, or it just feels like you've gone in different directions, I can help you get back on the track you want to be on. Some times the patterns that are developed in marriage need a little jolt in order to shift onto a better path. Working on these issues with practical tools in the context of your life in Christ gives you resources that are unavailable simply working on these things yourselves. If you are an individual struggling with anxiety or depression or relational problems, I can also help you with a plan and tools to handle life more effectively.
Kyle Byrnes
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MLP, CBIS
2 Endorsed
Traverse City, MI 49684
Waitlist for new clients
The pursuit of therapy can be a daunting and frustrating task, and you should have someone to walk with you during that journey. Maybe you have worked with therapists in the past without much benefit or this is your first time reaching out to a therapist. I provide a safe and empathetic space to explore your life while offering coping skills and perspective as needed. With a professional background in crisis work, I'm comfortable working with individuals struggling with persistent depression, anxiety, and other chronic conditions.
The pursuit of therapy can be a daunting and frustrating task, and you should have someone to walk with you during that journey. Maybe you have worked with therapists in the past without much benefit or this is your first time reaching out to a therapist. I provide a safe and empathetic space to explore your life while offering coping skills and perspective as needed. With a professional background in crisis work, I'm comfortable working with individuals struggling with persistent depression, anxiety, and other chronic conditions.
When we are experiencing psychological suffering, it is natural to want to find relief from our distress. Too often, though, our ways of coping or protecting ourselves from pain only lead us to more distress in the long run. We frequently find ourselves back in the same rut, or repeating the same mistakes over and over without knowing why.
When we are experiencing psychological suffering, it is natural to want to find relief from our distress. Too often, though, our ways of coping or protecting ourselves from pain only lead us to more distress in the long run. We frequently find ourselves back in the same rut, or repeating the same mistakes over and over without knowing why.
Reliance Christian Counseling, PLLC, Duane F Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Traverse City, MI 49686
My counseling practice provides services to individuals, couples, and groups. Those who seek counseling assistance often face difficult life situations that cause emotional wounds, pain, and loss of hope. As a counselor, my role is to come alongside clients to help them understand the source of the issues that they face, help them identify solutions to their problems, and to encourage them in their efforts. Reestablishing a sense of hope is a major factor in this healing process.
My counseling practice provides services to individuals, couples, and groups. Those who seek counseling assistance often face difficult life situations that cause emotional wounds, pain, and loss of hope. As a counselor, my role is to come alongside clients to help them understand the source of the issues that they face, help them identify solutions to their problems, and to encourage them in their efforts. Reestablishing a sense of hope is a major factor in this healing process.
Sometimes, finding hope and purpose can be really difficult. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teenager adjustments, or even an addiction, the storms of life can be challenging, but you don’t have to weather those storms alone. Everyone deserves to feel hope…everyone deserves to live life with purpose. As a counselor, I've had the privilege of walking with hundreds of people through heavy and often overwhelming seasons in their lives. One of the many things I've learned is that your past does not need to define your future. Restored health, hope, and purpose can be your reality.
Sometimes, finding hope and purpose can be really difficult. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship issues, teenager adjustments, or even an addiction, the storms of life can be challenging, but you don’t have to weather those storms alone. Everyone deserves to feel hope…everyone deserves to live life with purpose. As a counselor, I've had the privilege of walking with hundreds of people through heavy and often overwhelming seasons in their lives. One of the many things I've learned is that your past does not need to define your future. Restored health, hope, and purpose can be your reality.
Richard Cooper, LMSW, is a trauma-informed therapist offering compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating life’s most challenging moments. Specializing in trauma recovery, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, Richard brings a grounded, evidence-based approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a deep respect for each client's lived experience.
With a warm, personal style and a healthy dose of humor, Richard creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal. He believes therapy doesn't have to be
Richard Cooper, LMSW, is a trauma-informed therapist offering compassionate, client-centered care to individuals navigating life’s most challenging moments. Specializing in trauma recovery, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, Richard brings a grounded, evidence-based approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a deep respect for each client's lived experience.
With a warm, personal style and a healthy dose of humor, Richard creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal. He believes therapy doesn't have to be
I want to help people live effective lives. So many of us find ourselves living one day at a time just trying to survive our circumstances. I believe there is much more to life. We are designed to live life fully. My philosophy is that life is experienced and enjoyed within the context of all our relationships, not just romantic. When our relationships are struggling our enjoyment of life suffers. When we enjoy the fruit of healthy relationships we are able to truly taste the sweetness of life the way it was designed to be lived. Finding personal healing and wholeness equips us to give and receive life giving communion with others.
I want to help people live effective lives. So many of us find ourselves living one day at a time just trying to survive our circumstances. I believe there is much more to life. We are designed to live life fully. My philosophy is that life is experienced and enjoyed within the context of all our relationships, not just romantic. When our relationships are struggling our enjoyment of life suffers. When we enjoy the fruit of healthy relationships we are able to truly taste the sweetness of life the way it was designed to be lived. Finding personal healing and wholeness equips us to give and receive life giving communion with others.
Life can be tough, and sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about where to turn, I'm here to help. As a trained clinical social worker, I'm honored to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Whether you're new to therapy or coming back after a break, taking that first step can be hard. But remember, you're not alone. Together, we can achieve great things and create the life you truly want.
Life can be tough, and sometimes it feels like everything is falling apart. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about where to turn, I'm here to help. As a trained clinical social worker, I'm honored to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Whether you're new to therapy or coming back after a break, taking that first step can be hard. But remember, you're not alone. Together, we can achieve great things and create the life you truly want.
If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief or clarity you hoped for, you may be ready for something deeper. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, phobias, or integrating spiritual or non-ordinary experiences (including plant medicine), you don’t have to go it alone.
1 evening appointment and 2 daytime appointments just opened up - first come first served!
If talk therapy hasn’t brought the relief or clarity you hoped for, you may be ready for something deeper. Whether you’re navigating a life transition, working through trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, phobias, or integrating spiritual or non-ordinary experiences (including plant medicine), you don’t have to go it alone.
1 evening appointment and 2 daytime appointments just opened up - first come first served!
John Bullington is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor at Kids Creek Family Counseling in Traverse City, Michigan. A U.S. Navy veteran with relief experience during Japan’s 2011 disaster, he brings a spirit of service and resilience to his clinical work. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cornerstone Theological Seminary and has a creative background in film and theater. Outside the office, John enjoys photography, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, woodworking, and life in the Grand Traverse Area with his wife and two cats.
John Bullington is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor at Kids Creek Family Counseling in Traverse City, Michigan. A U.S. Navy veteran with relief experience during Japan’s 2011 disaster, he brings a spirit of service and resilience to his clinical work. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cornerstone Theological Seminary and has a creative background in film and theater. Outside the office, John enjoys photography, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, woodworking, and life in the Grand Traverse Area with his wife and two cats.
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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.
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.