Male Therapists in Jersey City, NJ
As a BIPOC therapist, I create a decolonizing, holistic, and culturally sensitive space for healing. I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced family trauma and challenges rooted in family dynamics, often shaped by colonialism, imperialism, and forced migration. I help clients navigate the complexities of their lives—whether as professionals, siblings, parents, friends, or partners—while addressing the impacts of oppressive systems.
As a BIPOC therapist, I create a decolonizing, holistic, and culturally sensitive space for healing. I have extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced family trauma and challenges rooted in family dynamics, often shaped by colonialism, imperialism, and forced migration. I help clients navigate the complexities of their lives—whether as professionals, siblings, parents, friends, or partners—while addressing the impacts of oppressive systems.
Trent Codd
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LCMHC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Trent is a distinguished clinician specializing in psychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. He has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, Tourette syndrome, and work/school-related challenges. With children, he also addresses behavior issues, defiance, and school refusal. Beyond clinical practice, Trent is a well accomplished researcher, author, and educator, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and influential books. He is a Certified Trainer in CBT, dedicated to advancing the quality of care in the field.
Trent is a distinguished clinician specializing in psychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. He has expertise in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, Tourette syndrome, and work/school-related challenges. With children, he also addresses behavior issues, defiance, and school refusal. Beyond clinical practice, Trent is a well accomplished researcher, author, and educator, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and influential books. He is a Certified Trainer in CBT, dedicated to advancing the quality of care in the field.
Don Mendoza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Jersey City, NJ 07302
The potential for self-improvement and positive growth starts with our willingness to open ourselves to new possibilities. Certain life events sometimes lead us to seek professional help and finding the right therapist you can establish a positive rapport can be challenging. One of the unique attributes that clients say about me is the warmth, gentleness and genuineness of our therapeutic process coupled with an inviting approach to wellness. I believe a significant core element of counseling is the relationship that you and I build as we navigate and explore the challenges that limit or prevent you from meeting your personal objectives.
The potential for self-improvement and positive growth starts with our willingness to open ourselves to new possibilities. Certain life events sometimes lead us to seek professional help and finding the right therapist you can establish a positive rapport can be challenging. One of the unique attributes that clients say about me is the warmth, gentleness and genuineness of our therapeutic process coupled with an inviting approach to wellness. I believe a significant core element of counseling is the relationship that you and I build as we navigate and explore the challenges that limit or prevent you from meeting your personal objectives.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
Accepting New Clients! Has life become increasingly challenging to manage, feeling a seemingly endless barrage of emotions? This can easily create challenges with functioning in our daily lives. Recognizing the need for support is the first step on your path to emotional wellness. Support can come from many different areas within your life, but sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who can provide support objectively. The goal in treatment is to increase your emotional well-being from a strength-based approach to support your path of personal growth.
Accepting New Clients! Has life become increasingly challenging to manage, feeling a seemingly endless barrage of emotions? This can easily create challenges with functioning in our daily lives. Recognizing the need for support is the first step on your path to emotional wellness. Support can come from many different areas within your life, but sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who can provide support objectively. The goal in treatment is to increase your emotional well-being from a strength-based approach to support your path of personal growth.
Michael Alex Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
What if you stopped giving fear so much power? Fear tells you to shy away from what you truly want and to censor who you actually are. Over time, hiding and lying can make it hard for you to feel certain about what you want so you wait around for people to tell you what to do. It’s become easy to depend on others to make decisions for you. But you realize that this is not the life you want to lead. You want to trust in yourself and not constantly rely on others for reassurance. You want to be you and I’m here to help you get there.
What if you stopped giving fear so much power? Fear tells you to shy away from what you truly want and to censor who you actually are. Over time, hiding and lying can make it hard for you to feel certain about what you want so you wait around for people to tell you what to do. It’s become easy to depend on others to make decisions for you. But you realize that this is not the life you want to lead. You want to trust in yourself and not constantly rely on others for reassurance. You want to be you and I’m here to help you get there.
Your existence is resistance. There are systems in place that make us feel like we are not ever doing enough, but I want to encourage you to have compassion for yourself. You are resilient and have made it this far using the methods that have worked for you. Our work together will explore who you are in relation to self, your loved ones, and the world around you, and finding sustainable practices centered in compassion, freedom and joy. I have experience working with adults/older adults on varied topics like: depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality/gender/racial identity, grief, and varied immigrant family structures.
Your existence is resistance. There are systems in place that make us feel like we are not ever doing enough, but I want to encourage you to have compassion for yourself. You are resilient and have made it this far using the methods that have worked for you. Our work together will explore who you are in relation to self, your loved ones, and the world around you, and finding sustainable practices centered in compassion, freedom and joy. I have experience working with adults/older adults on varied topics like: depression, anxiety, life transitions, sexuality/gender/racial identity, grief, and varied immigrant family structures.
I have experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, substance use, grief, and family stressors. I'm passionate about normalizing mental health care and believe it's a right, not a privilege. With 15 years of experience, I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy using a person-centered approach, along with tools from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’m skilled in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and harm reduction, always prioritizing a safe, empowering environment for my clients.
I have experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, substance use, grief, and family stressors. I'm passionate about normalizing mental health care and believe it's a right, not a privilege. With 15 years of experience, I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy using a person-centered approach, along with tools from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’m skilled in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and harm reduction, always prioritizing a safe, empowering environment for my clients.
Stay Focused Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Over the course of my career, I have learned ways to uniquely connect with individuals across the lifespan. Working with families, adults, and adolescents, has allowed for the curation of best practice approaches that resonate with the individuals who shared their experiences with me. With motivation and support individuals are encouraged to explore their narratives, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and embrace positive change, thereby embarking on a path to improved mental health and if applicable lasting recovery from addiction.
Over the course of my career, I have learned ways to uniquely connect with individuals across the lifespan. Working with families, adults, and adolescents, has allowed for the curation of best practice approaches that resonate with the individuals who shared their experiences with me. With motivation and support individuals are encouraged to explore their narratives, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and embrace positive change, thereby embarking on a path to improved mental health and if applicable lasting recovery from addiction.
As a clinical intern, I bring a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I am dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping skills, and achieve personal growth. My work focuses on supporting Latinx, LGBTQIA+ individuals, adolescents, and young adults navigating life’s challenges.
As a clinical intern, I bring a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. I am dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping skills, and achieve personal growth. My work focuses on supporting Latinx, LGBTQIA+ individuals, adolescents, and young adults navigating life’s challenges.
Have you been feeling your life is lacking purpose or that you're disconnected from your true self? This can be confusing and isolating. My passion is helping people move from a reactive state to living a fuller, authentic life in which they're the main character of their story. I believe it's our responsibility to define our own meaning in life. Finding meaning is an interpretive act. We make meaning through telling stories about our lives. Language does not just capture and reflect experience, but also creates it. My job as a therapist is to support you in crafting your story of self, so that you move from surviving to thriving.
Have you been feeling your life is lacking purpose or that you're disconnected from your true self? This can be confusing and isolating. My passion is helping people move from a reactive state to living a fuller, authentic life in which they're the main character of their story. I believe it's our responsibility to define our own meaning in life. Finding meaning is an interpretive act. We make meaning through telling stories about our lives. Language does not just capture and reflect experience, but also creates it. My job as a therapist is to support you in crafting your story of self, so that you move from surviving to thriving.
Meet Our Male Therapists
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.
My practice focuses primarily on men’s health and well-being treating issues such as: anxiety, depression, intimacy and relational issues, trauma, sexual addiction, alcohol and substance abuse, codependency and co-addiction, and issues around identity.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, then it may be time to engage in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.
My practice focuses primarily on men’s health and well-being treating issues such as: anxiety, depression, intimacy and relational issues, trauma, sexual addiction, alcohol and substance abuse, codependency and co-addiction, and issues around identity.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, then it may be time to engage in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.
I know that reaching out can be a challenging step. Whether you feel anxious, depressed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, are struggling with addiction, or just need someone to talk to; I am more than happy to help. My first priority in sessions is to help you feel comfortable talking through what is most important to you by being a supportive, non judgmental person you can trust. As you feel comfortable, we can work through and overcome any challenges you’re facing. In sessions, we will work together to build skills, confidence, and control that will allow you to achieve your mental health goals.
I know that reaching out can be a challenging step. Whether you feel anxious, depressed, mentally exhausted, disconnected, are struggling with addiction, or just need someone to talk to; I am more than happy to help. My first priority in sessions is to help you feel comfortable talking through what is most important to you by being a supportive, non judgmental person you can trust. As you feel comfortable, we can work through and overcome any challenges you’re facing. In sessions, we will work together to build skills, confidence, and control that will allow you to achieve your mental health goals.
Greg Hancock: EMDR, Adults, and Couples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07306
I am committed to helping adults and couples with their mental health needs. I have a background in working with trauma, as well as childhood sexual abuse, and sexual assault survivors. I also have experience working with veterans, first responders, and medical personnel. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). In my work with couples, I infuse the Gottman Method , the 5 Love Languages, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I am committed to helping adults and couples with their mental health needs. I have a background in working with trauma, as well as childhood sexual abuse, and sexual assault survivors. I also have experience working with veterans, first responders, and medical personnel. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). In my work with couples, I infuse the Gottman Method , the 5 Love Languages, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
In the settings I passionately engage in: ambulance, hospital, and community, how does a healthcare provider inform, educate, and support an individual who is neurotypical or neurodivergent experiencing a mental health episode?
Having used the medical and wellness models approach, one can say it is designed for individuals who are neurotypical. For individuals who are neurodivergent, it is crucial to determine and effectively utilize the appropriate treatment.
In the settings I passionately engage in: ambulance, hospital, and community, how does a healthcare provider inform, educate, and support an individual who is neurotypical or neurodivergent experiencing a mental health episode?
Having used the medical and wellness models approach, one can say it is designed for individuals who are neurotypical. For individuals who are neurodivergent, it is crucial to determine and effectively utilize the appropriate treatment.
Xavier Bedward: Couples, Adults, Teens
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07306
I believe change is possible. I specialize in collaborating with adults and couples who are in the early stages of dating or those navigating transitions like cohabitation, becoming parents, and launching careers. As a therapist for young children and teens, I work with parents and their teen to address emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. With adults, I focus on trauma and mood management from a CBT and Solution Focused lens to guide clients to identify their innate skills and values to overcome problem areas. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online
I believe change is possible. I specialize in collaborating with adults and couples who are in the early stages of dating or those navigating transitions like cohabitation, becoming parents, and launching careers. As a therapist for young children and teens, I work with parents and their teen to address emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. With adults, I focus on trauma and mood management from a CBT and Solution Focused lens to guide clients to identify their innate skills and values to overcome problem areas. See if I'm accepting new clients and book online
As a dedicated mental health professional, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice, specializing in supporting adults and youth facing challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, special needs and deficits in social skills. My journey in psychology has been driven by a profound commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals navigating these complex issues.
As a dedicated mental health professional, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice, specializing in supporting adults and youth facing challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, special needs and deficits in social skills. My journey in psychology has been driven by a profound commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals navigating these complex issues.
Our relationships determine so much of how we feel and experience life. Committed relationships whether a marriage, premarital, or partnership are constantly growing and changing. Most often, we get into a committed relationship with the hope of experiencing LOVE. In the beginning, we are full of joy and hope though we may have had doubts or fears. Intimate relationships are complicated and life circumstances complicate things even more. We are left to guess our way through it or leave it to chance. And it works as long as it works. Until you find yourself internally hurting and externally yelling...What Should You Do?
Our relationships determine so much of how we feel and experience life. Committed relationships whether a marriage, premarital, or partnership are constantly growing and changing. Most often, we get into a committed relationship with the hope of experiencing LOVE. In the beginning, we are full of joy and hope though we may have had doubts or fears. Intimate relationships are complicated and life circumstances complicate things even more. We are left to guess our way through it or leave it to chance. And it works as long as it works. Until you find yourself internally hurting and externally yelling...What Should You Do?
Do you want to feel seen, heard, and understood? Life is hard enough without having to face the most difficult parts on your own. My goal is to build warm, open, and non-judgmental environments for clients to share their lived experience. Through a relational, psychodynamic lens, I partner with clients to explore difficult thoughts and emotions, find solutions that feel both approachable and meaningful, and ultimately build a richer life in whatever ways we can. Life can take us to difficult and unexpected places, but with effort and self-compassion we can make use of such turns of fate to learn and grow.
Do you want to feel seen, heard, and understood? Life is hard enough without having to face the most difficult parts on your own. My goal is to build warm, open, and non-judgmental environments for clients to share their lived experience. Through a relational, psychodynamic lens, I partner with clients to explore difficult thoughts and emotions, find solutions that feel both approachable and meaningful, and ultimately build a richer life in whatever ways we can. Life can take us to difficult and unexpected places, but with effort and self-compassion we can make use of such turns of fate to learn and grow.
