Male Therapists in 95112
Will Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
Hello, my name is Eric Rennacker, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and for the last 10 years, I have been working with people in recovery from addiction. Trauma is the gateway to substance abuse and I am EMDR certified. I am also in recovery myself having 37 years of sobriety, I know how hard recovery is. I meet people where they are in their lives using a hu manistic approach of unconditional acceptance as I believe the therapeutic relationship that can be created between client and therapist is the foundation for what can be difficult work.
Hello, my name is Eric Rennacker, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and for the last 10 years, I have been working with people in recovery from addiction. Trauma is the gateway to substance abuse and I am EMDR certified. I am also in recovery myself having 37 years of sobriety, I know how hard recovery is. I meet people where they are in their lives using a hu manistic approach of unconditional acceptance as I believe the therapeutic relationship that can be created between client and therapist is the foundation for what can be difficult work.
Alex J Mackenzie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CEAP, Coach
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Your lifetime is precious and you refuse to sleep walk through it. You want to do better, feel better and live life intentionally, authentically, and consciously. Maybe you're focused on enhancing your relationships with intimate partners, thriving and loving midlife, getting fulfillment in your career, getting relief from depression or anxiety; or simply want to understand yourself better and build emotional intelligence. If you want to partner on your journey with an (30+ years) experienced, mature therapist I welcome you to contact me.
Your lifetime is precious and you refuse to sleep walk through it. You want to do better, feel better and live life intentionally, authentically, and consciously. Maybe you're focused on enhancing your relationships with intimate partners, thriving and loving midlife, getting fulfillment in your career, getting relief from depression or anxiety; or simply want to understand yourself better and build emotional intelligence. If you want to partner on your journey with an (30+ years) experienced, mature therapist I welcome you to contact me.
Hello, my name is Andrew and my role as a therapist is to educate, explore, reflect, and support you in your time of need. I’m passionate about supporting my clients through the challenges they face as we journey together for healing, growth, and improved mood in your daily life. Some of my approaches to therapy are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, and Person Centered. I offer teletherapy so we can work on your progress from the comfort of your home. Seeking therapy is the first brave step towards an improved mental health.
Hello, my name is Andrew and my role as a therapist is to educate, explore, reflect, and support you in your time of need. I’m passionate about supporting my clients through the challenges they face as we journey together for healing, growth, and improved mood in your daily life. Some of my approaches to therapy are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, and Person Centered. I offer teletherapy so we can work on your progress from the comfort of your home. Seeking therapy is the first brave step towards an improved mental health.
In therapy, I facilitate a welcoming, explorative environment through the implementation of solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existentialism. For that reason, my ideal client either comes knowing what that would like to get out of therapy or is willing to work together to determine possible areas in which they would like to see improvement. Some goals set by my clients have included being happier, feeling less anxious, improving their focus on a specific habit, building their awareness on their future, improving their relationships with their significant other, and increasing their connections with others.
In therapy, I facilitate a welcoming, explorative environment through the implementation of solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existentialism. For that reason, my ideal client either comes knowing what that would like to get out of therapy or is willing to work together to determine possible areas in which they would like to see improvement. Some goals set by my clients have included being happier, feeling less anxious, improving their focus on a specific habit, building their awareness on their future, improving their relationships with their significant other, and increasing their connections with others.
My proven techniques for helping you identify and develop an effective plan to reach your goals are based on my many years of professional education, and clinical experience using the most effective theories in psychology today.
I am a skilled professional licensed psychotherapist, experienced in working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds, providing a full range of powerful techniques for personal change, emotional recovery, and relationship rebuilding.
Begin your personal journey with me, learning how to gain control over stress, worry and perfectionism, self-defeating thoughts, and fears. Discover powerful new ways to emotionally heal, relax, refresh and renew your spirits, using my research-proven techniques. Let me help you reach your goals.
My proven techniques for helping you identify and develop an effective plan to reach your goals are based on my many years of professional education, and clinical experience using the most effective theories in psychology today.
I am a skilled professional licensed psychotherapist, experienced in working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds, providing a full range of powerful techniques for personal change, emotional recovery, and relationship rebuilding.
Begin your personal journey with me, learning how to gain control over stress, worry and perfectionism, self-defeating thoughts, and fears. Discover powerful new ways to emotionally heal, relax, refresh and renew your spirits, using my research-proven techniques. Let me help you reach your goals.
Gerardo Joshua Salinas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
Through acceptance and empathy, the support I provide can translate to people from many different walks of life.
Hi. My name is Freddie Garcia and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to support people to create positive change in their lives that will produce the healthy relationships, sense of self, and peace of mind they desire.
Through acceptance and empathy, the support I provide can translate to people from many different walks of life.
Hi. My name is Freddie Garcia and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to support people to create positive change in their lives that will produce the healthy relationships, sense of self, and peace of mind they desire.
Stephen A Joffe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-ME
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Interested in ADHD, anxiety and depression and how they manifest and impact living and relationships.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
Interested in ADHD, anxiety and depression and how they manifest and impact living and relationships.
Coaching, consultation, education and training in Bay Area, CA, and by encrypted video from any location. Experienced and expertise with couples, families, and individuals. Focus on the process of change to facilitate your evolution. Very experienced with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Clients from 5-70+, male and female, all racial and ethnic groups, all religious orientations. Marital and couples work and parenting focused education. Provide guidance and support for college students struggling/in transition. Private pay. Licensed in Maine. Focus on the process of achieving change and barriers.
Is your mind filled with worry, constantly imagining worst-case scenarios? Are you unable to enjoy life because you always feel anxious? Your goal may be to regain control over your thoughts, find calm, and lead a balanced life without a constant sense of dread. You can make lasting changes while building resilience, taking back control, and achieving well-being. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I offer help to those experiencing persistent worry and stress.
Is your mind filled with worry, constantly imagining worst-case scenarios? Are you unable to enjoy life because you always feel anxious? Your goal may be to regain control over your thoughts, find calm, and lead a balanced life without a constant sense of dread. You can make lasting changes while building resilience, taking back control, and achieving well-being. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I offer help to those experiencing persistent worry and stress.
I believe that a successful working relationship is woven together with factors that lend trust and confidence to our process. These elements include my professional training and experience, our comfort zone allowing us to build an important bridge, and your motivation to work on the issues at hand. The most important ingredients for successful therapy are trust, fit, chemistry and motivation.
I believe that a successful working relationship is woven together with factors that lend trust and confidence to our process. These elements include my professional training and experience, our comfort zone allowing us to build an important bridge, and your motivation to work on the issues at hand. The most important ingredients for successful therapy are trust, fit, chemistry and motivation.
My name is Kyrr Christoffersen; I am a Licensed Marriage Marriage and Family therapist. I have worked in the field of addiction collectively for over 7 years. I specialize in family dynamics and patterns to assist clients in recognizing of their behavioral patterns, beliefs, and resources that may be affecting their lives. I believe that my presence and style of therapy work best with young adults and individuals in transitionary phases of life. Often these individuals present with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and disordered eating.
My name is Kyrr Christoffersen; I am a Licensed Marriage Marriage and Family therapist. I have worked in the field of addiction collectively for over 7 years. I specialize in family dynamics and patterns to assist clients in recognizing of their behavioral patterns, beliefs, and resources that may be affecting their lives. I believe that my presence and style of therapy work best with young adults and individuals in transitionary phases of life. Often these individuals present with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and disordered eating.
Our ideal client is someone who is looking to grow or heal from their emotional pain. We help countless people live their best lives by accepting who they are and help in overcoming life's challenges. Our clients come from a diverse background, so we are proud to provide therapy in English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese!
Our ideal client is someone who is looking to grow or heal from their emotional pain. We help countless people live their best lives by accepting who they are and help in overcoming life's challenges. Our clients come from a diverse background, so we are proud to provide therapy in English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese!
Michael Kirihara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112
In my approach I like to remember that I'm a hu man being first and a therapist second.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better. Picking a therapist can be daunting experiencing, but you don't have to go it alone. I love working with people in order to make their lives more fulfilling. I get energy from those who are courageous enough to share their genuine self in the therapy space and anyone who strives towards a healthier life.
In my approach I like to remember that I'm a hu man being first and a therapist second.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better. Picking a therapist can be daunting experiencing, but you don't have to go it alone. I love working with people in order to make their lives more fulfilling. I get energy from those who are courageous enough to share their genuine self in the therapy space and anyone who strives towards a healthier life.
Accepting NEW clients! I am deeply motivated to contribute to the underrepresented number of male therapists available to support men and men of color. As an Associated Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of community-based experience, I have dedicated myself to working with at-risk children/teens and system-impacted families in underserved communities. I firmly believe that with the right attitude, willingness, and a seed of faith, we can effectively navigate our trials. My approach to therapy is deeply personalized and rooted in integrity and hu man connection.
Accepting NEW clients! I am deeply motivated to contribute to the underrepresented number of male therapists available to support men and men of color. As an Associated Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of community-based experience, I have dedicated myself to working with at-risk children/teens and system-impacted families in underserved communities. I firmly believe that with the right attitude, willingness, and a seed of faith, we can effectively navigate our trials. My approach to therapy is deeply personalized and rooted in integrity and hu man connection.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be involved in providing care to many people in various stages of life and have seen the sense of freedom that comes when one feels that they learned and healed.
Hello, my name is William Webster and my approach to the therapeutic process is to engage in a collaboration with an individual to support change in the areas of anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, employment, and changes that occur over the course of one's life. My focus would be to learn about the individual's life to support healing and change in the areas of depression, anxiety, parenting, employment challenges, and life changes. In sessions, I strive to create an atmosphere of calm consideration that encourages exploration of the circumstances as well as the development of steps to reduce one's current struggles.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to be involved in providing care to many people in various stages of life and have seen the sense of freedom that comes when one feels that they learned and healed.
Hello, my name is William Webster and my approach to the therapeutic process is to engage in a collaboration with an individual to support change in the areas of anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, employment, and changes that occur over the course of one's life. My focus would be to learn about the individual's life to support healing and change in the areas of depression, anxiety, parenting, employment challenges, and life changes. In sessions, I strive to create an atmosphere of calm consideration that encourages exploration of the circumstances as well as the development of steps to reduce one's current struggles.
Hi, I'm Josh Turov, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy can heal, but I also know that telling a stranger about your deepest pain can be a strange feeling. I value a therapeutic environment based on empathy, respect, and the development of trust. I've seen therapy work, and I feel lucky that I get to be part of that journey for others. I work with adult individuals of any age, with a special focus on young adults age 21-45. I also work with adolescents ages 12 and up. I have experience working with people going through a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, the impacts of trauma.
Hi, I'm Josh Turov, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy can heal, but I also know that telling a stranger about your deepest pain can be a strange feeling. I value a therapeutic environment based on empathy, respect, and the development of trust. I've seen therapy work, and I feel lucky that I get to be part of that journey for others. I work with adult individuals of any age, with a special focus on young adults age 21-45. I also work with adolescents ages 12 and up. I have experience working with people going through a wide range of experiences, including depression, anxiety, the impacts of trauma.
Patrick Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Welcome to my web page on Psychology Today! I am glad you found me. With so many counselors on this site it can feel overwhelming to decide on a counselor to help you with your current issues. My suggestion is to relax, most of the counselors here can assist you on your journey and if you really connect well with a counselor, you will be able to do deep, meaningful work together. Whether this is your first time in counseling or you are experienced, I am confident I can assist you on your journey.
Welcome to my web page on Psychology Today! I am glad you found me. With so many counselors on this site it can feel overwhelming to decide on a counselor to help you with your current issues. My suggestion is to relax, most of the counselors here can assist you on your journey and if you really connect well with a counselor, you will be able to do deep, meaningful work together. Whether this is your first time in counseling or you are experienced, I am confident I can assist you on your journey.
Anthony Gabriel Le
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Oftentimes, we are told to just be our genuine self, but that is so hard to do when societal standards, cultural norms, familial expectations set limits and boxes for us to fit into as well. These restrictions and boundaries only then muffle and silence the voices we have inside of us. This silencing and censoring can develop internal messages within us that we are unloveable, never enough, and not worthy of being authentically you. Feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, sadness, and loneliness may arise alongside these thoughts which make it difficult to get a good night's rest or enjoy your favorite hobbies.
Oftentimes, we are told to just be our genuine self, but that is so hard to do when societal standards, cultural norms, familial expectations set limits and boxes for us to fit into as well. These restrictions and boundaries only then muffle and silence the voices we have inside of us. This silencing and censoring can develop internal messages within us that we are unloveable, never enough, and not worthy of being authentically you. Feelings of anxiousness, nervousness, sadness, and loneliness may arise alongside these thoughts which make it difficult to get a good night's rest or enjoy your favorite hobbies.
Hi there! My name is Edward "Jason" Valdez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Throughout my professional journey, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and across various life stages. Each encounter has enriched my understanding of the hu man experience and reinforced my commitment to promoting mental health and well-being. Whether supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and empathy.
Hi there! My name is Edward "Jason" Valdez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Throughout my professional journey, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and across various life stages. Each encounter has enriched my understanding of the hu man experience and reinforced my commitment to promoting mental health and well-being. Whether supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues, I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and empathy.
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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.