Men's Issues Therapists in Austin, TX

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Michael L. Zandstra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! Thanks for stopping by today. My practice experience is grounded in a relationship-based processing style, where we will walk your wellness journey together. I work to highlight an individuals strengths and create a safe and comfortable space for clients to process a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and family or relationship conflict. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you're searching for something different, I am confident that our approach together will be effective in improving your wellbeing.
Hi! Thanks for stopping by today. My practice experience is grounded in a relationship-based processing style, where we will walk your wellness journey together. I work to highlight an individuals strengths and create a safe and comfortable space for clients to process a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and family or relationship conflict. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you're searching for something different, I am confident that our approach together will be effective in improving your wellbeing.
(616) 522-8847 View (616) 522-8847
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Allison Ray Benavides
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Serves Area
Living with chronic physical pain & illness? Then you know it’s not just physical—it’s emotional, mental, relational & spiritual. It takes over your life, makes choices for you. You push through with a sense of urgency. Notice stress makes it worse & don't talk about it. You stay home, are exhausted & afraid it won't ever get better. The life you had is gone & you don't know how to get it back. This is where I'm your girl. I know how to get more than symptom relief—recovery is possible & you can get your life back. My methods are targeted, simple & work. They're easy to learn & make a part of how you take care of yourself.
Living with chronic physical pain & illness? Then you know it’s not just physical—it’s emotional, mental, relational & spiritual. It takes over your life, makes choices for you. You push through with a sense of urgency. Notice stress makes it worse & don't talk about it. You stay home, are exhausted & afraid it won't ever get better. The life you had is gone & you don't know how to get it back. This is where I'm your girl. I know how to get more than symptom relief—recovery is possible & you can get your life back. My methods are targeted, simple & work. They're easy to learn & make a part of how you take care of yourself.
(210) 971-4414 View (210) 971-4414
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Matthew Flinchum
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is my life's calling, and helping others toward their goals is my passion. I work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. I love the work that I do, and welcome all clients from a diverse rage of backgrounds. I value the faith, trust, and courage they show by beginning the counseling process. I am a certified trauma counselor and trained in EMDR. I focus on helping my clients work through questions of identity and purpose in the face of trauma. I offer kink and polyamorous informed care, and have experience working with clients from across the gender and sexuality spectrums.
Counseling is my life's calling, and helping others toward their goals is my passion. I work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. I love the work that I do, and welcome all clients from a diverse rage of backgrounds. I value the faith, trust, and courage they show by beginning the counseling process. I am a certified trauma counselor and trained in EMDR. I focus on helping my clients work through questions of identity and purpose in the face of trauma. I offer kink and polyamorous informed care, and have experience working with clients from across the gender and sexuality spectrums.
(512) 488-5103 View (512) 488-5103
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Dr. Matt Peloquin
Verified Verified
Online Only
My ideal client is someone navigating the emotional weight of separation, limited access to their children, or the loss of the daily parent they expected to be. They may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck between grief and uncertainty. What they want most is clarity, stability, and a way to move through this season without losing themselves. They’re looking for support that understands their reality and helps them feel grounded again.
My ideal client is someone navigating the emotional weight of separation, limited access to their children, or the loss of the daily parent they expected to be. They may feel overwhelmed, unheard, or stuck between grief and uncertainty. What they want most is clarity, stability, and a way to move through this season without losing themselves. They’re looking for support that understands their reality and helps them feel grounded again.
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Tory Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
We target anxiety, depression, self-esteem and men's issues using practical tools to reshape thought patterns, manage stress and improve relationships.
I help men ages 24–50 in Texas who feel stuck or lack confidence overcome anxiety and depression using strengths-based, solution-focused online therapy. If you're asking, 'Why do I never feel good enough?' or 'I don't feel like myself anymore,' you're not alone. Anxiety, depression and social stress can make it hard to move forward. Through online sessions, I use a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to help you build resilience, self-esteem and clear purpose. Together, we'll create a space where you can redefine your narrative, develop healthier relationships and become the best version of yourself.
We target anxiety, depression, self-esteem and men's issues using practical tools to reshape thought patterns, manage stress and improve relationships.
I help men ages 24–50 in Texas who feel stuck or lack confidence overcome anxiety and depression using strengths-based, solution-focused online therapy. If you're asking, 'Why do I never feel good enough?' or 'I don't feel like myself anymore,' you're not alone. Anxiety, depression and social stress can make it hard to move forward. Through online sessions, I use a solution-focused, strengths-based approach to help you build resilience, self-esteem and clear purpose. Together, we'll create a space where you can redefine your narrative, develop healthier relationships and become the best version of yourself.
(972) 928-0212 View (972) 928-0212
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Sean F Gorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
My practice centers around teaching people principles on how to access their own innate psychological health, and how to utilize this understanding for their own well-being. This can include a healthier concept of self, a more productive way of viewing difficulties and overcoming challenges in life, and how to establish more meaningful relationships. I help client's suffering from depression, anxiety, attention issues, addictions, emotional regulatory disorders and relational conflict learn skills such as CBT, DBT, 3 principles training, and mindfulness to help better their lives. Teaching new skills is an integral part of my practice.
My practice centers around teaching people principles on how to access their own innate psychological health, and how to utilize this understanding for their own well-being. This can include a healthier concept of self, a more productive way of viewing difficulties and overcoming challenges in life, and how to establish more meaningful relationships. I help client's suffering from depression, anxiety, attention issues, addictions, emotional regulatory disorders and relational conflict learn skills such as CBT, DBT, 3 principles training, and mindfulness to help better their lives. Teaching new skills is an integral part of my practice.
(512) 710-2663 View (512) 710-2663
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Steve Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Online Only
Hi! I’m Steve and I have been a therapist in the San Antonio area and throughout Texas, specializing in working with men and with couples for thirteen years. I am also a husband and father of two adopted children and understand what comes with having a family and with having partnership and the joys and challenges that come with love and responsibility. I am deeply passionate about working with men who are hoping to find a more effective way of navigating their daily lives, and helping couples who hit relational potholes but maintain that important motivation to keep the love and relationship alive and well.
Hi! I’m Steve and I have been a therapist in the San Antonio area and throughout Texas, specializing in working with men and with couples for thirteen years. I am also a husband and father of two adopted children and understand what comes with having a family and with having partnership and the joys and challenges that come with love and responsibility. I am deeply passionate about working with men who are hoping to find a more effective way of navigating their daily lives, and helping couples who hit relational potholes but maintain that important motivation to keep the love and relationship alive and well.
(210) 981-4404 View (210) 981-4404
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Chris Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
How do you define manhood when there’s no manual? What do you do when you want to be a good partner but feel like you keep mis-stepping? As men, sometimes we need a space to talk about what manhood means to us. We need a space to feel seen, heard and validated. We need a space to talk about life’s successes, challenges, and fears. We also need a space for accountability. I am passionate about supporting men who struggle with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
How do you define manhood when there’s no manual? What do you do when you want to be a good partner but feel like you keep mis-stepping? As men, sometimes we need a space to talk about what manhood means to us. We need a space to feel seen, heard and validated. We need a space to talk about life’s successes, challenges, and fears. We also need a space for accountability. I am passionate about supporting men who struggle with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
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Chad L Harrold
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCHA
Serves Area
Life piles it on—work, family, expectations. If you’re stressed, burned out, or stuck—whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or old habits like anger, procrastination, or numbing out—you’re not alone. Perhaps communication keeps breaking down, or you’re facing a major transition and questioning who you are or what matters most. Change doesn’t come from wishful thinking or quick fixes. It comes from real work and practical tools that move you forward. Whether you want to get back to the old you or push past limits, I’ll call it like I see it and help you feel clearer, calmer, and more connected to your partner, your purpose, and yourself.
Life piles it on—work, family, expectations. If you’re stressed, burned out, or stuck—whether it’s anxiety, low mood, or old habits like anger, procrastination, or numbing out—you’re not alone. Perhaps communication keeps breaking down, or you’re facing a major transition and questioning who you are or what matters most. Change doesn’t come from wishful thinking or quick fixes. It comes from real work and practical tools that move you forward. Whether you want to get back to the old you or push past limits, I’ll call it like I see it and help you feel clearer, calmer, and more connected to your partner, your purpose, and yourself.
(512) 506-9062 View (512) 506-9062
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Samuel Isaiah Bisset
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Online Only
Hi, I'm Zay. Many of the people I work with have built something real - a career, a reputation, a life that looks right from the outside. And yet something in them is exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix and weekends don't touch. That kind of exhaustion lives in the body, not just the mind. Tension that won't release. A nervous system that can't downshift, a sense of going through the motions while the parts of you that used to feel alive have gone quiet. If you're a high-achieving adult who is burned out, disconnected, or quietly questioning whether the life you've built is the one you actually want, this work is for you.
Hi, I'm Zay. Many of the people I work with have built something real - a career, a reputation, a life that looks right from the outside. And yet something in them is exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix and weekends don't touch. That kind of exhaustion lives in the body, not just the mind. Tension that won't release. A nervous system that can't downshift, a sense of going through the motions while the parts of you that used to feel alive have gone quiet. If you're a high-achieving adult who is burned out, disconnected, or quietly questioning whether the life you've built is the one you actually want, this work is for you.
(512) 814-8072 View (512) 814-8072
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Leonel Longoria
Licensed Professional Counselor
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I have worked in various settings, across all platforms and populations and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions (alcohol, drugs, and sexual), OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical and/or sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
I have worked in various settings, across all platforms and populations and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including: depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addictions (alcohol, drugs, and sexual), OCD and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical and/or sexual trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
(210) 750-3252 View (210) 750-3252
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Daniell Chisley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I believe that it should not be hard to live a better life, because people can change and there is hope. I, Daniell' Chisley, offer therapy services for adults and juveniles (13-17). We can come up with solutions together. I offer integrated treatment styles that are safe, inclusive, and tailored to you, so that you can feel heard and get the help that you need. Helping you to heal is my goal. I will guide you to acceptance, understanding, and developing results.
I believe that it should not be hard to live a better life, because people can change and there is hope. I, Daniell' Chisley, offer therapy services for adults and juveniles (13-17). We can come up with solutions together. I offer integrated treatment styles that are safe, inclusive, and tailored to you, so that you can feel heard and get the help that you need. Helping you to heal is my goal. I will guide you to acceptance, understanding, and developing results.
(832) 979-6122 View (832) 979-6122
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Chris Gongaware Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MA, NCC, LPC-A, LMFT-A
Serves Area
You're probably at a loss and don't know what to do next. Whether it's from loss, a hurt, or confusion, let's get you the help you need. Too many men are struggling. Most of my clients have problems with a lack of purpose and meaning. Many others come to me with relationship problems, not knowing how to date or be in a relationship. Many also come because they are struggling with the demands of life. Whether it's because of a past injury that hasn't healed, or not knowing what do moving forward, I promise we can find a solution for you together. I've helped countless men through tough circumstances. Let's find a way forward for you.
You're probably at a loss and don't know what to do next. Whether it's from loss, a hurt, or confusion, let's get you the help you need. Too many men are struggling. Most of my clients have problems with a lack of purpose and meaning. Many others come to me with relationship problems, not knowing how to date or be in a relationship. Many also come because they are struggling with the demands of life. Whether it's because of a past injury that hasn't healed, or not knowing what do moving forward, I promise we can find a solution for you together. I've helped countless men through tough circumstances. Let's find a way forward for you.
(737) 510-4937 View (737) 510-4937
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Micheal C Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Micheal Franklin! Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to help you regain clarity and take control. Whether you're struggling with addiction, anger, or life transitions, I specialize in supporting individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps. Using a collaborative, client-centered approach, I draw from techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Let’s create a personalized plan to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Plushies to hold while in therapy.
Hi, I’m Micheal Franklin! Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to help you regain clarity and take control. Whether you're struggling with addiction, anger, or life transitions, I specialize in supporting individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps. Using a collaborative, client-centered approach, I draw from techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Informed Therapy. Let’s create a personalized plan to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Plushies to hold while in therapy.
(512) 439-3555 View (512) 439-3555
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Michael D Dangerfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC-S, NCC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hoping that your situation will turn out for the better, especially during difficult times, is extremely important; hope alone however, will only take you so far. My aim, as your therapist, is to assist you in identifying the connection between your beliefs, behaviors, and the challenges you're experiencing. I use sound therapeutic models to frame our therapuetic approach in session, and together, we'll work to enhance your outlook, build your skills, and reframe your life. I truly believe you're remarkable and more resilient than you know; my goal is to help you see that. Let's go All In, together.
Hoping that your situation will turn out for the better, especially during difficult times, is extremely important; hope alone however, will only take you so far. My aim, as your therapist, is to assist you in identifying the connection between your beliefs, behaviors, and the challenges you're experiencing. I use sound therapeutic models to frame our therapuetic approach in session, and together, we'll work to enhance your outlook, build your skills, and reframe your life. I truly believe you're remarkable and more resilient than you know; my goal is to help you see that. Let's go All In, together.
(281) 672-8059 View (281) 672-8059
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Scott Ashley Van Camp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Online Only
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create and accomplish individualized goals.
My mission is to empower all those I serve to achieve their most fulfilling life. I provide strength-based, trauma-informed, & client-centered services to adults, adolescents, couples, & families. If you are seeking support in any of the following areas, I can help: anxiety • depression • loneliness • grief • trauma • relational challenges • ocd • adhd • career challenges • substance use • family issues • technology dependence • work-life balance • processing difficult moods & emotions • resilience • communication • acceptance (of self & others) • healthy boundaries. I work with you to create and accomplish individualized goals.
(737) 387-3547 View (737) 387-3547
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Allegiance Mental Health & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DHA, MSW, LCSW-S, BCD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Theophlius Watson, DHA, LCSW-S, BCD is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Theo’s dedication to the helping field has earned him distinction as a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. Theo is trained in EMDR, PREP couples therapy, CBT and other proven techniques. Theo’s use of evidenced-based techniques, specialized training, trauma-focused approach and couples therapy has produced highly favorable outcomes for the clients he’s worked with.
Dr. Theophlius Watson, DHA, LCSW-S, BCD is a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds. Theo’s dedication to the helping field has earned him distinction as a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. Theo is trained in EMDR, PREP couples therapy, CBT and other proven techniques. Theo’s use of evidenced-based techniques, specialized training, trauma-focused approach and couples therapy has produced highly favorable outcomes for the clients he’s worked with.
(254) 345-3108 View (254) 345-3108
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Dr. Gregory Donihoo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in Men's Issues, the loss of trust, the loss of identity, addictions and all traumas - particularly childhood trauma.
We specialize in helping men who feel like they have to handle everything on their own. Most of us were taught to “man up,” “get over it,” or keep our emotions buried. So we learn to deal with stress quietly—turning to pornography, alcohol, overwork, or distractions just to get a break from what’s underneath. As men, we lie, we defend, we run. We chase peace and acceptance, even if it’s temporary or fake. We pull away from people we love, telling ourselves, “No one cares about my needs but me,” or “If they really knew me, they wouldn’t love me.”
I specialize in Men's Issues, the loss of trust, the loss of identity, addictions and all traumas - particularly childhood trauma.
We specialize in helping men who feel like they have to handle everything on their own. Most of us were taught to “man up,” “get over it,” or keep our emotions buried. So we learn to deal with stress quietly—turning to pornography, alcohol, overwork, or distractions just to get a break from what’s underneath. As men, we lie, we defend, we run. We chase peace and acceptance, even if it’s temporary or fake. We pull away from people we love, telling ourselves, “No one cares about my needs but me,” or “If they really knew me, they wouldn’t love me.”
(972) 787-1629 View (972) 787-1629
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Tyler Downing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Serves Area
Tyler has previously worked with adults and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, men's issues, videogame addiction, grief and loss, and oppositional concerns.
Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in assisting clients overcome intensive challenges in their life over the course of his career. He attended Southwestern University to complete his Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He graduated from Angelo State University with his Masters degree in counseling, and since then has worked in community services specializing in outpatient behavioral health and assessment of intensive mental health concerns. Tyler has experience working with individuals with a wide range of concerns and backgrounds including those who identify as LGBTQIA+
Tyler has previously worked with adults and adolescents who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, men's issues, videogame addiction, grief and loss, and oppositional concerns.
Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked in assisting clients overcome intensive challenges in their life over the course of his career. He attended Southwestern University to complete his Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He graduated from Angelo State University with his Masters degree in counseling, and since then has worked in community services specializing in outpatient behavioral health and assessment of intensive mental health concerns. Tyler has experience working with individuals with a wide range of concerns and backgrounds including those who identify as LGBTQIA+
(512) 598-9785 View (512) 598-9785
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Josh Shifrin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from a sense of meaning. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences that still echo in the present. Deep down, they want to feel more like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves fully for the first time. They're looking for clarity, connection, and a space where they don’t have to carry it all alone.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from others, from themselves, or from a sense of meaning. They might be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or the weight of past experiences that still echo in the present. Deep down, they want to feel more like themselves again—or maybe meet themselves fully for the first time. They're looking for clarity, connection, and a space where they don’t have to carry it all alone.
(737) 295-9491 View (737) 295-9491

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