Male Therapists in Potomac West, Alexandria, VA
Adam C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, CST
2 Endorsed
Potomac West, Alexandria, VA 22305
Sex, identity, and relationships are often integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and worry can prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and poly groups. I am licensed in VA, DC and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
Sex, identity, and relationships are often integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and worry can prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples, and poly groups. I am licensed in VA, DC and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.
I specialize in working with men navigating a range of issues including depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and identity problems. I am also very attuned to the needs, stresses, and conflicts faced by men in our society especially around self-esteem and self-worth. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and using empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I also specialize in psychological assessments to gain a thorough understanding of diagnosis, conceptualization, and treatment planning. I'm also a professor teaching classes on psychoanalytic theory.
I specialize in working with men navigating a range of issues including depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and identity problems. I am also very attuned to the needs, stresses, and conflicts faced by men in our society especially around self-esteem and self-worth. My approach to therapy is based on empathic attunement, fostering self-awareness, and using empirically supported approaches tailored to the needs of each person. I also specialize in psychological assessments to gain a thorough understanding of diagnosis, conceptualization, and treatment planning. I'm also a professor teaching classes on psychoanalytic theory.
I am a psychotherapist who works with a diverse population of people. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to assist them in achieving their therapy goal(S). I am licensed in DC (LICSW), VA (LCSW), MD (LCSW-C), and PA (LCSW). I have BS in Human Ecology, BA in Humanities from The Ohio State University, MSW from San Jose State University and Post Masters fellowship in mental health from Stanford University.
I am a psychotherapist who works with a diverse population of people. My goal is to collaborate with individuals to assist them in achieving their therapy goal(S). I am licensed in DC (LICSW), VA (LCSW), MD (LCSW-C), and PA (LCSW). I have BS in Human Ecology, BA in Humanities from The Ohio State University, MSW from San Jose State University and Post Masters fellowship in mental health from Stanford University.
As a therapist and musician, I work to create a space that welcomes and inspires you to see new possibilities, discover your inner voice, create deeper connections in your life, and move steadily toward your dreams.
As a therapist and musician, I work to create a space that welcomes and inspires you to see new possibilities, discover your inner voice, create deeper connections in your life, and move steadily toward your dreams.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and orientations. The clients I have served include troubled adolescents, undergraduate and graduate students, military personnel, working adults, single mothers, and people suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, development of self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, insomnia, fertility concerns, childhood abuse, ADHD, eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have experience coaching individuals through career changes as well as other life transitions.
Navigating distress on your own can be difficult, overwhelming, and even insurmountable. Maybe you feel stuck, misunderstood, or even lost. Seeking guidance to navigate this may seem even more daunting. I open a door for you to explore this in a way that seeks to connect with you, your identity, and unique life experience. My person-centered approach starts with true unconditional positive regard - cultivating a space that is warm, genuine, free of judgement, open to all ideas, and culturally sensitive. I offer a tailored therapeutic relationship that fits your needs while drawing from a number of evidence-based interventions.
Navigating distress on your own can be difficult, overwhelming, and even insurmountable. Maybe you feel stuck, misunderstood, or even lost. Seeking guidance to navigate this may seem even more daunting. I open a door for you to explore this in a way that seeks to connect with you, your identity, and unique life experience. My person-centered approach starts with true unconditional positive regard - cultivating a space that is warm, genuine, free of judgement, open to all ideas, and culturally sensitive. I offer a tailored therapeutic relationship that fits your needs while drawing from a number of evidence-based interventions.
I am dedicated to helping my clients identify their potential, and opportunities for positive change. I help clients attain their counseling goals through cognitive behavioral therapy principles, with a person-centered approach.
I am dedicated to helping my clients identify their potential, and opportunities for positive change. I help clients attain their counseling goals through cognitive behavioral therapy principles, with a person-centered approach.
I practice adult psychotherapy that appreciates and explores the richness and complexity of interactions between body, mind, soul, and spirit. My therapeutic work aims to help clients not only to get 'unstuck' from current symptoms and problems, but also to 'look forward' to their next stage of self-growth. Working with an integral psychology, I draw upon cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic-existential treatment modalities but add meditation, guided imagery, and dream work. In addition to seeing individuals and couples, I guide groups on 'care of the soul', loss and grief and spirituality.
I practice adult psychotherapy that appreciates and explores the richness and complexity of interactions between body, mind, soul, and spirit. My therapeutic work aims to help clients not only to get 'unstuck' from current symptoms and problems, but also to 'look forward' to their next stage of self-growth. Working with an integral psychology, I draw upon cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic-existential treatment modalities but add meditation, guided imagery, and dream work. In addition to seeing individuals and couples, I guide groups on 'care of the soul', loss and grief and spirituality.
If stress, overthinking, or shutdowns are wearing you down, I help you get to the root and build calmer ways forward. You may sometimes feel like you're holding a lot inside, staying busy, keeping it together, or repeating patterns that no longer work. Many people feel pressure to stay strong or manage everything on their own. Therapy offers space to understand what’s driving your reactions and begin making real, lasting shifts. My approach is steady, practical, and collaborative, helping you build clarity, resilience, and grounded confidence.
If stress, overthinking, or shutdowns are wearing you down, I help you get to the root and build calmer ways forward. You may sometimes feel like you're holding a lot inside, staying busy, keeping it together, or repeating patterns that no longer work. Many people feel pressure to stay strong or manage everything on their own. Therapy offers space to understand what’s driving your reactions and begin making real, lasting shifts. My approach is steady, practical, and collaborative, helping you build clarity, resilience, and grounded confidence.
I am a Black male clinical psychologist providing therapeutic services across the DMV. I have a passion for work with clients who experience issues with self-esteem, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, and trauma. I am particularly invested in providing supportive therapeutic services to clients of color who struggle to maintain a healthy sense of self in the context of constant feelings of inadequacy. I work with adolescents and adults to examine the experiences that have caused self-damaging thoughts and reorient them toward a more positive relationships with themselves, their environments and the people around them.
I am a Black male clinical psychologist providing therapeutic services across the DMV. I have a passion for work with clients who experience issues with self-esteem, grief, loss, anxiety, stress, and trauma. I am particularly invested in providing supportive therapeutic services to clients of color who struggle to maintain a healthy sense of self in the context of constant feelings of inadequacy. I work with adolescents and adults to examine the experiences that have caused self-damaging thoughts and reorient them toward a more positive relationships with themselves, their environments and the people around them.
Are you feeling stuck, struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you're facing a major transition, choice, relationship or personal identity issues? I’m here to help you navigate these ups and downs and get you to where you want to be. In our work together, my primary goal is to provide a space where you feel validated and understood. Collaboratively, we’ll work together to uncover and address the things that impact you. I'm deeply committed to supporting, challenging, and empowering clients to make lasting, positive changes in their life, reminding them that growth often begins when we step out of our comfort zones.
Are you feeling stuck, struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you're facing a major transition, choice, relationship or personal identity issues? I’m here to help you navigate these ups and downs and get you to where you want to be. In our work together, my primary goal is to provide a space where you feel validated and understood. Collaboratively, we’ll work together to uncover and address the things that impact you. I'm deeply committed to supporting, challenging, and empowering clients to make lasting, positive changes in their life, reminding them that growth often begins when we step out of our comfort zones.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/somatic-based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.
Healing Touch Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC, IFS- L2, ACS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Where did things go so wrong? Your marriage used to be a source of strength and comfort. Now, it feels like a cage that you can’t escape from. You and your husband avoid each other – staying late at work, running unnecessary chores, and always taking the long way home. When you do spend time together, it feels more like being around a hostile roommate than your “soulmate.” A part of you wants to just call it quits – cut your losses and start over. But what about the kids? What about the future you’ve worked so hard to build? You’re not ready to throw in the towel yet, but you don’t if there’s a way forward. It feels hopeless.
Where did things go so wrong? Your marriage used to be a source of strength and comfort. Now, it feels like a cage that you can’t escape from. You and your husband avoid each other – staying late at work, running unnecessary chores, and always taking the long way home. When you do spend time together, it feels more like being around a hostile roommate than your “soulmate.” A part of you wants to just call it quits – cut your losses and start over. But what about the kids? What about the future you’ve worked so hard to build? You’re not ready to throw in the towel yet, but you don’t if there’s a way forward. It feels hopeless.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Missouri, with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and social service fields. Throughout my career, I have taught and counseled adolescents, teens, and young adults, building vast experience in substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and veterans' issues.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Missouri, with over 15 years of experience in the mental health and social service fields. Throughout my career, I have taught and counseled adolescents, teens, and young adults, building vast experience in substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and veterans' issues.
Preston works with individuals and couples, specializing in LGBTQIA+ populations 16 years and older. As a gay man, he recognizes the need for an unconditionally affirming space to explore issues of sexuality, gender, self-esteem/self-hate, body image, relationship issues, open/poly relationships, anxiety, depression, etc. His counseling style focuses on developing a genuine connection with his clients based on mutual respect and trust in order to facilitate the client’s growth. Therapy can feel like serious work, but Preston recognizes the need for positivity, encouragement, and laughter throughout the process.
Preston works with individuals and couples, specializing in LGBTQIA+ populations 16 years and older. As a gay man, he recognizes the need for an unconditionally affirming space to explore issues of sexuality, gender, self-esteem/self-hate, body image, relationship issues, open/poly relationships, anxiety, depression, etc. His counseling style focuses on developing a genuine connection with his clients based on mutual respect and trust in order to facilitate the client’s growth. Therapy can feel like serious work, but Preston recognizes the need for positivity, encouragement, and laughter throughout the process.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 30 years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 30 years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Virginia.
If you are struggling with painful emotions, interpersonal problems, substance use challenges, or difficult life transitions, I am here to help. You will find that I work hard to understand you and to help you better understand yourself and your relationships. I believe that every person has an inner potential for healthy growth and development, and my role as a counselor is to facilitate that growth. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to share and better understand your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I see clients by telehealth throughout Virginia.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck: struggling with meaninglessness, depression and anxiety, or a lack of direction. They long for hope, meaning, purpose, and a sense of responsibility - but aren’t sure how to get there. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, face their pain honestly, and begin shaping a life that feels authentic, grounded, and purposeful. They come to therapy because they know there’s more to life than avoidance and stagnation; they want to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck: struggling with meaninglessness, depression and anxiety, or a lack of direction. They long for hope, meaning, purpose, and a sense of responsibility - but aren’t sure how to get there. Their goals are to break free from old patterns, face their pain honestly, and begin shaping a life that feels authentic, grounded, and purposeful. They come to therapy because they know there’s more to life than avoidance and stagnation; they want to grow into the person they’re meant to be.
I work with individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes and who need a therapist that listens deeply, thinks critically, and provides both clarity and actionable steps towards growth. My approach is straightforward, focusing on what will work best for you without unnecessary jargon or filler. Therapy with me is focused, practical, and designed to equip you with the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
I work with individuals who are ready to make meaningful changes and who need a therapist that listens deeply, thinks critically, and provides both clarity and actionable steps towards growth. My approach is straightforward, focusing on what will work best for you without unnecessary jargon or filler. Therapy with me is focused, practical, and designed to equip you with the tools you need to tackle life’s challenges head-on.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom. I accept complex cases that other practitioners may find challenging.
I apply the principles of affective neuroscience to help high-achieving professionals navigate complex emotional landscapes. As a Clinical Fellow of the Neuropsychoanalysis Association and a researcher, I offer a personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate approach that moves beyond reductive "cookie-cutter" treatments and saccharine AI advice. I focus on deep human connection and clinical accuracy, aiming to help you reach stable results, growth, and emotional freedom. I accept complex cases that other practitioners may find challenging.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.
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 therapists of a specific gender. 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. 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.