Male Therapists in Fairfax, VA
I have extensive expertise helping individuals find hope and healing in their struggles with stress, anxiety, addiction, or feeling depressed. I have counseled and coached others in the areas of premarital and marriage counseling, parenting, and child-adolescence therapy. Through a holistic counseling approach I integrate effective insights from psychology, biology, and social sciences. My career in counseling began over 30 years ago, by providing counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I'm also a retired teacher from FCPS/FCCPS school systems, where I taught IB Psychology and worked with students that had IEPs.
I have extensive expertise helping individuals find hope and healing in their struggles with stress, anxiety, addiction, or feeling depressed. I have counseled and coached others in the areas of premarital and marriage counseling, parenting, and child-adolescence therapy. Through a holistic counseling approach I integrate effective insights from psychology, biology, and social sciences. My career in counseling began over 30 years ago, by providing counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I'm also a retired teacher from FCPS/FCCPS school systems, where I taught IB Psychology and worked with students that had IEPs.
I offer counseling at a reduced rate to men, wo men and adolescents.
We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, spiritual questions, life transitions, military or post-military challenges - let's make sense of this part of your story, together.
I offer counseling at a reduced rate to men, wo men and adolescents.
We are all coming out of a storm, in the middle of one right now, or looking at clouds beginning to form on the horizon. But the good news is that we don't have to go through any of that alone. There is help, and there is hope. The way things are today is not the way things will remain forever. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, spiritual questions, life transitions, military or post-military challenges - let's make sense of this part of your story, together.
Mind-body (psychosomatic) dysregulation is challenging and complex and primarily associated with difficult emotions (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression, anger, guilt, etc.), relational difficulties (e.g., social isolation), and self-esteem concerns. Through rigorous clinical observation, I designed Analytical Health Psychotherapy (AHP), an insight-oriented approach to Health Psychology in which the therapeutic relationship will contain complex emotions while we analyze, tolerate, and understand the unconscious roots of the physical symptoms. Hence, the physical symptoms will diminish while you gain insight into their functions.
Mind-body (psychosomatic) dysregulation is challenging and complex and primarily associated with difficult emotions (e.g., anxiety, panic, depression, anger, guilt, etc.), relational difficulties (e.g., social isolation), and self-esteem concerns. Through rigorous clinical observation, I designed Analytical Health Psychotherapy (AHP), an insight-oriented approach to Health Psychology in which the therapeutic relationship will contain complex emotions while we analyze, tolerate, and understand the unconscious roots of the physical symptoms. Hence, the physical symptoms will diminish while you gain insight into their functions.
Randall Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031 (Online Only)
Ambitious people, especially men, tend to struggle with balancing work and life.
I have availability! Schedule a 15-min consult with me by clicking on my website. Prior to working as a counselor, I worked in a de manding industry and understand the stresses that come with working a high-pressure job. I understand the importance of maintaining “work-life harmony” between family life, recreation, health, faith, and time on the job. These are the timbers, or beams, on which we build each layer of our lives. No person is an island and I believe in helping people build their natural support systems, which include family, friends, teammates, and colleagues to name a few.
Ambitious people, especially men, tend to struggle with balancing work and life.
I have availability! Schedule a 15-min consult with me by clicking on my website. Prior to working as a counselor, I worked in a de manding industry and understand the stresses that come with working a high-pressure job. I understand the importance of maintaining “work-life harmony” between family life, recreation, health, faith, and time on the job. These are the timbers, or beams, on which we build each layer of our lives. No person is an island and I believe in helping people build their natural support systems, which include family, friends, teammates, and colleagues to name a few.
Damian Ayala
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22031
Waitlist for new clients
With over 12 years of providing quality professional mental health services to children, teenagers, adults, and families, I look forward to helping my clients thrive in the midst of incredibly challenging situations. It has been said that life is a beautiful struggle. Often, the struggle - whether it arises from life transitions, loss, trauma, or everyday stressors - overshadows the beauty of life. It is in these times I seek to walk alongside my clients and provide the space and time for them to develop insight and skills, grieve losses, process traumas, and rediscover joy and hope.
With over 12 years of providing quality professional mental health services to children, teenagers, adults, and families, I look forward to helping my clients thrive in the midst of incredibly challenging situations. It has been said that life is a beautiful struggle. Often, the struggle - whether it arises from life transitions, loss, trauma, or everyday stressors - overshadows the beauty of life. It is in these times I seek to walk alongside my clients and provide the space and time for them to develop insight and skills, grieve losses, process traumas, and rediscover joy and hope.
Excelsior Addiction Services LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CSAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
As a substance abuse counselor, I see addiction as a symptom. I work with my clients in identifying and resolving core issues that drive maladaptive behaviors. If there is any question that your use of alcohol or other drugs is contributing to or causing problems in your life, I want to help you in changing those self-defeating patterns.
As a substance abuse counselor, I see addiction as a symptom. I work with my clients in identifying and resolving core issues that drive maladaptive behaviors. If there is any question that your use of alcohol or other drugs is contributing to or causing problems in your life, I want to help you in changing those self-defeating patterns.
Jacob Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
My clinical speciality & publications revolve around trauma & its impact on our lives. I use EMDR, parts work and a psychodynamic approach. I particularly appreciate working with those who were chronically stressed in their childhood & doing couples intensives. I have extensive experience working with U.S. service members, business leaders with stressful jobs, intimate partner violence, and childhoods of neglect & deprivation. I also conduct research on trauma and health psychology. I do not just, "sit and listen." I play an active role in your therapy.
My clinical speciality & publications revolve around trauma & its impact on our lives. I use EMDR, parts work and a psychodynamic approach. I particularly appreciate working with those who were chronically stressed in their childhood & doing couples intensives. I have extensive experience working with U.S. service members, business leaders with stressful jobs, intimate partner violence, and childhoods of neglect & deprivation. I also conduct research on trauma and health psychology. I do not just, "sit and listen." I play an active role in your therapy.
Kurt R Clausen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Sessions are collaborative and will assist with understanding triggers, shifting perspectives, developing healthy life habits, and learning skills to successfully manage emotions.
Many individuals find that they may require outside support when they are feeling overwhelmed and unable to successfully navigate life's stressors. These negative barriers may cause difficulties in relationships, intense emotional responses, or impact your ability to achieve your goals. It's possible that past experiences and learned behaviors are causing distress and impacting your ability to make change in the present. It's an ideal time to seek support when these barriers begin to impact your ability to function.
Sessions are collaborative and will assist with understanding triggers, shifting perspectives, developing healthy life habits, and learning skills to successfully manage emotions.
Many individuals find that they may require outside support when they are feeling overwhelmed and unable to successfully navigate life's stressors. These negative barriers may cause difficulties in relationships, intense emotional responses, or impact your ability to achieve your goals. It's possible that past experiences and learned behaviors are causing distress and impacting your ability to make change in the present. It's an ideal time to seek support when these barriers begin to impact your ability to function.
Antonio Kallungal
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with worrying about whether you fit in? Have you ever at times felt ashamed for being who you are? As a therapist who works heavily with individuals in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, I can help. Becoming a fully integrated person is a life long journey and I am so excited to walk alongside you in this. My goal as a therapist is to help you fully realize your self worth, gain self confidence, and truly love yourself for who you are. I firmly believe that every individual deserves to love and accept themselves, and this is where I hope I can assist..
Do you struggle with worrying about whether you fit in? Have you ever at times felt ashamed for being who you are? As a therapist who works heavily with individuals in BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, I can help. Becoming a fully integrated person is a life long journey and I am so excited to walk alongside you in this. My goal as a therapist is to help you fully realize your self worth, gain self confidence, and truly love yourself for who you are. I firmly believe that every individual deserves to love and accept themselves, and this is where I hope I can assist..
Have you wondered why certain negative thought patterns resurface, no matter what you try? Are you experiencing constant anxiety, stuck in a depressive state, or find that certain relationships trigger unresolved conflict? You might have turned to self-help or social media, yet these deep-rooted issues persist. What if the cause lies within cognitive distortions, unresolved attachment wounds, and unconscious processes? I invite you to 'Nosce te ipsum' or 'know thyself'. This road will cultivate psychological well-being, emotional resilience, and a life that ultimately aligns with your authentic self. The journey starts now, within.
Have you wondered why certain negative thought patterns resurface, no matter what you try? Are you experiencing constant anxiety, stuck in a depressive state, or find that certain relationships trigger unresolved conflict? You might have turned to self-help or social media, yet these deep-rooted issues persist. What if the cause lies within cognitive distortions, unresolved attachment wounds, and unconscious processes? I invite you to 'Nosce te ipsum' or 'know thyself'. This road will cultivate psychological well-being, emotional resilience, and a life that ultimately aligns with your authentic self. The journey starts now, within.
Marc Patrick Davis
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW, MT-BC, LMHP-S
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22033 (Online Only)
Accepting new Telehealth clients! When looking for a therapist, it is critical that we find someone with whom we can be our authentic selves, in an atmosphere without judgement or bias. Marc Davis (he/him) is a Licensed Mental Health Professional-Supervisee in Social Work (LMHP-S), and has received board approval to provide clinical services in social work under supervision. He is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and has been practicing professionally for over 12 years. Marc has a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music and master’s degree in social work from George Mason University.
Accepting new Telehealth clients! When looking for a therapist, it is critical that we find someone with whom we can be our authentic selves, in an atmosphere without judgement or bias. Marc Davis (he/him) is a Licensed Mental Health Professional-Supervisee in Social Work (LMHP-S), and has received board approval to provide clinical services in social work under supervision. He is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and has been practicing professionally for over 12 years. Marc has a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music and master’s degree in social work from George Mason University.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
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Fairfax, VA 22030 (Online Only)
My work tends to attract clients who are ready to outgrow old patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that no longer serve them. The clients I work with have been through pain - like myself - and need someone to help them fully heal, forgive, and pull the greatness from their pain. Such pain may present as depression, anxiety, relational issues, professional stress, lack of fulfillment, anger, etc. Whatever the symptom, we will trace the fruit back to its roots, plant new seeds, starve the old, and grow the new. I LOVE my work and was born to do it. I look forward to laughing, crying, striving, growing, and learning together.
My work tends to attract clients who are ready to outgrow old patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that no longer serve them. The clients I work with have been through pain - like myself - and need someone to help them fully heal, forgive, and pull the greatness from their pain. Such pain may present as depression, anxiety, relational issues, professional stress, lack of fulfillment, anger, etc. Whatever the symptom, we will trace the fruit back to its roots, plant new seeds, starve the old, and grow the new. I LOVE my work and was born to do it. I look forward to laughing, crying, striving, growing, and learning together.
I believe in a "whatever it takes" client-centered approach which can include some of the following modalities: CBT, DBT, Decision-making, Psycho-education, Stress Management, Direct Social Skills training, Mindfulness, and Relaxation.
In my experience, I've found that the more clients are interested and motivated to make changes, the more they will benefit from the therapeutic process. Client's issues can vary from dealing w a change or transition in their lives to someone who struggles with a chronic mental health issue. Clients are able to be practical and realistic in relation to their goals. Typically, clients are wanting to have a safe space and connection in order to reduce the intensity, duration, or frequency of their issues or associated symptoms.
I believe in a "whatever it takes" client-centered approach which can include some of the following modalities: CBT, DBT, Decision-making, Psycho-education, Stress Management, Direct Social Skills training, Mindfulness, and Relaxation.
In my experience, I've found that the more clients are interested and motivated to make changes, the more they will benefit from the therapeutic process. Client's issues can vary from dealing w a change or transition in their lives to someone who struggles with a chronic mental health issue. Clients are able to be practical and realistic in relation to their goals. Typically, clients are wanting to have a safe space and connection in order to reduce the intensity, duration, or frequency of their issues or associated symptoms.
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
Dealing with significant losses, feeling trapped, or uncertain about handling emotions? Adjusting to changes can be difficult; life's trials may bring exhaustion and stress. With training in EMDR therapy, I am here to guide you through these times.
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I specialize in the treatment of depression, high-functioning autism and Asperger's, ADHD, substance use and addiction, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I can also offer sport perfor mance training to athletes at any level, as well as career counseling to professionals looking to enhance their motivation, satisfaction, and/or self worth in the workplace.
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I specialize in the treatment of depression, high-functioning autism and Asperger's, ADHD, substance use and addiction, trauma and PTSD, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I can also offer sport perfor mance training to athletes at any level, as well as career counseling to professionals looking to enhance their motivation, satisfaction, and/or self worth in the workplace.
Seth Yavit - Art Therapist - Dc And Va
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
With a good bedside manner, and a whatever-it-takes approach, we can tailor our therapy to fit your needs.
Are you struggling to build or maintain relationships, manage emotions, or adjust to life's challenges? Depression, anxiety, anger, autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, and other disorders can be challenging to face alone. Therapy can help you build coping skills that you can use to overcome your challenges. While trauma can cause great pain in your life, learning the tools to become more positive and more focused can turn those defeats into the very things that build perseverance. I have helped clients of all ages overcome challenges to unlock more fulfilling lives. So reach out, I look forward to helping.
With a good bedside manner, and a whatever-it-takes approach, we can tailor our therapy to fit your needs.
Are you struggling to build or maintain relationships, manage emotions, or adjust to life's challenges? Depression, anxiety, anger, autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, and other disorders can be challenging to face alone. Therapy can help you build coping skills that you can use to overcome your challenges. While trauma can cause great pain in your life, learning the tools to become more positive and more focused can turn those defeats into the very things that build perseverance. I have helped clients of all ages overcome challenges to unlock more fulfilling lives. So reach out, I look forward to helping.
I am licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I specialize in delivering DBT and CBT. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I am licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, & depression. I specialize in delivering DBT and CBT. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
My personal perspective on hu man functioning is that our beliefs guide our emotions, and our emotions instruct our behavior.
Having been diagnosed with ADHD in middle school, and I am well aware of how it can affect individuals in school, work, and life settings. Like many, I struggled in school and didn’t know what I wanted to do in my life. After getting my bachelor's in psychology, I worked overseas for two years in China as a teacher because, at the time, I thought it might be the best path for me. But when I got back to the states, I found a job as a psychiatric technician at a hospital, and I went back to graduate school. After obtaining my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I began working in private practice as a therapist.
My personal perspective on hu man functioning is that our beliefs guide our emotions, and our emotions instruct our behavior.
Having been diagnosed with ADHD in middle school, and I am well aware of how it can affect individuals in school, work, and life settings. Like many, I struggled in school and didn’t know what I wanted to do in my life. After getting my bachelor's in psychology, I worked overseas for two years in China as a teacher because, at the time, I thought it might be the best path for me. But when I got back to the states, I found a job as a psychiatric technician at a hospital, and I went back to graduate school. After obtaining my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I began working in private practice as a therapist.
Dr. Craig Moorman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Adi Moor man, and Leslie Jones.
Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, 25 yrs + experience. I'm passionate about helping people overcome conflict, anxiety, depression, loss, addictions, anger, trauma, ADHD, OCD, phobias and hurts. My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life. Personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive. Everyone can change and move from helplessness to optimism. I'm ready to use my expertise, experience, and compassion to get you through this difficult season in your life. There is hope!
Adi Moor man, and Leslie Jones.
Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, 25 yrs + experience. I'm passionate about helping people overcome conflict, anxiety, depression, loss, addictions, anger, trauma, ADHD, OCD, phobias and hurts. My goal and motivation in therapy is helping individuals and couples find solutions that get them through the tough times of life. Personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive. Everyone can change and move from helplessness to optimism. I'm ready to use my expertise, experience, and compassion to get you through this difficult season in your life. There is hope!
Stuart Moore, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Are you, or someone you love, feeling defeated, broken, burdened? Do the days just come and go and lack the vitality and energy that you once had. Life can be wonderful but sometimes life hurts like hell. If suffering has taken up residence in your life...maybe you've tried on your own without success to figure out what to do. Studies show that psychotherapy can help. I have been practicing psychotherapy for twenty five years. As your therapist you have my promise: That I will listen carefully, deeply, and reverently. That I will not judge, moralize preach; or assume
Are you, or someone you love, feeling defeated, broken, burdened? Do the days just come and go and lack the vitality and energy that you once had. Life can be wonderful but sometimes life hurts like hell. If suffering has taken up residence in your life...maybe you've tried on your own without success to figure out what to do. Studies show that psychotherapy can help. I have been practicing psychotherapy for twenty five years. As your therapist you have my promise: That I will listen carefully, deeply, and reverently. That I will not judge, moralize preach; or assume
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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.