Male Therapists in Bellevue, WA
We all need meaningful relationships with the most important people in our lives and great communication, along with trust, provide the necessary cornerstones of those relationship.
Feeling heard and having our views fully validated and supported by each other is also essential to really connecting. Creating a "safe space" to be open and vulnerable with each other. However, connecting with each other on an "emotional level" is the real key to happiness and fulfillment in our relationships and knowing how to do that is the ultimate goal. So why are some people challenged with emotional awareness and connection?
We all need meaningful relationships with the most important people in our lives and great communication, along with trust, provide the necessary cornerstones of those relationship.
Feeling heard and having our views fully validated and supported by each other is also essential to really connecting. Creating a "safe space" to be open and vulnerable with each other. However, connecting with each other on an "emotional level" is the real key to happiness and fulfillment in our relationships and knowing how to do that is the ultimate goal. So why are some people challenged with emotional awareness and connection?
Dr. Kahn holds a doctoral degree in clinical behavioral health from Arizona State University. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in psychology. He has received specialized training in individual, couples, and family systems therapy. He has also received additional training in health psychology, crisis intervention and trauma-based counseling.
Dr. Kahn holds a doctoral degree in clinical behavioral health from Arizona State University. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in psychology. He has received specialized training in individual, couples, and family systems therapy. He has also received additional training in health psychology, crisis intervention and trauma-based counseling.
Life is hard, and it helps to speak with someone about what we are dealing with. Societal changes and expectations can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and worry. Additionally, we can get caught up in situations and make missteps that cause us worry or anxiety. This is true for all people, and men and adolescent boys trying to navigate competing expectations put on us by family, society, and work often find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment. As such, my work focuses on adult and adolescent males. They may be experiencing depression, dealing with a trauma, or anxiety.
Life is hard, and it helps to speak with someone about what we are dealing with. Societal changes and expectations can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and worry. Additionally, we can get caught up in situations and make missteps that cause us worry or anxiety. This is true for all people, and men and adolescent boys trying to navigate competing expectations put on us by family, society, and work often find it difficult to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental environment. As such, my work focuses on adult and adolescent males. They may be experiencing depression, dealing with a trauma, or anxiety.
At it's core, therapy is a process of healing and change. The decision to address an addiction, change your struggling marriage or address the other issues that hold you back is a difficult, but important step. I work with you to strengthen your relationships, create intimate connections, and sort through the baggage of life. My approach is positive, supportive and challenging when needed. In addition to addiction work, I also do "general practitioner" work like depression, anxiety, couple/marital therapy, and other mental health issues. My office is a safe and affirming space for all gender and sexual orientations.
At it's core, therapy is a process of healing and change. The decision to address an addiction, change your struggling marriage or address the other issues that hold you back is a difficult, but important step. I work with you to strengthen your relationships, create intimate connections, and sort through the baggage of life. My approach is positive, supportive and challenging when needed. In addition to addiction work, I also do "general practitioner" work like depression, anxiety, couple/marital therapy, and other mental health issues. My office is a safe and affirming space for all gender and sexual orientations.
Whether as an individual or couple, I care about implementing the things you haven’t yet tried, while amplifying strengths that already work. My clients who find the most impact from our sessions are willing to try new things and can appreciate practicality, humor, and directness. You will find my approach to counseling is relational as I help you discover ways to practically apply what happens session to your day to day life.
Whether as an individual or couple, I care about implementing the things you haven’t yet tried, while amplifying strengths that already work. My clients who find the most impact from our sessions are willing to try new things and can appreciate practicality, humor, and directness. You will find my approach to counseling is relational as I help you discover ways to practically apply what happens session to your day to day life.
I’m Jason Peruchini, LMFT, a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and panic. Over the past 10 years I’ve worked in both private and clinic-based settings to help adults better manage fear and uncertainty. I’m also a member of the International OCD Foundation and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
I’m Jason Peruchini, LMFT, a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and panic. Over the past 10 years I’ve worked in both private and clinic-based settings to help adults better manage fear and uncertainty. I’m also a member of the International OCD Foundation and the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
Now Taking New Individual & Couples Clients.
Multicultural, feminist, expat, bilingual, and shaped by diverse experiences, I describe myself as an Asian-American male navigating life between two cultures. I've been an activist, documentary filmmaker, and worked in sales and marketing at an international tech company. Living abroad, I’ve grappled with what it means to be a foreigner and what it means to be marginalized as not Asian enough. These experiences inspired me to become a counselor, driven to help others who feel lost or struggle with their journey, just as I once did.
Now Taking New Individual & Couples Clients.
Multicultural, feminist, expat, bilingual, and shaped by diverse experiences, I describe myself as an Asian-American male navigating life between two cultures. I've been an activist, documentary filmmaker, and worked in sales and marketing at an international tech company. Living abroad, I’ve grappled with what it means to be a foreigner and what it means to be marginalized as not Asian enough. These experiences inspired me to become a counselor, driven to help others who feel lost or struggle with their journey, just as I once did.
I earned my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. I believe that having a safe and calm space through which we can explore ourselves and our identity can provide an increased level of understanding as well as new ways through which we can interact with the world around us. At the core of my therapeutic approach is the belief that our thoughts and actions form to meet a need based on the context of our experiences and our body’s responses, and that by understanding the individual and systemic context in which we live we can find new ways of meeting our needs.
I earned my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. I believe that having a safe and calm space through which we can explore ourselves and our identity can provide an increased level of understanding as well as new ways through which we can interact with the world around us. At the core of my therapeutic approach is the belief that our thoughts and actions form to meet a need based on the context of our experiences and our body’s responses, and that by understanding the individual and systemic context in which we live we can find new ways of meeting our needs.
Clinical Psychology practice with an emphasis on clinical interviewing, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, as well as evidence-based therapies for teens and adults suffering from depression, social anxiety, excessive worry, low self-esteem, insomnia, relationship difficulties, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity. Therapeutic approach combines action with an emphasis on making changes in how one thinks and acts and insight with an emphasis on gaining a greater understanding of the motivations underlying one's thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.
Clinical Psychology practice with an emphasis on clinical interviewing, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, as well as evidence-based therapies for teens and adults suffering from depression, social anxiety, excessive worry, low self-esteem, insomnia, relationship difficulties, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity. Therapeutic approach combines action with an emphasis on making changes in how one thinks and acts and insight with an emphasis on gaining a greater understanding of the motivations underlying one's thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.
I facilitate a creative space in order to develop practical and individualized goals for each client. I offer a solution focused approach based on a humanistic and relational framework. Me dedico a desarrollar un espacio terapéutico en donde un cliente y su terapeuta forman un proceso de colaboración. Las metas de terapia se basan en las necesidades presentes del cliente. La terapia es informada por las perspectivas de psicología relacionales y humanistas.
I facilitate a creative space in order to develop practical and individualized goals for each client. I offer a solution focused approach based on a humanistic and relational framework. Me dedico a desarrollar un espacio terapéutico en donde un cliente y su terapeuta forman un proceso de colaboración. Las metas de terapia se basan en las necesidades presentes del cliente. La terapia es informada por las perspectivas de psicología relacionales y humanistas.
For years, I assisted people in dissolving their marriages humanely through mediation. However, I found that too many couples who separate can repair and strengthen their relationships. So, today, I apply my therapeutic skills to support couples in healing their relationships. My primary approach is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I also work with people who want to work on their intimate relationships as well as those trying to adjust to divorce.
For years, I assisted people in dissolving their marriages humanely through mediation. However, I found that too many couples who separate can repair and strengthen their relationships. So, today, I apply my therapeutic skills to support couples in healing their relationships. My primary approach is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I also work with people who want to work on their intimate relationships as well as those trying to adjust to divorce.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
Often change can be out of our control, yet I believe it can still lead to amazing opportunities for growth. I am myself very passionate about working with clients who need support around life changes and work through past trauma. I work with clients of all backgrounds to increase their sense of autonomy over their change whether that’s letting go of an addiction, getting back in the gym, or building better habits. Congratulations on taking the first step and I look forward to starting this journey with you.
My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, using a person-centered approach that creates space to be heard without judgment. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) to offer practical tools that support meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, and I’m here to walk alongside you with care and curiosity.
My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, and life transitions, using a person-centered approach that creates space to be heard without judgment. I draw from Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and the Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA) to offer practical tools that support meaningful change. I believe healing happens through connection, and I’m here to walk alongside you with care and curiosity.
Richard is a mental health and chemical dependency therapist who uses state of the art treatment modalities in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment. My highly effective treatment is designed for individuals with a variety of problems. I provide individual counseling and a variety of treatment groups. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) designed to empower you. I help individuals and couples change patterns that have been repeating for much of their lives. Everyone can change. To do so effectively, you need the right motivation combined with the tools and skills learned in a positive, non-critical environment.
Richard is a mental health and chemical dependency therapist who uses state of the art treatment modalities in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment. My highly effective treatment is designed for individuals with a variety of problems. I provide individual counseling and a variety of treatment groups. I use a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT) designed to empower you. I help individuals and couples change patterns that have been repeating for much of their lives. Everyone can change. To do so effectively, you need the right motivation combined with the tools and skills learned in a positive, non-critical environment.
I specialize in supporting couples and adult individuals in creating meaningful relationships and lives through lasting change. Whether you're experiencing a personal crisis or struggle, working through a conflict with a partner, wishing to feel more like a lover than a roommate, managing a rough patch with a co-parent, or seeking greater emotional connection with yourself, your children, or others, I can probably help.
I specialize in supporting couples and adult individuals in creating meaningful relationships and lives through lasting change. Whether you're experiencing a personal crisis or struggle, working through a conflict with a partner, wishing to feel more like a lover than a roommate, managing a rough patch with a co-parent, or seeking greater emotional connection with yourself, your children, or others, I can probably help.
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
Tired of arguing and thinking about divorce? Do you want to be seen, heard & understood in your relationship? Has your marriage been hurt by infidelity or sexual addiction? If you're feeling discouraged about your relationship, it's time to get support. I help couples create a safe space together to explore conflict, deepen their connection, resolve communication problems and repair trust. Your relationship does not have to be this hard. I'll show you how to break old patterns, approach challenges together, and respond in ways that foster connection & enhance intimacy. Together we'll create a plan for your relationship to thrive.
Do you desire a more enjoyable, fulfilling life? Do you ever wish you could experience more support and intimacy in your relationships? You may have many things people consider a part of a good life, such as work, family, friends, and various material possessions, and yet you still feel empty and discontented. Furthermore, unwelcomed emotional distress and mood fluctuations may have been bothering you for some time. You have noticed difficulty controlling your worrying thoughts and anxious feelings. Quite often, fatigue and lack of motivation stops you from engaging in activities you used to love. And you wonder what's wrong?
Do you desire a more enjoyable, fulfilling life? Do you ever wish you could experience more support and intimacy in your relationships? You may have many things people consider a part of a good life, such as work, family, friends, and various material possessions, and yet you still feel empty and discontented. Furthermore, unwelcomed emotional distress and mood fluctuations may have been bothering you for some time. You have noticed difficulty controlling your worrying thoughts and anxious feelings. Quite often, fatigue and lack of motivation stops you from engaging in activities you used to love. And you wonder what's wrong?
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.
How can we change and grow? SENSING anxiety, stress, fear, and knowing that "something" NEEDS to be addressed and made better is often the start to being more alive. Getting to a higher living and performance level; developing a balancing mindfulness; solving complex problems; working toward life or career transitioning; and working with people who feel "stuck" and are looking for new direction are all parts of my focus as Coach. Comments I’ve received: "You really 'get' me." "I could not have handled this crisis without you." "You challenge me to do better, and hold me accountable." "Thank you for hearing me!" "Fabulous."
How can we change and grow? SENSING anxiety, stress, fear, and knowing that "something" NEEDS to be addressed and made better is often the start to being more alive. Getting to a higher living and performance level; developing a balancing mindfulness; solving complex problems; working toward life or career transitioning; and working with people who feel "stuck" and are looking for new direction are all parts of my focus as Coach. Comments I’ve received: "You really 'get' me." "I could not have handled this crisis without you." "You challenge me to do better, and hold me accountable." "Thank you for hearing me!" "Fabulous."
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State who received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in 2005. I am also trained as a Sex Addiction Therapist through the Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals with an emphasis in treating sexual compulsivity and addiction. I specialize in helping clients find healing and growth from trauma, stress, difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, and I also currently work with those experiencing sexual addiction and their partners. I utilize various approaches to specifically design a treatment plan for your needs.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State who received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in 2005. I am also trained as a Sex Addiction Therapist through the Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals with an emphasis in treating sexual compulsivity and addiction. I specialize in helping clients find healing and growth from trauma, stress, difficult life changes, depression, anxiety, and I also currently work with those experiencing sexual addiction and their partners. I utilize various approaches to specifically design a treatment plan for your needs.
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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.