Male Therapists in Avon, NY

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Bruce Teall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414
Have you had enough of anxiety and depression? Are you tired of fear and sadness keeping you from the life you want and deserve? Are you having difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or enjoying the things you used to enjoy? Over the past twenty plus years, I have worked with hundreds of people, helping them uncover their personal strengths and resources so that they could conquer their overwhelming negative emotions and start experiencing confidence, happiness, peace, and joy again. Isn't it time you for you to feel better, too?
Have you had enough of anxiety and depression? Are you tired of fear and sadness keeping you from the life you want and deserve? Are you having difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or enjoying the things you used to enjoy? Over the past twenty plus years, I have worked with hundreds of people, helping them uncover their personal strengths and resources so that they could conquer their overwhelming negative emotions and start experiencing confidence, happiness, peace, and joy again. Isn't it time you for you to feel better, too?
(585) 314-4618 View (585) 314-4618
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Gene Griffing
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414
Many people appear to be confident, when in reality they feel as though they can barely keep it together. Sometimes, the challenge may seem more than anyone can handle. If you inwardly feel overwhelmed or trapped in your life, counseling could help. People often get stuck in patterns that restrict growth or their ability to see new perspectives. Effective counseling can help you gain insight and control over obstacles that prevent you from living a full life. Therapy requires courage, an open mind, and a need to do more than survive; it requires a desire to thrive.
Many people appear to be confident, when in reality they feel as though they can barely keep it together. Sometimes, the challenge may seem more than anyone can handle. If you inwardly feel overwhelmed or trapped in your life, counseling could help. People often get stuck in patterns that restrict growth or their ability to see new perspectives. Effective counseling can help you gain insight and control over obstacles that prevent you from living a full life. Therapy requires courage, an open mind, and a need to do more than survive; it requires a desire to thrive.
(585) 412-2540 View (585) 412-2540

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Jacob Studioso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
I believe in a person’s innate ability to find meaningful change and growth in their lives. Sometimes this can come in the form of making changes, finding greater balance, or exploring ways to cope with life's stressors. Modern life can drive disconnect between where we find joy and our everyday lives. Therapy can be a safe place to explore who you are, what drives you, and how you can better cope with the stress life brings. I have experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, grief, finding purpose, and life changes.
I believe in a person’s innate ability to find meaningful change and growth in their lives. Sometimes this can come in the form of making changes, finding greater balance, or exploring ways to cope with life's stressors. Modern life can drive disconnect between where we find joy and our everyday lives. Therapy can be a safe place to explore who you are, what drives you, and how you can better cope with the stress life brings. I have experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, grief, finding purpose, and life changes.
(585) 684-3988 View (585) 684-3988
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Mac Kelly
Psychologist, MAPP, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
, cognitive reappraisal, exposure strategies, behavior activation) in a robust, practical manner.
I provide evidence-based care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, etc.. My approach is skills-focused and emphasizes each client’s active participation in care within/between sessions. I aim to help you learn more adaptive ways to relate to your current difficulties and actively practice what you learn. I hope to support you to spend more time doing what you value most and less time on anxious distress/avoidance, getting back to living the life you want.
, cognitive reappraisal, exposure strategies, behavior activation) in a robust, practical manner.
I provide evidence-based care for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) & other anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, etc.. My approach is skills-focused and emphasizes each client’s active participation in care within/between sessions. I aim to help you learn more adaptive ways to relate to your current difficulties and actively practice what you learn. I hope to support you to spend more time doing what you value most and less time on anxious distress/avoidance, getting back to living the life you want.
(585) 508-3628 View (585) 508-3628
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Allen Nersinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, NY 14487
I also believe validating the client's issues/concerns not only helps develop a positive therapeutic relationship but also helps the client manage the change and/or transition effectively.
Life changes and transitions can be challenging. Your ability to manage the change and/or transition effectively can be daunting. Together, we will identify and enhance your ability to manage the challenges associated with the change and/or transition.
I also believe validating the client's issues/concerns not only helps develop a positive therapeutic relationship but also helps the client manage the change and/or transition effectively.
Life changes and transitions can be challenging. Your ability to manage the change and/or transition effectively can be daunting. Together, we will identify and enhance your ability to manage the challenges associated with the change and/or transition.
(585) 391-4974 View (585) 391-4974
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Dr. Phil Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454
I have 25+ years of clinical experience providing individual and couples therapy addressing various concerns. I am a Certified Gott man Marital Therapist and spent eight years as an active-duty officer in the Air Force as a clinical social worker. I value professionalism and provide a meaningful and effective treatment experience using evidence-based practices. I use a holistic approach drawing on personal and environmental strengths and tailoring treatment to meet individual needs. Therapy is a powerful tool to create desired change. Let's partner and see what we can do together. Request an appointment today through my website.
I have 25+ years of clinical experience providing individual and couples therapy addressing various concerns. I am a Certified Gott man Marital Therapist and spent eight years as an active-duty officer in the Air Force as a clinical social worker. I value professionalism and provide a meaningful and effective treatment experience using evidence-based practices. I use a holistic approach drawing on personal and environmental strengths and tailoring treatment to meet individual needs. Therapy is a powerful tool to create desired change. Let's partner and see what we can do together. Request an appointment today through my website.
(585) 549-3432 View (585) 549-3432
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Serenity Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454  (Online Only)
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
Everyone struggles at times, and there should be no shame in asking for help. This is why we started Serenity Psychotherapy with a core belief that everybody should have access to professional mental health services and dedicated healthcare professionals. With our national teletherapy sessions, we seek to help individuals, families, couples, and children with all the tools and therapy sessions they may need to live happier lives.
(585) 382-1879 View (585) 382-1879
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Aaron Max Klein
Counselor, LMHC, CASACMC, SEP™
Verified Verified
West Henrietta, NY 14586  (Online Only)
Does no one get how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed, and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own and you want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized, and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.
Does no one get how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed, and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own and you want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized, and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.
(315) 784-4129 View (315) 784-4129

Online Therapists

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Living Hope Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syracuse, NY 13202  (Online Only)
Are you ready to take the first step toward emotional wellness? We’re excited to welcome new patients and have immediate openings for telehealth sessions. Our compassionate team of professionals is here to support you on your journey. We know that starting mental health services can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Are you ready to take the first step toward emotional wellness? We’re excited to welcome new patients and have immediate openings for telehealth sessions. Our compassionate team of professionals is here to support you on your journey. We know that starting mental health services can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
(929) 445-2107 View (929) 445-2107
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Carl Binger
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625
Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Carl Binger and I am New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults providing care for Clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual abuse. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and ministries and have been practicing counseling since 2014.
Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Carl Binger and I am New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults providing care for Clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual abuse. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and ministries and have been practicing counseling since 2014.
(585) 648-5072 View (585) 648-5072
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Matt Ballacchino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Williamsville, NY 14221
Life has a way of happening at inconvenient times and overwhelming ways. When that happens, an unbiased listening ear may be what helps get us through. Have you felt down, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with the way things have been happening recently? I know it can be easy to feel alone, and I want you to know I am here to help guide you through the difficult times. You don't have to feel stuck.
Life has a way of happening at inconvenient times and overwhelming ways. When that happens, an unbiased listening ear may be what helps get us through. Have you felt down, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with the way things have been happening recently? I know it can be easy to feel alone, and I want you to know I am here to help guide you through the difficult times. You don't have to feel stuck.
(716) 351-5803 x4 View (716) 351-5803 x4
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Griffin Church
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hi, I'm Griffin! I’m a gender and sexuality therapist. I work with adults, couples, and teens ages 14+. In our sessions, I will use evidence-based practices to help you identify and make progress towards achieving your specific therapeutic goals. Examples of therapeutic goals include easing feelings of anxiety, improving communication and satisfaction in relationships, or processing emotions related to gender transition.
Hi, I'm Griffin! I’m a gender and sexuality therapist. I work with adults, couples, and teens ages 14+. In our sessions, I will use evidence-based practices to help you identify and make progress towards achieving your specific therapeutic goals. Examples of therapeutic goals include easing feelings of anxiety, improving communication and satisfaction in relationships, or processing emotions related to gender transition.
(518) 263-0835 View (518) 263-0835
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David Keiling
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625
I love helping teens navigate life's stressors, including decisions about the future, relationships, mental health and behavioral difficulties. I'm also passionate about helping people with intellectual disabilities find empowering ways to regulate emotions and achieve their goals. My hope and intention is for each person to leave therapy with an increased awareness of their own strengths and gifts along with practical skills to help them reach their goals.
I love helping teens navigate life's stressors, including decisions about the future, relationships, mental health and behavioral difficulties. I'm also passionate about helping people with intellectual disabilities find empowering ways to regulate emotions and achieve their goals. My hope and intention is for each person to leave therapy with an increased awareness of their own strengths and gifts along with practical skills to help them reach their goals.
(585) 730-7452 View (585) 730-7452
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Andy Petronio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
(585) 312-0280 View (585) 312-0280
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Dr. Justin Russotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625
Stress is a normal part of the hu man condition and it comes in many forms: difficult childhoods, trauma, interpersonal challenges, school-related problems, work troubles, grief/loss, parenting struggles—just to name a few. The reality is that life places obstacles in our way, but how we manage and cope with them affects their impact on our mental and physical health. Sometimes, the scale between struggling and coping tips towards struggling and we need support. Whether you or your child is struggling with something specific (e.g., anxiety or depression), or you just want to make a simple behavioral change, I am here to help!
Stress is a normal part of the hu man condition and it comes in many forms: difficult childhoods, trauma, interpersonal challenges, school-related problems, work troubles, grief/loss, parenting struggles—just to name a few. The reality is that life places obstacles in our way, but how we manage and cope with them affects their impact on our mental and physical health. Sometimes, the scale between struggling and coping tips towards struggling and we need support. Whether you or your child is struggling with something specific (e.g., anxiety or depression), or you just want to make a simple behavioral change, I am here to help!
(585) 366-8939 View (585) 366-8939
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Martin F Lynch
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618  (Online Only)
We can't change the past, but we can try to understand it. Perhaps more importantly, we can decide how we want to live in the present. What is it that is keeping you from experiencing greater meaning and fulfillment in life?
We can't change the past, but we can try to understand it. Perhaps more importantly, we can decide how we want to live in the present. What is it that is keeping you from experiencing greater meaning and fulfillment in life?
(585) 645-0802 View (585) 645-0802
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Serenity Psychotherapy PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syracuse, NY 13206  (Online Only)
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of our approach. We have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more Our approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals. As a psychotherapy group practice, we can see just about anyone no matter what you're dealing with.
(315) 306-3724 View (315) 306-3724
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Xavier Walker
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Owego, NY 13827  (Online Only)
My name is Xavier Walker, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in New York with 6 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I typically work with adult clients aging from 18-70. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.
My name is Xavier Walker, I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am licensed in New York with 6 years of professional work experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I typically work with adult clients aging from 18-70. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression.
(929) 732-7066 View (929) 732-7066
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Glenn W Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
(716) 417-9998 View (716) 417-9998
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Brandon Chevere
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14215  (Online Only)
Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!
Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!
(716) 419-5182 View (716) 419-5182

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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.