Male Therapists in Cary, NC
I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC individuals, young adults, and adults who are navigating concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and identity-related stress. I also support clients who are exploring sexuality and gender identity expression or coping with the emotional impact of oppression and life transitions. My work is grounded in providing affirming, culturally responsive care that honors each client’s lived experience.
I work with LGBTQ+ individuals, BIPOC individuals, young adults, and adults who are navigating concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and identity-related stress. I also support clients who are exploring sexuality and gender identity expression or coping with the emotional impact of oppression and life transitions. My work is grounded in providing affirming, culturally responsive care that honors each client’s lived experience.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and begin meaningful healing.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and begin meaningful healing.
Whether it’s the weight of high expectations, managing difficult emotions, or navigating complex relationships, I understand how exhausting it can be to hold everything together. I offer a thoughtful, grounded space where we work intentionally toward insight, growth, and balance while staying oriented to your goals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, high-stress transitions, and spiritual concerns. My work integrates insight, emotional regulation, and problem-solving in support of meaningful change. The goal is not quick fixes, but durable change that asks for reflection, honesty, and participation.
Whether it’s the weight of high expectations, managing difficult emotions, or navigating complex relationships, I understand how exhausting it can be to hold everything together. I offer a thoughtful, grounded space where we work intentionally toward insight, growth, and balance while staying oriented to your goals. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, high-stress transitions, and spiritual concerns. My work integrates insight, emotional regulation, and problem-solving in support of meaningful change. The goal is not quick fixes, but durable change that asks for reflection, honesty, and participation.
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s a powerful first step toward healing. If you're feeling stuck with questions about your identity, relationships, or family conflict—especially as a part of LGBTQ+ or polyamorous/ENM communities—I offer a space where you are fully seen and supported, without judgment. Together and at your pace, we’ll explore your experiences, work to deconstruct internalized shame, and tackle the challenges you face, helping you to build deeper connection with yourself and the important people in your life.
Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming, but it’s a powerful first step toward healing. If you're feeling stuck with questions about your identity, relationships, or family conflict—especially as a part of LGBTQ+ or polyamorous/ENM communities—I offer a space where you are fully seen and supported, without judgment. Together and at your pace, we’ll explore your experiences, work to deconstruct internalized shame, and tackle the challenges you face, helping you to build deeper connection with yourself and the important people in your life.
Do you feel like your life is not where you want it to be and find it difficult to enjoy to the fullest? Have you been having difficulties managing symptoms of Depression or Anxiety in the form of difficulty sleeping, lack of socialization, negative/low moods, feelings of hopelessness, suicidal ideation, poor appetite, quickness to frustration, and difficulty concentrating? If you would like support and resources to help you take more control over your life, I encourage you to reach out to me so we can start the process to getting you to where you want to be.
Do you feel like your life is not where you want it to be and find it difficult to enjoy to the fullest? Have you been having difficulties managing symptoms of Depression or Anxiety in the form of difficulty sleeping, lack of socialization, negative/low moods, feelings of hopelessness, suicidal ideation, poor appetite, quickness to frustration, and difficulty concentrating? If you would like support and resources to help you take more control over your life, I encourage you to reach out to me so we can start the process to getting you to where you want to be.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling school, work, family expectations, or major life transitions. Many of the clients I work with in the Triangle area come to therapy feeling stuck in their thoughts, unsure of their next steps, or disconnected from themselves.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what’s contributing to that sense of being off-balance and developing practical, realistic tools you can use outside of session. I take a collaborative approach: you set the pace and direction, and I help you clarify what’s getting in the way and how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling school, work, family expectations, or major life transitions. Many of the clients I work with in the Triangle area come to therapy feeling stuck in their thoughts, unsure of their next steps, or disconnected from themselves.
In therapy, we focus on understanding what’s contributing to that sense of being off-balance and developing practical, realistic tools you can use outside of session. I take a collaborative approach: you set the pace and direction, and I help you clarify what’s getting in the way and how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable.
David Scott Schwenk
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Accepting New Clients! My goal is to normalize the therapeutic process and help individuals develop insight in an open, accepting, and accommodating environment free from judgement or reproach. I'm a native Philadelphian and veteran and I moved to North Carolina to pursue my passion of counseling. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and group settings.
Accepting New Clients! My goal is to normalize the therapeutic process and help individuals develop insight in an open, accepting, and accommodating environment free from judgement or reproach. I'm a native Philadelphian and veteran and I moved to North Carolina to pursue my passion of counseling. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and group settings.
Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
Our unique experiences and our responses to them, I believe, are the most important determinants to how our lives will go. I am not a believer in someone choosing the “wrong” path or making the “wrong” choices, these choices or paths are simply “our” choices or paths and the way we respond to the consequences they create have led us to where we are today. I want to work with you to address your struggles and help you gain a greater understanding of yourself, all while supporting you to live a life aligned with your social, emotional, and spiritual goals. You are not alone – I am here to walk this path with you!
Our unique experiences and our responses to them, I believe, are the most important determinants to how our lives will go. I am not a believer in someone choosing the “wrong” path or making the “wrong” choices, these choices or paths are simply “our” choices or paths and the way we respond to the consequences they create have led us to where we are today. I want to work with you to address your struggles and help you gain a greater understanding of yourself, all while supporting you to live a life aligned with your social, emotional, and spiritual goals. You are not alone – I am here to walk this path with you!
Spencer D Grinnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns. Parents can be their child's biggest strength through these tough years and is why I am dedicated to strengthening the parent and child relationship to enable children and teens to be successful in dealing with these common issues.
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns. Parents can be their child's biggest strength through these tough years and is why I am dedicated to strengthening the parent and child relationship to enable children and teens to be successful in dealing with these common issues.
My approach to counseling is grounded in a person-centered framework, enhanced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, from mental health concerns to life transitions.
My approach to counseling is grounded in a person-centered framework, enhanced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges, from mental health concerns to life transitions.
With all of the changes recently occurring in our daily lives, feeling lost and uncertain about life is becoming a very real part of your reality. Looking at yourself today, you realize that you are a shell of what you once used to be. The happiness, joy, and fulfillment of life that you once knew has become a distant memory. So much so that you no longer recognize the person staring back at you in the mirror. As each day passes, the feelings of being "stuck" have taken hold and it seems likely that there is no hope in sight. It's almost like being stuck in a bad dream that you can't wake up from.
With all of the changes recently occurring in our daily lives, feeling lost and uncertain about life is becoming a very real part of your reality. Looking at yourself today, you realize that you are a shell of what you once used to be. The happiness, joy, and fulfillment of life that you once knew has become a distant memory. So much so that you no longer recognize the person staring back at you in the mirror. As each day passes, the feelings of being "stuck" have taken hold and it seems likely that there is no hope in sight. It's almost like being stuck in a bad dream that you can't wake up from.
Life isn’t always easy. We all face challenges—whether emotional, behavioral, relational, or otherwise. I offer individual counseling using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to provide care, support, and guidance. My goal is to work collaboratively with you and, when appropriate, involve your broader support network, including partners, parents, and loved ones, to maximize the effectiveness of our work together.
Life isn’t always easy. We all face challenges—whether emotional, behavioral, relational, or otherwise. I offer individual counseling using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to provide care, support, and guidance. My goal is to work collaboratively with you and, when appropriate, involve your broader support network, including partners, parents, and loved ones, to maximize the effectiveness of our work together.
Most of us need help, at one time or another in our lives, and asking for help is not always easy. However, it is important to realize our own limitations and allow yourself to feel better. Mental health is a vital part of overall well-being, and its impact on our life should not be underestimated.
Most of us need help, at one time or another in our lives, and asking for help is not always easy. However, it is important to realize our own limitations and allow yourself to feel better. Mental health is a vital part of overall well-being, and its impact on our life should not be underestimated.
Are you having problems with your significant other? Do you wish to improve your relationship with your children? Family dynamics change over time and each new stage is a challenge for the family, I want to become your ally and help you find the tools to live a better life.
Are you having problems with your significant other? Do you wish to improve your relationship with your children? Family dynamics change over time and each new stage is a challenge for the family, I want to become your ally and help you find the tools to live a better life.
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
I am a neurodivergent therapist and my neurotype, ADHD, informs my therapy style. I'll follow you down those rabbit holes and tangents, reign it in when necessary, and keep an eye out for connections and common themes related to your goals for therapy. I'm all about personal agency and autonomy. I believe YOU have the answers and solutions inside you already, it's just a matter of finding them!
I am a neurodivergent therapist and my neurotype, ADHD, informs my therapy style. I'll follow you down those rabbit holes and tangents, reign it in when necessary, and keep an eye out for connections and common themes related to your goals for therapy. I'm all about personal agency and autonomy. I believe YOU have the answers and solutions inside you already, it's just a matter of finding them!
Gottman marriage counseling! Weekends and evenings til as late as 10pm. Hello! I am Dr Stanley Hall, the owner of Hall Family Therapy since 2013, and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. Our carefully selected team of providers help children, adolescents, adults, couples, utilizing play and art therapy, mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman method couples therapy. We receive ongoing trainings to utilize the best therapy approaches. Scheduling online is easy at HallFamilyTherapy. com or call now for an appointment as soon as today.
Gottman marriage counseling! Weekends and evenings til as late as 10pm. Hello! I am Dr Stanley Hall, the owner of Hall Family Therapy since 2013, and a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. Our carefully selected team of providers help children, adolescents, adults, couples, utilizing play and art therapy, mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman method couples therapy. We receive ongoing trainings to utilize the best therapy approaches. Scheduling online is easy at HallFamilyTherapy. com or call now for an appointment as soon as today.
You're a man who handles everything alone, but it's not working. Whether relationships, career transitions or feeling stuck, you need a judgment-free space for real talk and practical solutions. Or you're a professional who excels at work but your personal life is suffering as long hours and pressure are taking their toll. You need boundaries, stress management, and fulfillment beyond climbing the corporate ladder. Maybe you're a creative and your art moves people, but personal chaos is draining your inspiration. Inconsistent income, self-doubt, unstable relationships—you need stability without killing your spark.
You're a man who handles everything alone, but it's not working. Whether relationships, career transitions or feeling stuck, you need a judgment-free space for real talk and practical solutions. Or you're a professional who excels at work but your personal life is suffering as long hours and pressure are taking their toll. You need boundaries, stress management, and fulfillment beyond climbing the corporate ladder. Maybe you're a creative and your art moves people, but personal chaos is draining your inspiration. Inconsistent income, self-doubt, unstable relationships—you need stability without killing your spark.
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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.