Male Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the youngest of six siblings. My wife and I have shared 28 wonderful years of marriage and are proud parents of four amazing adult children. As a military spouse, I embraced the role of primary caregiver during deployments and times of separation, which taught me the value of resilience and love. Before becoming a Clinical Social Worker, I pursued a theological degree and completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, which shaped my understanding of compassion and care. Each step of my journey has deepened my desire to serve and connect with others.
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the youngest of six siblings. My wife and I have shared 28 wonderful years of marriage and are proud parents of four amazing adult children. As a military spouse, I embraced the role of primary caregiver during deployments and times of separation, which taught me the value of resilience and love. Before becoming a Clinical Social Worker, I pursued a theological degree and completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, which shaped my understanding of compassion and care. Each step of my journey has deepened my desire to serve and connect with others.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am licensed in Indiana, Virginia, Florida. I received my master's degree from Florida International University and have been practicing for over 6 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal in therapy is to help my clients to improve the quality of their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I help my clients work through concerns of depression, anxiety, burnout, anger management, as well as other concerns.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am licensed in Indiana, Virginia, Florida. I received my master's degree from Florida International University and have been practicing for over 6 years. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My goal in therapy is to help my clients to improve the quality of their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I help my clients work through concerns of depression, anxiety, burnout, anger management, as well as other concerns.
Hello! I am Paladin "Pal" Wiley, a dedicated and compassionate provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience within the mental health field. I have experience working in various community-based capacities, foster care, crisis intervention, school based social work, and managed care organizations. My passion lies in helping teens, young adults, adults, and older adults navigate life's challenges and find resilience within. My clinical interests include but are not limited to men's issues, relationship issues, racial trauma, life transitions, finding purpose in life, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
Hello! I am Paladin "Pal" Wiley, a dedicated and compassionate provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience within the mental health field. I have experience working in various community-based capacities, foster care, crisis intervention, school based social work, and managed care organizations. My passion lies in helping teens, young adults, adults, and older adults navigate life's challenges and find resilience within. My clinical interests include but are not limited to men's issues, relationship issues, racial trauma, life transitions, finding purpose in life, anxiety, depression, grief and loss.
I specialize in supporting adult patients with simple or complex trauma to include childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect. Depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, and substance use or addictive behaviors are common trauma-responses that may be affecting day-to-day behaviors like managing relationships, meeting job/school responsibilities, taking care of your health. You may be looking for relief from these trauma symptoms or a more comprehensive process to heal relationship wounds and experiences that have deeply affected your perspective on life.
I specialize in supporting adult patients with simple or complex trauma to include childhood physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect. Depression, anxiety, panic, dissociation, and substance use or addictive behaviors are common trauma-responses that may be affecting day-to-day behaviors like managing relationships, meeting job/school responsibilities, taking care of your health. You may be looking for relief from these trauma symptoms or a more comprehensive process to heal relationship wounds and experiences that have deeply affected your perspective on life.
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
Life often has its ups and downs. I provide a safe, affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where we can fully honor your experiences and personhood, and where you can take the steps toward self-exploration, discovery, self-compassion, and growth. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, grief, interpersonal concerns, relationship challenges, and depression. I frequently work with individuals on issues relating to multi-cultural diversity, LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences, and life transitions.
Many people are simply seeking space to speak their truth, chart a path forward, and begin taking steps. My goal is to help adolescents and young adults thrive amidst stress, uncertainty, losses, and challenging transitions. Much of my clinical work involves supporting young Black leaders (highly involved teens, community organizers, professional managers, etc.) seeking respite to heal and just be - be seen, heard, and understood beyond the public gaze. Sometimes, clients come to counseling not knowing exactly what they want, but they feel like they want something different. That's a good place to start.
Many people are simply seeking space to speak their truth, chart a path forward, and begin taking steps. My goal is to help adolescents and young adults thrive amidst stress, uncertainty, losses, and challenging transitions. Much of my clinical work involves supporting young Black leaders (highly involved teens, community organizers, professional managers, etc.) seeking respite to heal and just be - be seen, heard, and understood beyond the public gaze. Sometimes, clients come to counseling not knowing exactly what they want, but they feel like they want something different. That's a good place to start.
Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping families, parents, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from behavioral health disabilities. Our services also include group therapy, parenting support, advocacy, home-based support, conflict management skills, social skills training, life coaching, bereavement, stress management, divorce mediation, and intensive family therapy.
Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping families, parents, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from behavioral health disabilities. Our services also include group therapy, parenting support, advocacy, home-based support, conflict management skills, social skills training, life coaching, bereavement, stress management, divorce mediation, and intensive family therapy.
Shawn Pham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling lost, alone, or scared is a common experience, and many of us struggle with thoughts like, "Nobody understands me," "I don't deserve help," or "Others have it worse, so why should I be kind to myself?" Many of us tell ourselves a variation of this from time to time. Perhaps, the recent job market changes and layoffs might have shaken your trust in your employer or career field, leaving you uncertain about your next steps. Let's work together to explore your personal journey and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s navigate this path together, finding clarity and building resilience along the way.
Feeling lost, alone, or scared is a common experience, and many of us struggle with thoughts like, "Nobody understands me," "I don't deserve help," or "Others have it worse, so why should I be kind to myself?" Many of us tell ourselves a variation of this from time to time. Perhaps, the recent job market changes and layoffs might have shaken your trust in your employer or career field, leaving you uncertain about your next steps. Let's work together to explore your personal journey and strengthen your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s navigate this path together, finding clarity and building resilience along the way.
Therapy is an excellent resource for those looking to improve their relationships and coping skills and reach their personal goals. My goal is to guide you in identifying your issues, empowering and helping you to achieve personal goals through therapeutic strategies and interventions. You will have the autonomy to choose your goals towards healing using different therapeutic lenses from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approach, and Motivational Interviewing. You will have a safe space that will allow you to be seen and heard to improve your social, physical, and emotional well-being.
Therapy is an excellent resource for those looking to improve their relationships and coping skills and reach their personal goals. My goal is to guide you in identifying your issues, empowering and helping you to achieve personal goals through therapeutic strategies and interventions. You will have the autonomy to choose your goals towards healing using different therapeutic lenses from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approach, and Motivational Interviewing. You will have a safe space that will allow you to be seen and heard to improve your social, physical, and emotional well-being.
My name is George Stegeman, and I have been a licensed psychologist for approximately 12 years. I completed my graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma in Counseling Psychology. Thereafter, I completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, and then became board certified in Counseling Psychology. I’ve been employed in a variety of settings, including military medical treatment facilities, Veterans Affairs hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice. My preferred area of focus is helping adults struggling with the following concerns: anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, life stage
My name is George Stegeman, and I have been a licensed psychologist for approximately 12 years. I completed my graduate studies at the University of Oklahoma in Counseling Psychology. Thereafter, I completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, and then became board certified in Counseling Psychology. I’ve been employed in a variety of settings, including military medical treatment facilities, Veterans Affairs hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice. My preferred area of focus is helping adults struggling with the following concerns: anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, life stage
My ideal client consists of individuals seeking to better their self esteem, self worth, and overall image of who they are. Their struggle with anxiety relates issues of the past and challenges with trauma and memory issues are my focus. Helping the client gain greater awareness and consciousness, while creating plans for increased healthy energy and mental wellness is my ideal client.
My ideal client consists of individuals seeking to better their self esteem, self worth, and overall image of who they are. Their struggle with anxiety relates issues of the past and challenges with trauma and memory issues are my focus. Helping the client gain greater awareness and consciousness, while creating plans for increased healthy energy and mental wellness is my ideal client.
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the youngest of six siblings. My wife and I have shared 28 wonderful years of marriage and are proud parents of four amazing adult children. As a military spouse, I embraced the role of primary caregiver during deployments and times of separation, which taught me the value of resilience and love. Before becoming a Clinical Social Worker, I pursued a theological degree and completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, which shaped my understanding of compassion and care. Each step of my journey has deepened my desire to serve and connect with others.
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the youngest of six siblings. My wife and I have shared 28 wonderful years of marriage and are proud parents of four amazing adult children. As a military spouse, I embraced the role of primary caregiver during deployments and times of separation, which taught me the value of resilience and love. Before becoming a Clinical Social Worker, I pursued a theological degree and completed two units of Clinical Pastoral Education, which shaped my understanding of compassion and care. Each step of my journey has deepened my desire to serve and connect with others.
Feeling stuck? Let's find a way to get unstuck. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth that can help you enhance your relationships and foster deeper connections with others and, critically, with yourself. If you're looking at this page, it means you've already taken the first step towards healing, and I want to commend you for that and encourage you to continue. Together, we can establish a genuine and trusting relationship, providing a safe space for you to explore your inner world and unleash your potential.
Feeling stuck? Let's find a way to get unstuck. Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth that can help you enhance your relationships and foster deeper connections with others and, critically, with yourself. If you're looking at this page, it means you've already taken the first step towards healing, and I want to commend you for that and encourage you to continue. Together, we can establish a genuine and trusting relationship, providing a safe space for you to explore your inner world and unleash your potential.
Hello! My name is Matt Verlander, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals on their path to healing. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University and a Master of Social Work from Radford University. As a compassionate therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults, my focus is always on connecting with the individuals or groups I work with, ensuring they feel safe, welcomed, and supported as they move toward healing and growth.
Hello! My name is Matt Verlander, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals on their path to healing. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gardner-Webb University and a Master of Social Work from Radford University. As a compassionate therapist with extensive experience working with both children and adults, my focus is always on connecting with the individuals or groups I work with, ensuring they feel safe, welcomed, and supported as they move toward healing and growth.
Reaching out for help is the first therapeutic act. It takes courage, vulnerability and trust. Successful therapy is dependent on trust and vulnerability and at the core of this is feeling understood and accepted. In our first session I will give you a picture of what to expect from our work together and provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk about what you are currently struggling with. As your therapist, my job is to offer you my mind, my attention, my empathy and my honesty in service of your growth and development.
Reaching out for help is the first therapeutic act. It takes courage, vulnerability and trust. Successful therapy is dependent on trust and vulnerability and at the core of this is feeling understood and accepted. In our first session I will give you a picture of what to expect from our work together and provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk about what you are currently struggling with. As your therapist, my job is to offer you my mind, my attention, my empathy and my honesty in service of your growth and development.
It takes time and energy to improve the quality of your life & relationships, become the type of person you want to be, and change how you think and feel about yourself. It is possible to create opportunities for happiness and fulfillment in your life. You don't have to do it alone. In addition to working with a variety of mental health concerns, I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with fears and phobias, OCD, chronic worry, social anxiety, people who chronically doubt themselves and self-sacrifice, and have challenges with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
It takes time and energy to improve the quality of your life & relationships, become the type of person you want to be, and change how you think and feel about yourself. It is possible to create opportunities for happiness and fulfillment in your life. You don't have to do it alone. In addition to working with a variety of mental health concerns, I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with fears and phobias, OCD, chronic worry, social anxiety, people who chronically doubt themselves and self-sacrifice, and have challenges with creating and maintaining healthy boundaries in relationships.
In our lives, each of us will need the strength of another person, though, allowing another person to help takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a place where the courage to ask for help is met with compassion and patience as we embark on the path to healing together. I help clients with many common struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) make the changes they want for a more fulfilling life. I work with children as young as 14 years old up through adults in individual, couple, and family settings.
In our lives, each of us will need the strength of another person, though, allowing another person to help takes great courage. As a therapist, I strive to provide a place where the courage to ask for help is met with compassion and patience as we embark on the path to healing together. I help clients with many common struggles (e.g., anxiety, depression, etc.) make the changes they want for a more fulfilling life. I work with children as young as 14 years old up through adults in individual, couple, and family settings.
Hi, I’m Marquis Rhodes, an LPC specializing in supporting individuals navigating Depression and Anxiety. If you’ve ever felt the weight of these emotions, know that you’re not alone—and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that works best for you, focusing on the roots of your struggles rather than just the surface symptoms. This journey is unique to you, and no matter how long it takes, I’ll be right by your side—not leading or rushing, but walking with you, offering steady support every step of the way.
Hi, I’m Marquis Rhodes, an LPC specializing in supporting individuals navigating Depression and Anxiety. If you’ve ever felt the weight of these emotions, know that you’re not alone—and I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a personalized approach that works best for you, focusing on the roots of your struggles rather than just the surface symptoms. This journey is unique to you, and no matter how long it takes, I’ll be right by your side—not leading or rushing, but walking with you, offering steady support every step of the way.
I specialize in helping people that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I want to help my clients be the best version of themselves on a consistent basis. I want to help people develop the skills and identify the resources that they need to help themselves be the person that they want to be. I want to help people make real and lasting changes in their lives to help them accomplish the goals that they have for themselves. I want my clients to leave my services knowing: they are worthy, they are capable, they are more than enough, they are worthy of love!
I specialize in helping people that struggle with anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I want to help my clients be the best version of themselves on a consistent basis. I want to help people develop the skills and identify the resources that they need to help themselves be the person that they want to be. I want to help people make real and lasting changes in their lives to help them accomplish the goals that they have for themselves. I want my clients to leave my services knowing: they are worthy, they are capable, they are more than enough, they are worthy of love!
Whether you’ve tried therapy before or this is your first time, the process of choosing a therapist and getting started can feel overwhelming. It’s daunting, but important, as I believe the fit between client and therapist is one of the most important parts of treatment. I look at therapy as a partnership and try to adapt my therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel both validated and challenged. Everyone should have an environment where they feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and processing their emotions free of any judgment.
Whether you’ve tried therapy before or this is your first time, the process of choosing a therapist and getting started can feel overwhelming. It’s daunting, but important, as I believe the fit between client and therapist is one of the most important parts of treatment. I look at therapy as a partnership and try to adapt my therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel both validated and challenged. Everyone should have an environment where they feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and processing their emotions free of any judgment.
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