Male Therapists in Howell County, MO
Erin Rigdon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Plains, MO 65775
I believe that all individuals will encounter a time in their lives when they will be facing some form of hardship, conflict, or distress. The ability for someone to recognize that they cannot go it alone and need a partner to assist them in navigating life situations is where I come into play. I believe that individuals can make the changes necessary in their lives with the proper supports and skills provided through counseling. Individuals who are ready to put in the work needed to navigate this life are the ones who will succeed.
I believe that all individuals will encounter a time in their lives when they will be facing some form of hardship, conflict, or distress. The ability for someone to recognize that they cannot go it alone and need a partner to assist them in navigating life situations is where I come into play. I believe that individuals can make the changes necessary in their lives with the proper supports and skills provided through counseling. Individuals who are ready to put in the work needed to navigate this life are the ones who will succeed.
Erick Kenneth French
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACHT
Verified Verified
Willow Springs, MO 65793
I like to work with people who are internally motivated to learn and grow and desire to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Whatever challenges they are facing I want them to know that working with me will at some point mean paying attention to and allowing themselves to feel their feelings. A conscious relationship with self is had through attending to the feelings we have about ourselves. Understanding feelings will be essential in generating improved self-awareness and a sense of personal integrity.
I like to work with people who are internally motivated to learn and grow and desire to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Whatever challenges they are facing I want them to know that working with me will at some point mean paying attention to and allowing themselves to feel their feelings. A conscious relationship with self is had through attending to the feelings we have about ourselves. Understanding feelings will be essential in generating improved self-awareness and a sense of personal integrity.
Online Therapists
Reuben Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Branson, MO 65616
At Hope Counseling Center, our sliding scale begins at $30 (See what you'll pay here: hopecounselingmo-clientfee.glitch.me). I consider it a joy to help people meet their mental and emotional health goals. I assist clients who grapple with anxiety, depression, church/spiritual abuse, anger, relationship struggles, sex/porn addiction, trauma, and grief. Though I provide treatment to people of all faiths or none, I integrate Christian faith into the counseling process for those who appreciate that perspective. My counseling office is shame-free, where you are free to heal and be whole.
At Hope Counseling Center, our sliding scale begins at $30 (See what you'll pay here: hopecounselingmo-clientfee.glitch.me). I consider it a joy to help people meet their mental and emotional health goals. I assist clients who grapple with anxiety, depression, church/spiritual abuse, anger, relationship struggles, sex/porn addiction, trauma, and grief. Though I provide treatment to people of all faiths or none, I integrate Christian faith into the counseling process for those who appreciate that perspective. My counseling office is shame-free, where you are free to heal and be whole.
Life shouldn’t be about surviving, it should be about enjoying every moment you were given. I want to help you feel like you again. I also believe therapy can help you accomplish this. Therapy with me will be a collaborative process where we are working together to improve the overall quality of your life.
Life shouldn’t be about surviving, it should be about enjoying every moment you were given. I want to help you feel like you again. I also believe therapy can help you accomplish this. Therapy with me will be a collaborative process where we are working together to improve the overall quality of your life.
If you are reading this it's because you or a loved one is hurting, confused, afraid or struggling with an issue. Your life is not what you thought it would be or you're concerned about your relationships. You may be feeling alone and helpless. You may feel like you're treading water but can't decide which shore to swim toward. I can help you with solution-focused therapy. While we'll look back at difficulties in the past in order for you to better understand yourself, our focus will be to look toward the future.
If you are reading this it's because you or a loved one is hurting, confused, afraid or struggling with an issue. Your life is not what you thought it would be or you're concerned about your relationships. You may be feeling alone and helpless. You may feel like you're treading water but can't decide which shore to swim toward. I can help you with solution-focused therapy. While we'll look back at difficulties in the past in order for you to better understand yourself, our focus will be to look toward the future.
Tony L Galloway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, TF-CBT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waynesville, MO 65583 (Online Only)
I'm here to assist my clients to achieve goals and adapt coping skills by using client-focused tools which are evidence-based. I operate in the spirit of excellence and professionalism with everyone regardless of age, gender, race, social-economic status, or sexual identity. I will create a wellness plan specific to each client's individual needs.
I'm here to assist my clients to achieve goals and adapt coping skills by using client-focused tools which are evidence-based. I operate in the spirit of excellence and professionalism with everyone regardless of age, gender, race, social-economic status, or sexual identity. I will create a wellness plan specific to each client's individual needs.
Max Messer - Courage To Be
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
Accepting new clients with evening availability! Are you someone who has learned in adulthood that you may be dealing with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent concerns? Do you often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dissociated? If you are seeking a safe place to explore these concerns and learn tools to manage this new understanding of yourself better, counseling may be what you are looking for. By creating a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe we can better understand our genuine selves while developing skills to improve our functioning.
Accepting new clients with evening availability! Are you someone who has learned in adulthood that you may be dealing with symptoms of ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent concerns? Do you often feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or dissociated? If you are seeking a safe place to explore these concerns and learn tools to manage this new understanding of yourself better, counseling may be what you are looking for. By creating a safe space and a strong therapeutic relationship, I believe we can better understand our genuine selves while developing skills to improve our functioning.
Kevin Pittenger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65806
Having a hard time picking out a therapist that might fit? It's definitely one of the most challenging first steps on your journey. Let me help you out! Give me a call and see if I've got the right personality to match yours! If I don't, I've been in this profession long enough to connect you with someone that might be better suited for your needs. If I am not exactly the right therapist for you, I'm confident we can work together and find someone who is.
Having a hard time picking out a therapist that might fit? It's definitely one of the most challenging first steps on your journey. Let me help you out! Give me a call and see if I've got the right personality to match yours! If I don't, I've been in this profession long enough to connect you with someone that might be better suited for your needs. If I am not exactly the right therapist for you, I'm confident we can work together and find someone who is.
Douglas A Gragson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I see us all as vastly more alike than different as hu mans yet the uniqueness we each possess can allow us to experience richness in our lives when we are vulnerable.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples and group counseling with adolescents and adults incorporating an eclectic approach to therapy. I have been fortunate during my years to work with families experiencing difficulties, angry teenagers and adults struggling to meet their full potential, couples trying to grow their relationship and individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and I feel grateful to see the process of growth and change that can occur. I invite you to come along and will commit to providing a place where you will be heard and supported unconditionally through this process.
I see us all as vastly more alike than different as hu mans yet the uniqueness we each possess can allow us to experience richness in our lives when we are vulnerable.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual, couples and group counseling with adolescents and adults incorporating an eclectic approach to therapy. I have been fortunate during my years to work with families experiencing difficulties, angry teenagers and adults struggling to meet their full potential, couples trying to grow their relationship and individuals struggling with alcohol and substance abuse and I feel grateful to see the process of growth and change that can occur. I invite you to come along and will commit to providing a place where you will be heard and supported unconditionally through this process.
Life can be full of challenges, and those challenges don't wait until you are grown and ready. Everyone, whether a child, mature adult, or somewhere in-between, may need a safe place to help process and overcome those challenges that life can bring. My goal is to provide a safe place to help children, teens, and adults process emotions and equip clients with tools to use in their daily life.
Life can be full of challenges, and those challenges don't wait until you are grown and ready. Everyone, whether a child, mature adult, or somewhere in-between, may need a safe place to help process and overcome those challenges that life can bring. My goal is to provide a safe place to help children, teens, and adults process emotions and equip clients with tools to use in their daily life.
Boyd Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65807
When life becomes un manageable, even the strongest and most resilient folks need someone to come alongside and help.
Credentialed as a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) by the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (www.iitap.com). With several years of personal and professional experience working with recovery from pornography and problematic sexual behavior, I utilize a trauma-informed approach to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and process addictions. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Hu man Services from Evangel University, and received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University.
When life becomes un manageable, even the strongest and most resilient folks need someone to come alongside and help.
Credentialed as a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) by the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (www.iitap.com). With several years of personal and professional experience working with recovery from pornography and problematic sexual behavior, I utilize a trauma-informed approach to treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, and process addictions. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Hu man Services from Evangel University, and received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University.
Dr. Jeremy Allan Fowler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65808 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients: I specialize in helping people who have been through something difficult or life-changing. You might be having problems with anxiety or panic, depression and hopelessness, difficulties with sleep, anger or irritability, distant relationships or isolation, or upsetting thoughts about things that have happened. It doesn’t have to be this way forever. Our work together will help you recover, to feel like yourself, calmer and more confident. I'll work collaboratively with you to get you feeling better. Some problems are incredibly difficult to deal with alone and getting good help can get you unstuck.
Accepting New Clients: I specialize in helping people who have been through something difficult or life-changing. You might be having problems with anxiety or panic, depression and hopelessness, difficulties with sleep, anger or irritability, distant relationships or isolation, or upsetting thoughts about things that have happened. It doesn’t have to be this way forever. Our work together will help you recover, to feel like yourself, calmer and more confident. I'll work collaboratively with you to get you feeling better. Some problems are incredibly difficult to deal with alone and getting good help can get you unstuck.
Scott Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
It takes courage to address the problems in your life. You've already taken your first steps towards growth simply by identifying that something needs to change. My work as a counselor focuses on helping my clients understand themselves, as well as their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this understanding can come acceptance, growth, and healing.
It takes courage to address the problems in your life. You've already taken your first steps towards growth simply by identifying that something needs to change. My work as a counselor focuses on helping my clients understand themselves, as well as their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this understanding can come acceptance, growth, and healing.
At Journey Health we focus on working with individuals and families who are struggling. Our goal is to help guide you to a place of strength and rest. My team and I are committed to doing what is best for our clients both in practice and policy. We are a low barrier and person-focused practice that invests in people and the powerful relationship that can come from a counselor. Whether you have a child or loved one who struggles with challenging behaviors, or if you wrestle with depression, anxiety or major life changes, we have experience helping to find solutions for you and your loved ones.
At Journey Health we focus on working with individuals and families who are struggling. Our goal is to help guide you to a place of strength and rest. My team and I are committed to doing what is best for our clients both in practice and policy. We are a low barrier and person-focused practice that invests in people and the powerful relationship that can come from a counselor. Whether you have a child or loved one who struggles with challenging behaviors, or if you wrestle with depression, anxiety or major life changes, we have experience helping to find solutions for you and your loved ones.
I specialize in High-perfor mance individuals that live under a constant state of perfor mance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
I specialize in High-perfor mance individuals that live under a constant state of perfor mance pressure, Parents who want to understand what their child needs in education (gifted or learning difficulties), and Attorneys that want fair and honest data to decide what needs to happen in complex child custody cases. As someone who has lived in these scenarios, I've developed tools and techniques to help you find the answers you need. Whether you are worried about your child, feeling burned out, or need an accurate assessment for court, I'll strive to give you the care and attention I'd want for my own family.
Jeremy W Dickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highlandville, MO 65669
Many people go through life holding the belief that they have to keep their pain and suffering silent.
Being a hu man is hard sometimes; especially if we were not taught the skills needed to successfully navigate through life. Many people have not been excused from experiencing life issues, and partnering in therapy can be a great way to explore life moments in a safe and confidential manner. I specialize in EMDR, a form of therapy that helps reduce emotional intensities brought about from unprocessed past experiences. I also utilize DBT, a skills-based form of therapy that teaches mindfulness, skills to help regulate emotions, relationship skills, and strategies to tolerate distressing situations.
Many people go through life holding the belief that they have to keep their pain and suffering silent.
Being a hu man is hard sometimes; especially if we were not taught the skills needed to successfully navigate through life. Many people have not been excused from experiencing life issues, and partnering in therapy can be a great way to explore life moments in a safe and confidential manner. I specialize in EMDR, a form of therapy that helps reduce emotional intensities brought about from unprocessed past experiences. I also utilize DBT, a skills-based form of therapy that teaches mindfulness, skills to help regulate emotions, relationship skills, and strategies to tolerate distressing situations.
Stephen F Benintendi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SRT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Springfield, MO 65809 (Online Only)
I changed my career late in life because I wanted to walk with people through life's challenges. I enjoy helping people navigate a broken relationship, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Married 45 years, I enjoy seeing a couple build something new and wonderful in their relationship. I know it can happen, it happened to me.
I changed my career late in life because I wanted to walk with people through life's challenges. I enjoy helping people navigate a broken relationship, addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. Married 45 years, I enjoy seeing a couple build something new and wonderful in their relationship. I know it can happen, it happened to me.
Thomas Ryan Todd
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, PLPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804
I have had the opportunity to work with many different people through all walks of life.
Finding a space to feel comfortable and be heard is the most important aspect in therapy. My clients range from teens, young adults, and families trying to find peace in a time of chaos and confusion. Mental health is often taken for granted and it is important to learn how to effectively communicate and practice healthy habits to get the best out of your life.
I have had the opportunity to work with many different people through all walks of life.
Finding a space to feel comfortable and be heard is the most important aspect in therapy. My clients range from teens, young adults, and families trying to find peace in a time of chaos and confusion. Mental health is often taken for granted and it is important to learn how to effectively communicate and practice healthy habits to get the best out of your life.
Parker Scott Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MO 65804 (Online Only)
Growth and change are always risky. Even looking for a therapist requires risk. But one scary first step can lead to healing and richness of life beyond what we can imagine at the beginning. In my experience, growth is always possible for those who desire it. It just helps to have a companion for the journey. So whether the journey is short or long, whether you're struggling with problematic behaviors, tough emotions, difficult relationships, coming to grips with a painful past, or losing hope for the future, there is something good waiting for you as you explore these things. I would be honored to journey with you to find it.
Growth and change are always risky. Even looking for a therapist requires risk. But one scary first step can lead to healing and richness of life beyond what we can imagine at the beginning. In my experience, growth is always possible for those who desire it. It just helps to have a companion for the journey. So whether the journey is short or long, whether you're struggling with problematic behaviors, tough emotions, difficult relationships, coming to grips with a painful past, or losing hope for the future, there is something good waiting for you as you explore these things. I would be honored to journey with you to find it.
I help all kinds of people understand themselves more fully and make fundamental changes to their way of being and relating to others. As an artist myself, I have an affinity for working with artists, creatives, and even other therapists. If you're looking for a therapist who can be with you all the way, accepting and curious to a fault, able to handle your honesty, intensity, ugly sides, sorrow, and pain, then I might be the one for you.
I help all kinds of people understand themselves more fully and make fundamental changes to their way of being and relating to others. As an artist myself, I have an affinity for working with artists, creatives, and even other therapists. If you're looking for a therapist who can be with you all the way, accepting and curious to a fault, able to handle your honesty, intensity, ugly sides, sorrow, and pain, then I might be the one for you.
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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.