Men's Issues Therapists in Candler, NC

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Jay Robichaud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Hi, My name is Jay and through personalized treatment, I help individuals access authentic emotional awareness and guide them towards true healing. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has been providing mental health services directly to people for over 20 years. I have worked successfully with clients of all ages who presented with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, substance use and abuse, career and job issues as well as survivors of trauma such as abuse and neglect.
Hi, My name is Jay and through personalized treatment, I help individuals access authentic emotional awareness and guide them towards true healing. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has been providing mental health services directly to people for over 20 years. I have worked successfully with clients of all ages who presented with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, substance use and abuse, career and job issues as well as survivors of trauma such as abuse and neglect.
(828) 332-5263 View (828) 332-5263
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Tandy Wells
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Candler, NC 28715
As a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist at Asheville Integrative Psychiatry, my professional journey has been deeply influenced by a commitment to holistic healing and the integration of diverse therapeutic modalities. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of person-centered therapy, mindfulness, and nature-based interventions. By fostering a safe and compassionate space, I aim to create an environment where individuals can explore their inner landscapes with authenticity and curiosity. I believe every human has the capacity to access their inner healing intelligence and achieve wellness by gaining new perspectives.
As a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist at Asheville Integrative Psychiatry, my professional journey has been deeply influenced by a commitment to holistic healing and the integration of diverse therapeutic modalities. My approach to therapy is grounded in the principles of person-centered therapy, mindfulness, and nature-based interventions. By fostering a safe and compassionate space, I aim to create an environment where individuals can explore their inner landscapes with authenticity and curiosity. I believe every human has the capacity to access their inner healing intelligence and achieve wellness by gaining new perspectives.
(828) 620-1695 View (828) 620-1695
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Zac Tompkins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Waitlist for new clients
To move through suffering and risk hope of something better takes such courage. My work finds its foundation in a deep respect for that choice. I meet my clients’ courage by welcoming all parts of them- their overwhelm, strengths, grief, hopes, and fears. That welcoming manifests in my curiosity, care, and genuine empathy for your experience. My grounded presence, calm yet playful demeanor, clarity of thought, and feedback-informed approach have helped folks safely share their inner world. That safety can be deeply healing, and through it I've witnessed my clients move from simply surviving to living a life of vitality and meaning.
To move through suffering and risk hope of something better takes such courage. My work finds its foundation in a deep respect for that choice. I meet my clients’ courage by welcoming all parts of them- their overwhelm, strengths, grief, hopes, and fears. That welcoming manifests in my curiosity, care, and genuine empathy for your experience. My grounded presence, calm yet playful demeanor, clarity of thought, and feedback-informed approach have helped folks safely share their inner world. That safety can be deeply healing, and through it I've witnessed my clients move from simply surviving to living a life of vitality and meaning.
(828) 373-3996 View (828) 373-3996
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Syd Speer, LCMHC/Asheville Integrative Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Candler, NC 28715
I believe that authentic & supportive relationship is the catalyst for positive change! I help couples, families & individuals better understand themselves & each other. I have extensive experience with relationship repair & enrichment, supporting families & individuals adjusting to separation & divorce, as well as successfully treating mood & anxiety problems. I have specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Therapy, Addiction Recovery support, alternative/integrative processes including Emotional Kinesiology, Single's Coaching, Heartmath, and several other modes of assisting change!
I believe that authentic & supportive relationship is the catalyst for positive change! I help couples, families & individuals better understand themselves & each other. I have extensive experience with relationship repair & enrichment, supporting families & individuals adjusting to separation & divorce, as well as successfully treating mood & anxiety problems. I have specialized training in Gestalt Therapy, Brainspotting, Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Therapy, Addiction Recovery support, alternative/integrative processes including Emotional Kinesiology, Single's Coaching, Heartmath, and several other modes of assisting change!
(828) 230-8687 View (828) 230-8687
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Matthew Popielarczyk
MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715
Waitlist for new clients
Compassion is a basic human need that often goes unfulfilled. When we don’t get it from others, it’s no wonder we are our own toughest critic. We refer to ourselves in harsh terms we would likely not use with friends and family. We feel stuck, alone, hopeless. Reaching out for help is hard, but continuing the emotional suffering is even harder. My clients have described me as approachable, compassionate, & non-judgmental. My goal is to help you explore & process unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior while learning new healthy ways to regulate your emotions, communicate with others, & to stand firm in your decision-making.
Compassion is a basic human need that often goes unfulfilled. When we don’t get it from others, it’s no wonder we are our own toughest critic. We refer to ourselves in harsh terms we would likely not use with friends and family. We feel stuck, alone, hopeless. Reaching out for help is hard, but continuing the emotional suffering is even harder. My clients have described me as approachable, compassionate, & non-judgmental. My goal is to help you explore & process unhealthy patterns of thinking and behavior while learning new healthy ways to regulate your emotions, communicate with others, & to stand firm in your decision-making.
(828) 392-7987 View (828) 392-7987

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Ryan Wishart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Just some of my specialties include providing therapy for anxiety, depression, couples counseling, substance abuse counseling, and therapy for men's issues.
Are you struggling with either personal or relationship difficulties? If so, I would like to help. When combined with hard work, professional counseling can help you overcome almost any problem. Instead of always feeling "stuck," it's time you began experiencing more joy, fulfillment and direction in your life - you know, the good stuff. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman Couples Therapist. I am a LGBT+-affirming therapist and I work with couples and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Just some of my specialties include providing therapy for anxiety, depression, couples counseling, substance abuse counseling, and therapy for men's issues.
Are you struggling with either personal or relationship difficulties? If so, I would like to help. When combined with hard work, professional counseling can help you overcome almost any problem. Instead of always feeling "stuck," it's time you began experiencing more joy, fulfillment and direction in your life - you know, the good stuff. I am a Level 3 trained Gottman Couples Therapist. I am a LGBT+-affirming therapist and I work with couples and adults from diverse backgrounds.
(704) 702-0304 View (704) 702-0304
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Peter Godfrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Men's issues.
Tactical Psychotherapy for men (not exclusively). Approachable, concrete, objective-based psychotherapy, broken down at the outset. Minimal psychobabble or frufoo. You know your concerns, others have opinions based on your behavior, you need a professional to help things make sense to you. Spill it. Find initial relief in three ways: a) top secret confidentiality; b) get understood and feel supported; c) no judgment. Find sustained relief by: a) identifying personal objectives as an individual and as a team member; b) utilize professional recommendations - you make adaptations (concrete and intangible). tacticaltherapy.net
Men's issues.
Tactical Psychotherapy for men (not exclusively). Approachable, concrete, objective-based psychotherapy, broken down at the outset. Minimal psychobabble or frufoo. You know your concerns, others have opinions based on your behavior, you need a professional to help things make sense to you. Spill it. Find initial relief in three ways: a) top secret confidentiality; b) get understood and feel supported; c) no judgment. Find sustained relief by: a) identifying personal objectives as an individual and as a team member; b) utilize professional recommendations - you make adaptations (concrete and intangible). tacticaltherapy.net
(828) 680-8631 View (828) 680-8631
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Todd E Byrd
MDiv, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
(828) 476-4297 View (828) 476-4297
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Derek Rinaldo
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
We all want to feel good about how we show up in our lives everyday, awake and happy... at home, work, and out there in the world doing whatever we do. I work with individuals and parents. I specialize in working with men's issues, anxiety and depression, relationship and codependency challenges, trauma and addiction, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. You can get back on track to being more clear in your decisions, having more energy, sleeping better, playing better, and loving better.
We all want to feel good about how we show up in our lives everyday, awake and happy... at home, work, and out there in the world doing whatever we do. I work with individuals and parents. I specialize in working with men's issues, anxiety and depression, relationship and codependency challenges, trauma and addiction, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. You can get back on track to being more clear in your decisions, having more energy, sleeping better, playing better, and loving better.
(828) 414-2385 View (828) 414-2385
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Forsyth Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
(828) 367-1010 View (828) 367-1010
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Matthew B. Peterson
LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801  (Online Only)
Growing up with expectations placed on our masculinity can feel like so much pressure, and can make us so hard on ourselves. That’s why I focus on creating a supportive, affirming connection with you in which you feel safe enough to really meet yourself, to discover that perhaps your struggles don't have to rule your life, and that you don't have to suffer this much. I'm a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience AND a fellow traveler who knows what these stressors feel like- I've been there, too. I meet folks right where they're at with no judgement and help them develop skills that enable meaningful change.
Growing up with expectations placed on our masculinity can feel like so much pressure, and can make us so hard on ourselves. That’s why I focus on creating a supportive, affirming connection with you in which you feel safe enough to really meet yourself, to discover that perhaps your struggles don't have to rule your life, and that you don't have to suffer this much. I'm a seasoned therapist with over a decade of experience AND a fellow traveler who knows what these stressors feel like- I've been there, too. I meet folks right where they're at with no judgement and help them develop skills that enable meaningful change.
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Mark Xavier Dunn
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are there problematic patterns in your relationships? Are you having difficulty effectively parenting your adolescent or young adult? You are not alone and I can help. I have been working with individuals and families for over 25 years with positive results. I create a compassionate and emotionally safe environment where we will begin your journey. I will listen to your story and together we will work through the beliefs that create limitations. I will help you develop strategies and a daily practice to improve your life.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Are there problematic patterns in your relationships? Are you having difficulty effectively parenting your adolescent or young adult? You are not alone and I can help. I have been working with individuals and families for over 25 years with positive results. I create a compassionate and emotionally safe environment where we will begin your journey. I will listen to your story and together we will work through the beliefs that create limitations. I will help you develop strategies and a daily practice to improve your life.
(828) 522-9662 View (828) 522-9662
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James K. Rumbaugh, LCMHC, P.C.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NBCT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28806
I work with males between the ages of 13 through adulthood either in-person or virtual. I particularly like helping dads navigate fatherhood. With school-aged young men we work on friend/relationship concerns, home life, gaining independence, parental divorce, loss, school life, and what to do after high school. With adult men and dads I help them find balance with family, work, and friend issues as they navigate this new role. Finding space and maintaining energy apart from the family unit without guilt while fostering positive masculinity is tough to learn, but necessary to be more present with the self as well as partners & kids.
I work with males between the ages of 13 through adulthood either in-person or virtual. I particularly like helping dads navigate fatherhood. With school-aged young men we work on friend/relationship concerns, home life, gaining independence, parental divorce, loss, school life, and what to do after high school. With adult men and dads I help them find balance with family, work, and friend issues as they navigate this new role. Finding space and maintaining energy apart from the family unit without guilt while fostering positive masculinity is tough to learn, but necessary to be more present with the self as well as partners & kids.
(828) 392-7557 View (828) 392-7557
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Todd Durham
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Through life experience we all construct beliefs about who we are and what we are capable of; some beliefs are helpful and some are not. Unfortunately for many of us, negative, unhelpful beliefs become the default thinking style or lens through which we view and experience the world. By integrating elements of various therapeutic approaches we will work together to reduce the power that unhelpful beliefs (and the connected feelings or "felt sense") hold over your life direction and experience; the goal being for YOU to begin steering your life in the direction that you truly want to go.
Through life experience we all construct beliefs about who we are and what we are capable of; some beliefs are helpful and some are not. Unfortunately for many of us, negative, unhelpful beliefs become the default thinking style or lens through which we view and experience the world. By integrating elements of various therapeutic approaches we will work together to reduce the power that unhelpful beliefs (and the connected feelings or "felt sense") hold over your life direction and experience; the goal being for YOU to begin steering your life in the direction that you truly want to go.
(828) 483-4320 View (828) 483-4320
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Cole M Nelson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28803
I provide therapy to individuals and assist in developing a greater sense of self and the confidence to be as we are. I have experience in cognitive behavioral techniques, which I use to help you identify unhealthy patterns of thinking. Identifying these patterns can help you reach your goals, improve your mood, and strengthen relationships. I also incorporate Jungian concepts in my practice with the hope of sparking creativity and finding meaning in our lives. I am committed to individualizing each client’s therapeutic experience and providing an empathetic and comfortable environment.
I provide therapy to individuals and assist in developing a greater sense of self and the confidence to be as we are. I have experience in cognitive behavioral techniques, which I use to help you identify unhealthy patterns of thinking. Identifying these patterns can help you reach your goals, improve your mood, and strengthen relationships. I also incorporate Jungian concepts in my practice with the hope of sparking creativity and finding meaning in our lives. I am committed to individualizing each client’s therapeutic experience and providing an empathetic and comfortable environment.
(612) 979-2276 View (612) 979-2276
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Dr. Brent Beam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28804
SPECIALlZING lN MEN'S WELL-BElNG. With an extensive background in men's mental health and over 15 years of clinical experience, I understand the strong sense of ambition and responsibility that successful men carry. I coach executives, leaders, and professional men to sustain a high level of career performance while also feeling effective in their relationships.
SPECIALlZING lN MEN'S WELL-BElNG. With an extensive background in men's mental health and over 15 years of clinical experience, I understand the strong sense of ambition and responsibility that successful men carry. I coach executives, leaders, and professional men to sustain a high level of career performance while also feeling effective in their relationships.
(828) 374-9510 View (828) 374-9510
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Eric Pitts
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Have you reached adulthood but don’t have the sense of belonging or fulfillment you thought was supposed to come with it? Something so basic has been missing for so long you feel stuck and embarrassed to talk about it. You are not alone. 1 in 10 men will experience anxiety or depression but less than half will seek treatment. Life can be a hell of a thing but as men the expectation is to just deal with it. Maybe you are just entering into the adult world and realize you will be making decisions that will forever alter the course of your life and want a no pressure place to talk about it.
Have you reached adulthood but don’t have the sense of belonging or fulfillment you thought was supposed to come with it? Something so basic has been missing for so long you feel stuck and embarrassed to talk about it. You are not alone. 1 in 10 men will experience anxiety or depression but less than half will seek treatment. Life can be a hell of a thing but as men the expectation is to just deal with it. Maybe you are just entering into the adult world and realize you will be making decisions that will forever alter the course of your life and want a no pressure place to talk about it.
(828) 332-5722 View (828) 332-5722
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Caleb Lantz Pusey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHC, CSIP, NCC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
I believe that you bring wisdom to the places of disorientation in your life. As a spiritually-integrated psychotherapist, my role is to help you nurture the conditions where you can reconnect with this wisdom. The primary condition for this reconnection is an authentic relationship with another person. At its best, therapy can help deepen self-awareness, awaken self-compassion, and broaden your capacity for meaningful relationships. My practice resonates for contemplative persons seeking an active partner in the work of reconnection and re-creation.
(828) 332-5198 View (828) 332-5198
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Matthew Beason
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I have been involved with mental health and addiction recovery since 2012. My ideal client is someone who is struggling to make sense of their path and is looking to be pushed while being seen. I wish to know you and develop a greater awareness of what makes you unique. Through this process, you can expect to develop a profound sense of meaning and enjoy richer relationships. My style is warm, inquisitive, humorous, and challenging. I focus on the experience that is created between therapist and client and how that pertains to all relationships. I am attachment based, somatic and body oriented, and trauma informed.
I have been involved with mental health and addiction recovery since 2012. My ideal client is someone who is struggling to make sense of their path and is looking to be pushed while being seen. I wish to know you and develop a greater awareness of what makes you unique. Through this process, you can expect to develop a profound sense of meaning and enjoy richer relationships. My style is warm, inquisitive, humorous, and challenging. I focus on the experience that is created between therapist and client and how that pertains to all relationships. I am attachment based, somatic and body oriented, and trauma informed.
(828) 827-4242 View (828) 827-4242
Bo Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
"We are all just walking each other home." - Rumi Hello, I am Bo. I am a licensed psychotherapist, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and psychiatric social worker. Thank you for considering me as your clinician. I understand it is difficult to reach out for help. Right now, you may be navigating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anger. I want you to know, I have been there too, in the middle of the storm, darkness all around. Sometimes in life and in our relationships we all can become "stuck".
"We are all just walking each other home." - Rumi Hello, I am Bo. I am a licensed psychotherapist, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and psychiatric social worker. Thank you for considering me as your clinician. I understand it is difficult to reach out for help. Right now, you may be navigating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anger. I want you to know, I have been there too, in the middle of the storm, darkness all around. Sometimes in life and in our relationships we all can become "stuck".
(828) 759-5354 View (828) 759-5354
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.