Male Therapists in Roanoke, VA
If you find yourself preparing and bracing for that offensive comment; you regulate your speech, dress, and actions to fit in or be safe; or you navigate how much of your experiences to share for fear that you won’t be heard, or that your story will show different your reality is from others—then I want you to know that you’re not crazy, and you don’t have to go it alone. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who knows what it’s like to be immersed in spaces that don’t culturally or racially reflect me, my identity, or my values. And to live in spaces that reject me as I live into my full identity as a black man, a person of color.
If you find yourself preparing and bracing for that offensive comment; you regulate your speech, dress, and actions to fit in or be safe; or you navigate how much of your experiences to share for fear that you won’t be heard, or that your story will show different your reality is from others—then I want you to know that you’re not crazy, and you don’t have to go it alone. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who knows what it’s like to be immersed in spaces that don’t culturally or racially reflect me, my identity, or my values. And to live in spaces that reject me as I live into my full identity as a black man, a person of color.
I currently work for VA Healthcare with individuals with anxiety and depression; post-traumatic stress; anger management; and other mental health concerns. I provide services for individuals, and couples counseling. I love working with people in their quests for positive change. I have experience in a multitude of areas, including working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism, and other severe mental health issues. I have worked with individuals with legal issues, anger management concerns, and those in crisis.
I currently work for VA Healthcare with individuals with anxiety and depression; post-traumatic stress; anger management; and other mental health concerns. I provide services for individuals, and couples counseling. I love working with people in their quests for positive change. I have experience in a multitude of areas, including working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism, and other severe mental health issues. I have worked with individuals with legal issues, anger management concerns, and those in crisis.
ABT Counseling Roanoke and Salem Offices
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Roanoke, VA 24018
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Daleville, Floyd, and Rocky Mount, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
We are an outpatient mental health practice in Roanoke, Salem, Blacksburg, Daleville, Floyd, and Rocky Mount, Virginia, dedicated to helping patients overcome emotional problems using counseling techniques that promote more rapid recovery than traditional non-directive therapy. Everyone goes through challenging situations, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when needed. Therapy provides long-lasting benefits, giving you the tools you need to avoid triggers, re-direct damaging patterns, and overcome whatever challenges you face.
My passion is driven through the use of self, and fostering an environment that can lead to self-actualization. We often ask ourselves, how can we become better and feel like we have self-worth? Do you find yourself often thinking, how can I take the next step to better my overall emotional health and live a life of purpose and fulfillment? Therapy can lead to a better understanding of our own mental health and reveal underlining causes that are often caused by our own self-disrupting behaviors. I believe that each and every person has the toolbelt they need to overcome their daily struggles, but we often just need some assistance.
My passion is driven through the use of self, and fostering an environment that can lead to self-actualization. We often ask ourselves, how can we become better and feel like we have self-worth? Do you find yourself often thinking, how can I take the next step to better my overall emotional health and live a life of purpose and fulfillment? Therapy can lead to a better understanding of our own mental health and reveal underlining causes that are often caused by our own self-disrupting behaviors. I believe that each and every person has the toolbelt they need to overcome their daily struggles, but we often just need some assistance.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Joe Wriston has served in a variety of community-based roles—including therapeutic mentoring, foster care prevention case management, truancy intervention, in-home services, private day school counseling, and outpatient therapy. Joe specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and substance use challenges.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, Joe Wriston has served in a variety of community-based roles—including therapeutic mentoring, foster care prevention case management, truancy intervention, in-home services, private day school counseling, and outpatient therapy. Joe specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related diagnoses, and substance use challenges.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in old patterns? As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have built a reputation in our community for the ability to make meaningful and transformative connections. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with are students, professionals, parents, and veterans who are seeking more than just symptom relief—they want to build resilience, heal old wounds, and live with greater presence and purpose, while developing practical skills to improve quality of life and relationships.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in old patterns? As a Licensed Professional Counselor I have built a reputation in our community for the ability to make meaningful and transformative connections. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with are students, professionals, parents, and veterans who are seeking more than just symptom relief—they want to build resilience, heal old wounds, and live with greater presence and purpose, while developing practical skills to improve quality of life and relationships.
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Virginia Tech. Worked for over 8 years as outpatient substance abuse therapist at local mental health agency providing counseling to individuals recovering from substance abuse as well as mood disorders, personality disorders, and process addictions. I received training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by instructors from Behavioral Tech and participated on DBT consultation team for 5 years. I served on Trauma consultation team for 8 years, focus on trauma-informed treatment. Led therapy groups including Men's TREM (Trauma Recovery and Empowerment), ATRIUM (Addictions and Trauma Recovery Integration Model), and Trauma-Informed substance abuse groups.
I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Virginia Tech. Worked for over 8 years as outpatient substance abuse therapist at local mental health agency providing counseling to individuals recovering from substance abuse as well as mood disorders, personality disorders, and process addictions. I received training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy by instructors from Behavioral Tech and participated on DBT consultation team for 5 years. I served on Trauma consultation team for 8 years, focus on trauma-informed treatment. Led therapy groups including Men's TREM (Trauma Recovery and Empowerment), ATRIUM (Addictions and Trauma Recovery Integration Model), and Trauma-Informed substance abuse groups.
By training, I am a licensed clinical psychologist, also trained in psychodrama, who is eclectic in theory and is not limited to using any one set of therapy techniques. I specialize in helping people create & learn to use effective solutions for solving their problems-in-living. To do this, we first assess life goals, troublesome situations & relationships. Then, we work together to design & implement strategies & tactics for change. After working with me to set & review realistic goals, my client's role is to understand & put into practice the agreed-upon approaches. We monitor progress and change the tactics, as-needed, until goals have been achieved.
By training, I am a licensed clinical psychologist, also trained in psychodrama, who is eclectic in theory and is not limited to using any one set of therapy techniques. I specialize in helping people create & learn to use effective solutions for solving their problems-in-living. To do this, we first assess life goals, troublesome situations & relationships. Then, we work together to design & implement strategies & tactics for change. After working with me to set & review realistic goals, my client's role is to understand & put into practice the agreed-upon approaches. We monitor progress and change the tactics, as-needed, until goals have been achieved.
Hello, my name is Michael Fitzgerald. I hold both an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and a CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor). I work with a diverse range of clients, from children as young as 7 to adults up to age 70. My focus areas include treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and mood disorders, and providing general support for life transitions and emotional challenges. I am comfortable working with individuals facing a variety of mental health concerns, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit each client's unique needs, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for growth and healing.
Hello, my name is Michael Fitzgerald. I hold both an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and a CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor). I work with a diverse range of clients, from children as young as 7 to adults up to age 70. My focus areas include treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and mood disorders, and providing general support for life transitions and emotional challenges. I am comfortable working with individuals facing a variety of mental health concerns, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to suit each client's unique needs, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for growth and healing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I use a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy with a focus on building self-compassion through analysis of internalized responses. I work with families at every level including parent coaching, parent-child relationship, and family systems therapy. The most common theoretical frameworks I utilize in my practice are attachment theory, acceptance and commitment theory, family systems theory, and trauma-informed mindfulness.
I am a licensed clinical social worker. I use a person-centered, holistic approach to therapy with a focus on building self-compassion through analysis of internalized responses. I work with families at every level including parent coaching, parent-child relationship, and family systems therapy. The most common theoretical frameworks I utilize in my practice are attachment theory, acceptance and commitment theory, family systems theory, and trauma-informed mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages through substance use/addiction, mood disorders, serious mental illness, trauma/PTSD, and stress-related conditions. With a diverse background in community healthcare settings, I take the perspective that most emotional and mental pain results from emotional injury or unresolved emotion. By extension, talk therapy facilitates the mind and body’s natural healing process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages through substance use/addiction, mood disorders, serious mental illness, trauma/PTSD, and stress-related conditions. With a diverse background in community healthcare settings, I take the perspective that most emotional and mental pain results from emotional injury or unresolved emotion. By extension, talk therapy facilitates the mind and body’s natural healing process.
The strength of our relationships is not the absence of concerns and problems. The strength of our relationships is the ability to manage those concerns and problems successfully. Relationship concerns and problems may cause anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health issues. Unresolved issues affect churches, families, marriages, and workplaces. When we relate well with others, we thrive instead of just surviving. One person in a relationship can make a difference.
The strength of our relationships is not the absence of concerns and problems. The strength of our relationships is the ability to manage those concerns and problems successfully. Relationship concerns and problems may cause anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health issues. Unresolved issues affect churches, families, marriages, and workplaces. When we relate well with others, we thrive instead of just surviving. One person in a relationship can make a difference.
I believe optimal therapy is collaborative, authentic, and utilizes the here-and-now. I seek emotionally resonant moments between the client and myself—moments where you sense that I have an accurate and empathic understanding of your world and your experience. I believe these moments of resonance are a necessary component of therapy and contain the ability to undo aloneness and bring about clarity, coherence, and accelerated change.
I believe optimal therapy is collaborative, authentic, and utilizes the here-and-now. I seek emotionally resonant moments between the client and myself—moments where you sense that I have an accurate and empathic understanding of your world and your experience. I believe these moments of resonance are a necessary component of therapy and contain the ability to undo aloneness and bring about clarity, coherence, and accelerated change.
What would life be like if you could spend more time doing what really matters instead of just making it through the day and surviving? Have you experienced hard things in your past that still affect you today, and you wish that would change? Do you feel that sharp twinge in your chest when you think about just how far away you are from the relationships you want? If you have ever struggled with motivation, meaning, a difficult childhood, or a relationship that has lost its fire and hope, you understand how painful and gray the world can be when life isn't working.
What would life be like if you could spend more time doing what really matters instead of just making it through the day and surviving? Have you experienced hard things in your past that still affect you today, and you wish that would change? Do you feel that sharp twinge in your chest when you think about just how far away you are from the relationships you want? If you have ever struggled with motivation, meaning, a difficult childhood, or a relationship that has lost its fire and hope, you understand how painful and gray the world can be when life isn't working.
Have you ever felt alone, hopeless, and filled with anxiety? Have you felt misunderstood and did not have the words to express yourself? If you have, then you are not alone. As a Black man who has had his fair share of challenges, I know how difficult life can get and how hard it can be to reach out for help.
Have you ever felt alone, hopeless, and filled with anxiety? Have you felt misunderstood and did not have the words to express yourself? If you have, then you are not alone. As a Black man who has had his fair share of challenges, I know how difficult life can get and how hard it can be to reach out for help.
It can be difficult to make that first step. The fact that you are reading this shows your understanding that self care is a top priority. We are living through challenging times which has brought attention to different feelings and emotions. Therapy is a journey and a useful tool to guide you through your most challenging times. My goal is for you to feel safe and be able to have someone help you identify and achieve your therapeutic goals.
It can be difficult to make that first step. The fact that you are reading this shows your understanding that self care is a top priority. We are living through challenging times which has brought attention to different feelings and emotions. Therapy is a journey and a useful tool to guide you through your most challenging times. My goal is for you to feel safe and be able to have someone help you identify and achieve your therapeutic goals.
Hey, I’m Matthew. I work with teens and adults. I’m a counselor because I want to help people live the lives they want to live. In the waves of responsibilities, expectations, crises, and struggles, I believe that our true selves can get lost in the noise. I want to help your teen (or you!) find that self, and really learn to love them. In short, I want you to be able to enjoy your life!
Hey, I’m Matthew. I work with teens and adults. I’m a counselor because I want to help people live the lives they want to live. In the waves of responsibilities, expectations, crises, and struggles, I believe that our true selves can get lost in the noise. I want to help your teen (or you!) find that self, and really learn to love them. In short, I want you to be able to enjoy your life!
I am a co-conspirator with my clients, confronting the dilemmas of being human with openness, compassion, and curiosity. Being human is weirdly counterintuitive. All the things I do to avoid or control how I feel seem to make it worse. Let's see if we can find something that works?
I am a co-conspirator with my clients, confronting the dilemmas of being human with openness, compassion, and curiosity. Being human is weirdly counterintuitive. All the things I do to avoid or control how I feel seem to make it worse. Let's see if we can find something that works?
I know how important it is to have someone who will listen. I enjoy hearing others life experience, walking alongside them in vulnerable moments, and having authentic moments of honesty, openness, and healing. The goal of counseling is not knowing everything at the start (or even the finish!) but being willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to share. I enjoy helping others gain understanding about themselves and their world, make progress towards their life goals, and feel more stable in their actions and direction. I look forward to helping you with skills and knowledge that you will act on between sessions and beyond.
I know how important it is to have someone who will listen. I enjoy hearing others life experience, walking alongside them in vulnerable moments, and having authentic moments of honesty, openness, and healing. The goal of counseling is not knowing everything at the start (or even the finish!) but being willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to share. I enjoy helping others gain understanding about themselves and their world, make progress towards their life goals, and feel more stable in their actions and direction. I look forward to helping you with skills and knowledge that you will act on between sessions and beyond.
My name is Brandon Rose, LCSW. I have been licensed since 2017 and mainly have worked with adolescents and their families through residential and community-based mental health programs. I believe that the client's voice matters and I get excited to see the people I work with succeed. I want to be in your corner. I will point out things that seem to not match up but in a supportive manner that comes from a concern for your best interest. I want to meet you right where you are and want your feedback so that we make this thing work for you.
My name is Brandon Rose, LCSW. I have been licensed since 2017 and mainly have worked with adolescents and their families through residential and community-based mental health programs. I believe that the client's voice matters and I get excited to see the people I work with succeed. I want to be in your corner. I will point out things that seem to not match up but in a supportive manner that comes from a concern for your best interest. I want to meet you right where you are and want your feedback so that we make this thing work for you.
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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.
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.