Male Therapists in Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist and have spent the last 23 years providing DBT in the Twin Cities community; first during my doctoral internship, then for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Department, and now in my private practice. I have been trained in multiple variations of DBT by recognized experts in DBT. I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and offer prolonged exposure as a treatment for PTSD. My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist and have spent the last 23 years providing DBT in the Twin Cities community; first during my doctoral internship, then for 15 years at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Department, and now in my private practice. I have been trained in multiple variations of DBT by recognized experts in DBT. I specialize in working with individuals who have a history of trauma and offer prolonged exposure as a treatment for PTSD. My training and experience has prepared me for helping individuals with a history of and/or actively struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideation.
My name is Dr. Willie Winston III. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through healing, growth, and meaningful change. My work is grounded in the belief that people are resilient, resourceful, and capable of transformation— especially when supported in a space that is respectful, culturally responsive, and affirming.
My name is Dr. Willie Winston III. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through healing, growth, and meaningful change. My work is grounded in the belief that people are resilient, resourceful, and capable of transformation— especially when supported in a space that is respectful, culturally responsive, and affirming.
Did you take a DNA test and have a world shattering family surprise? I have experience with DNA surprises and the trauma, identity/genetic bewilderment, and family building/adaptation as a result of the surprise.
I work with historically targeted, exploited, and marginalized identities struggling with stress and anxiety around historical/intergenerational trauma under colonial and capitalist oppression.
I have a decades long background in different forms of socio-political activism. Activists often don’t have the space to discuss the difficulties of movement work, but I’m here to hold that space.
Did you take a DNA test and have a world shattering family surprise? I have experience with DNA surprises and the trauma, identity/genetic bewilderment, and family building/adaptation as a result of the surprise.
I work with historically targeted, exploited, and marginalized identities struggling with stress and anxiety around historical/intergenerational trauma under colonial and capitalist oppression.
I have a decades long background in different forms of socio-political activism. Activists often don’t have the space to discuss the difficulties of movement work, but I’m here to hold that space.
I am a bilingual psychotherapist for individuals and couples who have a range of life experiences and concerns. I work primarily face-to-face in St. Paul and offer phone or video sessions for people living in California and Minnesota. My approach to therapy emphasizes trust and awareness in the process of healing. I believe that therapy can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. I will honor your lived experiences, laugh with you, and support your growth.
I am a bilingual psychotherapist for individuals and couples who have a range of life experiences and concerns. I work primarily face-to-face in St. Paul and offer phone or video sessions for people living in California and Minnesota. My approach to therapy emphasizes trust and awareness in the process of healing. I believe that therapy can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. I will honor your lived experiences, laugh with you, and support your growth.
MN Couple Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT-TL
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I offer partner and family therapy in MN, WI, IL and MI, focusing on improving relationships and well-being. Whether dealing with trauma, relationship issues, sexless relationships, sex addiction, or looking for pre-marital counselling. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for sharing concerns. I'm committed to fostering understanding and harmony in your relationships. With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities. I provide tools, knowledge, and support for healing and growth.
I offer partner and family therapy in MN, WI, IL and MI, focusing on improving relationships and well-being. Whether dealing with trauma, relationship issues, sexless relationships, sex addiction, or looking for pre-marital counselling. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for sharing concerns. I'm committed to fostering understanding and harmony in your relationships. With cultural humility, I bridge diverse backgrounds, including war veterans, trauma and domestic abuse survivors, immigrants, refugees, and the Muslim and South Asian communities. I provide tools, knowledge, and support for healing and growth.
I have nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with careers ranging from community and residential mental health to leading mental health groups in a substance use treatment setting. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds and experiences. With that, I do not feel as if there is an ideal client, as everyone deserves a therapeutic, trusting relationship.
I have nearly 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with careers ranging from community and residential mental health to leading mental health groups in a substance use treatment setting. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds and experiences. With that, I do not feel as if there is an ideal client, as everyone deserves a therapeutic, trusting relationship.
Nick Dailey-Arndt: Teens & Adults
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe that each of us possesses the tools to improve our lives. I prioritize teamwork with clients, as well as cultural sensitivity and proficiency with EMDR. I create a sense of safety with clients and believe in instilling a genuine sense of hope when working with people. I enjoy working with adults in their 20s and 30s who live with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma, and I specialize in incorporating EMDR into therapy. My specialty is working with empaths (people who feel their emotions or the emotions of others very deeply) and people who feel “cut off” from their emotions but have something they want to process.
I believe that each of us possesses the tools to improve our lives. I prioritize teamwork with clients, as well as cultural sensitivity and proficiency with EMDR. I create a sense of safety with clients and believe in instilling a genuine sense of hope when working with people. I enjoy working with adults in their 20s and 30s who live with anxiety, depression, and/or trauma, and I specialize in incorporating EMDR into therapy. My specialty is working with empaths (people who feel their emotions or the emotions of others very deeply) and people who feel “cut off” from their emotions but have something they want to process.
Hope & Healing For Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
I believe in encouraging clients to find their inner strength, resilience, and confidence. My approach to therapy includes offering hope and the skills to overcome struggles, no matter how difficult they might seem. Engaging in therapy will work to develop your own strengths and allow you to feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind. When you are ready to open yourself to these changes, don't wait. Call me today. I currently have openings in my schedule for day appointments and can get an appointment setup quickly.
After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social, and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful, meaningful contact with others, and felt empty inside instead of accepting my reality and the changing interactions between the environment, others, and myself. I was caught between staying the same and recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.
After experiencing a devastating series of personal, relational, occupational, family, social, and spiritual obstacles in my life, my self-talk was often self-defeating. I was discontent, lacking purposeful, meaningful contact with others, and felt empty inside instead of accepting my reality and the changing interactions between the environment, others, and myself. I was caught between staying the same and recognizing and embracing change. Whether you are in a time of transition or a time of pain, I believe we all have the tools we need to walk toward a loving and meaningful life.
You may be feeling as if the old ways of doing things are no longer working. Maybe you're feeling lost, on edge, out of control, ashamed, guilty, or just plain stuck. Perhaps you feel as though you're not in control of your life, always trying to please others or change who you are in order to feel accepted. Addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational issues may be contributing to an uncontrollable imbalance in your life. What you might be looking for is to finally feel like you're in the driver's seat of your life.
You may be feeling as if the old ways of doing things are no longer working. Maybe you're feeling lost, on edge, out of control, ashamed, guilty, or just plain stuck. Perhaps you feel as though you're not in control of your life, always trying to please others or change who you are in order to feel accepted. Addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relational issues may be contributing to an uncontrollable imbalance in your life. What you might be looking for is to finally feel like you're in the driver's seat of your life.
I have been a licensed psychologist for over twenty years. In addition, I've worked as a career counselor for over thirty. I specialize in the areas of life and work transitions, career development and change, and related challenges. Most people seek counseling around the issue of change. Sometimes it's a desire to discover or move toward a specific or general destination. Or, it can be about dealing with unexpected changes that have occurred and now have to be dealt with. My goal is to respectfully assist the people I work with deal with those changes.
I have been a licensed psychologist for over twenty years. In addition, I've worked as a career counselor for over thirty. I specialize in the areas of life and work transitions, career development and change, and related challenges. Most people seek counseling around the issue of change. Sometimes it's a desire to discover or move toward a specific or general destination. Or, it can be about dealing with unexpected changes that have occurred and now have to be dealt with. My goal is to respectfully assist the people I work with deal with those changes.
Levi enjoys working with teens, emerging adults, adults, & in small groups. He puts an emphasis on emotional growth, relational depth, interpersonal skill-building, and creative self-expression. Those who seek deeper connection, emotional insight, and stronger relationships in their personal and professional domains tend to do well when working with Levi. He helps clients notice the (sometimes unfair) stories they tell themselves about who they are, often using narrative therapy to support clients. Levi believes that justice, kindness, and creativity are vital for helping people as a therapist. Humor is also an essential element.
Levi enjoys working with teens, emerging adults, adults, & in small groups. He puts an emphasis on emotional growth, relational depth, interpersonal skill-building, and creative self-expression. Those who seek deeper connection, emotional insight, and stronger relationships in their personal and professional domains tend to do well when working with Levi. He helps clients notice the (sometimes unfair) stories they tell themselves about who they are, often using narrative therapy to support clients. Levi believes that justice, kindness, and creativity are vital for helping people as a therapist. Humor is also an essential element.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in "survival mode," I want you to know there is a reason for what you're experiencing. Trauma isn't just a memory; it’s a physiological change that impacts your nervous system and how you move through the world. Whether you are curious about therapy for the first time or are ready to dive deep into long-standing goals, I provide a space where you are seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Together, we can move toward a life of true healing and intentionality.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in "survival mode," I want you to know there is a reason for what you're experiencing. Trauma isn't just a memory; it’s a physiological change that impacts your nervous system and how you move through the world. Whether you are curious about therapy for the first time or are ready to dive deep into long-standing goals, I provide a space where you are seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Together, we can move toward a life of true healing and intentionality.
Mike Veldhuis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADC
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I enjoy working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I am eager to support people who sense that change is needed in their lives but feel unsure how to begin. I help clients explore their lives with curiosity and clarity, build insight into their challenges, and identify intentional next steps toward growth. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, OCD, and addiction. I believe meaningful change happens through insight and action. I am passionate about collaborating with clients to build practical, sustainable foundations rooted in trust, honesty, and authenticity.
I enjoy working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. I am eager to support people who sense that change is needed in their lives but feel unsure how to begin. I help clients explore their lives with curiosity and clarity, build insight into their challenges, and identify intentional next steps toward growth. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, complex trauma, psychosis, OCD, and addiction. I believe meaningful change happens through insight and action. I am passionate about collaborating with clients to build practical, sustainable foundations rooted in trust, honesty, and authenticity.
Alec Vicenzi: EMDR, First Responders, Adults
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
3 Endorsed
Merrlam Park, Saint Paul, MN 55104
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
I enjoy working with people age 16+ who curious about themselves and empathetic to others. Curiosity and empathy help to facilitate deep therapeutic work even during periods of intense suffering, inner conflict, and "stuckness". My therapeutic style is warm and compassionate. I bring a calm and relaxed energy to sessions. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental openness within the therapeutic relationship in order to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all parts of our selves. I help people diagnosed with a wide variety of conditions but am particularly interested in trauma-related diagnoses.
Following completion of his Bachelor of Arts and Science from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Dr. Wagner earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Immunology and Virology at the University of California-Davis where he was a primary author of numerous publications including novel therapeutic strategies for combating HIV infection. After his four-year doctorate program, Dr. Wagner attended Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska, before doing his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina where he was elected chief resident by his peers. During his residency at Wake Forest, Dr.
Following completion of his Bachelor of Arts and Science from Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota, Dr. Wagner earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Immunology and Virology at the University of California-Davis where he was a primary author of numerous publications including novel therapeutic strategies for combating HIV infection. After his four-year doctorate program, Dr. Wagner attended Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska, before doing his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina where he was elected chief resident by his peers. During his residency at Wake Forest, Dr.
With 40+ years working as a psychologist, I work with a variety of clients struggling with mental health and life issues. Many clients seek my help for anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness and life transitions. My patients include children as young as 7, adolescents, adults and seniors in their 80's. Clients are often referred to me for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relationship issues and sports-related performance concerns. I also have experience working with individuals and families where there are life-threatening health issues, infertility and pregnancy loss for both mothers and fathers.
With 40+ years working as a psychologist, I work with a variety of clients struggling with mental health and life issues. Many clients seek my help for anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illness and life transitions. My patients include children as young as 7, adolescents, adults and seniors in their 80's. Clients are often referred to me for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, relationship issues and sports-related performance concerns. I also have experience working with individuals and families where there are life-threatening health issues, infertility and pregnancy loss for both mothers and fathers.
I provide adult and adolescent (12+) individual and relationship therapy with a focus on reducing the effects of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work with individuals, couples, throuples, and polyams in order to heal, heighten a healthy sense of self, with a sex-positive lens to improve intimacy in its many forms. I collaborate with those who are struggling in multiple stages of life: sexuality, coming out, gender-curiosity, transition, loss of a loved one, of a dream, and strained relationships. Let's explore how to tap into your potential to create your distinct identity and fulfilling connection with others.
I provide adult and adolescent (12+) individual and relationship therapy with a focus on reducing the effects of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I work with individuals, couples, throuples, and polyams in order to heal, heighten a healthy sense of self, with a sex-positive lens to improve intimacy in its many forms. I collaborate with those who are struggling in multiple stages of life: sexuality, coming out, gender-curiosity, transition, loss of a loved one, of a dream, and strained relationships. Let's explore how to tap into your potential to create your distinct identity and fulfilling connection with others.
Life’s most difficult experiences—grief, trauma, and shame—can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a therapist with an MSW and extensive training in multiple evidence-based approaches, I understand that healing is not only possible but can lead to profound growth and renewed hope.
Life’s most difficult experiences—grief, trauma, and shame—can feel overwhelming and isolating. As a therapist with an MSW and extensive training in multiple evidence-based approaches, I understand that healing is not only possible but can lead to profound growth and renewed hope.
Welcome All, Dr. Mike enjoys working with children and families, adolescents, adults, and the elderly regarding Serious Mental Illness (e.g., Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Complex personality disorders), depressive and anxiety disorders, co-occurring disorders, dementia, and a range of other social/psychological problems and issues. If testing is needed or required to differentiate or refine a diagnosis or to broaden your knowledge and inform your concerns testing is available.
Welcome All, Dr. Mike enjoys working with children and families, adolescents, adults, and the elderly regarding Serious Mental Illness (e.g., Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Complex personality disorders), depressive and anxiety disorders, co-occurring disorders, dementia, and a range of other social/psychological problems and issues. If testing is needed or required to differentiate or refine a diagnosis or to broaden your knowledge and inform your concerns testing is available.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.