Male Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
Luke believes that true healing happens when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor working toward his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Luke brings this philosophy into every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, he specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship and communication struggles, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related challenges, and spiritual matters.
His goal is to create a safe, intentional space where clients feel supported and empowered to grow.
Luke believes that true healing happens when we face life’s challenges with both honesty and compassion. As a Resident Counselor working toward his LPC and holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Luke brings this philosophy into every session.
Certified in SYMBIS and trained in Gottman Level 1, he specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate relationship and communication struggles, self-worth and identity concerns, depression, grief, sports-related challenges, and spiritual matters.
His goal is to create a safe, intentional space where clients feel supported and empowered to grow.
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
I love to work with a broad range of clients who may be at different points in their mental health journey. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by major life events or traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with clients struggling with addictions issues. Through EMDR and CBT techniques, we can improve the individual's core beliefs and cognition, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and improve general control and functioning in their lives. These issues may manifest in anxiety, depression, or other disruptive ways. Regardless of your needs, I am ready to join you on your path toward mental health.
Whatever the issue at hand you are dealing with, there is hope. It can be nerve-racking and scary to begin the journey of self-reflection, growth and development but John believes in the healing and restoration of individuals, couples, and families! His specialties are marriage therapy and individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and dealing with the pain of life. I practice in Virginia and Colorado.
Whatever the issue at hand you are dealing with, there is hope. It can be nerve-racking and scary to begin the journey of self-reflection, growth and development but John believes in the healing and restoration of individuals, couples, and families! His specialties are marriage therapy and individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and dealing with the pain of life. I practice in Virginia and Colorado.
There are immediate openings, and you can schedule an appointment right away. Ken is an effective counselor who uses compassion and wisdom to guide his clients to healthier ways of living. He works with a variety of age groups. Children and teens are comfortable sharing their anxieties and fears. Ken works with adults of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family counseling. He has extensive experience working with first responders. He helps people overcome depression, anxiety and other emotional distress. Also, he works with individuals and families dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol and its impact on the family.
There are immediate openings, and you can schedule an appointment right away. Ken is an effective counselor who uses compassion and wisdom to guide his clients to healthier ways of living. He works with a variety of age groups. Children and teens are comfortable sharing their anxieties and fears. Ken works with adults of all ages, providing individual, couples, and family counseling. He has extensive experience working with first responders. He helps people overcome depression, anxiety and other emotional distress. Also, he works with individuals and families dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol and its impact on the family.
Luca Cian holds a PhD in Social Psychology. His research area is consumer Psychology, with a focus on visual persuasion, psychological response to artificial intelligence, and social identity. He also does biofeedback research, mostly using eye-tracking technology
Luca Cian holds a PhD in Social Psychology. His research area is consumer Psychology, with a focus on visual persuasion, psychological response to artificial intelligence, and social identity. He also does biofeedback research, mostly using eye-tracking technology
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
Many high-performers know they are capable of achieving more but feel stuck at times. Do you feel that despite having a lot of things together, something is missing that is holding you back? The clients I work with have typically achieved success in many aspects of life, but they struggle in others. When facing challenges that seem insurmountable, we all can benefit from expert guidance and counseling. As a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of education and experience, I empower high-achieving professionals, athletes, and couples to reach their goals and create the changes in life they most desire.
As of Winter 2025-26: Openings available for new individual clients, couples, and assessments.
Therapy can be a powerful and life-changing event in one's life. When working with clients I strive to guide them to create and continue to grow a life that has strong purpose and impact. Good therapy work includes deep exploration, but also improves essential connections with important people and consciously engaging with the world in each moment, whether it be easy or hard, full of darkness or light, in order to live more fully.
As of Winter 2025-26: Openings available for new individual clients, couples, and assessments.
Therapy can be a powerful and life-changing event in one's life. When working with clients I strive to guide them to create and continue to grow a life that has strong purpose and impact. Good therapy work includes deep exploration, but also improves essential connections with important people and consciously engaging with the world in each moment, whether it be easy or hard, full of darkness or light, in order to live more fully.
My style is interactive, behavioral, and usually short-term. I'm curious about where and how clients get stuck in running their lives, solving their own problems. I focus on helping clients break dysfunctional patterns, take acceptable risks, and approach problems in a more flexible way. There's homework and new behaviors to try during the week. I have written 13 books on couple & family therapy, anxiety, depression & anger, brief therapy, clinical supervision, as well as over 300 articles. I write an online column for Psychology Today entitled Fixing Families and have provided trainings nationally.
My style is interactive, behavioral, and usually short-term. I'm curious about where and how clients get stuck in running their lives, solving their own problems. I focus on helping clients break dysfunctional patterns, take acceptable risks, and approach problems in a more flexible way. There's homework and new behaviors to try during the week. I have written 13 books on couple & family therapy, anxiety, depression & anger, brief therapy, clinical supervision, as well as over 300 articles. I write an online column for Psychology Today entitled Fixing Families and have provided trainings nationally.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
While we possess many innate tools to cope effectively with adversity, there are many factors that can serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether these barriers relate to internal processes or external circumstances, I believe that it is often beneficial for us to practice vocalizing our experience to others. Doing so can serve as a protective factor, helping us to cope more effectively with any radical internal monologues that may pop up from time to time.
In all of my work, I use an integrated mind-body-relationship approach to address challenges related to trauma, attachment, transitions and disruptions, stage of life issues, depression, anxiety, and issues involving sexuality, identity, purpose, and meaning.
In all of my work, I use an integrated mind-body-relationship approach to address challenges related to trauma, attachment, transitions and disruptions, stage of life issues, depression, anxiety, and issues involving sexuality, identity, purpose, and meaning.
Ewan provides compassionate, affirming therapy for individuals exploring identity, authenticity, and integration. His work centers on creating a safer, supportive space for clients who may feel misunderstood, marginalized, or disconnected from themselves, and who are seeking clarity, healing, and self-trust.
Ewan provides compassionate, affirming therapy for individuals exploring identity, authenticity, and integration. His work centers on creating a safer, supportive space for clients who may feel misunderstood, marginalized, or disconnected from themselves, and who are seeking clarity, healing, and self-trust.
I am Dr. Glen Bowman, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with more than 30 years of experience providing counseling services in a variety of settings, including college and university counseling centers, outpatient mental health clinics, and inpatient psychiatric centers. My work with adults, children, couples, and families has focused on issues related to stress and coping, transition and identity-related issues, communication skills, anger management, grief, loss, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, depression, and substance abuse.
I am Dr. Glen Bowman, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with more than 30 years of experience providing counseling services in a variety of settings, including college and university counseling centers, outpatient mental health clinics, and inpatient psychiatric centers. My work with adults, children, couples, and families has focused on issues related to stress and coping, transition and identity-related issues, communication skills, anger management, grief, loss, perfectionism, social anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, depression, and substance abuse.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. While I use a variety of approaches (including AEDP, Existential Theory, Attachment Theory, EFT, and DBT), ultimately I like to let our work together inform which approach suits our time best. I am knowledgeable about trauma-informed practice and bring a lot of my own life experiences into the sessions, through my work as a teacher, professional firefighter, and professionaI musician.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
My primary area of specialty involves psychotherapy for individuals with bipolar disorder. With regard to broader practice areas, my work includes issues such as depressive disorders, personality disorders, adjustment and transition issues (employment change, empty nesting, death of a loved one, divorce, geographic relocation, retirement, etc.), GLBT issues, and individuals dealing with adjustment to physical disability. I have been licensed as a psychologist and practicing for over 40+ years.
Are you navigating a life transition, shifting relationships, or a period of emotional uncertainty? You may be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I understand how personal history, relationships, culture, and society shape our inner world—and how distressing it can be when those forces leave you feeling stuck or unseen.
Are you navigating a life transition, shifting relationships, or a period of emotional uncertainty? You may be feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your lived experience. I understand how personal history, relationships, culture, and society shape our inner world—and how distressing it can be when those forces leave you feeling stuck or unseen.
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
Life's journey is rough. Not every path is smooth or easy and many are difficult and even dangerous. There are times we need someone to walk with us; perhaps help us find a new direction. Having someone that understands because he's been there, makes all the difference in the world. In addition to working with couples and families, he enjoys bringing hope to men. He understands the struggles men face. He shares life and relational skills, including: developing problem solving skills, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, having victory over addiction, growing through life development stages and recovering from the symptoms of trauma.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
Psychotherapy helps people achieve what they want in their lives by mobilizing their energy in a positive way and problem solving the things that stand in their way. Emotional issues from the past can be worked through to happier healthier functioning. Improved mood and functioning without anxiety can be achieved.
Hi, I'm Eric, co-founder of White Oak Counseling in Charlottesville, VA.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming. Trying to manage worry, panic attacks, or obsessive compulsive disorder can be challenging. You may find that the harder you try, the more you fight, the worse it gets. Well meaning friends and family members may try to help by offering advice of their own: Don’t worry about it. Think about something else. Just try to relax. Unfortunately these suggestions are rarely helpful. The truth is, anxiety can be managed. The solutions, however, are often counterintuitive.
Hi, I'm Eric, co-founder of White Oak Counseling in Charlottesville, VA.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming. Trying to manage worry, panic attacks, or obsessive compulsive disorder can be challenging. You may find that the harder you try, the more you fight, the worse it gets. Well meaning friends and family members may try to help by offering advice of their own: Don’t worry about it. Think about something else. Just try to relax. Unfortunately these suggestions are rarely helpful. The truth is, anxiety can be managed. The solutions, however, are often counterintuitive.
I offer individual therapy for adults, college students, and teens with a focus on increasing self-compassion, managing anxiety, and growing from trauma.
I offer individual therapy for adults, college students, and teens with a focus on increasing self-compassion, managing anxiety, and growing from trauma.
Short-term therapy for adults feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. Gain stability and clarity in just a few sessions. I help individuals connect insight with action, helping clients turn self-awareness into practical tools that reduce stress and support meaningful, sustainable change. Click on the weblink to the right to book your appointment. Therapy Done Differently. Change Happens Here.
Short-term therapy for adults feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. Gain stability and clarity in just a few sessions. I help individuals connect insight with action, helping clients turn self-awareness into practical tools that reduce stress and support meaningful, sustainable change. Click on the weblink to the right to book your appointment. Therapy Done Differently. Change Happens Here.
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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.