Male Therapists in Payson, UT
The clients I see are familiar with pain. They want life and/or relationships to be better. They often seek understanding of themselves and respond affirmatively to guidance, empathy, and support. They come to improve the way they see and treat themselves. They come to find and/or restore their inner resilience. They want to increase coping skills, develop self-compassion and courage, and enhance their interpersonal skill and confidence.
The clients I see are familiar with pain. They want life and/or relationships to be better. They often seek understanding of themselves and respond affirmatively to guidance, empathy, and support. They come to improve the way they see and treat themselves. They come to find and/or restore their inner resilience. They want to increase coping skills, develop self-compassion and courage, and enhance their interpersonal skill and confidence.
I am here to help clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and relational issues. My clients want proven solutions to immediate problems and support in getting through crisis and trauma. Many of my clients are concerned parents who need help communicating with their children and helping their children through developmental milestones (teens and young adults). I am currently unable to take clients and my waitlist is roughly 6 months out. I will update when I am more available.
I am here to help clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression and relational issues. My clients want proven solutions to immediate problems and support in getting through crisis and trauma. Many of my clients are concerned parents who need help communicating with their children and helping their children through developmental milestones (teens and young adults). I am currently unable to take clients and my waitlist is roughly 6 months out. I will update when I am more available.
I have been blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, with four boys and their spouses, and soon to be 8 grandchildren. I have worked almost 30 years at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My work has been mainly with young adults, adults, and couples. I have specialized in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also worked with many undergoing faith crises and exploring their sexual identity.
I have been blessed to enjoy a wonderful family, with four boys and their spouses, and soon to be 8 grandchildren. I have worked almost 30 years at Brigham Young University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). My work has been mainly with young adults, adults, and couples. I have specialized in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have also worked with many undergoing faith crises and exploring their sexual identity.
Over the last 18 years I have assisted numerous children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in their journey to find more peace, happiness, and success in their lives and relationships. Specifically I have spent the last 9 years working as a therapist to help the clients I serve with depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, self-destructive and addictive behaviors, self-esteem and identity concerns, impulse/attention challenges, grief and loss, and parenting and relational challenges.
Over the last 18 years I have assisted numerous children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in their journey to find more peace, happiness, and success in their lives and relationships. Specifically I have spent the last 9 years working as a therapist to help the clients I serve with depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, self-destructive and addictive behaviors, self-esteem and identity concerns, impulse/attention challenges, grief and loss, and parenting and relational challenges.
Hello! I originally hail from the green of Portland, Oregon, and work as a clinician at Ascent Mental Health. I work with adults seeking to heal past trauma, grow from difficult family backgrounds, develop life direction and purpose, and help gain clarity on how to form, make, and keep relationships.
Hello! I originally hail from the green of Portland, Oregon, and work as a clinician at Ascent Mental Health. I work with adults seeking to heal past trauma, grow from difficult family backgrounds, develop life direction and purpose, and help gain clarity on how to form, make, and keep relationships.
Dr. Ethan Ryan Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Payson, UT 84651
Dr. Jones, as licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, is the Zest for Life Counseling Payson, Office Manager. He received is undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, is Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and his PhD in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. His experience in these programs has given him extensive doctoral level knowledge of evidence based treatment and prides himself in providing quality care. As an EMDR trained therapist Ethan enjoys working with individuals who have a history of trauma.
Dr. Jones, as licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, is the Zest for Life Counseling Payson, Office Manager. He received is undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, is Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma State University, and his PhD in Couples, Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University. His experience in these programs has given him extensive doctoral level knowledge of evidence based treatment and prides himself in providing quality care. As an EMDR trained therapist Ethan enjoys working with individuals who have a history of trauma.
I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.
I love being able to help clients with high levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I also have several years of experience working with adolescents with high functioning autism and some other developmental delays. If you want to overcome some of the areas in your life that you feel are holding back, then we will work together to find different approaches that can lead to better outcomes.
Have you ever asked for help and been disappointed with the results? I won't stand for that. I am not interested in "doing" therapy, but rather, creating a transformative partnership with my patients that helps them to become something greater. What does that look like? Whatever a patient needs it to be. I am passionate about taking people who have capacity to be better and helping them to maximize it. If you aren't progressing, I will help you find someone who can help. I work with an amazing team, and we have a fit for you.
Have you ever asked for help and been disappointed with the results? I won't stand for that. I am not interested in "doing" therapy, but rather, creating a transformative partnership with my patients that helps them to become something greater. What does that look like? Whatever a patient needs it to be. I am passionate about taking people who have capacity to be better and helping them to maximize it. If you aren't progressing, I will help you find someone who can help. I work with an amazing team, and we have a fit for you.
I seek to help clients who are interested in psychological testing and psychotherapy. I strive to use therapeutic assessment procedures that not only help us arrive at a diagnostic conclusion, but also at place where there is a possibility for a new relationship with the difficult condition itself. In providing psychotherapy, I try to emphasize that life's challenges, even the most painful or uncertain, contain the seedlings of new possibilities. As we approach them together, we can open a door to renewed purpose in pursuit of what matters most to you. Don't quit! We can never exhaust our ability to experience something new!
I seek to help clients who are interested in psychological testing and psychotherapy. I strive to use therapeutic assessment procedures that not only help us arrive at a diagnostic conclusion, but also at place where there is a possibility for a new relationship with the difficult condition itself. In providing psychotherapy, I try to emphasize that life's challenges, even the most painful or uncertain, contain the seedlings of new possibilities. As we approach them together, we can open a door to renewed purpose in pursuit of what matters most to you. Don't quit! We can never exhaust our ability to experience something new!
Sam Ryland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Payson, UT 84651
Sam has been doing therapy since 2008 in his home country of Australia and in the United States. His main goal is to help clients feel safe and comfortable and identify practical and realistic changes to improve their lives. With couples and families, Sam helps clients move from feeling hurt and stuck to feeling safe and connected. Sam also specializes in working with neurodivergent clients.
Sam has been doing therapy since 2008 in his home country of Australia and in the United States. His main goal is to help clients feel safe and comfortable and identify practical and realistic changes to improve their lives. With couples and families, Sam helps clients move from feeling hurt and stuck to feeling safe and connected. Sam also specializes in working with neurodivergent clients.
I am dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating life's challenges. My expertise includes supporting clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and sleep disorders like insomnia and nightmares. I work with clients of all ages, including couples, and employ a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep hygiene alongside mental health treatment. As a retired Army Veteran with multiple combat deployments, I have a profound understanding of trauma and the unique difficulties faced by military families.
I am dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating life's challenges. My expertise includes supporting clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, addiction, relationship issues, and sleep disorders like insomnia and nightmares. I work with clients of all ages, including couples, and employ a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep hygiene alongside mental health treatment. As a retired Army Veteran with multiple combat deployments, I have a profound understanding of trauma and the unique difficulties faced by military families.
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We all experience life’s journey in unique ways. In every path we come across obstacles, form relationships, experience loss, misunderstanding, confusion, anger, and dismay. But we also experience happiness, hope, love and connection. We use these experiences to make meaning and find purpose. However, we, our relationships, and this world are constantly changing. It can be hard to communicate our true meaning or trust that when we do, we will be heard.
We all experience life’s journey in unique ways. In every path we come across obstacles, form relationships, experience loss, misunderstanding, confusion, anger, and dismay. But we also experience happiness, hope, love and connection. We use these experiences to make meaning and find purpose. However, we, our relationships, and this world are constantly changing. It can be hard to communicate our true meaning or trust that when we do, we will be heard.
Dr. Dominic Schmuck
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Payson, UT 84651
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel broken, betrayed, or weighed down by trauma or abuse? You may be carrying shame & guilt from religious trauma, navigating the complex relational and mental health challenges of an LDS faith transition, or struggling with emotional pain from relationship abuse. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find fulfillment. Together, we’ll work on practical solutions to build self-compassion, improve your relationships, and decrease anxiety and depression. Booking a therapy session today might be the hardest, yet best decision you can make.
Do you feel broken, betrayed, or weighed down by trauma or abuse? You may be carrying shame & guilt from religious trauma, navigating the complex relational and mental health challenges of an LDS faith transition, or struggling with emotional pain from relationship abuse. If so, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help you navigate these challenges, rediscover yourself, and find fulfillment. Together, we’ll work on practical solutions to build self-compassion, improve your relationships, and decrease anxiety and depression. Booking a therapy session today might be the hardest, yet best decision you can make.
Are you feeling distant and disconnected in your marriage? Whether it's because of roommate syndrome, frequent fighting, a recent affair, or life changes, I want to help you find the best out of your relationship. You've likely been going round and round with your partner, having the same arguments, never really resolving things, and occasionally making some adjustments but with no lasting change. You just want to feel connected, supported, and loved again. I can help you.
Are you feeling distant and disconnected in your marriage? Whether it's because of roommate syndrome, frequent fighting, a recent affair, or life changes, I want to help you find the best out of your relationship. You've likely been going round and round with your partner, having the same arguments, never really resolving things, and occasionally making some adjustments but with no lasting change. You just want to feel connected, supported, and loved again. I can help you.
Chad Williams-Horizon Counseling
Counselor, MC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Payson, UT 84651
Waitlist for new clients
We all experience difficult times. Keeping it together can be challenging and oftentimes working with a therapist is just what’s needed. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed, or you’ve been through a traumatic experience, therapy can help. If you're undergoing a major life change such as divorce, or faith transition, having someone you trust to talk with can make a big difference.
We all experience difficult times. Keeping it together can be challenging and oftentimes working with a therapist is just what’s needed. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed, or you’ve been through a traumatic experience, therapy can help. If you're undergoing a major life change such as divorce, or faith transition, having someone you trust to talk with can make a big difference.
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Kenneth Fatkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mapleton, UT 84664
I care deeply about your experience. I want you to feel heard and understood. I know just how painful life can be and how powerful it is to have someone truly in your corner. As a therapist, I have training and experience treating relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am EMDR trained, so I can provide extensive help dealing with traumas from your past and present.
I care deeply about your experience. I want you to feel heard and understood. I know just how painful life can be and how powerful it is to have someone truly in your corner. As a therapist, I have training and experience treating relationship struggles, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am EMDR trained, so I can provide extensive help dealing with traumas from your past and present.
Jason P Wootton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
American Fork, UT 84003
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, or other addictive behaviors. They seek relief from emotional pain and a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goals often include improving their mental health, enhancing their self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies. Ultimately, they want to lead more fulfilling lives and build better relationships, motivated by a desire for personal growth and healing.
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, or other addictive behaviors. They seek relief from emotional pain and a deeper understanding of themselves. Their goals often include improving their mental health, enhancing their self-esteem, and developing healthier coping strategies. Ultimately, they want to lead more fulfilling lives and build better relationships, motivated by a desire for personal growth and healing.
Has a traumatic experience left you feeling paralyzed, worried, or scared? Randal specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, conditions often occurring simultaneously. He uses cognitive processing therapy (CPT), which has proven to be the military’s preferred treatment. It is a straightforward approach that allows a person to bring the strength of the rational mind to the problem of recovering from PTSD.
Has a traumatic experience left you feeling paralyzed, worried, or scared? Randal specializes in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, conditions often occurring simultaneously. He uses cognitive processing therapy (CPT), which has proven to be the military’s preferred treatment. It is a straightforward approach that allows a person to bring the strength of the rational mind to the problem of recovering from PTSD.
My clients want to gain the ability to enjoy and contribute to life regardless of circumstance, regardless of genetic attributes, regardless of past failures. They are willing to stop feeling miserable, which means active pursuit of whatever it takes to change their current path. I am experienced in several populations including: adolescents, early return missionaries, military, couples and sex counseling, substance addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar and men's issues.
My clients want to gain the ability to enjoy and contribute to life regardless of circumstance, regardless of genetic attributes, regardless of past failures. They are willing to stop feeling miserable, which means active pursuit of whatever it takes to change their current path. I am experienced in several populations including: adolescents, early return missionaries, military, couples and sex counseling, substance addictions, depression, anxiety, bipolar and men's issues.
Are you navigating a faith transition and unsure how to reconcile your changing beliefs? Perhaps you're struggling with past religious trauma that's impacting your intimate relationships. I help midlife adults face tough transitions around faith, identity, relationships or sex and build new lives. I provide culturally competent support for Mormon/LDS clients from other faith backgrounds in all levels of belief including faith transitions/questioning and mixed-faith relationships. As an affirming trauma-informed therapist and former educator I support midlife adults develop the tools that help them learn to trust themselves.
Are you navigating a faith transition and unsure how to reconcile your changing beliefs? Perhaps you're struggling with past religious trauma that's impacting your intimate relationships. I help midlife adults face tough transitions around faith, identity, relationships or sex and build new lives. I provide culturally competent support for Mormon/LDS clients from other faith backgrounds in all levels of belief including faith transitions/questioning and mixed-faith relationships. As an affirming trauma-informed therapist and former educator I support midlife adults develop the tools that help them learn to trust themselves.
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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.